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Newly diagnosed AFib 40 year old

Hello everyone, last week I was diagnosed with persistent afib with lbbb and I'm terrified. I've been discharged with a bag of meds (bisoprolol, flecanide and...

Hello everyone, last week I was diagnosed with persistent afib with lbbb and I'm...

Harrgem

•9 months ago

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Tiredness

Hi, I have been on beta blockers and blood thinners now for 5 days for AF. The beta blockers have slowed me down where as I haven’t got much energy to do...

Hi, I have been on beta blockers and blood thinners now for 5 days for AF. The b...

Cat-222

•9 months ago

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Paroxysmal af

Hi folks Iwas cardioverted in Oct 2020 been relatively ok apart from Af return a couple of times in 2021 and 2022 and now this year4 episodes so far just...

Hi folks Iwas cardioverted in Oct 2020 been relatively ok apart from Af return ...

Lolabob123

•9 months ago

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heart enlargement

hi everyone, can someone enlighten me , do rate control drugs or rythym control drugs or both keep enlargement at bay.

hi everyone, can someone enlighten me , do rate control drugs or rythym control ...

Tomred

•9 months ago

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If you have Vagal AF should you be identified when they join the forum?

I am not sure what percentage of AF sufferers have pure Vagal AF, my guess is that it is a small percentage. I have pure Vagal AF and read posts daily, how...

I am not sure what percentage of AF sufferers have pure Vagal AF, my guess is th...

OzRob

•9 months ago

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Smartphones heart tracks Afib

Hi All,Been looking at smartphones, considering whether to buy one or not. I have an Android Samsung Galaxy smartphone so though I know the Apple Watch is...

Hi All,Been looking at smartphones, considering whether to buy one or not. I hav...

waveylines

•9 months ago

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After an AFib attack symptoms

I was diagnosed with AFib in October 2021 and am on an anticoagulant although I also take several medications for Hypertension including Bisoprol 15mg....

I was diagnosed with AFib in October 2021 and am on an anticoagulant although I ...

Jomaur

•9 months ago

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I need some information and help

I am reaching out again to you wonderful people. Can you tell me if irregular heartbeat usually below 100, sometimes a bit over for five minutes is also...

I am reaching out again to you wonderful people. Can you tell me if irregular ...

kitttycat

•9 months ago

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Bisoprolol problems

I'm sure I'm having real issues with Bisoprolol it doesn't control my af at all and causes my heart to go now go so low low I'm getting really worried it used...

I'm sure I'm having real issues with Bisoprolol it doesn't control my af at all...

Corrie12

•9 months ago

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New diagnosis PAF

Hi. I am a newby to this so please bear with me as I haven’t got used to technical terms etc yet. I was diagnosed with ventricular ectopics 9 years ago which...

Hi. I am a newby to this so please bear with me as I haven’t got used to technic...

Keswickman

•9 months ago

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linesteps1

I think I have come to a momentous decision ! after driving myself mad trying to work out when AF strikes I’m completely ignoring triggers !!! I have stopped...

I think I have come to a momentous decision ! after driving myself mad trying t...

Linesteps

•9 months ago

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Sugar

As sugar has always been a problem for me with migraines and afib, I decided to cut down drastically a couple of weeks ago particularly my habit of tucking...

As sugar has always been a problem for me with migraines and afib, I decided to ...

Swimsyroke

•9 months ago

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vit D and vit K2

is anyone taking these vitamins on a regular basis with Edoxaban

Mowgli44

•9 months ago

13 Replies

Pills Can Cause More Problems

Here's my story: I've had AF for 18 years and have certainly suffered over that time. After 3 ablations and still having arrhythmia which included the...

Here's my story: I've had AF for 18 years and have certainly suffered over that...

jeanjeannie50

•9 months ago

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Post ablation fatigue

Hi All Firstly very best wishes to all here dealing with this condition. I'm a sporty 60 year old, elite athletics in my youth and exercise and alcohol...

Hi All Firstly very best wishes to all here dealing with this condition. I'm a ...

oddbeats

•9 months ago

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Terrible nights when in afib

Hi everyone, I posted yesterday about stress and afib episodes. I now have another question."Do any of you have bad night's sleep when in afib, constant...

Hi everyone, I posted yesterday about stress and afib episodes. I now have anoth...

Karendeena

•9 months ago

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Pace and ablate for atrial tachycardia?

Just wondering..... The evidence here and elsewhere suggests that pace and ablate comprises a good option for many of those folks in later life who have very...

Just wondering..... The evidence here and elsewhere suggests that pace and abla...

mike1961

•9 months ago

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Ablation 2 🙁

Well I nearly made it 2 years but the AFib is back, my heart rate doesn’t race off like it did before and stays in the 60-70 range (my resting heart rate is...

Well I nearly made it 2 years but the AFib is back, my heart rate doesn’t race o...

Foxey2

•9 months ago

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What do experienced members think of this?

I was browsing through the online Tabloids, and came across this. Opinions from the well informed would be appreciated please! "I was right about beta...

I was browsing through the online Tabloids, and came across this. Opinions from ...

pusillanimous

•9 months ago

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Pacing clinic appointment

Hi, I have another appointment at the pacing clinic next week since I had my pacemaker installed just over 12 month ago for AV node and accessory pathway...

Hi, I have another appointment at the pacing clinic next week since I had my pac...

Nomis21

•9 months ago

2 Replies

afib ablation question

hey everyone, recently a family member had a catheter ablation done. They fixed 4 areas and a flutter. back story: has had afib for 2 years and is 63. Had...

hey everyone, recently a family member had a catheter ablation done. They fixed...

JSPL0430

•9 months ago

8 Replies

Stress and afib episodes

Hi everyone. How many of you actually find stress a trigger for afib episodes? I have paroxysmal afib and normally my episodes have been around every 4 months...

Hi everyone. How many of you actually find stress a trigger for afib episodes? I...

Karendeena

•9 months ago

18 Replies

Fallen off my little pink cloud

we’ll, after a year post my last ablation, having had very little in the way of AF, it is back with avengance unfortunately. Started Thursday with increased...

we’ll, after a year post my last ablation, having had very little in the way of ...

dedeottie

•9 months ago

37 Replies

amlodipine and losartan

I have been taking 5mgs Amlodipine and 100 mgs Losartan in morning but after going into atrial fibrillation my blood pressure drops at lunch time. My GP has...

I have been taking 5mgs Amlodipine and 100 mgs Losartan in morning but after goi...

Caradomben

•9 months ago

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A lot of misinformation and docs gaslighting doesn't help things...

I've suffered daily heart palpitations since 2019. They got bad out of the blue. Literally. There is a history of arrhythmia in my family, but my mom didnt...

I've suffered daily heart palpitations since 2019. They got bad out of the blue....

dani777

•9 months ago

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Post ablation worries…..

There’s such a wealth of ablation experience on this forum I’m sure someone must have experienced this…..had ablation 3 weeks ago, took it very easy for first...

There’s such a wealth of ablation experience on this forum I’m sure someone must...

Afib12345

•9 months ago

28 Replies

Just checking

Have any of you had any experience of using vagal maneuvers to help stop an episode! Keep safe M

Have any of you had any experience of using vagal maneuvers to help stop an epis...

Macan

•9 months ago

8 Replies

cold water swimming and AF

Hi as posted last week my AF is back after a 3 year gap. Only 2nd time had it. Cardiologist next week. Maybe cardio version. Whisky I wait ….. ….Been cold...

Hi as posted last week my AF is back after a 3 year gap. Only 2nd time had it. C...

patience12

•9 months ago

7 Replies

How much salt

I often hear that salt intake should be reduced . Each time i have my blood checked it reads low sodium and dr says take more . I am confused?

I often hear that salt intake should be reduced . Each time i have my blood chec...

Cassag

•9 months ago

18 Replies

Electrolytes

Can anyone suggest an electrolyte I could try ? I’ve read posts saying they can sometimes be helpful for Afib but I believe sports drinks that contain...

Can anyone suggest an electrolyte I could try ? I’ve read posts saying they can ...

Tellingfibs

•9 months ago

26 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2023

Newly diagnosed AFib 40 year old

Tiredness

Paroxysmal af

heart enlargement

If you have Vagal AF should you be identified when they join the forum?

Smartphones heart tracks Afib

After an AFib attack symptoms

I need some information and help

Bisoprolol problems

New diagnosis PAF

linesteps1

Sugar

vit D and vit K2

Pills Can Cause More Problems

Post ablation fatigue

Terrible nights when in afib

Pace and ablate for atrial tachycardia?

Ablation 2 🙁

What do experienced members think of this?

Pacing clinic appointment

afib ablation question

Stress and afib episodes

Fallen off my little pink cloud

amlodipine and losartan

A lot of misinformation and docs gaslighting doesn't help things...

Post ablation worries…..

Just checking

cold water swimming and AF

How much salt

Electrolytes

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