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dizzy/feelig sick

Couple of days ago just getting dinner ready and rooom felt as if it was moving I felt giddy and sick had to rest on floor for 5-10mins then giddiness passed...

Couple of days ago just getting dinner ready and rooom felt as if it was moving ...

2learn

•8 months ago

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Asymptomatic AF

Hi there. This may seem to be a stupid question but if you've been diagnosed as having asymptomatic AF, how can you NOT FEEL your heartbeat racing at what...

Hi there. This may seem to be a stupid question but if you've been diagnosed as ...

MrsSuzuki

•8 months ago

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6 months post ablation

First of all I want to say thank you so much for this wonderful support group. It has really reassured us when we have been unsure about symptoms and treatment...

First of all I want to say thank you so much for this wonderful support group. I...

Balgaj

•8 months ago

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Dull heart pain

I had a Pulse Field ablation just over 2 weeks ago. Recovery all been good, went for a gentle 2 mile stroll a few days ago. Last day or so seem to have a dull...

I had a Pulse Field ablation just over 2 weeks ago. Recovery all been good, went...

Bobbo52

•8 months ago

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Arrhythmia anxieties pre-cardioversion

Hi everyone, just looking for others' experiences and reassurance. Since having open heart surgery 12 weeks ago to correct a hole in my heart (diagnosed out...

Hi everyone, just looking for others' experiences and reassurance. Since having...

LadyZ13

•8 months ago

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Recent Ablation

Hi everyone, I had my ablation a month ago & the actual procedure went well. I was only sedated not put to sleep & only minor discomfort. The procedure took...

Hi everyone, I had my ablation a month ago & the actual procedure went well. I ...

BorderMLH

•8 months ago

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Fear of medication vs experimentation

Please excuse the confessional nature of this post. And No, I’m not suggesting we experiment without guidance of a good cardio medic! However like many...

Please excuse the confessional nature of this post. And No, I’m not suggesting w...

Rainfern

•8 months ago

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Has anyone tried potato juice?

I have been going through a book called Swiss Nature Doctor who talks about the benefits of Potato juice. I looked it up online and it seems quite amazing....

I have been going through a book called Swiss Nature Doctor who talks about the ...

TonyB1972

•8 months ago

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Happy Ablation Anniversary to me!

Cannot quite believe that it is 1 year on from my ablation at the Golden Jubilee in Glasgow. I had paroxysmal AF for about 5 years. Like many that started with...

Cannot quite believe that it is 1 year on from my ablation at the Golden Jubilee...

Kennyb1968

•8 months ago

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Sleep problems

My partner has AF since 2020 had a cardio version and and ablation I. 2021. All was fine but it came back towards the end of may. He is in permanent AF. He...

My partner has AF since 2020 had a cardio version and and ablation I. 2021. All...

Natty_Knitter

•8 months ago

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SVT after ablation

Has anyone developed SVT after an ablation? I had an ablation for afib in April of this year. 5 months later, I have had two instances where my heart rate...

Has anyone developed SVT after an ablation? I had an ablation for afib in April ...

Elizka

•8 months ago

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Can Anyone On This Forum Please Explain

I just got back a little ago from a few hours visit at my local VA Hospital. While I was there I went into AFIB and had an ekg done. The Dr. came in and said...

I just got back a little ago from a few hours visit at my local VA Hospital. Whi...

kocoach

•8 months ago

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blood tests and bad cholesterol results.

I recently had my bloods done by the lovely staff at my surgery but received a call a week later saying my total cholesterol was 4.4 so I thought that’s not...

I recently had my bloods done by the lovely staff at my surgery but received a c...

Jetcat

•8 months ago

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Nebivolol dosing during an Afib episode.

Hi all, yesterday I had a really bad sore throat. Today I also have a temperature- 98•9 in the left eat and 98.4 in the right ear, plus body aches, possibly...

Hi all, yesterday I had a really bad sore throat. Today I also have a temperatur...

Ribbony

•8 months ago

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Dronedarone

Anybody on dronedarone? I've been given 1.25 mg bisoprolol. I'm being monitored on a virtual ward and my heart rate has dropped to 50. Doctor says only...

Anybody on dronedarone? I've been given 1.25 mg bisoprolol. I'm being monitored ...

Norfolk_spaniel

•8 months ago

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Driving and AF

Afternoon. Having had 3 ablations in the past, I’m now trying to live a normal life. Everything seems to be a ongoing battle now. I have very few episodes of...

Afternoon. Having had 3 ablations in the past, I’m now trying to live a normal l...

5morechristmases

•8 months ago

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Pulsed Field Ablation underwhelming in trial

PFA has been the big hope in AF ablations. The results of a trial have however been underwhelming according to John Mandrola:...

PFA has been the big hope in AF ablations. The results of a trial have however b...

MarkS

•8 months ago

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Apixaban and dental treatment.

Hello to all, I need a tooth extraction and will welcome any info re: anticoagulants. Would also like to thank those of you who are always ready with help...

Hello to all, I need a tooth extraction and will welcome any info re: anticoag...

Rotsky

•8 months ago

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You are invited to join the Patient Services team for our popular online coffee morning and discussion about atrial fibrillation (AF)

You will have the opportunity to ask your questions about AF, share your tips, advice and experiences, or if you prefer - just listen and learn. The online...

You will have the opportunity to ask your questions about AF, share your tips, a...

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•8 months ago

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Treating PVCS on a virtual ward

I have posted on here a number of times about the burden of persistent PVCs. Anyway, after 5 days of feeling very dizzy and nauseous, I went to see my GP. She...

I have posted on here a number of times about the burden of persistent PVCs. Any...

Norfolk_spaniel

•8 months ago

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Dentist stress kalms and return to A/f

5:years on Dental extraction? major stress ,tried Kam's ? a/f started Sunday been persistent since , been good for 5 1/2 years 6 month before my second...

5:years on Dental extraction? major stress ,tried Kam's ? a/f started Sunday bee...

sooty757

•8 months ago

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upset stomach

Hi , husband has been k. Digoxin for two weeks now , the last three days he s been having to empty his bowels a lot more often . Sorry if your eating lol . He...

Hi , husband has been k. Digoxin for two weeks now , the last three days he s be...

Jackiesmith7777

•8 months ago

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Electric nerve stimulation

A recent study indicated that trans cutaneous nerve stimulation of the vegan nerve decreased the episodes of paroxysmal afib. Does anyone have any experience...

A recent study indicated that trans cutaneous nerve stimulation of the vegan ner...

alfrae13

•8 months ago

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5 years on Dental extraction?

major stress ,tried Kam's ? a/f started Sunday been persistent since , been good for 5 1/2 years 6 month before my second ablation.Very depressing. Just before...

major stress ,tried Kam's ? a/f started Sunday been persistent since , been good...

sooty757

•8 months ago

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Big disappointment

After 8 months of being a-fib free after my Dec. 2022 ablation, there it was again this morning. This is merely an "I'm feeling sorry for myself" post. I...

After 8 months of being a-fib free after my Dec. 2022 ablation, there it was aga...

Snowgirl65

•8 months ago

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propranolol for SVT

I had an ablation two years ago for Afib and so far it is holding. I also have SVT, PVC and PAC. I’m on olmesartan and amlodipine for BP control. I was put on...

I had an ablation two years ago for Afib and so far it is holding. I also have S...

Jctga

•8 months ago

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Afib has gone persistent

it seems my AF has gone persistent now on day 15 with it 24/7 heart rate constantly going up to 150 just sitting in house, verapamil is taking it down a little...

it seems my AF has gone persistent now on day 15 with it 24/7 heart rate constan...

Lilylui

•8 months ago

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4 months post ablation

Its been 4 months now since the cryo ablation and recovery has been slower than I thought it would be. Still getting fatigue if I do anything physical...

Its been 4 months now since the cryo ablation and recovery has been slower than ...

ian16527

•8 months ago

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Heart rates in Afib and NSR

When I was on Sotalol for paroxysmal Afib my heart rate was typically in the range 70 to 125 when in Afib and 60 to 75 in NSR, as measured on my Kardia. For...

When I was on Sotalol for paroxysmal Afib my heart rate was typically in the ran...

golfwatcher

•8 months ago

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Update on second ablation - PVS?

Hello everyone, I promised an update on my second ablation and what appeared to be ablating pulmonary vein stenosis. Good news, as least as far as I know. I...

Hello everyone, I promised an update on my second ablation and what appeared to...

marcyh

•8 months ago

2 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for August 2023

dizzy/feelig sick

Asymptomatic AF

6 months post ablation

Dull heart pain

Arrhythmia anxieties pre-cardioversion

Recent Ablation

Fear of medication vs experimentation

Has anyone tried potato juice?

Happy Ablation Anniversary to me!

Sleep problems

SVT after ablation

Can Anyone On This Forum Please Explain

blood tests and bad cholesterol results.

Nebivolol dosing during an Afib episode.

Dronedarone

Driving and AF

Pulsed Field Ablation underwhelming in trial

Apixaban and dental treatment.

You are invited to join the Patient Services team for our popular online coffee morning and discussion about atrial fibrillation (AF)

Treating PVCS on a virtual ward

Dentist stress kalms and return to A/f

upset stomach

Electric nerve stimulation

5 years on Dental extraction?

Big disappointment

propranolol for SVT

Afib has gone persistent

4 months post ablation

Heart rates in Afib and NSR

Update on second ablation - PVS?

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