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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Do you have a story to share?

If you’ve been diagnosed with an arrhythmia it can be a very worrying time, by sharing your patient journey and experiences can help provide reassurance,...

If you’ve been diagnosed with an arrhythmia it can be a very worrying time, by s...

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•2 years ago

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should I consider exercising again?

I went into Af over 18 months ago and had a successful cardioversion in September 2021. Since then (touch wood and 18 months on) I haven’t had a single AF...

I went into Af over 18 months ago and had a successful cardioversion in Septembe...

Fondant

•2 years ago

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Sat with my box of Flecainide feeling nervous…..

So im 43, had a AF attack in Jan 2021, blue lighted to hospital with a irregular heart rate of 210 bpm, given Flec, and returned to NSR, and was went home....

So im 43, had a AF attack in Jan 2021, blue lighted to hospital with a irregular...

AntBrit

•2 years ago

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heart beat speed and checking it.

Was diagnosed with AF about 2 years ago and after initial hostpital meetings etc.went onto meds, dabigatran 150mg twice a day for blood thinning and sotalol...

Was diagnosed with AF about 2 years ago and after initial hostpital meetings etc...

ninks01

•2 years ago

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Something other than PPIs

Recently i had to take a medication that required that i swallow it with fizzy Coca cola but i dont like this drink so i settled on diet ginger beer half small...

Recently i had to take a medication that required that i swallow it with fizzy C...

fairgo45

•2 years ago

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Apixaban skin reaction?

I’m having the most awful burning, itchy, inflamed skin on my face that’s come on suddenly over the past couple of days. Im wondering if it’s related to the...

I’m having the most awful burning, itchy, inflamed skin on my face that’s come o...

aprilscot

•2 years ago

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Update

hi all, after my ER visit they suggested I call my EP again as they said it was sinus tachycardia and I’m displaying symptoms again. this is incredibly...

hi all, after my ER visit they suggested I call my EP again as they said it was ...

Dogluvr95

•2 years ago

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Kardia sharing results

My gp has asked me to send him a 4 week report from my Kardia app. Unfortunately although I can download the report and email it to myself, it can't be saved...

My gp has asked me to send him a 4 week report from my Kardia app. Unfortunately...

Lizty

•2 years ago

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Magnesium

I’ve regularly been given magnesium in the form of a powder dissolved in water here in the Basildon Cardiothoracic Centre. When I asked one of the nurses why,...

I’ve regularly been given magnesium in the form of a powder dissolved in water h...

Samazeuilh2

•2 years ago

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You tube video on Atrial fibrillation , very long but answers so many questions.

I really didn't want to watch football & thought I would look something up on YouTube.This video answers so many questions from what causes AFib to Alcohol &...

I really didn't want to watch football & thought I would look something up on Yo...

kkatz

•2 years ago

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AF and vision

Hi there, Just wondering if anybody else gets blurred vision when experiencing a particularly aggressive bout of AF? Thanks, B

Hi there, Just wondering if anybody else gets blurred vision when experiencing ...

BeeBee79

•2 years ago

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Happy Sunday. There's no knee(d) to worry!

Good morning HU members. Happy Sunday to you all. Here's a doctor joke to (hopefully) bring a smile to your day. Have a lovely weekend. Paul

Good morning HU members. Happy Sunday to you all. Here's a doctor joke to (hope...

Paulbounce

•2 years ago

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ectopics with the cold weather

I have lone AF diagnosed 4-years ago. A successful isolation of Pulmonary Veins through an Ablation, however a second unsuccessful Ablation as AF had moved to...

I have lone AF diagnosed 4-years ago. A successful isolation of Pulmonary Veins...

LouBrig

•2 years ago

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AF and IBS

Hi everyone, as a long time with AF lady it has over the past year progressed and flecainide no longer helped so was stopped. Had various tests....... Stress...

Hi everyone, as a long time with AF lady it has over the past year progressed a...

ruskin10

•2 years ago

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new medicine

good evening, I have written before about my problem, so about 5 years ago after various problems at work and health issues in my family, not mine, I started...

good evening, I have written before about my problem, so about 5 years ago after...

Giorgos1973

•2 years ago

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New way to trigger an episode apparently

So I've been successful in remaining episode free since I had that short VT episode a bit over 2 weeks ago now. Last night I was using a deep tissue massager,...

So I've been successful in remaining episode free since I had that short VT epis...

ChasMartin

•2 years ago

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A Tip!

if you have AF ( with a family history of heart disease as I have) and start getting angina-type symptoms, don’t waste time trying to convince yourself that’s...

if you have AF ( with a family history of heart disease as I have) and start ge...

Samazeuilh2

•2 years ago

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A Huge Thanks!

A big thanks to everyone for all the replies-they were greatly appreciated. I had the bypass operation yesterday . My throat is as dry as sandpaper (from the...

A big thanks to everyone for all the replies-they were greatly appreciated. I ...

Samazeuilh2

•2 years ago

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cannot control heart rate

so back from the ER after 5 hours, and I slept for 3 after they gave me 2 Xanax. But I’m back to being awake and my heart is still going fast. Not sure what to...

so back from the ER after 5 hours, and I slept for 3 after they gave me 2 Xanax....

Dogluvr95

•2 years ago

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pacemaker

hi all I had a pacemaker (crt-p) fitted last week and am supposed to have an ablate after4 weeks. I’m not so sure I want it now as I feel my heart jumping and...

hi all I had a pacemaker (crt-p) fitted last week and am supposed to have an abl...

stargazer52

•2 years ago

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folic acid

I have just had blood test results and they are all over the place. Haven’t had chance to talk to GP yet as weekend, but I know one of them is extremely low...

I have just had blood test results and they are all over the place. Haven’t had ...

Tapanac

•2 years ago

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AF issues.

Hi I saw the EP last Wednesday and he has offered me an ablation. I was somewhat surprised and taken aback. He discussed a number of issues, including the time...

Hi I saw the EP last Wednesday and he has offered me an ablation. I was somewhat...

Hilianna

•2 years ago

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welp in the ER again

hi all - so for the past like month or so I’d say, I’ve been waking up out of my sleep in a panic with my heart absolutely racing. Normally I can take my beta...

hi all - so for the past like month or so I’d say, I’ve been waking up out of my...

Dogluvr95

•2 years ago

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Intravenous flecanide

Had a afib attack first one in 5 years spent 11 hours in A&E heart beat was between 170-140 doctor phoned cardiologist and they converted my heart rate with...

Had a afib attack first one in 5 years spent 11 hours in A&E heart beat was betw...

zak123

•2 years ago

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covid could it have made my PAF WORSE?

Felt ILL Monday tested negative for covid Monday. Tuesday tested positive for covid rough times despite being fully vaccinated…. AF episode started...

Felt ILL Monday tested negative for covid Monday. Tuesday tested positive ...

judybrowneyes

•2 years ago

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Bisoprolol - split dose

Does it matter if you split the dose. i.e. 5mg in to 2.5mg am and pm

ian16527

•2 years ago

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Are you a Health Care Professional?

Do you live in the UK? We would like to invite you to participate in a research study: AFFIRMO (Atrial Fibrillation Integrated Approach in Frail, Multimorbid,...

Do you live in the UK? We would like to invite you to participate in a research...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Do you have AF or are a caregiver of someone with AF?

Are you a Caregiver of someone with Atrial Fibrillation? Do you have Atrial Fibrillation? Do you live in the UK? We would like to invite you to participate...

Are you a Caregiver of someone with Atrial Fibrillation? Do you have Atrial Fib...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 years ago

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Still feeling rough over 2 months since ablation

I had an ablation on 5th October and I'm disappointed and worried that I don't feel better, feel tired most of the time and have very little energy. I'm 70....

I had an ablation on 5th October and I'm disappointed and worried that I don't ...

Norfolk_spaniel

•2 years ago

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Dronedarone - or ablation of the ligament of Marshall

Thank you everyone for replying to my question - and so quickly. This forum really is fabulous. I have a few weeks to decide what to do next - Dronedarone or...

Thank you everyone for replying to my question - and so quickly. This forum real...

Spin-off

•2 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for December 2022

Do you have a story to share?

should I consider exercising again?

Sat with my box of Flecainide feeling nervous…..

heart beat speed and checking it.

Something other than PPIs

Apixaban skin reaction?

Update

Kardia sharing results

Magnesium

You tube video on Atrial fibrillation , very long but answers so many questions.

AF and vision

Happy Sunday. There's no knee(d) to worry!

ectopics with the cold weather

AF and IBS

new medicine

New way to trigger an episode apparently

A Tip!

A Huge Thanks!

cannot control heart rate

pacemaker

folic acid

AF issues.

welp in the ER again

Intravenous flecanide

covid could it have made my PAF WORSE?

Bisoprolol - split dose

Are you a Health Care Professional?

Do you have AF or are a caregiver of someone with AF?

Still feeling rough over 2 months since ablation

Dronedarone - or ablation of the ligament of Marshall

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