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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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All posts for October 2023

First Post - Flecainide with Diltiazem

Hi, my first post but have been a member and avid reader of all your posts (which have been very informative) since joining in Feb 22 when diagnosed with......

Hi, my first post but have been a member and avid reader of all your posts (whic...

Bobbins58

•6 months ago

27 Replies

No more propafenone!!!! What???

I'm in the U.S., diagnosed PAF ~3 years ago. Have achieved excellent control with propafenone (Rythmol). My pharmacy informed me they cannot refill my...

I'm in the U.S., diagnosed PAF ~3 years ago. Have achieved excellent control wi...

frazeej

•6 months ago

16 Replies

cardioversion

How do people feel being in persistent AF? I have an appointment for a cardioversion pre op on Thursday after being told after an angiogram that everything...

How do people feel being in persistent AF? I have an appointment for a cardiove...

Patchwork123

•6 months ago

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hip replacement & taking Flecainide 150mg x 2

Hi everyone - I have been on Flecainide 150mg twice daily for nearly a year now (increased from 100mg x 2) and thus far the A.F episodes (17 in 2022) have...

Hi everyone - I have been on Flecainide 150mg twice daily for nearly a year now ...

Fib36

•6 months ago

10 Replies

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 of Canberra, Australia are seeking volunteers to participate in a research project. We have received some positive...

Perhaps you can help us?The University of Canberra, Australia are seeking volunt...

TracyAdmin

Partner•6 months ago

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afib, ablation and psychedelics

I had a very successful ablation for my long term afib four years ago, and have not had any incident of afib since then. I am interested in using psychedelics...

I had a very successful ablation for my long term afib four years ago, and have ...

TomTomorrow

•6 months ago

6 Replies

Halloween greetings

Wishing everyone a fine day, locked out of our favourite forum this Halloween for site maintenance. A rare sunny day here so we’re off to a local arboretum to...

Wishing everyone a fine day, locked out of our favourite forum this Halloween fo...

Rainfern

•6 months ago

20 Replies

Acupuncture and AF Post Heart Surgery

Good morning I came across this study in one of my newsfeeds this morning. I recall someone had recently asked about acupuncture for treating AF, so thought...

Good morning I came across this study in one of my newsfeeds this morning. I re...

Threecats

•6 months ago

5 Replies

stopping Flecanide

I have been on Flecanide for about 3 years. Currently on 25 mg A.M. and 50 mg P.M. down from 100 mg 2xday. I’m not advised by my new EP to stop it immediately...

I have been on Flecanide for about 3 years. Currently on 25 mg A.M. and 50 mg P....

Jctga

•6 months ago

22 Replies

low heart rate

hi, I was in hospital 6 weeks ago with a bad attack of A Fib. Came as a shock as I’d had palpitations on and off for a few seconds but nothing lasting hours. I...

hi, I was in hospital 6 weeks ago with a bad attack of A Fib. Came as a shock as...

Anonyscouse

•6 months ago

11 Replies

Wondering about my doctor

I had a phone call with my doctor today, during which she referred to Edoxaban as a 'blood thinner'. Now I'm seriously worried about her abilities... Is this...

I had a phone call with my doctor today, during which she referred to Edoxaban a...

Hidden

•6 months ago

36 Replies

beta blocked weight loss

just finished 50 days of Weight Watchers. Lost a half pound. I followed it strictly, exercised, lifted weights for upper body, did the elliptical and that’s...

just finished 50 days of Weight Watchers. Lost a half pound. I followed it stric...

Cos56

•6 months ago

33 Replies

Heart rate 214bpm

Hi, should I be worried? This afternoon went into a AF episode after my last one 3 weeks ago, currently on waiting list for my second ablation, now 17 months...

Hi, should I be worried? This afternoon went into a AF episode after my last one...

Lesleyray

•6 months ago

36 Replies

Peripheral neuropathy without diabetes

I have peripheral neuropathy of the feet. Doctors cannot find a reason. I do not have diabetes nor autoimmune issues. Nothing is helping me. I am desperately...

I have peripheral neuropathy of the feet. Doctors cannot find a reason. I do n...

laurelb

•6 months ago

4 Replies

Diltiazem with Flecanaide

I'm 69 and I have lived with Paroxymal AFib for 20 yrs with episodes every few months, After taking Flecanaide, 200mg per day, for 15 years I have been taken...

I'm 69 and I have lived with Paroxymal AFib for 20 yrs with episodes every few m...

iggyrich

•6 months ago

12 Replies

Persistent AF, Diltiazem, side effects or Menopause??

I apologise in advance for what will be quite a lengthy post.... :( I was diagnosed with persistent a year ago Oct 22, but likely I had it unknowingly for...

I apologise in advance for what will be quite a lengthy post.... :( I was diagn...

Tplongy

•6 months ago

19 Replies

vitamin B12

is it ok to take vitamin B12 I am on apixaban and bisoprolol Thanks Britta

Gertsen

•6 months ago

5 Replies

Side Effects - Sotalol and Metoprolol

Hello, I take 80 mg of Sotalol a day (40 in the morning and 40 at night). I also take Metoprolol - 12 1/2 mg twice a day. Does anyone have had side effects...

Hello, I take 80 mg of Sotalol a day (40 in the morning and 40 at night). I also...

BaileyC57

•6 months ago

2 Replies

Coagulation for Afib

I was diagnosed with P. Afib two years ago and have avoided taking blood thinners. After recently having an EP study and cardioversion the cardiologist wants...

I was diagnosed with P. Afib two years ago and have avoided taking blood thinner...

Art_lover2022

•6 months ago

71 Replies

Fitness/Heart-Rate wrist bands/watches suitable for over 60s?? Any recommendations?

Hello again. I've been searching online for a suitable watch/wristband for monitoring heart-rate, pedometer, BP, etc., that's waterproof (for swimming), has a...

Hello again. I've been searching online for a suitable watch/wristband for moni...

NoeB76

•6 months ago

7 Replies

Why can blood tests be so different on retest 4 weeks later & better not to react.

Well 4 weeks ago I had liver tests that showed ALT over the recommended levels.Sent docs & myself into full reaction level.Chat with nurse & pharmacist re diet...

Well 4 weeks ago I had liver tests that showed ALT over the recommended levels.S...

kkatz

•6 months ago

3 Replies

I have been signed off from my care at hospital after 10 years of A fib and a stroke

I had a letter from my hospital that was dealing with my last ablation in 2019 , ECG ‘s etc . That they would no longer be looking after me - 2 weeks ago. I...

I had a letter from my hospital that was dealing with my last ablation in 2019 ...

01maxdog

•6 months ago

17 Replies

Technology question

We went away for the weekend . I was aware of tachycardia in the night ( only lasted few minutes) I always try to capture any palpitations if I can. This was...

We went away for the weekend . I was aware of tachycardia in the night ( only la...

Peony4575

•6 months ago

9 Replies

SVT/Flutter/Random thoughts

Here is the Holter Report, not reviewed yet by the EP. I have many questions when I see him again. I for certain felt many flutter-like episodes but it is...

Here is the Holter Report, not reviewed yet by the EP. I have many questions wh...

MeganMN

•6 months ago

6 Replies

AV Node Ablation

Does anyone know the normal procedure following an AV Node ablation? I had this procedure done on 6 October and I have an appointment next Friday at the...

Does anyone know the normal procedure following an AV Node ablation? I had this...

Tricia239

•6 months ago

34 Replies

diverticulitis

I am currently recovering from a severe flare up of diverticulitis and on the waiting list for an ablation due in the next few months does having...

I am currently recovering from a severe flare up of diverticulitis and on the wa...

Lumps

•6 months ago

11 Replies

AF and steroids

just a question , can steroids make an existing persistent AF worse? Have just started 20 m a day prednisilone. on apixaban, digixin and Losartan . Bit...

just a question , can steroids make an existing persistent AF worse? Have just ...

Luludean

•6 months ago

13 Replies

time to take meds.

Morning, i have a basic question which i always forget to ask my GP or Cardio whenever i get to see one !. I take sotalol and dabigatran twice a day always at...

Morning, i have a basic question which i always forget to ask my GP or Cardio wh...

ninks01

•6 months ago

8 Replies

bisoporol and heartburn.

since my dosage of bisoporol was increased to 7.5mg am 2.5mg pm I have the worst heartburn I’ve ever known. fortunately for me, I still have quite a few...

since my dosage of bisoporol was increased to 7.5mg am 2.5mg pm I have the worst...

macymoo007

•6 months ago

12 Replies

Pre ablation meds

I started asking you all questions about 6 months ago before finding EP. Went to Papworth Hospital in June and had cardioversion which worked straight away....

I started asking you all questions about 6 months ago before finding EP. Went t...

AKatieD

•6 months ago

12 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2023

First Post - Flecainide with Diltiazem

No more propafenone!!!! What???

cardioversion

hip replacement & taking Flecainide 150mg x 2

If you are a caregiver, partner or family member of someone who is experiencing heart failure and live in Australia?

afib, ablation and psychedelics

Halloween greetings

Acupuncture and AF Post Heart Surgery

stopping Flecanide

low heart rate

Wondering about my doctor

beta blocked weight loss

Heart rate 214bpm

Peripheral neuropathy without diabetes

Diltiazem with Flecanaide

Persistent AF, Diltiazem, side effects or Menopause??

vitamin B12

Side Effects - Sotalol and Metoprolol

Coagulation for Afib

Fitness/Heart-Rate wrist bands/watches suitable for over 60s?? Any recommendations?

Why can blood tests be so different on retest 4 weeks later & better not to react.

I have been signed off from my care at hospital after 10 years of A fib and a stroke

Technology question

SVT/Flutter/Random thoughts

AV Node Ablation

diverticulitis

AF and steroids

time to take meds.

bisoporol and heartburn.

Pre ablation meds

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