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Red patches on elbows caused by heart medication?

I’ve noticed a large red patch, slightly raised, on one elbow (outside) and a much less noticeable pinkish one on the other. I rubbed some witch hazel on it...

I’ve noticed a large red patch, slightly raised, on one elbow (outside) and a m...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Near fainting on natural conversion to NSR?

Hello, Just a question please. I have just experienced an episode of AF lasting fifteen hours during which my BP was extremely high and pulse rate...

Hello, Just a question please. I have just experienced an episode of...

Uniform96

•2 years ago

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Heart Rate Spikes after Ablation

Hello, I am a 42 year old female. I was diagnosed with afib when I was 18. I played sports with this at times debilitating condition, all through college....

Hello, I am a 42 year old female. I was diagnosed with afib when I was 18. I ...

Utballa

•2 years ago

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the safety of amiadarone

i have posted several times that I have heard that the modern low dose way of using amiadarone is very safe and reports of toxicity resulted from its 'olden...

i have posted several times that I have heard that the modern low dose way of u...

Jajarunner

•2 years ago

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been on bisoprolol & flec since April; Apple Watch told me new trend for my heart is lower

So it seems my HR is now down into the 50’s it’s about 52 in my sleep and through the day it can be 50’s/60’s/70’s and up to 99 when ever I do more physically....

So it seems my HR is now down into the 50’s it’s about 52 in my sleep and throug...

Dolly1234566

•2 years ago

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ventricular ectopics

hi all, I am a 35 year old female. I developed inappropriate tachycardia after Covid infection 1, then started noticing ectopics after my first vaccine. I...

hi all, I am a 35 year old female. I developed inappropriate tachycardia after...

Jdgirl030

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Vagal/Sympathetic Cascade a homegrown theory

Apologies as this could get lengthy I am not known for being brief! Even before I had my first episode of AF in 2011 I used to have a couple of days...

Apologies as this could get lengthy I am not known for being brief! Even befo...

Bagrat

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Life is for living

I had a crappy week this week - work and domestic hassles abounded. So yesterday afternoon I took my beautiful wife to our local pub and we had a few drinks....

I had a crappy week this week - work and domestic hassles abounded. So yesterda...

Kennyb1968

•2 years ago

25 Replies

prednisolone and Covid

Hi I am reducing prednisolone. DOWN TO 4.5mg My Dr wants me to increase by 25mg as I have covid.I am a bit reluctant to go up that much.Would 5mg or 10mg be...

Hi I am reducing prednisolone. DOWN TO 4.5mg My Dr wants me to increase by 25mg...

Raewynne

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Amiodarone weaning

how do I stop taking amiodarone? It makes me feel so weak. My ablation for afib and a flutter was at end of Feb and I don’t have any rate issues now I dont...

how do I stop taking amiodarone? It makes me feel so weak. My ablation for afib ...

Natur

•2 years ago

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Flecainide and heart rate

Based on your experience does Flecainide (Tambocor) raise heart rate. My cardiologist has recently put me on 90 mg of Dilzem twice a day and 50 mg of...

Based on your experience does Flecainide (Tambocor) raise heart rate. My cardi...

Malhouse

•2 years ago

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EP recommendation

For past couple of years Ive been trying to decide on yes or no to an ablation. I am now at yes! although fretful. My PAF is not too bad, once in every 6...

For past couple of years Ive been trying to decide on yes or no to an ablation...

foxglove1

•2 years ago

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Flecainide/Paxlovid interaction

Has anyone who is on Flecainide been prescribed Paxlovid for covid? Did you stop or decrease dosage of Flecainide? My understanding is that the drugs...

Has anyone who is on Flecainide been prescribed Paxlovid for covid? Did you sto...

Lvne

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Arrhythmia Nurses

On the forum I see members contacting arrhythmia nurses. Is there such a thing in Scotland? They sound like a very useful asset to the NHS and people suffering...

On the forum I see members contacting arrhythmia nurses. Is there such a thing i...

helpmabob

•2 years ago

59 Replies

Anticoagulant as a PIP? Is this possible?

I realise my query is minority interest, but any feedback thankfully received. I have lone AF, soon to be prescribed Flecainide + beta blocker, both as...

I realise my query is minority interest, but any feedback thankfully received...

ozziebob

•2 years ago

74 Replies

self checking warfarin

hi everyone, I’m writing because I feel a bit frustrated and anxious, I have the the opportunity to be able to do a tour of u k on a caravan trip, will last...

hi everyone, I’m writing because I feel a bit frustrated and anxious, I have the...

Lavendermay

•2 years ago

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Diabolical nails

SO fed up, my nails are in a terrible state, flaking and breaking. I’ve tried a nail varnish, nail oil nothing made any difference. I’ve even had biotin etc....

SO fed up, my nails are in a terrible state, flaking and breaking. I’ve tried a ...

LaceyLady

•2 years ago

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2nd ablation wait 6 weeks - everyone to St Barts

all drEarley from Barts has just confirmed my 2nd ablation is in 4-6 weeks My first was only 5 months ago and I only waited 6 months for that one . I...

all drEarley from Barts has just confirmed my 2nd ablation is in 4-6 weeks M...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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CRTD and driving

good morning folks, well after 14 days in hospital I am now on the list to get this device this afternoon. I’ve been told I have to contact the DVLA and...

good morning folks, well after 14 days in hospital I am now on the list to get t...

Mollykin

•2 years ago

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When do you go to A&

I had an AF in the middle of the night,took Bisoprolol and attempted to go back to sleep, still in AF in the early hours,tried to relax and take my mind...

I had an AF in the middle of the night,took Bisoprolol and attempted to go bac...

valthomas15

•2 years ago

39 Replies

The Prez has AF

Maybe some people know this particularly our American members,but on the BBC just now reporting on Joe Biden's COVID situation they said he was taking...

Maybe some people know this particularly our American members,but on the BBC j...

Omniscient1

•2 years ago

28 Replies

how can you make yourself sneeze?

read a tip from Kennyb1968 that making himself sneeze stopped afib. How do you make a sneeze?

read a tip from Kennyb1968 that making himself sneeze stopped afib. How do you m...

Natur

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Today was NOT the day

All gowned,obs done,cannula in place ready for my TOE and ablation BUT INR still only 1.7 and consultant decided that either procedure was ill advised as I...

All gowned,obs done,cannula in place ready for my TOE and ablation BUT INR stil...

Daisyblu

•2 years ago

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Lightheadedness With AF

I have lightheadedness every day. I’ve been trying to figure out what is causing it whether it is the medication atenolol which I think lowers my blood...

I have lightheadedness every day. I’ve been trying to figure out what is causing...

Chasemenow

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Should I be feeling so ill with ?

Me again. Still no sign of the amiodarone,arrhythmia nurses are on answerphone (I've left a message) and GP says they haven't received anything. Meanwhile,...

Me again. Still no sign of the amiodarone,arrhythmia nurses are on answerphon...

Norfolk_spaniel

•2 years ago

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long haul covid and af

dear all Some advice if you can. Two years ago I had an ablation for my paf. Very successful. I had covid at the very beginning and it put my heart all over...

dear all Some advice if you can. Two years ago I had an ablation for my paf. V...

7164

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Today's the day Or is it?

Due to have my ablation today but INR has dropped again to 1.7 putting me at risk of clots! Required level for procedure is 2.5. So back on Clexane...

Due to have my ablation today but INR has dropped again to 1.7 putting me at r...

Daisyblu

•2 years ago

29 Replies

In and out of AF same day

Hi folks after my cardioversion in sept 2020 ive had no issues until the last 2 weeks when Ifell into irregular regular slow AF and reverted back the next day...

Hi folks after my cardioversion in sept 2020 ive had no issues until the last 2 ...

Lolabob123

•2 years ago

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what is non-valvular AF

thanks for all help on choosing a Kardia and also on NOACs One further question All the NOACs seem to say they are for non-valvular AF How do I know what...

thanks for all help on choosing a Kardia and also on NOACs One further questio...

smwdorset

•2 years ago

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amiodarone video

i mentioned yesterday a video where the cardiologist said how FEW problems he has with amiadarone. It might be reassuring for people needing to use...

i mentioned yesterday a video where the cardiologist said how FEW problems he h...

Jajarunner

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2022

Red patches on elbows caused by heart medication?

Near fainting on natural conversion to NSR?

Heart Rate Spikes after Ablation

the safety of amiadarone

been on bisoprolol & flec since April; Apple Watch told me new trend for my heart is lower

ventricular ectopics

Vagal/Sympathetic Cascade a homegrown theory

Life is for living

prednisolone and Covid

Amiodarone weaning

Flecainide and heart rate

EP recommendation

Flecainide/Paxlovid interaction

Arrhythmia Nurses

Anticoagulant as a PIP? Is this possible?

self checking warfarin

Diabolical nails

2nd ablation wait 6 weeks - everyone to St Barts

CRTD and driving

When do you go to A&

The Prez has AF

how can you make yourself sneeze?

Today was NOT the day

Lightheadedness With AF

Should I be feeling so ill with ?

long haul covid and af

Today's the day Or is it?

In and out of AF same day

what is non-valvular AF

amiodarone video

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2022

Red patches on elbows caused by heart medication?

Near fainting on natural conversion to NSR?

Heart Rate Spikes after Ablation

﻿the safety of amiadarone

been on bisoprolol & flec since April; Apple Watch told me new trend for my heart is lower

ventricular ectopics

﻿Vagal/Sympathetic Cascade a homegrown theory

﻿Life is for living

﻿prednisolone and Covid

Amiodarone weaning

Flecainide and heart rate

EP recommendation

Flecainide/Paxlovid interaction

Arrhythmia Nurses

﻿Anticoagulant as a PIP? Is this possible?

self checking warfarin

Diabolical nails

2nd ablation wait 6 weeks - everyone to St Barts

CRTD and driving

﻿When do you go to A&

﻿The Prez has AF

how can you make yourself sneeze?

﻿Today was NOT the day

Lightheadedness With AF

﻿Should I be feeling so ill with ?

long haul covid and af

﻿Today's the day Or is it?

In and out of AF same day

what is non-valvular AF

﻿amiodarone video

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

Archive

the safety of amiadarone

Vagal/Sympathetic Cascade a homegrown theory

Life is for living

prednisolone and Covid

Anticoagulant as a PIP? Is this possible?

When do you go to A&

The Prez has AF

Today was NOT the day

Should I be feeling so ill with ?

Today's the day Or is it?

amiodarone video