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PAF or Full AF

Hi All So I have a question I’m on 200mg of Flec and 5mg Bisoporol per day . I’m literally in AF 50% of the time . One day in AF one day out of Af . Surely...

Hi All So I have a question I’m on 200mg of Flec and 5mg Bisoporol per day . I...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Ticks

Here in the USA tick season is upon us. It's apparently going to be a bad one. Do other countries also have to be cautious of tick bites? Tick bites can be...

Here in the USA tick season is upon us. It's apparently going to be a bad one. D...

belindalore

•2 years ago

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Does anyone on here have a broad complex tachycardia? For example ventricular tachycardia?

If so what treatment have you had. I’m awaiting review by an EP. I’m 9 months post heart attack and 6 months post cardio version for AFib. Female now 60yrs....

If so what treatment have you had. I’m awaiting review by an EP. I’m 9 months po...

Ewloe

•2 years ago

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Hello all you kind folk, I wonder if anyone can give me any advice regarding Doxazosin, a medication for prostate problems, now I am female and am concerned...

Hello all you kind folk, I wonder if anyone can give me any advice regarding Dox...

Hatten28

•2 years ago

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Recliner Chair..

Hi , If you have a pacemaker fitted can you use a electric recliner chair ..

274-

•2 years ago

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Refused anticoagulants

Hello everyone. A recap of my situation - I have had PAF for 16 yrs, about 20 episodes of it. Having been cardioverted most times I’m now on rate control and...

Hello everyone. A recap of my situation - I have had PAF for 16 yrs, about 20 e...

Rhiannonimity1

•2 years ago

50 Replies

Antidepressants

Has anyone developed very hot stinging feet and legs whilst on any antidepressants. My feet and legs are unbelievably sore and ache. I had been on...

Has anyone developed very hot stinging feet and legs whilst on any antidepressa...

waterlady

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Great service

I had a call this morning at 9 am on my landline. I'm always very rude on the landline as it is usually scammers and just answer WHAT! Today I had to mellow...

I had a call this morning at 9 am on my landline. I'm always very rude on the l...

BobD

Volunteer•2 years ago

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I'm Speechless!

I've just had a telephone call from a young man who explained that I may be eligible for a free home alert pendant device (I bet I'm not). Are you over 50, he...

I've just had a telephone call from a young man who explained that I may be elig...

jeanjeannie50

•2 years ago

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If you could be granted one wish to improve life for people in living with AF.

Not a facicous question.Wanted ideas for a workgroup I am attending. Mine would be improve communication.Nightmare sometimes finding out what is happening with...

Not a facicous question.Wanted ideas for a workgroup I am attending. Mine would ...

kkatz

•2 years ago

38 Replies

Post ablation - 2 days on

Not a question but many thanks for all your support and best wishes from too many people to mention individually. The cryo-ablation seemed to pass off ok and,...

Not a question but many thanks for all your support and best wishes from too man...

UK_5010

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Rivaroxoban

Hi all, I’m being changed from rivaroxoban to edoxaban, doctor says there is less chance of bleeding with this medication! Any comments or experience please,...

Hi all, I’m being changed from rivaroxoban to edoxaban, doctor says there is les...

Suesouth

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Anti Coagulant (xeralto)

While I am taking Xeralto do I have to be careful of any foods in particular, like foods with Garlic, Ginger and curries etc. I can't find anything...

While I am taking Xeralto do I have to be careful of any foods in particular, li...

Shayshell

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Afib progressing

So, I have had PAF (probably vagal) for about 5 years. My incidents have gone from once every every few months to about weekly in the last few months. Stress...

So, I have had PAF (probably vagal) for about 5 years. My incidents have gone fr...

Kennyb1968

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Worth a read

https://www.healthline.com/health/living-with-atrial-fibrillation/complications-fatal?slot_pos=article_1&utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campai

https://www.healthline.com/health/living-with-atrial-fibrillation/complications-...

Paulbounce

•2 years ago

1 Reply

BALANCE AND DIZZINESS

Has anyone experienced chronic dizziness (not vertigo) and balance problems? I have had this for 8 years and no doctor (ent, neurologist, eye dr, etc) has...

Has anyone experienced chronic dizziness (not vertigo) and balance problems? I ...

Likethecolorblue

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Stopping bisoprolol

Can you have panic attacks when stopping bisoprolol?

trixie100

•2 years ago

9 Replies

2 1/2 weeks post PVI Cryo Ablation

Hi there i had a PVI cryo ablation on 25th April, the Dr said successful, and apart from a bit of soreness in chest for a few days and raised resting HR by...

Hi there i had a PVI cryo ablation on 25th April, the Dr said successful, and ap...

Simoni

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Aspirin for Life

I had a Watchman put in in 2019 and I’ve seen different opinions on aspirin for life. Anyone have update?

I had a Watchman put in in 2019 and I’ve seen different opinions on aspirin for ...

Louise649

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Post ablation

Thanks everyone who responded to my post about AFib episodes post ablation. I was wondering also if anyone had any info on the damage or consequences of...

Thanks everyone who responded to my post about AFib episodes post ablation. I wa...

Thomas29

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Pace and ablate

Can anyone who has had these procedures help me with information please. I've had my pacemaker inserted on Monday 9th May. Xray, ECG and pacing checks were...

Can anyone who has had these procedures help me with information please. I've ha...

Tototcx

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Trying to get set up for zoom meeting today

Hi I have installed zoom app. Then tried to join meeting as a test for later but it says wrong passcode. Any advice appreciated x

Hi I have installed zoom app. Then tried to join meeting as a test for later but...

wilsond

•2 years ago

6 Replies

What happens next?

I had an ablation two years ago, for AF and Flutter, but they're back again. I was taken off Flecainide after the ablation, but the arrhythmia nurses told me...

I had an ablation two years ago, for AF and Flutter, but they're back again. I...

bugswhiskers

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Ablation cancelled.

Hi all.Was due my ablation at St Thomas's tomorrow and just leaving to catch train.Got a call saying cancelled till Monday.Very sorry .Had to faff around...

Hi all.Was due my ablation at St Thomas's tomorrow and just leaving to catch t...

ETHEL103

•2 years ago

17 Replies

SAVE THE DATE

World Heart Rhythm Week (WHRW) is taking place between 6th – 12th June 2022 WHRW is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on education and awareness of...

World Heart Rhythm Week (WHRW) is taking place between 6th – 12th June 2022 WHRW...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Going private-Cost of mini maze ablation

Dear All,I’m considering having a mini maze ablation.Unfortunately will have to consider going private- for obvious NHS waiting times.Does anyone know what the...

Dear All,I’m considering having a mini maze ablation.Unfortunately will have to ...

manabouttown

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Post ablation

6 days post ablation for PAfib. Was feeling fine but now back in AFib for the past 12 hours. I’m on Flecainide 200mg and blood thinners. I thought I might get...

6 days post ablation for PAfib. Was feeling fine but now back in AFib for the pa...

Thomas29

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Caffeine hair products

Hi all, do you think using hair products with caffeine in them can affect AFIB or am I just being silly 😊.

Hi all, do you think using hair products with caffeine in them can affect AFIB o...

Electricblue1

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Cataract Surgery

Hello, Has anyone had cataract surgery done while in an afib or aflutter episode? Please share your experience, if you will.

Hello, Has anyone had cataract surgery done while in an afib or aflutter episode...

Cookie24

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Ablation tomorrow and in AF more than usual!

Hi. I have an ablation planned for tomorrow and suffer paroxysmal AF....normally. To-day, though, it seems to have gone into overdrive albeit at a relatively...

Hi. I have an ablation planned for tomorrow and suffer paroxysmal AF....normall...

UK_5010

•2 years ago

33 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2022

PAF or Full AF

Ticks

Does anyone on here have a broad complex tachycardia? For example ventricular tachycardia?

Help

Recliner Chair..

Refused anticoagulants

Antidepressants

Great service

I'm Speechless!

If you could be granted one wish to improve life for people in living with AF.

Post ablation - 2 days on

Rivaroxoban

Anti Coagulant (xeralto)

Afib progressing

Worth a read

BALANCE AND DIZZINESS

Stopping bisoprolol

2 1/2 weeks post PVI Cryo Ablation

Aspirin for Life

Post ablation

Pace and ablate

Trying to get set up for zoom meeting today

What happens next?

Ablation cancelled.

SAVE THE DATE

Going private-Cost of mini maze ablation

Post ablation

Caffeine hair products

Cataract Surgery

Ablation tomorrow and in AF more than usual!

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