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Propafenone and taste

Anyone have any firsthand experience with Propafenone and taste? Everything tastes disgusting this morning and I hope its a side effect that fades.😬. Still...

Anyone have any firsthand experience with Propafenone and taste? Everything tas...

MeganMN

•10 months ago

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Brain fog

Hi All I have been on Bisopropol 1.25 twice daily for nearly 2 years. During that time I notice the brain fog and short term memory loss has become worse. I...

Hi All I have been on Bisopropol 1.25 twice daily for nearly 2 years. During t...

Swimsyroke

•10 months ago

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Breathing Difficulties

Hello, I'm having terrible trouble breathing, so much so that I can't sleep, which of course makes everything worse. Can anyone recommend anything to make...

Hello, I'm having terrible trouble breathing, so much so that I can't sleep, whi...

Struggling2live

•10 months ago

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Should I have a Covid booster?

Hi, I’m new to posting on this forum though I regularly read everything posted. I have been very grateful for what I have learned about AFib since it is not...

Hi, I’m new to posting on this forum though I regularly read everything posted. ...

Blackscottiedog

•10 months ago

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Metoprolol, flecainide and prevention?

Age 59, lone paroxysmal AF for 12+ years which I have largely ignored because it wasn't that bad. It's been 4yrs since the last major episode but I suspect I...

Age 59, lone paroxysmal AF for 12+ years which I have largely ignored because it...

Redactrice

•10 months ago

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Unpleasant Symtoms

Hi, I would like some advice please. I have Afib and was put on medication (Bisoprolol 2.5 and Edoxaban 50mg) 2 Months ago with no follow up until the end of...

Hi, I would like some advice please. I have Afib and was put on medication (Bis...

Cat-222

•10 months ago

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eyes and low bp?

Suffered with opthalmic migraines for 30 years. I have had one bout of AF for 12 days then nothing since in 2021. At same sort of time diagnosed with thoracic...

Suffered with opthalmic migraines for 30 years. I have had one bout of AF for 12...

Robfromwales

•10 months ago

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AFib awareness month

Were you aware that September is AFib awareness month? I’m not sure if this is an international day or just America or even if it was just one particular year...

Were you aware that September is AFib awareness month? I’m not sure if this is ...

PeterJemmett

•10 months ago

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Flying with Pacemaker and AF - still living the dream!

Quite an exciting week as Hubble decided to go flying - in a Spitfire at 89, with pacemaker and AF. Just wanted to show - life with AF is not all about the...

Quite an exciting week as Hubble decided to go flying - in a Spitfire at 89, wit...

CDreamer

•10 months ago

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Crazy travel - covid, concussion, tachycardia.

I already posted a few weeks ago about our “unwelcome welcome” to England (husband getting Covid) But he did finally test negative. And though we had to make...

I already posted a few weeks ago about our “unwelcome welcome” to England (husba...

lovetogarden

•10 months ago

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Flu vaccine

I was diagnosed last year with Afib,still waiting for cardiologist appointment after 9 months,hence I don't much know what I'm doing. Does anyone know if...

I was diagnosed last year with Afib,still waiting for cardiologist appointment a...

TheGrinch2

•10 months ago

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AFib during Pilates

I have occasional AFib and a pacemaker. At the start of my weekly Pilates class (which I do for a sore back) I had a fast heart rate (112bpm) but went ahead...

I have occasional AFib and a pacemaker. At the start of my weekly Pilates clas...

RonSym

•10 months ago

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Update on meds.

Hi, Finally, off the Bisoprolol (great to feel energetic again). Now taking Nebivolol (1,25 mg ) per day….This particular BB is stabilising my heart rate...

Hi, Finally, off the Bisoprolol (great to feel energetic again). Now taking Neb...

Fight-the-good-fight

•10 months ago

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private cardiology appointment

well, I have finally got up enough courage to book myself in with a private cardiologist (good old cc) at The Oaks in Colchester. It’s on Tuesday morning....

well, I have finally got up enough courage to book myself in with a private card...

Tilly1957

•10 months ago

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Afib a d Tachycardia

Going from afib to tachycardia and ba k and forth. New symptom for me. I'm medicated, eluquis and propafenone. Rate not real high. Concerns?

Going from afib to tachycardia and ba k and forth. New symptom for me. I'm medi...

ijregner

•10 months ago

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Pill in the Pocket flecinide

I have had AF quite regularly for about 3 years and use 300mg of flecinide as a pill in the pocket. It always puts my back into SR. This time it hasn't....

I have had AF quite regularly for about 3 years and use 300mg of flecinide as a...

chrisan200

•10 months ago

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good news, I’ve found my trigger, bad news I’ve triggered another episode!!

I’ve been kind of keeping a mental note of different foods I’m eating to see if I could find a trigger. Well, I’m 99% sure I’ve found it. My last episode...

I’ve been kind of keeping a mental note of different foods I’m eating to see if ...

macymoo007

•10 months ago

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Forgot to take my morning meds

Well, who was a silly boy then ........... me ! I take a range of meds, some in the morning and some in the evening. Yesterday, Saturday, I overslept (for once...

Well, who was a silly boy then ........... me ! I take a range of meds, some in ...

BenHall1

•10 months ago

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One Covid/Afib connection

I tested positive for Covid last week, and I was awakened the next night by a strong coughing attack for a few seconds that made me unable to catch my breath....

I tested positive for Covid last week, and I was awakened the next night by a st...

fibnum

•10 months ago

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COVID v anticoagulants

Is it still okay to carry on taking anticoagulants if been unfortunate enough to contract COVID ? Just concerned about the effect of COVID on lungs causing...

Is it still okay to carry on taking anticoagulants if been unfortunate enough to...

anyatall

•10 months ago

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ablation

May I ask those who’ve had an ablation whether you have any co morbidities eg coronary heart disease? I have read that ablation is only considered appropriate...

May I ask those who’ve had an ablation whether you have any co morbidities eg c...

Frootbat

•10 months ago

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Ablate or wait?

About 1 year ago I suffered with recurrent AF episodes usually overnight and they lasted from 1 hour to 5 hours. On two occasions I went to A&E and was kept...

About 1 year ago I suffered with recurrent AF episodes usually overnight and the...

Jazzguitar22

•10 months ago

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flecainide

I have just had an emergency pacemaker. It is set at 60 I’m told but whenever we take my BP snd pulse it always says 70 I had to have it as my heart rate was...

I have just had an emergency pacemaker. It is set at 60 I’m told but whenever we...

Tapanac

•10 months ago

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Vagal/Nighttime only Episodes

My episodes of SVT (Atrial Tachycardia) stop and start like clockwork. They are almost exclusively at night and start sometime between 5-8pm and are over by...

My episodes of SVT (Atrial Tachycardia) stop and start like clockwork. They are ...

MeganMN

•10 months ago

8 Replies

Cardiologist

I have a question for all of you that have been diagnosed with AF for quite a while. How often do you have an appointment with your cardiologist. I was...

I have a question for all of you that have been diagnosed with AF for quite a wh...

DaveBr

•10 months ago

23 Replies

Heart Ablation vs Just Continuing Medications

Hi! I am struggling with making a decision to follow thru with my scheduled Heart Ablation procedure, or just continue my current medications that I have...

Hi! I am struggling with making a decision to follow thru with my scheduled ...

Vinoandpasta

•10 months ago

39 Replies

low Heart rate

I had a second ablation nov 22 for tachycardia paroxymol AF, it went very well and now off all medication except apixaban. In the last few months I have had...

I had a second ablation nov 22 for tachycardia paroxymol AF, it went very well a...

Linkj

•10 months ago

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Holiday insurance while waiting for a procedure

So I've reluctantly elected to have a fourth ablation. Just informed the insurance company (Staysure) and even though my Atrial Flutter is completely stable...

So I've reluctantly elected to have a fourth ablation. Just informed the insuran...

Jajarunner

•10 months ago

29 Replies

No Epi

Did your Dentist know you have AFib and are taking Eliquis? Dentists use Lidocaine as it is a vasoconstrictor, however in your case Local with No Epi would...

Did your Dentist know you have AFib and are taking Eliquis? Dentists use Lidoca...

Tilos5

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Is it the Medication or am I Losing it?

Do you do daft things? This morning I picked up my toothbrush and instead of putting toothpaste on it picked up a tube of face wash cream and spread that on...

Do you do daft things? This morning I picked up my toothbrush and instead of p...

jeanjeannie50

•10 months ago

223 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2023

Propafenone and taste

Brain fog

Breathing Difficulties

Should I have a Covid booster?

Metoprolol, flecainide and prevention?

Unpleasant Symtoms

eyes and low bp?

AFib awareness month

Flying with Pacemaker and AF - still living the dream!

Crazy travel - covid, concussion, tachycardia.

Flu vaccine

AFib during Pilates

Update on meds.

private cardiology appointment

Afib a d Tachycardia

Pill in the Pocket flecinide

good news, I’ve found my trigger, bad news I’ve triggered another episode!!

Forgot to take my morning meds

One Covid/Afib connection

COVID v anticoagulants

ablation

Ablate or wait?

flecainide

Vagal/Nighttime only Episodes

Cardiologist

Heart Ablation vs Just Continuing Medications

low Heart rate

Holiday insurance while waiting for a procedure

No Epi

Is it the Medication or am I Losing it?

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