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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Update on the AF journey…

Hi all, This isn’t so much a question but thought I’d post the ongoing journey…Be interested in what others think anyway. So AF started 22nd July ( or...

Hi all, This isn’t so much a question but thought I’d post the ongoing journey…...

patience12

•10 months ago

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Ablation on Wednesday, Not in afib for a few days

I have a 7 year history of AFIB and have my second Cardiac Ablation on Wednesday. I have paroxysmal AFIB not so bad after last ablation 18 months ago, but as...

I have a 7 year history of AFIB and have my second Cardiac Ablation on Wednesday...

Scot01

•10 months ago

14 Replies

Medicine Disposal

I'm on a lot of different medications. It follows that I dispose of a lot too - for all kinds of reasons... Some are out of date. The dosage of a...

I'm on a lot of different medications. It follows that I dispose of a lot too -...

Challiefan

•10 months ago

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Ablation recovery-what is reasonable?

Hi all, After wrestling with the demon AF over the last 7 years and accepting I can't beat it, however much I adapt my lifestyle, Ive got a date for an...

Hi all, After wrestling with the demon AF over the last 7 years and accepting I ...

Guitar335

•10 months ago

17 Replies

Persistant AF but the irregular irregular variety.

Diagnosed April 23 via ECG with persistant AF but not the high pulse rate variety most members seem to have. Mine is always irregular and my pulse constantly...

Diagnosed April 23 via ECG with persistant AF but not the high pulse rate variet...

Hallane

•10 months ago

9 Replies

Seeking reassurance post-cardioversion

Hi everyone, As I've posted before, I had a DCCV on Tuesday of last week after being in Atrial Flutter for 6 weeks - 2 months. The flutter has come about after...

Hi everyone, As I've posted before, I had a DCCV on Tuesday of last week after b...

LadyZ13

•10 months ago

12 Replies

AF - episodes, how do you manage them?

All, You can tell I am a novice when it comes to AF. How do you lovely people manage to function when you experience an episode of AF? My nocturnal episodes...

All, You can tell I am a novice when it comes to AF. How do you lovely people ...

Fight-the-good-fight

•10 months ago

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Apple Watch AF weekly reading

hi my Apple Watch tells me my AF burden is 2% most weeks Does it ever give 0% as a reading or is 2% the minimum you can get ? mom not aware of being in...

hi my Apple Watch tells me my AF burden is 2% most weeks Does it ever give...

mjm1971

•10 months ago

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Persistent AF and breathlessness. Is it likely to be the cause?

I have posted around this topic before, but am in need of help really. I am 56, morbidly obese, most of the weight on my bottom and legs. Arthritis has made...

I have posted around this topic before, but am in need of help really. I am 56, ...

Rhiannonimity1

•10 months ago

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3rd ablation yes or no ??

so I’ve had 2 ablations in last 2 years The last one was in Augustv2022 I remained in full AF for the next 6 months Since the last ablation I lost 2...

so I’ve had 2 ablations in last 2 years The last one was in Augustv2022 I re...

mjm1971

•10 months ago

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Bisoprolol and AF episode

Due to side effects GP reduced my Bisoprolol from 2.5mg to 1’25mg to be taken at night. I woke up at 4.30 am this morning with an AF episode. My heart rate...

Due to side effects GP reduced my Bisoprolol from 2.5mg to 1’25mg to be taken a...

Fight-the-good-fight

•10 months ago

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Heartbeat post cardioversion

Had 2 cardioversions within 3 months of initial diagnosis of Afib back in November 2019. Fine until arrythmia returned early July this year. Initially told...

Had 2 cardioversions within 3 months of initial diagnosis of Afib back in Novemb...

gtkelly

•10 months ago

10 Replies

Sotalol

Sotalol - has anyone taken this medication before? Does anyone know how many years a person can take this medication?

Sotalol - has anyone taken this medication before? Does anyone know how many yea...

BaileyC57

•10 months ago

31 Replies

Dry Cough

I was in hospital in June we’ll I was there I got a dry cough with sneezing it has stayed with me my GP thought it was hay fever which I never had before she...

I was in hospital in June we’ll I was there I got a dry cough with sneezing it h...

Shaz45

•10 months ago

6 Replies

At 90, should the batteries be replaced in a pacemaker for a patient with dementia

At 90, should the batteries be replaced in a pacemaker for a patient with dement...

Wenger

•10 months ago

19 Replies

Tikosyn/Dofetilide

Just spent 2 1/2 day in hospital to get Tikosyn dosage right and get heart back into sinus rhythm. It Worked! I feel great. I using the generic Dofetilide....

Just spent 2 1/2 day in hospital to get Tikosyn dosage right and get heart back ...

dixiedad

•10 months ago

8 Replies

A few dumb questions

Since developing AF I’ve had a few questions that I can’t seem to find answers to and so was wondering if anyone here knew the answers. 1. I understand that...

Since developing AF I’ve had a few questions that I can’t seem to find answers t...

Peakoverload

•10 months ago

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Update thinners intolerance- Warfarin headed experiences please..

After my recent post about my intolerance to thinners. GP visit, now on 2.5 MG X 2 daily with pill in pocket top up if I flip back into AF. Still having side...

After my recent post about my intolerance to thinners. GP visit, now on 2.5 MG...

sunlovah

•10 months ago

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Should I vaccinate? A formula to help you decide.

I found this formula which helps you to decide whether you should get vaccinated. I’m not sure how useful it is since you have to be able to estimate various...

I found this formula which helps you to decide whether you should get vaccinated...

Samazeuilh2

•10 months ago

54 Replies

Feeling hot & weak in the morning

Does anyone else get this? In the mornings I find that I feel very hot and sweaty and a little weak and shaky after I’ve had a shower and got dressed. I...

Does anyone else get this? In the mornings I find that I feel very hot and swea...

Peakoverload

•10 months ago

6 Replies

resuming light exercise

had my 2nd ablation 5 days ago. Feel good and fortunately no issues. Before I ran 4 or 5 times a week. when do you start LIGHT exercise like slow jogging...

had my 2nd ablation 5 days ago. Feel good and fortunately no issues. Before I r...

Lenlec

•10 months ago

3 Replies

COQ10 advice please

I know there has been lots of info on here re this in the past, but I’m just seeking advice about the best reasonably priced brand, dose and reassurance that...

I know there has been lots of info on here re this in the past, but I’m just se...

lizzily

•10 months ago

6 Replies

finally diagnosed with AF

I have had symptoms of AF for many years but only had it confirmed recently. I’m not on any medication as I only have episodes now and again. Can anyone...

I have had symptoms of AF for many years but only had it confirmed recently. I’m...

Lotty321

•10 months ago

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Ablation appointment take two …..

Deep breath and all fingers crossed, I’ve been given provisional appointment for cryoablation end of this month. They need to use an internal echocardiogram on...

Deep breath and all fingers crossed, I’ve been given provisional appointment for...

Rainfern

•10 months ago

11 Replies

Weighty problem!

Hello everyone. Can I have your views please? I was prescribed Lixiana (3 months ago) by my consultant having been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF. I had...

Hello everyone. Can I have your views please? I was prescribed Lixiana (3 month...

ElizabethBee

•10 months ago

45 Replies

AF and Covid vaccines

I haven’t had a Covid booster since November 2021 (I missed the second booster last November because I had a bypass). With the various new variants knocking...

I haven’t had a Covid booster since November 2021 (I missed the second booster l...

Samazeuilh2

•10 months ago

56 Replies

3 Rd Ablation?

Had a 13 day episode of z fib ,after 6 years free , Possibly going to offered a 3 ablation,age 67 ,if I am still in rhythm should I go for it ?Been as it may...

Had a 13 day episode of z fib ,after 6 years free , Possibly going to offered a ...

sooty757

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Bisoprolol - dramatic change in hr.

hello. HR has been 120- 130 for a while now taking either 5mg or 7.5mg bisoprolol. The increase in dose to 7.5 mg maybe made an average 5bpm difference. At...

hello. HR has been 120- 130 for a while now taking either 5mg or 7.5mg bisoprol...

Rhiannonimity1

•10 months ago

9 Replies

12 month follow up

Yesterday I had my 12 month follow up with cardiology.... after my 5th ablation in 2019. Only 4 years late. Though I'll have to live with the AF the rest...

Yesterday I had my 12 month follow up with cardiology.... after my 5th ablation ...

jedimasterlincoln

•10 months ago

12 Replies

pacemaker

Hello can anyone give their opinion please I was due to have a left sided ablation for afib tachycardia on 29th September, but in the last month I kept...

Hello can anyone give their opinion please I was due to have a left sided abl...

Tapanac

•10 months ago

93 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2023

Update on the AF journey…

Ablation on Wednesday, Not in afib for a few days

Medicine Disposal

Ablation recovery-what is reasonable?

Persistant AF but the irregular irregular variety.

Seeking reassurance post-cardioversion

AF - episodes, how do you manage them?

Apple Watch AF weekly reading

Persistent AF and breathlessness. Is it likely to be the cause?

3rd ablation yes or no ??

Bisoprolol and AF episode

Heartbeat post cardioversion

Sotalol

Dry Cough

At 90, should the batteries be replaced in a pacemaker for a patient with dementia

Tikosyn/Dofetilide

A few dumb questions

Update thinners intolerance- Warfarin headed experiences please..

Should I vaccinate? A formula to help you decide.

Feeling hot & weak in the morning

resuming light exercise

COQ10 advice please

finally diagnosed with AF

Ablation appointment take two …..

Weighty problem!

AF and Covid vaccines

3 Rd Ablation?

Bisoprolol - dramatic change in hr.

12 month follow up

pacemaker

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