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Insomnia, Sotalol and Melatonin

I started taking Sotalol in April. Recently I have had trouble getting back to sleep after waking up at about 2 or 3 in the morning before that I have been...

I started taking Sotalol in April. Recently I have had trouble getting back to ...

•9 months ago

Cognition improved after ablation?

This is an interesting article. It's actually headed "Cognitive Problems Transient After AF Ablation". The main finding is that there is a temporary dip in...

This is an interesting article. It's actually headed "Cognitive Problems Transie...

•9 months ago

ECG from watch since stopping Flecainide

Following up from this thread (https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/149814878/a-cautionary-flecainide-tale) , I'm taking occasional ECGs to check out...

Following up from this thread (https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/14...

•9 months ago

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New blood pressure pills

I have just been put on amlodopine for high blood pressure but it seems to make me feel nauseous and lightheaded, also my pulse races at times. Not good news...

I have just been put on amlodopine for high blood pressure but it seems to make ...

•9 months ago

Covid Recovery - Exhausted

Hi, I tested positive for Covid on July 15. Symptoms were mild at first, felt more like allergies. On July 15 I lost my sense of taste and smell, then the...

Hi, I tested positive for Covid on July 15. Symptoms were mild at first, felt m...

•9 months ago

Too much to take in!

A lot going on with no answers. Firstly having been diagnosed with AF in May, I had my fourth episode whilst in France a couple of weeks ago. Previous to that...

A lot going on with no answers. Firstly having been diagnosed with AF in May, I ...

•9 months ago

Omeprazole

I don’t want to cause alarm in the people who have to take Omeprazole because everyone is different. I was Prescribed Omeprazole which I now know lowers...

I don’t want to cause alarm in the people who have to take Omeprazole because ...

•9 months ago

Bad test news - questions to ask doctor

I knew my husband had AF following an EKG prior to surgery in 2012. He was a college athlete and only health issues have been hip and knee replacements. They...

I knew my husband had AF following an EKG prior to surgery in 2012. He was a co...

•9 months ago

The University of Canberra, Australia Research Project - Do you care or know someone who is experiencing heart failure?

If you are a caregiver, partner or family member of someone who is experiencing heart failure and live in Australia? Perhaps you can help us? The University...

If you are a caregiver, partner or family member of someone who is experiencing...

•9 months ago

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A cautionary Flecainide tale

Brief history, I had two ablations in 2019, the second one being in Sept. I'm currently 56 and like exercise. Since 2019 I stopped competing and training for...

Brief history, I had two ablations in 2019, the second one being in Sept. I'm cu...

•9 months ago

Slow Build up

I would like to preface this by saying that i know no one is a medical professional, and that this is just me thinking things through and looking for opinions...

I would like to preface this by saying that i know no one is a medical professio...

•9 months ago

Paroxysmal AF and Asthma

Here I am again, asking questions about PAF! I also have bronchiectasis and asthma. I hadn't had an AF episode since mid April which was great. However over...

Here I am again, asking questions about PAF! I also have bronchiectasis and ast...

•9 months ago

How long to stay on blood thinners …and after ablation heart symptoms….

Good morning all, Since I haven’t heard from a doctor about blood thinners, how long should I stay on them after ablation? Thinking blanking period but I...

Good morning all, Since I haven’t heard from a doctor about blood thinners, how...

•9 months ago

Anyone had pace & ablate

I am due to have pace and ablate in two weeks. Has anyone had this procedure?

I am due to have pace and ablate in two weeks. Has anyone had this procedure?

•9 months ago

private echo scan?

Hi all, My GP has recommended I have an echo scan and has put my name forward but has also said it could take 3 months to get an appointment. For peace of...

Hi all, My GP has recommended I have an echo scan and has put my name forward b...

•9 months ago

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•9 months ago

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Ablation Success

I thought I'd share my story as this forum has been a great help to me over recent years. Exactly a year ago I had an ablation for my deteriorating AF and I...

I thought I'd share my story as this forum has been a great help to me over rece...

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