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Covid

This is my third day with Covid. I'm hoping to go .on holiday on Saturday. I know we are all different, I hope it's gone by then. I wonder how long it...

This is my third day with Covid. I'm hoping to go .on holiday on Saturday. ...

benmaise

•2 years ago

20 Replies

PACs instead of AFib

Started AF about 12yrs ago when an idiot dr overdosed my thyroid meds. Since then I have usually several episodes a year (lasts an average of 6 or so hrs and I...

Started AF about 12yrs ago when an idiot dr overdosed my thyroid meds. Since the...

brit1

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Not able to answer posts is there a problem.

Hi, Just tried to answer someone’s reply to my last post and it’s not going through- is the site being updated or is there a problem? Maybe the heat?🥵🤣

Hi, Just tried to answer someone’s reply to my last post and it’s not going thr...

Desanthony

•2 years ago

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Failed ablations

Just to ask people who got two, three even four ablations and still in Afib, did you ask your ep why it failed? Why do you keep seeing the same ep and keep...

Just to ask people who got two, three even four ablations and still in Afib, did...

SeanJax

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Banned ?Moi?

I seem to have had access to posts restricted. Have I overstepped the mark I wonder

I seem to have had access to posts restricted. Have I overstepped the mark I w...

Jalia

•2 years ago

64 Replies

Your experiences with swollen ankles/fluid retention, please

Hi all, first thing to say is I shall be consulting my GP asap but wanted to know what solutions have been found for others with this problem. Whenever heat...

Hi all, first thing to say is I shall be consulting my GP asap but wanted to kno...

Buffafly

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Aborted ablation

I went for my long-awaited ablation last week. Had to stop meds 2 days before and I was in AF when I arrived at the hospital. HR was 190 . The EP was pleased,...

I went for my long-awaited ablation last week. Had to stop meds 2 days before an...

Tango6

•2 years ago

23 Replies

AF returns after 2nd ablation

Had my second ablation done five weeks ago unfortunately AF returned last Tue lasting five mins and then self regulated. Two days later it returned again this...

Had my second ablation done five weeks ago unfortunately AF returned last Tue la...

stoneyrosed

•2 years ago

75 Replies

rapid weight gain

anyone else have rapid weight gain on metoprolol or Eliquis? I have been on medication for 6 months and have gained 15 lbs. so far. I exercise regularly (run,...

anyone else have rapid weight gain on metoprolol or Eliquis? I have been on medi...

Afib_girl

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Ablation

I am thinking of having an ablation, what is the percentage rate of it working?

I am thinking of having an ablation, what is the percentage rate of it working?...

Qbertbear50

•2 years ago

18 Replies

update on the ecg I posted 2 weeks ago!

so was at cardiologist today for my 3 month post ablation follow up for AF. He’s thinking there is a good chance the AF has gone. I showed him the ecg traces...

so was at cardiologist today for my 3 month post ablation follow up for AF. He’s...

Bailey2004

•2 years ago

11 Replies

changing med for Afib

I was having a lot of lightheadedness and dizziness so my doctor Put me on only one atenolol pill and left me on 2 Flecainide and also took me off of my blood...

I was having a lot of lightheadedness and dizziness so my doctor Put me on only ...

Chasemenow

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Sharing my experience re sleeping and false teeth.

Good Afternoon All, A couple of weeks ago I accidentally went to bed and slept wearing my partial denture - I normally take this out and soak in a well known...

Good Afternoon All, A couple of weeks ago I accidentally went to bed and slept ...

Desanthony

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Asymptomatic AF - more comments

Well, I have now the time to sit leisurely and review all your kind and useful comments. Many thanks. I list what I understand to be symptoms of Covid...

Well, I have now the time to sit leisurely and review all your kind and useful ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Travel Insurance

One of the subjects that comes up frequently on the forum is travel insurance. We have ours through our Nationwide bank account and have had done since 2015....

One of the subjects that comes up frequently on the forum is travel insurance. ...

irene75359

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Heart Rate Monitor Watch?

Hi all, I'm looking at getting a heart rate monitor watch to keep an eye on what sort of heart rate to stay under when exercising to avoid tripping myself...

Hi all, I'm looking at getting a heart rate monitor watch to keep an eye on wh...

Barny12

•2 years ago

15 Replies

All well still after ablation beginning of June

All good on the heart front from Wilson World still after ablation for and AFib and flutter. I haven't had a follow up appointment yet but hope to soon and...

All good on the heart front from Wilson World still after ablation for and AFib...

wilsond

•2 years ago

24 Replies

moving my cardiology care from Barts to Lincoln. Being tested for Sleep Apnoea.

we moved here ( a couple of miles from Lincoln cathedral) from East London 6 months ago. I have sick sinus brady/tachy23 years, been previously looked...

we moved here ( a couple of miles from Lincoln cathedral) from East London 6 m...

Icenae

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Paroxysmal AF with new Widening QRS and RBBB.

Hello All: This is my first post. I have become used to my paroxysmal AFIB (don't like it but am used to it), however, I have become increasingly concerned...

Hello All: This is my first post. I have become used to my paroxysmal AFIB (do...

Phil100

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Losing weight

Has anybody noticed more afib when you're in ketosis? I can't see a cardiologist until August (Appointment made in April). I've think I'm losing weight too...

Has anybody noticed more afib when you're in ketosis? I can't see a cardiologi...

WildIris

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Turbulence

I have just flown to Madeira for a few days holiday. During the flight there was some moderate turbulence My heart decided to do some ectopic...

I have just flown to Madeira for a few days holiday. During the flight there...

pottypete1

•2 years ago

15 Replies

What magnesium to use?

Good evening you beautiful bumpy hearted lot, what magnesium do you use, how much do you take, where do you get it from and what are your bank details 🤪🤣 I’m...

Good evening you beautiful bumpy hearted lot, what magnesium do you use, how muc...

Achant1

•2 years ago

20 Replies

side effects

side effects of sotolol please.

sotolol

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Help - Dodgy Keyboard

I spilt tea on my PC keyboard a few weeks ago. Now it's driving me mad as some of the keys have started sticking - W & S. Does anyone have any advice on...

I spilt tea on my PC keyboard a few weeks ago. Now it's driving me mad as some o...

jeanjeannie50

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Afib symptoms

My head is in a daze. I was diagnosed with a fib a few years ago, nothing spectacular, just the usual symptoms - racing heart, shortness of breath and lack...

My head is in a daze. I was diagnosed with a fib a few years ago, nothing spec...

Hilianna

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Taking Flecainide even when in Permanent Afib

Am in permanent Afib since feb 2021 and after taking my second dose of pfizer vaccine. Am on 2X90 mg Dilzem and 2,5 mg Nebilt/day. MY HR is 70-73 BPM 38% of...

Am in permanent Afib since feb 2021 and after taking my second dose of pfizer va...

Malhouse

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Things change

I had a very thorough pre admin call from RBHT arrythmia nurse this week and yet again things move on and develop. I have previously before going in had to...

I had a very thorough pre admin call from RBHT arrythmia nurse this week and yet...

BobD

Volunteer•2 years ago

60 Replies

125bpm but Apple Watch says not AF

hi all had ablation 16 weeks ago . absolutely zero improvement but I do get varying rhythms as well as 60% AF . The latest has been in stuck on circa...

hi all had ablation 16 weeks ago . absolutely zero improvement but I do get v...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Cryoablation recovery time

i am having right sided chest and shoulder pain 6weeks after survery. Is this normal?

i am having right sided chest and shoulder pain 6weeks after survery. Is this...

Cherry123

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Mexican Eliquis

I frequently have gotten prescriptions from Algodones, Mexico because they are so much cheaper. I am now on Eliquis and can get it there also, but I’m a little...

I frequently have gotten prescriptions from Algodones, Mexico because they are s...

Stressbaker

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2022

Covid

PACs instead of AFib

Not able to answer posts is there a problem.

Failed ablations

Banned ?Moi?

Your experiences with swollen ankles/fluid retention, please

Aborted ablation

AF returns after 2nd ablation

rapid weight gain

Ablation

update on the ecg I posted 2 weeks ago!

changing med for Afib

Sharing my experience re sleeping and false teeth.

Asymptomatic AF - more comments

Travel Insurance

Heart Rate Monitor Watch?

All well still after ablation beginning of June

moving my cardiology care from Barts to Lincoln. Being tested for Sleep Apnoea.

Paroxysmal AF with new Widening QRS and RBBB.

Losing weight

Turbulence

What magnesium to use?

side effects

Help - Dodgy Keyboard

Afib symptoms

Taking Flecainide even when in Permanent Afib

Things change

125bpm but Apple Watch says not AF

Cryoablation recovery time

Mexican Eliquis

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2022

Covid

PACs instead of AFib

Not able to answer posts is there a problem.

Failed ablations

﻿Banned ?Moi?

Your experiences with swollen ankles/fluid retention, please

Aborted ablation

AF returns after 2nd ablation

rapid weight gain

Ablation

update on the ecg I posted 2 weeks ago!

changing med for Afib

Sharing my experience re sleeping and false teeth.

Asymptomatic AF - more comments

Travel Insurance

Heart Rate Monitor Watch?

﻿All well still after ablation beginning of June

moving my cardiology care from Barts to Lincoln. Being tested for Sleep Apnoea.

Paroxysmal AF with new Widening QRS and RBBB.

Losing weight

Turbulence

What magnesium to use?

﻿side effects

Help - Dodgy Keyboard

﻿Afib symptoms

Taking Flecainide even when in Permanent Afib

Things change

125bpm but Apple Watch says not AF

﻿Cryoablation recovery time

Mexican Eliquis

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

Archive

Banned ?Moi?

All well still after ablation beginning of June

side effects

Afib symptoms

Cryoablation recovery time