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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Lifestyle the strongest tool in the box

Just listened to highly self educated down to earth patient turned healer Kim Knight artofhealth.co.nz - makes sense to me, here are some extracts & the link...

Just listened to highly self educated down to earth patient turned healer Kim Kn...

secondtry

•2 years ago

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Ablation fixed esophagal ring too (that caused AFib in the first place?)

We are all looking for AFib causes and triggers. I recently had a successful ablation and since noticed it also seemed to fix an issue with food getting stuck...

We are all looking for AFib causes and triggers. I recently had a successful abl...

Shace

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Oh, what causes it?😀

You get asked the dreaded question🙄, how do you respond; A. The electrophysiology of my ganglionated plexus is not what it should be. B. Who gives a xxxx....

You get asked the dreaded question🙄, how do you respond; A. The electrophysiol...

Keano99

•2 years ago

30 Replies

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Diltiazem and Insomnia

Anyone here taking Diltiazem and having insomnia as a result?

CoconutBob

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Flecainide

If am on ethnolol twice a day. My cardiologist wants me also to take flecainide twice a day. Has anyone had any side effects with flecainide

If am on ethnolol twice a day. My cardiologist wants me also to take flecainide ...

Chasemenow

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Allergic reaction to pacemaker

I replied to another post yesterday but thought maybe the subject matter of my case might be worth a separate post. I suffer from acute urticaria when wired...

I replied to another post yesterday but thought maybe the subject matter of my ...

pottypete1

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Have you heard of Easy Flex

Have any of you tried or even heard of Easy Flex? It sounds like the wonder medication for joint pain. The problem is it cost £69 per month and to be honest I...

Have any of you tried or even heard of Easy Flex? It sounds like the wonder medi...

Transparency21

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Post ablation breathlessness

It’s now 6+ weeks since my ablation. After two episodes of AFib in the first couple of weeks I feel I have been improving, although very slowly. However I’ve...

It’s now 6+ weeks since my ablation. After two episodes of AFib in the first cou...

Thomas29

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Coming off flecanaide

Hi everyone, After my second ablation which only took about an hour (RF) the EP told me to stop taking flecanaide but to carry on with beta blocker and...

Hi everyone, After my second ablation which only took about an hour (RF) the EP...

stoneyrosed

•2 years ago

44 Replies

Taking medication to the USA?

Any advice for travel to the USA with medication anyone? Looking at the FDA website it says a doctor's letter and proof of prescription is required and should...

Any advice for travel to the USA with medication anyone? Looking at the FDA web...

Coco51

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Flying to Spain with a haematoma

Re: the severe bruise that I sustained to my calf two weeks ago has a haematoma under it and I'm a little concerned about flying to Spain in two days time. The...

Re: the severe bruise that I sustained to my calf two weeks ago has a haematoma ...

DIB69

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Multaq

Hi everyone, I started Multaq (dronederone) on Wednesday with the intention of being cardioverted Friday. Cardioversion was cancelled as staff off unwell but...

Hi everyone, I started Multaq (dronederone) on Wednesday with the intention of b...

Mollykin

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Heavy breathing after short walk

COPD and breathing with a fib. I have COPD along with A-fib and sleep apnea they seem to go hand in hand. Has anyone have any suggestions for heavy breathing...

COPD and breathing with a fib. I have COPD along with A-fib and sleep apnea they...

Hidden

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Dapagliflozin

Hi, All. Been pre pandemic since I've been here! Just before that started, I had an av node ablation done in early January 2020. I've felt great ever since....

Hi, All. Been pre pandemic since I've been here! Just before that started, I ...

margar17

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Pacemaker..burning sensation

Thank you for replies...After reading comments, I opted to do 2 things 1) extensive blood tests (all negative for infection) 2) Buy sports bras to wear to bed....

Thank you for replies...After reading comments, I opted to do 2 things 1) extens...

kathie659

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Oximeter HR Reading And Permanent Afib

Am unable to determine my heart rate using my oximeter as am on a permanent Afib. Oximeter values keep changing every second.I tried by adding the highest and...

Am unable to determine my heart rate using my oximeter as am on a permanent Afib...

Malhouse

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Anticoagulant

I usually take my rivaroxaban in the evening after my main meal around 7.00pm. I'm going to be spending two weeks with my daughter in Spain where they have...

I usually take my rivaroxaban in the evening after my main meal around 7.00pm. I...

DIB69

•2 years ago

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Diltiazem Question

Cardiologist has offered diltiazem vs metoprolol upon my asking for a possible better result. Have read posts on forum about side effects, effectiveness,...

Cardiologist has offered diltiazem vs metoprolol upon my asking for a possible b...

mav7

•2 years ago

48 Replies

Flying with a fib

I fly back and forth to the Philippines. 16 hours flight, twice a year. I go for about six months. I do not put any of my medications in my check-in luggage. I...

I fly back and forth to the Philippines. 16 hours flight, twice a year. I go for...

Hidden

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Surgery and nerve problems

Has anyone experienced nerve problems soon after surgery. I had my gallbladder out almost three years ago, and it has been suggested to me that my problems...

Has anyone experienced nerve problems soon after surgery. I had my gallbladder ...

waterlady

•2 years ago

20 Replies

AF & ablation! back to sport.

So! Rather than bore anyone I will just try & recap my journey as quick as possible, after many test & appointments I finally got the final evaluation in...

So! Rather than bore anyone I will just try & recap my journey as quick as possi...

GM1987

•2 years ago

11 Replies

2nd Cardioversion

Been off radar for few weeks so hope everyone is ok Just come out of 2nd cardioversion in 8 weeks - first lasted 4 days then I got a chest infection and also...

Been off radar for few weeks so hope everyone is ok Just come out of 2nd cardiov...

Afibflipper

•2 years ago

12 Replies

What rights do I have re treatment for AFib.

Not sure that rights is the word I am looking for.The phone call from the Arythmia nurse I was dreading was postponed and scheduled for next Tues.I have...

Not sure that rights is the word I am looking for.The phone call from the Arythm...

kkatz

•2 years ago

33 Replies

AFib and flutter/meds/heart rate…. All new and would appreciate insights

Hi everyone. Newly diagnosed with AFib and Atrial Flutter. Cardiologist has put me on 180mg diltazem of a morning and (recently from 50mg) now 100mg...

Hi everyone. Newly diagnosed with AFib and Atrial Flutter. Cardiologist has put...

Cazza06

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Flying with afib

Has anyone in the group travelled abroad since being diagnosed with afib? I asked my EP and he said make sure you know where the hospital is (comforting)!...

Has anyone in the group travelled abroad since being diagnosed with afib? I ask...

Karendeena

•2 years ago

63 Replies

Here we go again!!

So tonight I’ve gone into another episode of AF. My first was in September and so far it’s been about one a month but this time it’s only been 3 weeks. I...

So tonight I’ve gone into another episode of AF. My first was in September and ...

Pingu778

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Atrial Flutter

Does atrial flutter feel like sinus tachycardia or do beats feel weaker like atrial fibrillation (except regular)?

Does atrial flutter feel like sinus tachycardia or do beats feel weaker like atr...

John3333333

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Shortness of breath dyspnea after ablation

Hey, I had my ablation more than three weeks ago. I more or less have similar post ablation issues, with an exception. I have shortness of breath (dyspnea)...

Hey, I had my ablation more than three weeks ago. I more or less have similar p...

Lonelytraveller

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Does Af effect your kidneys

I am 73 have type 2 diabetes and A.F high blood pressure now controlled I am worried about kidney disease I have been shown to have a reading of about 59 and...

I am 73 have type 2 diabetes and A.F high blood pressure now controlled I am w...

olqp

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Stopping Sotol

Stopped Sotol over one week, was wondering if anyone else felt spacey and weak after stopping and how long it last.

Stopped Sotol over one week, was wondering if anyone else felt spacey and weak a...

dougpowell44

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2022

Lifestyle the strongest tool in the box

Ablation fixed esophagal ring too (that caused AFib in the first place?)

Oh, what causes it?😀

Diltiazem and Insomnia

Flecainide

Allergic reaction to pacemaker

Have you heard of Easy Flex

Post ablation breathlessness

Coming off flecanaide

Taking medication to the USA?

Flying to Spain with a haematoma

Multaq

Heavy breathing after short walk

Dapagliflozin

Pacemaker..burning sensation

Oximeter HR Reading And Permanent Afib

Anticoagulant

Diltiazem Question

Flying with a fib

Surgery and nerve problems

AF & ablation! back to sport.

2nd Cardioversion

What rights do I have re treatment for AFib.

AFib and flutter/meds/heart rate…. All new and would appreciate insights

Flying with afib

Here we go again!!

Atrial Flutter

Shortness of breath dyspnea after ablation

Does Af effect your kidneys

Stopping Sotol

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