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what is causing my breathlessness in morning?

I find myself very breathless in the mornings, after breakfast. Just walking 100m on the flat leaves me gasping for breath. Heart is pounding during this time....

I find myself very breathless in the mornings, after breakfast. Just walking 100...

LKUK

•2 years ago

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AF and knee surgery

Hello! I wonder if anyone can help… it looks like I need a knee replacement, and as I have AF I know the procedure would be done with a spinal block rather...

Hello! I wonder if anyone can help… it looks like I need a knee replacement, an...

Lakky12

•2 years ago

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RECOVERY FROM PULSED FIELD CATHETER ABLATION – ANYONE HAD ONE YET?

Some of you may have seen my recent update post relating to my decision to have a catheter ablation to try and sort out my early persistent AF (which was...

Some of you may have seen my recent update post relating to my decision to have ...

FindingCaradoc

•2 years ago

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Ablation for goddaughter at last.

Some of you may remember my god daughter has been awaiting ablation for SVT since she was 3 years old. She has been on Flecanide 200mg a day since then and...

Some of you may remember my god daughter has been awaiting ablation for SVT sin...

wilsond

•2 years ago

34 Replies

stupid question and Donedarone

sorry for the stupid question earlier about my heart rate and Donedarone. I was preparing to drive down country and I had this thought that if I went into...

sorry for the stupid question earlier about my heart rate and Donedarone. I wa...

President2012

•2 years ago

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Changing symptoms

Hi I'd appreciate some advice on others experiences with AF. I'm currently waiting for an ablation but have recently had a quite a dramatic change in symptoms....

Hi I'd appreciate some advice on others experiences with AF. I'm currently waiti...

PrivateRyan

•2 years ago

34 Replies

donedarone

i am on vacation until Friday. Recently I have found that my Donedarone tablets are sticking in my throat. I was told it may have gone down and just feels...

i am on vacation until Friday. Recently I have found that my Donedarone tablets...

President2012

•2 years ago

11 Replies

More decisions!!

Well I saw Dr Pepper yesterday and all much as expected. I've moved to persistent AF and a cardioversion would be pointless. I keep self converting the back...

Well I saw Dr Pepper yesterday and all much as expected. I've moved to persiste...

booboo73

•2 years ago

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Epicardial Ablation

As you will see from my previous posts I have had two ablations for AF, both unsuccessful. I have been offered Amiodarone, Pacemaker or Epicardial Ablation....

As you will see from my previous posts I have had two ablations for AF, both uns...

Kernowafibber

•2 years ago

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Have you attended the AF Association Patients Day before? 🤔

Whether you’re a new face or a regular, everyone is welcome to join the online educational event! You will hear all the latest information from the AF...

Whether you’re a new face or a regular, everyone is welcome to join the online e...

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•2 years ago

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AF Association Patients Day is soon upon us! 💚

This online event launches on 14 October where you can watch, listen, and learn all about the latest developments in technologies to help with managing AF...

This online event launches on 14 October where you can watch, listen, and learn ...

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•2 years ago

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Flecainide and stomach

I am prescribed Flecainide Acetate 50mg bd for AF. US websites do not generally put any limitations on how to take the pills ...but UK ones often do ...and...

I am prescribed Flecainide Acetate 50mg bd for AF. US websites do not generall...

timetabler

•2 years ago

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Lancashire cardiac centre Blackpool

Hi. As I’ve mentioned previously Ive been waiting 18 mths for a 2nd Ablation at the Lancashire cardiac centre. I’m in persistent af, had cardioversion a yr ago...

Hi. As I’ve mentioned previously Ive been waiting 18 mths for a 2nd Ablation at ...

Van28

•2 years ago

8 Replies

2 ablation this Friday ❤️ Would love some advice ❤️

Hi everyone 🌸 I just want to say first of all how much I appreciate this forum so much as it’s very helpful. I have my second ablation this Friday in...

Hi everyone 🌸 I just want to say first of all how much I appreciate this forum...

Sigi1

•2 years ago

33 Replies

COSMOS study on multivitamins & cognitive decline

Interesting- thoughts? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/980785?src=mkm_ret_220924_mscpmrk_neuro_grief&uac=323143ET&impID=4671096 My take - goes back to...

Interesting- thoughts? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/980785?src=mkm_ret...

CDreamer

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Tooth extraction

Hi, unfortunately I’m having a tooth removed on Wednesday morning. The dentist had advised not to take my morning 5mg apixiban dose which I’m happy to do as...

Hi, unfortunately I’m having a tooth removed on Wednesday morning. The dentist h...

Johnboy64

•2 years ago

45 Replies

amiodarone how do people get on with it

amiodarone side effects anyone

Sandsy

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Can a med be cause this reaction

Hello all, I was diagnosed with Afib in July 2020. I had a cardioversion and returned to sinus rhythm. I was put on Eliquis and Diltiazem in Dec 2020. Since...

Hello all, I was diagnosed with Afib in July 2020. I had a cardioversion and re...

busybody_yah

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Familfy saga goes on

Son in law on last legs with sepsis, be dead in a few days. Got urology appt tomorrow due to high PSA levels hey hoh family saga goes on At least my AF is...

Son in law on last legs with sepsis, be dead in a few days. Got urology appt to...

pd63

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Tachycardia?

As a follow-up to my last post about seasonal allergies and medication, my doctor gave me an injection of Decadron and Depo-Medrol (cortisone) for allergies....

As a follow-up to my last post about seasonal allergies and medication, my docto...

Snowgirl65

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Pacemaker replacements?

Hi Received knowledge is that pacemaker batteries last 7-10 years. With perpetual talk of waiting times I am wondering whether replacements are happening or...

Hi Received knowledge is that pacemaker batteries last 7-10 years. With perpe...

quanglewangle

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Mebeverine/Colifac and AF

Hi everyone. I hope you are all keeping well. Does anyone here take Merbeverine/Colofac for IBS? I started taking it yesterday and noticed a rise in my heart...

Hi everyone. I hope you are all keeping well. Does anyone here take Merbeverin...

NEONBUTTERFLY22

•2 years ago

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when to reduce apixaban dosage?

I am being monitored for kidney deterioration on a regular basis because of taking 5mg x 2 daily Apixaban. My latest blood test showed they are deteriorating...

I am being monitored for kidney deterioration on a regular basis because of taki...

GrannyE

•2 years ago

42 Replies

Change from Bisoprolol to Diltiazam.

My doctor has recently switched me from Bisoprolol to Diltiazam. (I’m not sure why - I think he explained, but there is always too much information to take in...

My doctor has recently switched me from Bisoprolol to Diltiazam. (I’m not sure w...

Pdotg

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Warfarin.

I take 5mg of Warfarin. I can't remember if I have taken it today. should I risk taking one, or leave it? Is it risky in case I overdose on it? I am......

I take 5mg of Warfarin. I can't remember if I have taken it today. should I ri...

benmaise

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Notifications stopped

I have only just realised that i havent received any notifications for over 2 weeks !! Any ideas what i should be doing please ??

I have only just realised that i havent received any notifications for over 2 we...

Jalia

•2 years ago

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Does anyone experience a short burst of ectopics with (what feels like) extended pauses between beats?

I've started to experience an odd heart sensation. It feels like an an extended pause (prob about 4 or 5 seconds) but I can also feel some sort of weakened...

I've started to experience an odd heart sensation. It feels like an an extended ...

John3333333

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Stress and AFIB

Just wondering how many have been triggered from stress. We are in the middle of a hurricane, and of course it came at night lol. It's not my first hurricane...

Just wondering how many have been triggered from stress. We are in the middle o...

beach_bum

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Extreme Night time anxiety

Hi my lovely friends and support network. Thank you all for responding to my post about excessive urination. Here's another one for you... Since my last...

Hi my lovely friends and support network. Thank you all for responding to my po...

Karendeena

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Extreme Night time anxiety

Hi my lovely friends and support network. Thank you all for responding to my posy about excessive urination. Here's another one for you... Since my last...

Hi my lovely friends and support network. Thank you all for responding to my po...

Karendeena

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2022

what is causing my breathlessness in morning?

AF and knee surgery

RECOVERY FROM PULSED FIELD CATHETER ABLATION – ANYONE HAD ONE YET?

Ablation for goddaughter at last.

stupid question and Donedarone

Changing symptoms

donedarone

More decisions!!

Epicardial Ablation

Have you attended the AF Association Patients Day before? 🤔

AF Association Patients Day is soon upon us! 💚

Flecainide and stomach

Lancashire cardiac centre Blackpool

2 ablation this Friday ❤️ Would love some advice ❤️

COSMOS study on multivitamins & cognitive decline

Tooth extraction

amiodarone how do people get on with it

Can a med be cause this reaction

Familfy saga goes on

Tachycardia?

Pacemaker replacements?

Mebeverine/Colifac and AF

when to reduce apixaban dosage?

Change from Bisoprolol to Diltiazam.

Warfarin.

Notifications stopped

Does anyone experience a short burst of ectopics with (what feels like) extended pauses between beats?

Stress and AFIB

Extreme Night time anxiety

Extreme Night time anxiety

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