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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Thanks gang

Just a big thank you for all the good wishes. I had at least five hours sleep last night and since 8 am have been easing off on the painkillers. Now down to...

Just a big thank you for all the good wishes. I had at least five hours sleep la...

BobD

Volunteer•2 years ago

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very early days

I'm post cryo-ablation day 4 and am flipping between NSR and very mild AFib. Literally I can be NSR one minute and the AFib the next. My Kardia is also...

I'm post cryo-ablation day 4 and am flipping between NSR and very mild AFib. Li...

Kennyb1968

•2 years ago

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riveroxaban 20mg and sertraline can you take both.

I’ve just picked up sertraline from the pharmacy and the pharmacist asked if the doctors are aware that I’m on riveroxaban as well as there’s a potential for...

I’ve just picked up sertraline from the pharmacy and the pharmacist asked if the...

Ewloe

•2 years ago

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Is it better to put up with ectopics ( around 1% burden) or take a daily dose of Flecainide to (almost) eliminate them?

Since AF ablation months 9 ago, I suffer from daily couplets, triplets , and other odd heart flutters (never more than a few seconds long). If I take 100mg...

Since AF ablation months 9 ago, I suffer from daily couplets, triplets , and oth...

John3333333

•2 years ago

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Might treat myself - I already have a Kardia

Hi All, Anyone got one of these...

Quest4NSR

•2 years ago

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Side effects of ablation

Hi I'm 3 weeks post ablation with one short episode of AF ( 90 minutes) after 2 weeks which self resolved and just minor ectopics since Something that...

Hi I'm 3 weeks post ablation with one short episode of AF ( 90 minutes) after ...

Hammerboy

•2 years ago

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Thank You

To all who responded to my Wide QRS issue. It is always a comfort to communicate with folks who understand what you are talking about.

To all who responded to my Wide QRS issue. It is always a comfort to communicate...

ijregner

•2 years ago

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Update

Spoken to GP at length this morning regarding this awful fatigue I am suffering from, and how awful I’ve felt since starting Amlodipine. He agreed reluctantly...

Spoken to GP at length this morning regarding this awful fatigue I am suffering ...

Florence-Nightingale

•2 years ago

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FitBit checking for AF

Firstly, I don't going I suffer from AF,it mywife that has PAF. I have a FitBit Charge ,4 and have had it a while.I just received an email inviting me to...

Firstly, I don't going I suffer from AF,it mywife that has PAF. I have a Fit...

DevonHubby1

•2 years ago

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why am I cheering because I have been offered an ablation!

I have to been on tenterhooks for the past week about my phone consultation with an EP Will I mess it up will he say we can't do anything? 10-20 mins phone...

I have to been on tenterhooks for the past week about my phone consultation wit...

kkatz

•2 years ago

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UK setting expectations when you bang your head

Not a complaint,just setting peoples expectations.... Wife has just had a fall and banged her head. Whilst it looked like a lot of blood,the cut was...

Not a complaint,just setting peoples expectations.... Wife has just had a fal...

DevonHubby1

•2 years ago

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My first cardioversion. Couple of questions. Thanks.

Oct 10 having a cardioversion for Atrial Flutter. Its been bothering me for about 2 years. Fairly well controlled with •DilTIAZem (Eqv-Tiazac) 180 mg/24 hours...

Oct 10 having a cardioversion for Atrial Flutter. Its been bothering me for abou...

Hydroplane

•2 years ago

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Magnesium taurate.

Unable to source a shelf supply of Magnesium taurate, but It can be made up by a compounding pharmacist. Can someone suggest the tab size and dose?

Unable to source a shelf supply of Magnesium taurate, but It can be made up by a...

melismos

•2 years ago

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Wide QRS

I was in afib for almost eight days. This morning I went back into NSR. With a couple of Kardia readings of NSR every other has been Sinus Rythm with wide...

I was in afib for almost eight days. This morning I went back into NSR. With a ...

ijregner

•2 years ago

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A Better Afternoon Than BobD

Well, unlike poor Bob, I had a great afternoon over a couple of fluffy coffees with the lovely @wilsond. Had a fab chat, mainly me flapping my gums whilst...

Well, unlike poor Bob, I had a great afternoon over a couple of fluffy coffees...

Ducky2003

•2 years ago

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A and E Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh.

Woke up at 5 am Sunday morning with severe pain under right shoulder blade which remained all day despite maxing out on paracetamol. In the evening I dug out...

Woke up at 5 am Sunday morning with severe pain under right shoulder blade whi...

BobD

Volunteer•2 years ago

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moderate mitral regurgitation

my echo said I had moderate mitral regurgitation. I have been short of breath and fatigued. My EP has me on Flecainide for A Fib but read you shouldn’t take it...

my echo said I had moderate mitral regurgitation. I have been short of breath an...

Redmakesmehappy

•2 years ago

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Deadline extended to 9th September!

Ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime and fundraise for us along the way? Take part in the 2022 Virtual London Marathon for AF Association. We will...

Ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime and fundraise for us along the way?...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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A tale of caution.

My FIL, whom also has AFIB, was recently switched from warfarin to xeralto. He did not tolerate it well, so while waiting for a Dr. appt to find something...

My FIL, whom also has AFIB, was recently switched from warfarin to xeralto. He ...

beach_bum

•2 years ago

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AF review funded by Bayer - updated 30th Aug

Today I had a letter from my GP surgery asking me to make a telephone appointment to review my AF. It's a 20 minute appointment with a "clinical pharmacist who...

Today I had a letter from my GP surgery asking me to make a telephone appointmen...

CTblood

•2 years ago

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low oxygen saturation

So I'm 5weeks post ablation for AF. Managed to start walking again,and have built up to doing 2x 8mile walks this week with a couple of three mile dog...

So I'm 5weeks post ablation for AF. Managed to start walking again,and have ...

Crochetrunner

•2 years ago

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Have you had an ablation and your AF has gone? 💚

Want to know if you can stop your anticoagulants? Watch, listen and learn as Prof Gregory Lip provides the answers this Patients Day 2022. Available Online...

Want to know if you can stop your anticoagulants? Watch, listen and learn as Pr...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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a f and magnesium

I have been taking magnesium for over a year for my a f and it really does seem to lessen my attacks,any thoughts on this?

I have been taking magnesium for over a year for my a f and it really does seem...

trixie100

•2 years ago

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AF Triggers?

Hi, I had a cryo ablation in August last year, which has been successful. I stay off alcohol, caffeine and confectionery or anything sweet. Recently I...

Hi, I had a cryo ablation in August last year, which has been successful. I s...

greyarmadillo

•2 years ago

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If you live in the US - AF Association need your help urgently!

If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregiver of someone with AF, we are calling on you to take immediate action to help...

If you are a person with AF on Medicare (in the US and 65 or more) or a caregive...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Stats Please ? How many who stop their AF through Ablations stay AF free

hi so on this foreman I often hear that AF is for life and all treatment is for Quality of Life only etc . But surely there must be some figures for those...

hi so on this foreman I often hear that AF is for life and all treatment is fo...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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2 weeks post 2nd ablation and still in NSR

hi All just to give you all an update that I had my 2nd ablation 10 days ago and I’m still in NSR . I’m obviously not counting my chickens this early but 10...

hi All just to give you all an update that I had my 2nd ablation 10 days ago a...

mjm1971

•2 years ago

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Ectopic question

I've seen numerous posts over time about "ectopics" but hate to admit that I have no clue what that is or how it feels. I had a successful ablation for PAF...

I've seen numerous posts over time about "ectopics" but hate to admit that I hav...

MJZaw

•2 years ago

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blood clot in appendage.

Thank you to all who responded regarding sleep apnea.very helpful. Next query. Hubby had a failed ablation in May. Six hours in the lab. Sedation did not...

Thank you to all who responded regarding sleep apnea.very helpful. Next query....

Billybobjo1234

•2 years ago

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Xarelto 20 mg

What time of day are you taking Xarelto? Doctor said with evening meal but pharmacist said I should take it with the biggest meal a day which would be...

What time of day are you taking Xarelto? Doctor said with evening meal but ph...

roma60

•2 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2022

Thanks gang

very early days

riveroxaban 20mg and sertraline can you take both.

Is it better to put up with ectopics ( around 1% burden) or take a daily dose of Flecainide to (almost) eliminate them?

Might treat myself - I already have a Kardia

Side effects of ablation

Thank You

Update

FitBit checking for AF

why am I cheering because I have been offered an ablation!

UK setting expectations when you bang your head

My first cardioversion. Couple of questions. Thanks.

Magnesium taurate.

Wide QRS

A Better Afternoon Than BobD

A and E Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh.

moderate mitral regurgitation

Deadline extended to 9th September!

A tale of caution.

AF review funded by Bayer - updated 30th Aug

low oxygen saturation

Have you had an ablation and your AF has gone? 💚

a f and magnesium

AF Triggers?

If you live in the US - AF Association need your help urgently!

Stats Please ? How many who stop their AF through Ablations stay AF free

2 weeks post 2nd ablation and still in NSR

Ectopic question

blood clot in appendage.

Xarelto 20 mg

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Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2022

Thanks gang

﻿very early days

riveroxaban 20mg and sertraline can you take both.

﻿Is it better to put up with ectopics ( around 1% burden) or take a daily dose of Flecainide to (almost) eliminate them?

Might treat myself - I already have a Kardia

﻿Side effects of ablation

Thank You

Update

﻿FitBit checking for AF

﻿why am I cheering because I have been offered an ablation!

﻿UK setting expectations when you bang your head

My first cardioversion. Couple of questions. Thanks.

Magnesium taurate.

Wide QRS

﻿A Better Afternoon Than BobD

A and E Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh.

moderate mitral regurgitation

Deadline extended to 9th September!

A tale of caution.

AF review funded by Bayer - updated 30th Aug

﻿low oxygen saturation

Have you had an ablation and your AF has gone? 💚

﻿a f and magnesium

AF Triggers?

If you live in the US - AF Association need your help urgently!

Stats Please ? How many who stop their AF through Ablations stay AF free

2 weeks post 2nd ablation and still in NSR

Ectopic question

﻿blood clot in appendage.

﻿Xarelto 20 mg

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

Archive

very early days

Is it better to put up with ectopics ( around 1% burden) or take a daily dose of Flecainide to (almost) eliminate them?

Side effects of ablation

FitBit checking for AF

why am I cheering because I have been offered an ablation!

UK setting expectations when you bang your head

A Better Afternoon Than BobD

low oxygen saturation

a f and magnesium

blood clot in appendage.

Xarelto 20 mg