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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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One for the ladies - can you have Botox? ( SVT - not sure if i am AF awaiting investigations)

Hi ! I am hoping to get some Botox done for a friends wedding. Had it done before diagnosis with no issues. Fast forward now on Flecainide and Bisoprolol… will...

Hi ! I am hoping to get some Botox done for a friends wedding. Had it done befor...

Dolly1234566

•2 years ago

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Is pulse field ablation approved and readily available?

I am reading the PFA could be the holy grail of ablations for Afib. However I’m not clear on if it’s generally available. Any insights?

I am reading the PFA could be the holy grail of ablations for Afib. However I’m ...

Johnnyk1000

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Digoxin again (and again)

Long story but after being on digoxin for just under a fortnight I began to feel ill : violent palpitations, high heart rate, diarrhoea ( frequent) and...

Long story but after being on digoxin for just under a fortnight I began to fee...

jd2004

•2 years ago

12 Replies

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Steroid injection

Morning everyone, I’m still in Af this morning, not too bad. Feel a bit sick. Now I have Trochanteric Pain Syndrome and sciatica, am in awful pain a lot of...

Morning everyone, I’m still in Af this morning, not too bad. Feel a bit sick. ...

Gillybean123

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Flecanide

Hi everyone, have just started an AF bout with ectopic heartbeats. I took 100mg this morning, I usually take another 100mg at night. Is it ok to take 200mg...

Hi everyone, have just started an AF bout with ectopic heartbeats. I took 100mg ...

Gillybean123

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Atrial flutter

I’m taking 50mg of flecainide twice a day and 1.25mg of bisoprolol once a day. Played golf this morning and then prepared to celebrate (no alcohol as I’m...

I’m taking 50mg of flecainide twice a day and 1.25mg of bisoprolol once a day. P...

Profound15

•2 years ago

46 Replies

Eliquis and minor surgery.

Eliquis and minor surgery. I’m scheduled for minor surgery and the doctor wants me to stop taking Eliquis 48 hours before and 48 hours after the surgery. I’m...

Eliquis and minor surgery. I’m scheduled for minor surgery and the doctor wants...

Modog

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Cancelled yet again!

The first cancelled ablation was in April when I was in hospital. My INR was unacceptably low (1.7) and I was discharged with Clexane injections and a new date...

The first cancelled ablation was in April when I was in hospital. My INR was una...

Daisyblu

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Who needs ablations?

I have cardimyopathy with low ejection fraction percentage. Is this procedure something they would use for my issues?

I have cardimyopathy with low ejection fraction percentage. Is this procedure so...

Darcy2000

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Magnesium and afib

About a year ago, few months after being diagnosed with afib and cardiac arrest, thanks to this wonderful forum, I became a gluten free vegetarian, stopped...

About a year ago, few months after being diagnosed with afib and cardiac arrest,...

Sustainedvtach270

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Suspect I will be refused ablation on basis of age & co morbities .What can I do and do I want or need.

I have posted many times on my Journey after switch to persistent AFib.Now feel being fobbed off due to overload of patients maybe a lot worse than myself....

I have posted many times on my Journey after switch to persistent AFib.Now feel ...

kkatz

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Digoxin

First day of Digoxin. Feeling a little wobbly and other worldly otherwise fine.

First day of Digoxin. Feeling a little wobbly and other worldly otherwise fine. ...

Hylda2

•2 years ago

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12 weeks after Cryoblation and now getting different rhythms ???

So since my Cryoblation 12 weeks ago I have if anything been in AF more than before , about 60% of the time But The last 3 days both my Fibricheck and my...

So since my Cryoblation 12 weeks ago I have if anything been in AF more than bef...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Relaxing at pool after ablation ok?

Having my third ablation on Tuesday. Five years ago I had my first two that did not work. Then I went on Tykyson, which worked very well for a couple years....

Having my third ablation on Tuesday. Five years ago I had my first two that did ...

jsanta

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Should I go A&E or am I panicking

Hi All Feel a bit foolish coming on here with this as I know many of you suffer worse than me but Today I’ve been in Af and it’s up at 110 /120bpm I’ve...

Hi All Feel a bit foolish coming on here with this as I know many of you suffer...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Bruising

I'm 67 years old take Rivaroxaban for paroxysmal AF and was today in the entrance to a supermarket, standing talking to friends when a young shop assistant...

I'm 67 years old take Rivaroxaban for paroxysmal AF and was today in the entranc...

DIB69

•2 years ago

11 Replies

In desperation is it AF

Hi everyone I am new to all this but I feel ill all the time cant go out or do much at all as soon as I stand up I feel weak and faint nauseous always...

Hi everyone I am new to all this but I feel ill all the time cant go out or do m...

Bebetired

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Pacemaker home monitoring.

Two weeks ago AF returned to me after having a 2 lead pacemaker inserted 9 months ago. The idea at that time was put the pm in and wait 5 wks and then do node...

Two weeks ago AF returned to me after having a 2 lead pacemaker inserted 9 month...

Alphakiwi

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Some reassurance and advice please

I had a cryoablation at St Thomas August 21 for PAF. I have continued to have reduced incidents. I had a telephone appointment about 6 weeks ago and the doctor...

I had a cryoablation at St Thomas August 21 for PAF. I have continued to have re...

Linkj

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Ablation at St Barts

Hi All, I am due to have my Ablation at St Barts in London on 23rd June. I have to be there at 07:30, and am trying to work out the logistics. Catching a...

Hi All, I am due to have my Ablation at St Barts in London on 23rd June. I have...

KentAndrew

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Mowgli44

Have any of my UK friends been to Wythenshaw for a consultation?

Mowgli44

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Strange ECG

I was reading in an armchair for an hour or so. On getting up I felt lots of ectopics and managed to take this Kardia (unfortunately, on the 1L version-my 6L...

I was reading in an armchair for an hour or so. On getting up I felt lots of ect...

Hidden

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Heart Failure

I have been in intermittent aflutter since April 6 and rate is pretty well controlled - 90 to 105. Can this cause damage such as heart failure? Looking...

I have been in intermittent aflutter since April 6 and rate is pretty well cont...

Cookie24

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Dr Gupta

Me again, I am thinking of going private, considering Dr Gupta, York Cardiology. But he is miles away from me, past Manchester. Can anyone recommend some...

Me again, I am thinking of going private, considering Dr Gupta, York Cardiology...

Tilly1957

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Which Drug Company?

Hi all, I remember this subject being discussed before so I am sorry if I am digging up old information. A few months ago I was put back on Flecainide. I...

Hi all, I remember this subject being discussed before so I am sorry if I am dig...

SingingT

•2 years ago

15 Replies

AF and asthma

Does anyone have experience of Bisoprolol impacting on asthma, suggestions for other suitable medication would be good, however not calcium channel blockers...

Does anyone have experience of Bisoprolol impacting on asthma, suggestions for o...

rcburton

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Evening in a &e

So, had six episodes now since end of March. GP glossed over my concerns because he was more focused on treating and referring me for possibly fibromyalgia...

So, had six episodes now since end of March. GP glossed over my concerns because...

Tilly1957

•2 years ago

12 Replies

AF and heredity?

My mother had AF as do I and one of my brothers. I was wondering if anyone knows much about the heredity of AF. How likely are my children to get AF. I have 4...

My mother had AF as do I and one of my brothers. I was wondering if anyone knows...

Stinky1953

•2 years ago

56 Replies

DVT

Not postedrecently,but do read others posts most days.I developed a blood clot in lower left leg on Tues,juststrolling along the road,its the most horrendous...

Not postedrecently,but do read others posts most days.I developed a blood clot ...

Fastbeat

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Diuretics and A fib.

Given the importance of hydration with A fib, I would appreciate the member's thoughts on the wisdom of the use of a diuretic in AFib sufferers. Thank you.

Given the importance of hydration with A fib, I would appreciate the member's th...

pusillanimous

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for June 2022

One for the ladies - can you have Botox? ( SVT - not sure if i am AF awaiting investigations)

Is pulse field ablation approved and readily available?

Digoxin again (and again)

Steroid injection

Flecanide

Atrial flutter

Eliquis and minor surgery.

Cancelled yet again!

Who needs ablations?

Magnesium and afib

Suspect I will be refused ablation on basis of age & co morbities .What can I do and do I want or need.

Digoxin

12 weeks after Cryoblation and now getting different rhythms ???

Relaxing at pool after ablation ok?

Should I go A&E or am I panicking

Bruising

In desperation is it AF

Pacemaker home monitoring.

Some reassurance and advice please

Ablation at St Barts

Mowgli44

Strange ECG

Heart Failure

Dr Gupta

Which Drug Company?

AF and asthma

Evening in a &e

AF and heredity?

DVT

Diuretics and A fib.

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