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Cordless Razors

Hi Folks, I received my pacemaker last week. After a couple of days I decided to shave. I use a Braun series 7 cordless rechargeable razor. As soon as I...

Hi Folks, I received my pacemaker last week. After a couple of days I decided...

President2012

•1 year ago

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UPDATE - NIGHTMARE 24 HOURS IN A&E

Hello everyone, I just wanted to say a bigTHANK YOU to everyone who responded to my very sad story - Ive had 88 replies which is amazing, and has helped me...

Hello everyone, I just wanted to say a bigTHANK YOU to everyone who responded ...

wendy6

•1 year ago

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AF concerns

I had an AF episode a year ago and this week I’ve had another…….fast heart rate, sweating, faint and feeling just awful. I’ve been taking Diltiazem for nearly...

I had an AF episode a year ago and this week I’ve had another…….fast heart rate,...

linc2u

•1 year ago

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AMLODEPINE

I've recently had my medication increased, and am experiencing extremely loose bowel movements...anyone else had this?

I've recently had my medication increased, and am experiencing extremely loose b...

rockmusicqueen_56

•1 year ago

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Holter test delay

I have AF and heart failure. I am been treated by medication. I had a bad turn where my heart rate went down to 43. I contacted my cardiac nurse who halved the...

I have AF and heart failure. I am been treated by medication. I had a bad turn w...

Poorlizzie

•1 year ago

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apixaban

I have been on apixaban approximately 10 years with no problems. I have sensory neuropathy and have been prescribed 30mg Duloxetine. Does anyone take this...

I have been on apixaban approximately 10 years with no problems. I have sensory...

waterlady

•1 year ago

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AFTER ALL THIS TIME TESTED POSITIVE!

Well it has happened and both of us have tested positive for Covid last evening. We tested on Wednesday as it was 2 days since we had been with my son and...

Well it has happened and both of us have tested positive for Covid last evening....

Desanthony

•1 year ago

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Is it the caffeine in the coffee or something else?

I find I can count on going into afib within 24-48 hours of having a coffee. So as an alternative I have some type of tea each day, usually an oolong or...

I find I can count on going into afib within 24-48 hours of having a coffee. So ...

Jfbould1

•1 year ago

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Newbie

Morning from the old lady 4am wee club!I have a slow heart rate. Recently had a diagnosis of paroxysmal AF from a 24hr holter. My rate ranges from 38 to 125...

Morning from the old lady 4am wee club!I have a slow heart rate. Recently had a...

Cheryl2710

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Ectopic Beats ruining my life

So I’ve always suffered with anxiety all my life, last year I was going through a lot of stress with work and in December I got stranded in Germany due to bad...

So I’ve always suffered with anxiety all my life, last year I was going through ...

Sammi25

•1 year ago

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Slow irregular heartbeat?

Was diagnosed with arrhythmia last autumn, currently on edoxaban, flecanide and bisoprolol. About 20 hours ago my heart started beating irregularly, it is...

Was diagnosed with arrhythmia last autumn, currently on edoxaban, flecanide and ...

Afib12345

•1 year ago

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The return of AF

Well, 8 months after my ablation for AF , it has made its unwelcome return. I started by feeling an increasing burden of SVE’s then noticed a different...

Well, 8 months after my ablation for AF , it has made its unwelcome return. I...

dedeottie

•1 year ago

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Pace & Ablate

I’m getting closer to this procedure and looking for any input from people who have experienced this. Thanks! (In US/Cleveland Clinic/Florida )

I’m getting closer to this procedure and looking for any input from people who ...

Prettyorchid

•1 year ago

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Holter Monitor Results

I don't think the results told me anything I didn't know, but it's now official - persistent AF with no other significant arrhythmia seen. I didn't get much...

I don't think the results told me anything I didn't know, but it's now official...

Rainfern

•1 year ago

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Pace and ablate

Hi. Since October last year I’ve been having 2-3 sessions a week of AF, lasting 1-2 days. This was was exacerbated by recent spine surgery. My private...

Hi. Since October last year I’ve been having 2-3 sessions a week of AF, lasting...

Dippy22

•1 year ago

7 Replies

AFib question

help - mother diagnosed with AF & cardiologist prescribed Satolol, should rx have been Satolol AF?

help - mother diagnosed with AF & cardiologist prescribed Satolol, should rx hav...

KPCOMO

•1 year ago

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Edoxaban?

Hi, I had a successful ablation December 2019 and I have been on Edoxaban ever since. About 3 weeks ago I had extremely dark brown urine which cleared very...

Hi, I had a successful ablation December 2019 and I have been on Edoxaban ever s...

Harvester188

•1 year ago

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Any advice on getting Covid

I’ve just tested Positive for Covid this morning, my first time, ahhh….. hoping I don’t fall back into AF. I’ve read others here have gone into AF on getting...

I’ve just tested Positive for Covid this morning, my first time, ahhh….. hoping ...

OzJames

•1 year ago

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worries

I have just returned from my holiday since my return I have become more breathless the walking into the airport terminal and on the return home from the...

I have just returned from my holiday since my return I have become more breathle...

Lumps

•1 year ago

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NIGHTMARE 24 HOURS IN A&E

So I went into A&E on Monday...was in there 22 hours on a chair! anyway ECG showed normal sinus with odd Ectopics and runs of SVT's. Im so angry and...

So I went into A&E on Monday...was in there 22 hours on a chair! anyway ECG show...

wendy6

•1 year ago

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Dr Mark Norman EP

Have been looking at EPs in my area as I believe that I’ll need an ablation eventually. I’m on flecainide and bisoprolol currently and whilst so far I’ve only...

Have been looking at EPs in my area as I believe that I’ll need an ablation even...

Profound15

•1 year ago

15 Replies

4 weeks to go!

Register today for our West Yorkshire Patient & Caregiver symposium, where we will hear from leading Atrial Fibrillation (AF) healthcare professionals within...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

1 Reply

AFIB ATTACK TRIGGER???

Has anyone been AFIB free for several months on Flecainide, but then get an attack when you have a 100.5 fever and cold sweats (not feeling well)??? Just...

Has anyone been AFIB free for several months on Flecainide, but then get an atta...

Jpot34

•1 year ago

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Welcome to the AF Association West Yorkshire Patient & Caregivers Symposium Event

This FREE morning in-person event will offer patients and caregivers the opportunity to hear from leading Atrial Fibrillation (AF) healthcare professionals...

This FREE morning in-person event will offer patients and caregivers the opportu...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

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ecg….position

My electrophysiologist’s office in Naples Florida always did the routine ecg while I was sitting…just lift the shirt and pant legs…quick tabs on and check…no...

My electrophysiologist’s office in Naples Florida always did the routine ecg whi...

37Polly

•1 year ago

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Blood clot on lung

Saw my GP at 9 this morning due to breathlessness and generally feeling unwell. She suspected a blood clot on the lung after covid and told me that I need to...

Saw my GP at 9 this morning due to breathlessness and generally feeling unwell. ...

Norfolk_spaniel

•1 year ago

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Second ablation or not ?

I had my first ablation in September last year . All seemed well and symptoms stopped ( afib and flutter ) plan was to come off bisiprolol 3 months post...

I had my first ablation in September last year . All seemed well and symptoms st...

Chesterghost

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Advice please

Went to see my EP last night and he gave me news I didn't want to hear.I am on sotalol 40mg X3 per day plus apixaban. I have been having episodes about every 4...

Went to see my EP last night and he gave me news I didn't want to hear.I am on s...

Karendeena

•1 year ago

103 Replies

Everything is linked to everything else

I just read this article - not a study - on the Osteoporosis site and thought it worth reposting as there are several of us who struggle with meds, especially...

I just read this article - not a study - on the Osteoporosis site and thought it...

CDreamer

•1 year ago

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Berberine - does anyone have experience of taking this for PAF?

I’m going to have a pace and ablate in a few weeks time, so I started watching videos about it by the York Cadiologist (great guy!). On one of the videos I...

I’m going to have a pace and ablate in a few weeks time, so I started watching v...

Dippy22

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for March 2023

Cordless Razors

UPDATE - NIGHTMARE 24 HOURS IN A&E

AF concerns

AMLODEPINE

Holter test delay

apixaban

AFTER ALL THIS TIME TESTED POSITIVE!

Is it the caffeine in the coffee or something else?

Newbie

Ectopic Beats ruining my life

Slow irregular heartbeat?

The return of AF

Pace & Ablate

Holter Monitor Results

Pace and ablate

AFib question

Edoxaban?

Any advice on getting Covid

worries

NIGHTMARE 24 HOURS IN A&E

Dr Mark Norman EP

4 weeks to go!

AFIB ATTACK TRIGGER???

Welcome to the AF Association West Yorkshire Patient & Caregivers Symposium Event

ecg….position

Blood clot on lung

Second ablation or not ?

Advice please

Everything is linked to everything else

Berberine - does anyone have experience of taking this for PAF?

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