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All posts for January 2022

AFIB and Anxiety relief

I was diagnosed with Afib 3 years ago literally to the day and have found over the last few months that episodes have become more regular but sinus rhythmm is...

I was diagnosed with Afib 3 years ago literally to the day and have found over t...

excop999

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Takeaway 🥡 🍛 🍺 should come with a health warning ⚠️ ☠️

I’ve been tracking my sleep for about 5 years. This is my worse recorded sleep session yet! Why? This was as a result of Indian takeaway last night. For those...

I’ve been tracking my sleep for about 5 years. This is my worse recorded sleep s...

Pigleywigley

•2 years ago

28 Replies

I’m interested in any thing people do or have tried to ease or get rid of either fast HR or AFIB episode. Anything at all, thank you.

Help with AFIB

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

45 Replies

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Apple watch

Hi I understand the apple 4 does ecg but is it worth spending out for the latest model. Thanks in advance Just to update as there may be confusion I have been...

Hi I understand the apple 4 does ecg but is it worth spending out for the latest...

Davidc1075

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Flecainide - long term use

Hello, I have been on Flecainide for about six months and it has worked very well. I was just wondering what is the maximum length of time one can stay on this...

Hello, I have been on Flecainide for about six months and it has worked very wel...

Montsauton

•2 years ago

12 Replies

First Cardioversion today!

Hi everyone, Had my first Cardioversion this morning and just at home relaxing. I felt great immediately and especially knowing my heart has been returned to a...

Hi everyone, Had my first Cardioversion this morning and just at home relaxing. ...

wordzo

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Experience of upcoming Cardioversion…

Not posted in while but still find great comfort reading experiences & support - thank you everyone 👏🏻. I had a successful ablation June 2021 that lasted 4...

Not posted in while but still find great comfort reading experiences & support -...

12Potter

•2 years ago

16 Replies

An update on this pain-in-the-bum condition

So 2018 Flutter, ablation fixed it but triggered fibrillation. Cardioversion fixed that for about 10 months then Flecainide from September 2019 until...

So 2018 Flutter, ablation fixed it but triggered fibrillation. Cardioversion fix...

Slim2018

•2 years ago

5 Replies

I am taking riviroxaban 20mg and I'm 5 weeks post ablation...stomach issues

Hi ..I'm taking riviroxaban 20mg and im 5 weeks post ablation. About 2 weeks after I started taking riviroxaban I had the return of gastritis but still had my...

Hi ..I'm taking riviroxaban 20mg and im 5 weeks post ablation. About 2 weeks af...

Sunnyann

•2 years ago

2 Replies

When should I go to A&E

I have been in PAF on and off for some years but the last 12 months I go a lot longer in AF and do not revert back without a Cardioversion. I have had a third...

I have been in PAF on and off for some years but the last 12 months I go a lot l...

Lainie2875

•2 years ago

40 Replies

IAfib and mental health

Hiya all hope your all ok. I have a problem that some of you may relate, well before i was diagnosed with afib i was diagnosed with health anxiety agoraphobia...

Hiya all hope your all ok. I have a problem that some of you may relate, well be...

Rachelanx50

•2 years ago

51 Replies

Travel insurance

Looking for insurance for both Af and osteoporosis - any recommendations please - I really want to go on a cruise - Many thanks 😀

Looking for insurance for both Af and osteoporosis - any recommendations please ...

L40lbb

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Has anyone has surgical ablation carried out by Dr Hunter in Sheffield?

Currently booked to go to Houston for the expert hands of Dr Wolf but exploring options closer to home in case possible. Would love to know of experiences...

Currently booked to go to Houston for the expert hands of Dr Wolf but exploring...

MummyLuv

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Epsom salt bath

I have AF and mostly controlled raised blood pressure, so my question is can I use Epsom salts to soak in a a bath? I have heard it can really help with...

I have AF and mostly controlled raised blood pressure, so my question is can I u...

Tilly1957

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Longer term side effects of flecainide and bisoprolol

I’ve been on both medications now for around 13 months now and they seem to be working well. Over the last number of months I’ve had itchy skin (my back...

I’ve been on both medications now for around 13 months now and they seem to be w...

Profound15

•2 years ago

41 Replies

Feeling confused!!

Just had phone consultation this morning decided I needed another ablation I was fine with that no problem I told him I did an abnormal ecg on my 6 lead Kardia...

Just had phone consultation this morning decided I needed another ablation I was...

Babyr1996

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Olive Oil

Does anyone know if it is safe to take Olive Oil daily with anticoagulants? I can't get a straight answer on google. Thank you.

Does anyone know if it is safe to take Olive Oil daily with anticoagulants? I ca...

Nannyamerica

•2 years ago

59 Replies

Pacemaker fitted?

Hi As someone with PAF, plus "secondary degree heart block and short sinus pauses" but fortunately with virtually no symptoms I am taking Apixaban and my...

Hi As someone with PAF, plus "secondary degree heart block and short sinus paus...

Davidpeaty

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Living with a Pacemaker – coming soon!

You are invited to our ‘virtual’ Living with a Pacemaker Patient educational event, launching on Thursday February 03 2022. Watch, Listen and Learn! Dr Leon M...

You are invited to our ‘virtual’ Living with a Pacemaker Patient educational eve...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

3 Replies

Hello from a Newbie

I’ve had palpitations for years, however, the GP has never been able to trap them, in November I went for a routine ECG and was informed I was in AF, at long...

I’ve had palpitations for years, however, the GP has never been able to trap the...

Carnationmac

•2 years ago

28 Replies

3 days since PVI: is this normal?

Hi Ive never posted before but have read the useful information shared by members so asking for advice and reassurance. I have Paroxymal AF and had a PVI cryo...

Hi Ive never posted before but have read the useful information shared by member...

Mabel79

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Hell of a week- and no AF

Morning all, My husband went to have an internal heart monitor routinely checked on Monday, it’s been in place for several years with nothing much to report....

Morning all, My husband went to have an internal heart monitor routinely checked...

Tilly1957

•2 years ago

24 Replies

I need advice about AFIB and travels

Hello everyone, It's been a while since my last post. I'm planning to go on holiday to Costa Rica next March but I'm not very confident because the trouble...

Hello everyone, It's been a while since my last post. I'm planning to go on hol...

Lien-Ju

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Support groups

Are there any support groups where you can actually meet up with people?

DLS25

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Magnesium taurate & Vit C

I've had A Fib for 5 years. I had an unsuccessful ablation about 2 years ago. About 6 months ago I started taking a daily supplement of magnesium taurine &...

I've had A Fib for 5 years. I had an unsuccessful ablation about 2 years ago. ...

Jamflake

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Hi,

Looking for some sage advice, I've been on this forum before but not for a while. Many moons ago I was diagnosed with PAF which weirdly, only ever happens...

Looking for some sage advice, I've been on this forum before but not for a while...

Chris1945

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Nebivolol

I have started taking this for my AF but I am concerned that there may be a problem as I take a very small dose of Amitriptyline for restless legs at night . I...

I have started taking this for my AF but I am concerned that there may be a prob...

linc2u

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Change from paroxysmal AF to persistent AF

I started with AF about 2 or 3 years ago. Have been on low dose bisoprolol which meant I might have had a mini attack every 6 weeks or so. Since November...

I started with AF about 2 or 3 years ago. Have been on low dose bisoprolol whic...

nakuru8

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Desperate Dawn rides againupdate

Update on BP issue, following a very annoying week or so of being fobbed off I blew my top today and demanded to speak to the practice manager. I said I was...

Update on BP issue, following a very annoying week or so of being fobbed off I b...

wilsond

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Back in AF

Back in AF this morning (139 bpm) emailed cardiac nurse who quickly replied. Told me to go back on all meds until work out a further plan. Brief history of...

Back in AF this morning (139 bpm) emailed cardiac nurse who quickly replied. Tol...

stoneyrosed

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2022

AFIB and Anxiety relief

Takeaway 🥡 🍛 🍺 should come with a health warning ⚠️ ☠️

I’m interested in any thing people do or have tried to ease or get rid of either fast HR or AFIB episode. Anything at all, thank you.

Apple watch

Flecainide - long term use

First Cardioversion today!

Experience of upcoming Cardioversion…

An update on this pain-in-the-bum condition

I am taking riviroxaban 20mg and I'm 5 weeks post ablation...stomach issues

When should I go to A&E

IAfib and mental health

Travel insurance

Has anyone has surgical ablation carried out by Dr Hunter in Sheffield?

Epsom salt bath

Longer term side effects of flecainide and bisoprolol

Feeling confused!!

Olive Oil

Pacemaker fitted?

Living with a Pacemaker – coming soon!

Hello from a Newbie

3 days since PVI: is this normal?

Hell of a week- and no AF

I need advice about AFIB and travels

Support groups

Magnesium taurate & Vit C

Hi,

Nebivolol

Change from paroxysmal AF to persistent AF

Desperate Dawn rides againupdate

Back in AF

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