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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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General question

We have a discussion going on spices. I want to throw out a question on triggers many said it can be spices some said a cold drink can also trigger them....

We have a discussion going on spices. I want to throw out a question on trigg...

Peacefulneedshelp

•1 year ago

64 Replies

paroxysmal AF

Has anyone gone from paroxysmal AF to permanent AF. I haven’t had and episode for over a year but I had breast surgery last week and went into AF one day...

Has anyone gone from paroxysmal AF to permanent AF. I haven’t had and episode f...

Caradomben

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Unanswered questions update

Well first off thanks for all of you who replied to my last post about my sudden rapid heart rate I've been frustrated for a while with no answers appointments...

Well first off thanks for all of you who replied to my last post about my sudden...

Rachelanx50

•1 year ago

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dizzy

Is there any one out there who as AF and is dizzy and off balance all day every day I was told by AE that I had AF and put on blood thinners and my BP tablets...

Is there any one out there who as AF and is dizzy and off balance all day every ...

Shoefairy

•1 year ago

8 Replies

advice please

recently my episodes of AF have become more frequent, almost every other day. I am struggling to have to confidence to go out on my own, I would love to just...

recently my episodes of AF have become more frequent, almost every other day. I ...

GranmaWendy

•1 year ago

41 Replies

choice between meds and ablation

hi. I was diagnosed with af back in march after having episodes for around 12-18 months. As per usual they were getting worse and more frequent each time. In...

hi. I was diagnosed with af back in march after having episodes for around 12-18...

macymoo007

•1 year ago

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Normal heartbeat?

I have had long COVID for nearly 2 years now. One of the features of this is a nice range of cardiac issues, eg palpitations, chest pains, excessive heart rate...

I have had long COVID for nearly 2 years now. One of the features of this is a n...

tokenwelshman

•1 year ago

12 Replies

AFib/Atrial Flutter Burden

Hello All, I just received my results from a 7 day Zio Monitor test. It says my AFib/Atrial Flutter burden is 18%, which is up from 3% last year. This seems...

Hello All, I just received my results from a 7 day Zio Monitor test. It says my...

cherylttt

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Warfarin side effects.

Not posted for a while but have run into a problem which someone might be able to help please. I have been prescribed Warfarin for 5 years. I am unable to...

Not posted for a while but have run into a problem which someone might be able t...

Cavalierrubie

•1 year ago

58 Replies

Bursts of high BP and heart rate.

Dear all Three years ago I had a cryo which has lasted 3 years (lucky me). Just lately I have the odd burst of BP shooting up to 140-150 (normally 120). The...

Dear all Three years ago I had a cryo which has lasted 3 years (lucky me). Just...

7164

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Lifestyle - food suggestions and AF seminar

Many will have heard of Dr John Day & his books - I have two. He seems to have more of an holistic approach to AF & life generally....

Many will have heard of Dr John Day & his books - I have two. He seems to have m...

secondtry

•1 year ago

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Bisoprolol

I had heart failure early in June. I am at present taking 2.5 in morning and 5mg of Bisoprolol. I was on 10 mg originally. I take and monitor BP and...

I had heart failure early in June. I am at present taking 2.5 in morning and...

Gulmarrad

•1 year ago

28 Replies

Atrial fibrillation post ablation

Hi everyone! I have read the info sheet and noted that palpitations are normal for some time after an ablation. I had my second ablation 5 weeks ago for afib...

Hi everyone! I have read the info sheet and noted that palpitations are normal ...

MKMafib

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Beta blockers

Still getting irregular heart rhythm and short of breath. Doctor on about beta Blockers .Will they help please

Still getting irregular heart rhythm and short of breath. Doctor on about beta B...

Rainy111

•1 year ago

30 Replies

Apixaban and hair

Just wondered if anyone has any issues with their hair with taking Apixaban? I havent noticed any hair loss but my hair is definitely not in such good...

Just wondered if anyone has any issues with their hair with taking Apixaban? I h...

Maggie46

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Effects of cucurmin or curry powder on AF?

Yesterday, for the first time for a couple of years, when I monitored my pulse in the morning when feeling a bit breathlessness I found my pulse rate was 120...

Yesterday, for the first time for a couple of years, when I monitored my pulse ...

oscarfox49

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Metoprolol

I had an ablation a few weeks ago, I'm doing ok, except for the fatigue, shortness of breath and cough. I am in sinus. I believe the above issues are...

I had an ablation a few weeks ago, I'm doing ok, except for the fatigue, short...

Tilos5

•1 year ago

22 Replies

AV Node Ablation Adjustments

I had my AV Node Ablation 2 months ago with my PM set at 80 on the bottom and 100 at the top. I walk daily approximately one mile and find I need multiple...

I had my AV Node Ablation 2 months ago with my PM set at 80 on the bottom and 10...

Chief4646

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Unanswered questions

Hiya all hope your all ok and ticking along nicely. This is a question I've asked a few times but I'm unable to get any answers realy. I'm at a loss to be...

Hiya all hope your all ok and ticking along nicely. This is a question I've aske...

Rachelanx50

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Today we are celebrating a huge milestone, as the NHS marks 75 years of service 🎉

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a leading cause of stroke. AF-related strokes are more disabling and often fatal, more than any other type of stroke. Together with...

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a leading cause of stroke. AF-related strokes are mo...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

22 Replies

Painful legs

Does anyone else suffer from stiff and painful legs when walking. This happens to me after about 5 minutes' walking and worse when uphill. Wondering if it...

Does anyone else suffer from stiff and painful legs when walking. This happens ...

Tamgirl

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Immodium ?

Can any of you tell me if it’s ok to take Immodium whilst on Warfarin and Bisoprolol. I’ve tried to check on three drug checker sites but they don’t recognise...

Can any of you tell me if it’s ok to take Immodium whilst on Warfarin and Bisopr...

Tellingfibs

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Strange feeling

Hi everyone hope you are well follow up on my passed post's,I have had a few tests know and waiting one more before I see the specialist to find out my future...

Hi everyone hope you are well follow up on my passed post's,I have had a few tes...

bobify

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Dr choudry

Thought I would put this really sad news that Dr choudry cardiologist has died suddenly sometime in late June. He mainly worked out from Castle Hill hospital...

Thought I would put this really sad news that Dr choudry cardiologist has died s...

Soundmike

•1 year ago

2 Replies

AF and. Dilated Heart Chamber

I've been in and out of AF for years and for last 4 years as permanent. The first cardioversion gave me a year in SR, the next 6 months and the last 3...

I've been in and out of AF for years and for last 4 years as permanent. The fir...

JackyMac

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Linesteps1

hi does anyone ever get really angry with their AF !! I’ve been in SR for 3weeks and feeling fab then suddenly wham I don’t reallly have many symptoms but I...

hi does anyone ever get really angry with their AF !! I’ve been in SR for 3weeks...

Linesteps

•1 year ago

20 Replies

The University of Canberra, Australia are seeking volunteers to participate in a research project

Do you or your loved one have heart failure? If you are a caregiver, partner or family member of someone who is experiencing heart failure and live in...

Do you or your loved one have heart failure? If you are a caregiver, partner o...

TracyAdmin

Partner•1 year ago

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Discharge summary cautions update following anaesthetic and CV procedures ….

Aside from the very sensible caution to avoid driving, using heavy machinery and for someone to be present for 24 hours I would like to suggest the......

Aside from the very sensible caution to avoid driving, using heavy machinery an...

Rainfern

•1 year ago

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Post ablation groin lump 6 days following procedure--here we go again..??

Hi friends, I have developed a fairly large hard lump in my groin the the entrance site of the catheter on the left side and am feeling faint. think it's...

Hi friends, I have developed a fairly large hard lump in my groin the the entra...

Chrissy7

•1 year ago

21 Replies

All hunky dory

MOT at GP last week, bp normal all bloods came back OK, blood glucose dropped from 46 to 44, been prediabetic for years, keep going as ,I am.Probably fall off...

MOT at GP last week, bp normal all bloods came back OK, blood glucose dropped f...

pd63

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for July 2023

General question

paroxysmal AF

Unanswered questions update

dizzy

advice please

choice between meds and ablation

Normal heartbeat?

AFib/Atrial Flutter Burden

Warfarin side effects.

Bursts of high BP and heart rate.

Lifestyle - food suggestions and AF seminar

Bisoprolol

Atrial fibrillation post ablation

Beta blockers

Apixaban and hair

Effects of cucurmin or curry powder on AF?

Metoprolol

AV Node Ablation Adjustments

Unanswered questions

Today we are celebrating a huge milestone, as the NHS marks 75 years of service 🎉

Painful legs

Immodium ?

Strange feeling

Dr choudry

AF and. Dilated Heart Chamber

Linesteps1

The University of Canberra, Australia are seeking volunteers to participate in a research project

Discharge summary cautions update following anaesthetic and CV procedures ….

Post ablation groin lump 6 days following procedure--here we go again..??

All hunky dory

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