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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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All posts for September 2022

Ablation who decides General Anaesthetic or Sedation.Big difference in waiting time.

Have been offered an ablation & allthough I haven't had my letter I thought I would try & get an idea of waiting times. 18 -20 weeks with sedation.Minimum 12...

Have been offered an ablation & allthough I haven't had my letter I thought I wo...

kkatz

•2 years ago

48 Replies

4 Years Post Cryo Ablation

Hi Folks, 4 years ago today I was sat in a waiting room at Liverpool Heart & Chest hospital waiting for my first (and last hopefully) cryo ablation. After...

Hi Folks, 4 years ago today I was sat in a waiting room at Liverpool Heart & Che...

djbgatekeeper

•2 years ago

26 Replies

Kardia Machine

Can anyone advise on how to choose a Kardia machine to regularly monitor permanent atrial fibrillation. Also would I have to pay a monthly subscription.

Can anyone advise on how to choose a Kardia machine to regularly monitor permane...

Swimsyroke

•2 years ago

27 Replies

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Six weeks PM checkup

Ok all done and fine and next appointment September 2023. That was easy. NOT! 8 hours travel for a ten minute appointment is the cost of being under one of...

Ok all done and fine and next appointment September 2023. That was easy. NOT! ...

BobD

Volunteer•2 years ago

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I'm back with laxative query

You all were so responsive. I have had a recommendation to take Dulcolax. Not sure I will, given all your alternate suggestions, but wonder if anyone here has...

You all were so responsive. I have had a recommendation to take Dulcolax. Not su...

ijregner

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Lansoprazole bowel issues

Gotta colorectal consultant appt next week due to alternating constipation and diarrhea for 4 weeks. Been on lansoprazole for 3 years, gp has just reduced...

Gotta colorectal consultant appt next week due to alternating constipation and d...

pd63

•2 years ago

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Covid autumn booster and flu vaccs

Having said I'd have my flu and covid booster separately I've just booked to have both at once at our surgery. Has anyone strong feelings either way? I've...

Having said I'd have my flu and covid booster separately I've just booked to h...

Bagrat

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Laxative suggestions

I can't tell you how very grateful I am for each of you who so graciously responded. I have jotted your suggestions and hope for success.

I can't tell you how very grateful I am for each of you who so graciously respon...

ijregner

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Further evidence that getting cold can trigger my AF.

A couple of times during covid lockdown I had got cold after a winter walk with friends when sitting outside (not allowed inside remember) chatting and...

A couple of times during covid lockdown I had got cold after a winter walk with...

AFCyclist

•2 years ago

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Calcium/Vitamin d tablets causing AF

Back in April, I discovered that I had a dairy intolerance. I have had a gluten intolerance for about 12 years now. More recently I have also discovered that...

Back in April, I discovered that I had a dairy intolerance. I have had a gluten...

Mrsvemb

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Another Adrenaline concern….

I have the beginnings of implant work tomorrow, with the initial drilling. I have just read a stream of posts on adrenaline injections and I am now even more...

I have the beginnings of implant work tomorrow, with the initial drilling. I hav...

Tellingfibs

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Apixaban error

I took 2 apixaban about 5 hours apart by mistake.

Braveheart101

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Do you have Paroxysmal AF? Learn how long to wait before calling for help if you go into AF. 💚

This AF Association Patients Day 2022 watch, listen and learn from AF experts, such as Dr Will Foster. Available online from 14 October. To learn more visit:...

This AF Association Patients Day 2022 watch, listen and learn from AF experts, s...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Adrenaline Injection!

Has anyone experienced an adrenaline injection??I had one 2Weeks ago that will never be forgotten, as I thought my heart was giving up .It was during a visit...

Has anyone experienced an adrenaline injection??I had one 2Weeks ago that will n...

2000RedRose

•2 years ago

40 Replies

Final Day to submit your comment! 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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I do not have AF and don’t know how to remove the AF community and add the community I need.

Perhaps someone can instruct me how to change that. I don’t see any options and I think I was assigned to the AF community because I asked a question of one...

Perhaps someone can instruct me how to change that. I don’t see any options and...

blueyes917438

•2 years ago

4 Replies

safe laxative

I would appreciate suggestions for a safe laxative. Grateful.

ijregner

•2 years ago

27 Replies

to bisoprol 1.25 or not

hi after 4th visit to GP following an episode of PAF then ventricular tachycardia and then an episode of tachycardia I have finally agreed to go on bisoperol...

hi after 4th visit to GP following an episode of PAF then ventricular tachycardi...

09Bumblebee

•2 years ago

35 Replies

Brachycardia attacks help.2 days on the trot.In persistent AFib.Dont know how to deal with it.

I have been in persistent AFib for 18 months and HR has been fairly Stable.Last 2days I have over excercised HR Up to140 temporarily with twinges in my...

I have been in persistent AFib for 18 months and HR has been fairly Stable.Last...

kkatz

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Cardiac Care

Hi there ! Is everyone with A/F supposed to have access to have a cardiologist or access to an A/F nurse? I was diagnosed with A/F in 2011 and have not...

Hi there ! Is everyone with A/F supposed to have access to have a cardiologist...

123Elizabeth

•2 years ago

40 Replies

high dose sotalol

side effects sotalol

sotolol

•2 years ago

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Weight Gain

My sister has AF and has put on a lot of weight, apparently due to the medications she's on. I don't know what medications she is on or if AF medication in...

My sister has AF and has put on a lot of weight, apparently due to the medicatio...

Gillian2Mc

•2 years ago

18 Replies

sudden rapid heart rate

Hi all, iv just been sitting here watching tv when my heart rate went from normal to 130bpm this lasting around 20 minutes it felt like a palpatation but...

Hi all, iv just been sitting here watching tv when my heart rate went from no...

Rachelanx50

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Pacemaker, swollen ankles

Hi, just wondering if anyone has had this problem. I had PM fitted Aug21 and AV node ablation 4 months ago. Bp been raised so on meds for that, but my...

Hi, just wondering if anyone has had this problem. I had PM fitted Aug21 and...

Snowyowl01

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Flecainide

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I've had a rough couple of weeks as my PAF has ramped up considerably for no apparent reason. I was prescribed...

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I've had a rough couple of weeks as ...

PrivateRyan

•2 years ago

40 Replies

unexpected NSR 3.5 months after ablation

trying to keep this brief.... I had a failed ablation in April followed by a 2nd ablation in May. I was in NSR( normal sinus rhythm) for only a day after then...

trying to keep this brief.... I had a failed ablation in April followed by a 2n...

Fullofheart

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Why I'm not getting better

I came across an article about the Medicare insurance here in the USA. I have Medicare advantage which is all I can afford but where I live it's not good...

I came across an article about the Medicare insurance here in the USA. I have...

belindalore

•2 years ago

110 Replies

Have you just been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF? 💚

Watch, listen and learn as Prof Faizel Osman explains how you can help your condition. AF Association Patients Day 2022 will be available online from 14...

Watch, listen and learn as Prof Faizel Osman explains how you can help your cond...

Hidden

•2 years ago

1 Reply

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

3 Replies

Any tips for taking regular medication when changing time zones?

I'm off to the the USA in a couple of weeks. I take (among other things) Apixaban Flecainide which are supposed to be at regular - ish 12 hour intervals....

I'm off to the the USA in a couple of weeks. I take (among other things) Api...

Coco51

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2022

Ablation who decides General Anaesthetic or Sedation.Big difference in waiting time.

4 Years Post Cryo Ablation

Kardia Machine

Six weeks PM checkup

I'm back with laxative query

Lansoprazole bowel issues

Covid autumn booster and flu vaccs

Laxative suggestions

Further evidence that getting cold can trigger my AF.

Calcium/Vitamin d tablets causing AF

Another Adrenaline concern….

Apixaban error

Do you have Paroxysmal AF? Learn how long to wait before calling for help if you go into AF. 💚

Adrenaline Injection!

Final Day to submit your comment! If you live in the US - AF Association need your help urgently!

I do not have AF and don’t know how to remove the AF community and add the community I need.

safe laxative

to bisoprol 1.25 or not

Brachycardia attacks help.2 days on the trot.In persistent AFib.Dont know how to deal with it.

Cardiac Care

high dose sotalol

Weight Gain

sudden rapid heart rate

Pacemaker, swollen ankles

Flecainide

unexpected NSR 3.5 months after ablation

Why I'm not getting better

Have you just been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF? 💚

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

Any tips for taking regular medication when changing time zones?

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2022

Ablation who decides General Anaesthetic or Sedation.Big difference in waiting time.

4 Years Post Cryo Ablation

Kardia Machine

Six weeks PM checkup

I'm back with laxative query

Lansoprazole bowel issues

Covid autumn booster and flu vaccs

Laxative suggestions

﻿Further evidence that getting cold can trigger my AF.

Calcium/Vitamin d tablets causing AF

Another Adrenaline concern….

Apixaban error

Do you have Paroxysmal AF? Learn how long to wait before calling for help if you go into AF. 💚

Adrenaline Injection!

Final Day to submit your comment! If you live in the US - AF Association need your help urgently!

I do not have AF and don’t know how to remove the AF community and add the community I need.

﻿safe laxative

to bisoprol 1.25 or not

﻿Brachycardia attacks help.2 days on the trot.In persistent AFib.Dont know how to deal with it.

Cardiac Care

﻿high dose sotalol

Weight Gain

﻿sudden rapid heart rate

﻿Pacemaker, swollen ankles

﻿Flecainide

﻿unexpected NSR 3.5 months after ablation

﻿Why I'm not getting better

Have you just been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF? 💚

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

Any tips for taking regular medication when changing time zones?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

How well do you know your condition?

Topics

Archive

Further evidence that getting cold can trigger my AF.

safe laxative

Brachycardia attacks help.2 days on the trot.In persistent AFib.Dont know how to deal with it.

high dose sotalol

sudden rapid heart rate

Pacemaker, swollen ankles

Flecainide

unexpected NSR 3.5 months after ablation

Why I'm not getting better