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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Statins Worried

Could I have any opinions on taking Statins My GP is recommending I start taking them I was really upset when he said that If I didn't take them that my risk...

Could I have any opinions on taking Statins My GP is recommending I start taking...

heartbeat4

•10 months ago

105 Replies

What role does stress play?

Newbie here. Hello everyone. I have a question about stress, both mental and physical and what role people think it plays in af. I already know a fair...

Newbie here. Hello everyone. I have a question about stress, both mental and ...

AorticOracle

•10 months ago

61 Replies

Informal Survey for Afib Sufferers

I have had to cut out many foods and drinks from my diet because of celiac disease and problems with trapped gas which were triggering my Afib. Solving my...

I have had to cut out many foods and drinks from my diet because of celiac disea...

fibnum

•10 months ago

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Winter Vaccinations

Hi fellow Afib’er. Been offered the winter vaccinations on the 24th Oct. I had cyroablation on the 15th Sep. What’s everyone thought on getting these...

Hi fellow Afib’er. Been offered the winter vaccinations on the 24th Oct. I ha...

lifeboatbob

•10 months ago

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Post ablation fatigue - update

Hi all At just over four months since my 7th June ablation here's an update on how things have gone. Overall the experience was not trivial. The whole thing...

Hi all At just over four months since my 7th June ablation here's an update on...

oddbeats

•10 months ago

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Dabigatran

Good morning all,Is anyone else having problems with dabigatran deliveries? I have been struggling for the past few months and have had to change chemists...

Good morning all,Is anyone else having problems with dabigatran deliveries? I ha...

John67

•10 months ago

2 Replies

Salt intake and heart health

I thought the study linked below might be of interest to some of us. It’s a review of salt intake and cardiovascular health. Very many years ago I read a...

I thought the study linked below might be of interest to some of us. It’s a revi...

Ppiman

•10 months ago

147 Replies

Anyone tried PIP Apixiban, post-ablation?

Hello I am now almost 5 months post-ablation and doing well with no AF/flutters since, and have resumed moderate trail running, cycling etc feeling great. I...

Hello I am now almost 5 months post-ablation and doing well with no AF/flutters ...

KootenayTrails

•10 months ago

14 Replies

Flecainide and Tildiem

Is there anyone out there taking both Flecainide and Tildiem (Diltiazem)? Any problems?

Is there anyone out there taking both Flecainide and Tildiem (Diltiazem)? Any pr...

Cablecar

•10 months ago

16 Replies

Afib and Fitbit users

Hi all, I have a Fitbit Versa 2 and have noticed during my AF journey that it only picks up AF if it’s very severe. Does any other Fitbit users experience...

Hi all, I have a Fitbit Versa 2 and have noticed during my AF journey that it o...

BeeBee79

•10 months ago

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Overdosing bisoprolol- can anyone offer advice?

I don’t know whether it is where I live ( the NW) but I really struggle to get appropriate treatment. Anyway I picked up my meds on Saturday. Opened them in...

I don’t know whether it is where I live ( the NW) but I really struggle to get a...

Rhiannonimity1

•10 months ago

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short term memory problems - a sorry tale of forgetfulness ☹️

Well I’ve never really told you all before that have a short-term memory problem. Yesterday I forgot to fill my pillbox up for the next week for my morning...

Well I’ve never really told you all before that have a short-term memory problem...

pottypete1

•10 months ago

49 Replies

Does donating 1 liter of blood increase chance of going back into Afib?

I had surgical ablation on 9/8. Stayed in sinus rhythm for 2 weeks then back to Afib. I had a cardioversion 2 weeks ago and have stayed in sinus. I need to...

I had surgical ablation on 9/8. Stayed in sinus rhythm for 2 weeks then back to ...

Swimmer74

•10 months ago

17 Replies

1 ablation 3 cardioversions

I’m 81. My afib was first diagnosed in 2020 but I’m sure it started well before. In 2021, I was prescribed diltiazem at ER. The next evening, after lying on my...

I’m 81. My afib was first diagnosed in 2020 but I’m sure it started well before....

Sweetmelody

•10 months ago

6 Replies

acupuncture

Feedback from anyone who has had acupuncture for their AF would be much appreciated. Prior to my diagnosis I used to have acupuncture 4-6 times a year (mainly...

Feedback from anyone who has had acupuncture for their AF would be much apprecia...

Gloriousgarden

•10 months ago

31 Replies

The Irish got my heart pounding

Just watched the rugby match between New Zealand and Ireland. My heart was absolutely pounding the whole game, right from the Haka. I had my PIP Flec and...

Just watched the rugby match between New Zealand and Ireland. My heart was abso...

KiwiBlake

•10 months ago

23 Replies

Covid Jab - ending my previous comment on a posting a few weeks back, I promised I’d let the forum know how my jab went…….

Firstly, let me state that a one off result is not significantly relevant and so please don’t draw any definitive conclusions from my personal experience. To...

Firstly, let me state that a one off result is not significantly relevant and so...

Speed

•10 months ago

29 Replies

eliquis

hi everyone. I have always had a very sensitive system and been sensitive to medications. After not being able to tolerate the full dose of Eliquis with many...

hi everyone. I have always had a very sensitive system and been sensitive to me...

Fblue

•10 months ago

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I’d like to hear from any “younger” AF sufferers

Hello again. I’d be interested to hear from any younger af sufferers like myself. It would be interesting to see how many there are as I thought my age (37)...

Hello again. I’d be interested to hear from any younger af sufferers like mys...

Hidden

•10 months ago

47 Replies

af after ablation

hi all had my 2nd ablation rf 5 weeks ago All was well till this morning at work I felt ruff and knew af was coming on 130bpm. And I felt light headed....

hi all had my 2nd ablation rf 5 weeks ago All was well till this morning at wo...

Lenlec

•10 months ago

17 Replies

coming off lansoprazole

I’ve been prescribed Lansoprazole for 6 weeks after ablation. Do you need to wean yourself off them slowly, or is it ok to just stop taking them suddenly.?

I’ve been prescribed Lansoprazole for 6 weeks after ablation. Do you need to wea...

Sixtychick

•10 months ago

37 Replies

hair thinning

Hi all! I was diagnosed with AF in May and given Edoxaban and Flecainide. I have noticed my hair is shedding a lot and am thinking it could be the blood...

Hi all! I was diagnosed with AF in May and given Edoxaban and Flecainide. I hav...

Tibbiegirl

•10 months ago

50 Replies

Sinus Rhythm with Various other Arrhythmias

Since having my first Afib episode in over a year after an ablation in March, 2022, I've had a very few additional Afib episodes. What's new is an almost daily...

Since having my first Afib episode in over a year after an ablation in March, 20...

willec49

•10 months ago

3 Replies

doc recommendations Houston medical

husband is in absolutely incompetent hands right now and we're looking to move him before more damage is done. Looking at Texas medical in Houston because...

husband is in absolutely incompetent hands right now and we're looking to move h...

Spring15-3

•10 months ago

3 Replies

Wolf Mini Maze

One failed catheter ablation in Jan 2023, massive worsening of symptoms in July 2023 clearly indicating vagal nerve involvement. My very nice cardiologist...

One failed catheter ablation in Jan 2023, massive worsening of symptoms in July ...

MiniMeGreen

•10 months ago

11 Replies

Super useful ablation interview

I know many of you already follow Dr Gupta, York Cardiology, but for those who might have missed it, I thought it worth sharing a link to his excellent recent...

I know many of you already follow Dr Gupta, York Cardiology, but for those who m...

Silky57

•10 months ago

17 Replies

Ibuprofen

I am having a lot of joint pain just now and been taking cocodamol. 30mg per day. Struggling with walking .I have now also just been double vaccinated so have...

I am having a lot of joint pain just now and been taking cocodamol. 30mg per day...

Aberd0ur

•10 months ago

31 Replies

Confused?

I received an email yesterday from HU saying: Looks like you have experience with Bisoprolol, can you help Westie2012? "...Also wants me to cut down...

I received an email yesterday from HU saying: Looks like you have experience ...

Tplongy

•10 months ago

21 Replies

Am in need of a bit of tlc

My husband is 88 and has been having treatment for kidney stones, 3 different ops within a short space of time, and is within a whisker of having to have...

My husband is 88 and has been having treatment for kidney stones, 3 different o...

GrannyE

•10 months ago

65 Replies

trial

hi all, I earlier said I was going on a trial in the hope it would stop AF. When I got there the trial was for people who have had heart attack or blood clot...

hi all, I earlier said I was going on a trial in the hope it would stop AF. When...

Byke

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2023

Statins Worried

What role does stress play?

Informal Survey for Afib Sufferers

Winter Vaccinations

Post ablation fatigue - update

Dabigatran

Salt intake and heart health

Anyone tried PIP Apixiban, post-ablation?

Flecainide and Tildiem

Afib and Fitbit users

Overdosing bisoprolol- can anyone offer advice?

short term memory problems - a sorry tale of forgetfulness ☹️

Does donating 1 liter of blood increase chance of going back into Afib?

1 ablation 3 cardioversions

acupuncture

The Irish got my heart pounding

Covid Jab - ending my previous comment on a posting a few weeks back, I promised I’d let the forum know how my jab went…….

eliquis

I’d like to hear from any “younger” AF sufferers

af after ablation

coming off lansoprazole

hair thinning

Sinus Rhythm with Various other Arrhythmias

doc recommendations Houston medical

Wolf Mini Maze

Super useful ablation interview

Ibuprofen

Confused?

Am in need of a bit of tlc

trial

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