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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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This Is Very Strange

Has anyone on this post ever experienced this, while sitting in my computer chair when I lean back on it, it shows I am in afib HR of anywhere from 90s to...

Has anyone on this post ever experienced this, while sitting in my computer chai...

kocoach

•1 year ago

33 Replies

?Cannabis gummies for stress?

I’m 72 & have a-fib that has thankfully been controlled by medication these past few years. My current life situation has me dealing with A LOT of stress &...

I’m 72 & have a-fib that has thankfully been controlled by medication these past...

Doggiemomma

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Update

Been to doctors. Put me on furosemide.and referred for a echo

Rainy111

•1 year ago

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watchman

Gracey23

•1 year ago

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Song and Dance ?

I was thinking of the best way to celebrate my eight month anniversary since my WMM (Wolf Mini Maze) in Tokyo by Dr Ohtsuka at the NewHeart Watanabe Hospital....

I was thinking of the best way to celebrate my eight month anniversary since my ...

saulger

•1 year ago

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Not convinced

Recently found out about AF but blood pressure has come down to the correct level and although an irregular heartbeat, pulse is within normal range....no...

Recently found out about AF but blood pressure has come down to the correct leve...

Blueangelgate

•1 year ago

53 Replies

Ablation for atrial flutter?

Hi all, I’m Fran. I’m using my hubby’s account, who has had AF for about 9 years and has appreciated the wisdom found here. I’d be very grateful for your...

Hi all, I’m Fran. I’m using my hubby’s account, who has had AF for about 9 year...

ruffity

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Swollen feet

Iam on lixiana. I was put on low dosage biscoprolol.2 weeks ago .Still getting swollen feet and short of breath daily. I have got appointments with gp today. I...

Iam on lixiana. I was put on low dosage biscoprolol.2 weeks ago .Still getting s...

Rainy111

•1 year ago

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Deep vs conscious sedation for ablations

I am curious as to why some people are put all the way under (deep sedation) for an ablation while others are still conscious. Anyone know if there's a...

I am curious as to why some people are put all the way under (deep sedation) for...

acordeon

•1 year ago

56 Replies

ISO others with both AF and AV Block

I am interested in finding others out there who have both conditions like me. I have had 2nd degree AV block since my twenties. (I'm 52 now). It's very...

I am interested in finding others out there who have both conditions like me. I...

acordeon

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Kardia advice

Does anyone have any experience and advice on using the two Kardia options?How easy to use are they (do you stick one on your ankle) How easy is it to get the...

Does anyone have any experience and advice on using the two Kardia options?How e...

Nakesero

•1 year ago

34 Replies

swollen foot

did some hiking this week and my left foot is still swollen 2 days later. Afib related?

did some hiking this week and my left foot is still swollen 2 days later. Afib r...

Monomono1234

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Vagan maneuvers

Does anyone have any experience using vagan maneuvers to reduce afib

alfrae13

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Atrial Fibrillation medication

Hi, I’m not sure how to proceed here. I’m just hoping someone else feels as frustrated as I do. I was told when I was diagnosed with AF over a year ago that I...

Hi, I’m not sure how to proceed here. I’m just hoping someone else feels as frus...

SashaPooch

•1 year ago

96 Replies

AF or Ectopics Post-ablation

Hi, I am more a reader than poster and have found the various AF posts very helpful over the years, so thanks all.I had a PVI ablation 2 days ago and am doing...

Hi, I am more a reader than poster and have found the various AF posts very help...

Sanpet

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Appreciation.

Thank you all for replying to my request for advice re: supplements . I have received reassurances that I maybe experiencing (joints) wear and tear which at...

Thank you all for replying to my request for advice re: supplements . I have re...

PhyK

•1 year ago

1 Reply

compression boots

Hi everyone, I’m 68 an d I was diagnosed with AF and had a successful cardioversion. I ran 4 days a week before AF and have just started training again...

Hi everyone, I’m 68 an d I was diagnosed with AF and had a successful cardiover...

Sanman55

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Ablation for all types of AF?

I was reading a recent post - To 'ablate or not to ablate' by Tamgirl. Most responses were yes to ablation. I ask this question of everybody on each side of...

I was reading a recent post - To 'ablate or not to ablate' by Tamgirl. Most resp...

OzRob

•1 year ago

17 Replies

pain killers

Hi , I’m on Edoxaban 60 mg daily for stroke risk after 2 ablations . I’ve just pulled my back lifting a heavy box and although I’m not incapacitated I’m...

Hi , I’m on Edoxaban 60 mg daily for stroke risk after 2 ablations . I’ve just p...

Hammerboy

•1 year ago

24 Replies

Cold water!

I went swimming for the first time yesterday since my diagnosis of PAF 18 months ago. I'm on holiday in France at the moment. It was an outdoor pool and it's...

I went swimming for the first time yesterday since my diagnosis of PAF 18 month...

Sandych55

•1 year ago

28 Replies

accord Flecainide

hi I’m desperate to get hold of Accord Flecainide 100mg. Once Lloyds shut in Sainsburys it was kind trying to source a hidden treasure!! The pharmacies just...

hi I’m desperate to get hold of Accord Flecainide 100mg. Once Lloyds shut in Sa...

Gilli54

•1 year ago

34 Replies

Hydrochlorothiazide side effects

Interesting article since many people are prescribed blood pressure medications and drugs that have HCTZ included in them....

Interesting article since many people are prescribed blood pressure medications ...

EngMac

•1 year ago

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Ablation next Wednesday

Hi, Apologies, I’m dreadful at remembering terminology .. I’ve had racing and irregular heart beat intermittently for a decade of more. I have a resting...

Hi, Apologies, I’m dreadful at remembering terminology .. I’ve had racing and i...

Christmaspie

•1 year ago

17 Replies

joint stiffness.

I have a history of Atrial Fibrillation. In 2019 I had an ablation and am now quite comfortable on rate control medication. I am now 80 years old and like to...

I have a history of Atrial Fibrillation. In 2019 I had an ablation and am now q...

PhyllisK

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Digoxin snd side effect

Can long term reliance on Digoxin ( AF and mitral valve repsir) cause uric acid levels to rise . And, can this cause rheumatoid arthritis flare up ? I...

Can long term reliance on Digoxin ( AF and mitral valve repsir) cause uric aci...

Luludean

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Ramipril

just been started on ramipril for high BP. Anybody got any experience/info re tips, hints, side effects

just been started on ramipril for high BP. Anybody got any experience/info re t...

2learn

•1 year ago

36 Replies

Magnesium Taurate, anyone here take it and have seen any benefits for SVT/PAC/PVC’s?

Hi all, I had my second ablation in 2020 and was asked if I wanted to be part of a catheter ablation study whereby they wanted to see the benefit or drawbacks...

Hi all, I had my second ablation in 2020 and was asked if I wanted to be part of...

Dangerousdriver

•1 year ago

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High dose fish oil supplements may increase risk of AF

I saw this in the Consumer Labs newsletter today. Just wanted to posts for those taking high dose fish supplements. Please let me know if link does not open as...

I saw this in the Consumer Labs newsletter today. Just wanted to posts for those...

OzJames

•1 year ago

21 Replies

near daily AFib

My first AFib event happened while in hospital for kidney stone a few months ago. Kept having them and neither calcium channel blockers nor beta blockers...

My first AFib event happened while in hospital for kidney stone a few months ago...

AnneInARizona

•1 year ago

11 Replies

More on above

Sorry,meant to ask if this possible? Or false reading.

Mickahoine

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2023

This Is Very Strange

?Cannabis gummies for stress?

Update

watchman

Song and Dance ?

Not convinced

Ablation for atrial flutter?

Swollen feet

Deep vs conscious sedation for ablations

ISO others with both AF and AV Block

Kardia advice

swollen foot

Vagan maneuvers

Atrial Fibrillation medication

AF or Ectopics Post-ablation

Appreciation.

compression boots

Ablation for all types of AF?

pain killers

Cold water!

accord Flecainide

Hydrochlorothiazide side effects

Ablation next Wednesday

joint stiffness.

Digoxin snd side effect

Ramipril

Magnesium Taurate, anyone here take it and have seen any benefits for SVT/PAC/PVC’s?

High dose fish oil supplements may increase risk of AF

near daily AFib

More on above

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