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Diltiazem

Does Diltiazem produce dizziness or is it just me?

Daisaku

•2 years ago

47 Replies

Wide QRS and some heart block.

I saw my GP yesterday about a sensation of chest "coldness" and tenderness at a particular spot when walking or cycling . She said that she thought this was...

I saw my GP yesterday about a sensation of chest "coldness" and tenderness at a...

Hidden

•2 years ago

16 Replies

The importance of speaking to the right person & being persistent.

Well I went back into AFib 9 days after CV. Tachycardia, breathless ,light headed. I phoned the Arrythmia nurses number & was told it is a shame it didn't work...

Well I went back into AFib 9 days after CV. Tachycardia, breathless ,light heade...

kkatz

•2 years ago

6 Replies

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Not to complain, but . . . maybe I need some reassurance?

I had a rough time in the recovery period from my cryo ablation at the end of June last year, after a promising start. Then, since October last year I've had...

I had a rough time in the recovery period from my cryo ablation at the end of Ju...

momist

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Amiodarone as pill in pocket

I take Flecainide 150mg, Bisoprolol 1.25 and Xarelto 20mg every morning and this regime usually keeps me free from Afib episodes and able to lead an active...

I take Flecainide 150mg, Bisoprolol 1.25 and Xarelto 20mg every morning and this...

Summerlily

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Second Day Out From Cryoablation with Migraines and Afib Episodes

Had my first cryoablation the day before yesterday and on my second day at home. As others have shared here, I've had migraine with aura every day since the...

Had my first cryoablation the day before yesterday and on my second day at home....

willec49

•2 years ago

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Experiencing short runs of irregular beats, 3 months post ablation.

I've had no AF since my ablation in December, but every night I have short bursts (2 or 3 seconds) of fast, weak beats. They usually consist of 3 or 4 beats in...

I've had no AF since my ablation in December, but every night I have short burst...

John3333333

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Pulmonary vein isolation

Hello. Has anyone here gone through radio frequency ablation for pulmonary veins isolation? I know they have to pierce the atrial wall to get to the veins and...

Hello. Has anyone here gone through radio frequency ablation for pulmonary vein...

Sakhay

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Dronedarone

I have just started taking this on my 9 day. I had started AF when I took the first one . That lasted for 49 hours. Then AF free for 2 days then AF for 49...

I have just started taking this on my 9 day. I had started AF when I took the fi...

Gertsen

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone had a good Post Ablation Recovery with "macro re-entry arrythmias"

I am told I now have this. All new growth in the last 2 years since my first AF ablation. Looking for reassurance I guess. I have a very good EP. It's now 23...

I am told I now have this. All new growth in the last 2 years since my first AF ...

Turquoise19

•2 years ago

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Donedarone

My cardiologist took me down from 7. 5 mg Bisoprolol to 2. 5 mg because I am having longer episodes of AF (last one was 22 hours) and am blacking out when I...

My cardiologist took me down from 7. 5 mg Bisoprolol to 2. 5 mg because I am hav...

President2012

•2 years ago

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Failed cv after 9 days .need help with options.

My CV failed after 9 days .I need feedback on my Options. Spoke to Arrythmia Nurse today and he gave me options to review. live with it,Another cv with...

My CV failed after 9 days .I need feedback on my Options. Spoke to Arrythmia Nur...

kkatz

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Glad 80

I have A/F perminant for two. Months.pulse 102/106.I have been offed cardioversion I am really scared!can anybody help put my mind at rest.Thankyou……

I have A/F perminant for two. Months.pulse 102/106.I have been offed cardioversi...

Glad80

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Afib and exercise

Can I ‘workout’ (weights/uliptical) normally while on flecainide??

dlanoR71

•2 years ago

6 Replies

It finally got me!

After two years without a cough or cold, I had flu like symptoms at the weekend and tested positive for CV this week. I'm on day five and things are getting...

After two years without a cough or cold, I had flu like symptoms at the weekend ...

Griffin9

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Famatodine side effects

Hi just been prescribed 20mg famatodine to take along with rabeprazole, but I don't know wether to take them due to reading horror stories on other forums...

Hi just been prescribed 20mg famatodine to take along with rabeprazole, but I d...

Radars

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Bleeding

Hi all , I went to dentist and he said the bleeding is not coming from my mouth and he thinks it’s from inside my body somewhere, I’m now worried what that...

Hi all , I went to dentist and he said the bleeding is not coming from my mouth ...

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Concerned 😂

Hi I’ve just been prescribed flec 50 mg 2 a day, would I be able to drink alcohol.. I don’t mean a mass session.. just a sociable drink on a weekend.. thanks...

Hi I’ve just been prescribed flec 50 mg 2 a day, would I be able to drink alcoho...

1Pompey1

•2 years ago

13 Replies

OFF TOPICE - St Patrick’s Day - only in Ireland!

Talking over breakfast I forgot to wish OH Happy St Patrick’s Day so he got a bit iffy so I asked - What does St Patrick’s Day mean to you? Dog Show, he...

Talking over breakfast I forgot to wish OH Happy St Patrick’s Day so he got a bi...

CDreamer

•2 years ago

15 Replies

So afraid

My partner possibly has AF. He’s 58, fit, normal guy. He has had high blood pressure for the past 8 years & takes ramapril which has never really brought the...

My partner possibly has AF. He’s 58, fit, normal guy. He has had high blood pres...

Avdb

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Sotalol and swollen ankles and feet

Hi all, I was put on sotalol about 2 months ago, I started noticing my feet swelling a little bit about 4 weeks ago, the last week they have swollen up a lot...

Hi all, I was put on sotalol about 2 months ago, I started noticing my feet swel...

spaghetti12

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Early ablation evidence based

Todays Medscape reported a follow up to the influential 2020 study which supported robustly treating rhythm by ablation or cardioversion early in one’s AF...

Todays Medscape reported a follow up to the influential 2020 study which support...

Hidden

•2 years ago

33 Replies

Lainie update

Hi all Well the Cardioversion only lasted 2 days so that’s the last time for that option baring life threatening situation. I have had 3 ablations so exhausted...

Hi all Well the Cardioversion only lasted 2 days so that’s the last time for tha...

Lainie2875

•2 years ago

2 Replies

A lation postponed

Was due an ablation this Friday but just got news that it has been postponed due to having high PTH blood test levels and a lump in my neck. I know your PTH...

Was due an ablation this Friday but just got news that it has been postponed due...

MalcolmCClark

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Diet and AF

I had been suffering from AF in various forms, latterly persistent, for about 15 years. I had Mitral and Aortic Valve replacement surgery 10 years ago and two...

I had been suffering from AF in various forms, latterly persistent, for about 15...

redpasta

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Bleeding gums , help.

Hello all, hope you are all doing good. I’ve had a lot of bleeding from my gums, not sure if it’s from colchicine, flecainide, bisoprolol or tablets to protect...

Hello all, hope you are all doing good. I’ve had a lot of bleeding from my gums,...

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Epsom Salt

https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/lifestyle-and-wellness/8-health-benefits-of-epsom-salt?cid=63emHLN031422BONUS Wanted to share the above article from a...

https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/lifestyle-and-wellness/8-health-benefits...

mav7

•2 years ago

5 Replies

What’s it like?

I have had PAF since 2013, and controlled it a lot with diet, exercises etc. I started with a 5 year gap, then 3, then 2 and now settled to every 3 months or...

I have had PAF since 2013, and controlled it a lot with diet, exercises etc. I s...

Crumble2

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Excessive Mucus and saliva

Can anyone tell if they have experienced more mucus and saliva while taking Diltiazem and Cardivolol?

Can anyone tell if they have experienced more mucus and saliva while taking Dilt...

Daisaku

•2 years ago

5 Replies

help with medication question

I had a pacemaker implanted on January 4th. When I came home from the hospital, I was on 40 mg of nadolol. I was very dizzy and tired, so I called the doctor...

I had a pacemaker implanted on January 4th. When I came home from the hospital, ...

grandmackc

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2022

Diltiazem

Wide QRS and some heart block.

The importance of speaking to the right person & being persistent.

Not to complain, but . . . maybe I need some reassurance?

Amiodarone as pill in pocket

Second Day Out From Cryoablation with Migraines and Afib Episodes

Experiencing short runs of irregular beats, 3 months post ablation.

Pulmonary vein isolation

Dronedarone

Anyone had a good Post Ablation Recovery with "macro re-entry arrythmias"

Donedarone

Failed cv after 9 days .need help with options.

Glad 80

Afib and exercise

It finally got me!

Famatodine side effects

Bleeding

Concerned 😂

OFF TOPICE - St Patrick’s Day - only in Ireland!

So afraid

Sotalol and swollen ankles and feet

Early ablation evidence based

Lainie update

A lation postponed

Diet and AF

Bleeding gums , help.

Epsom Salt

What’s it like?

Excessive Mucus and saliva

help with medication question

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