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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Pre afib signs

Does anyone else have any pre afib symptoms? I usually get them an hour or so before it appears. My HR shoots up to over 100 for a second and I can feel it in...

Does anyone else have any pre afib symptoms? I usually get them an hour or so be...

kocoach

•10 months ago

51 Replies

Flecainide for chemical version

Persistent AF for over two years punctuated by NSR for 8mths after first cardioversion but only 2 weeks after second. Now on digoxin & sotalol which controls...

Persistent AF for over two years punctuated by NSR for 8mths after first cardiov...

ObiDyer

•10 months ago

7 Replies

Stopping Flecainide

Had cryo ablation in 2014 and over the past couple years started getting occasional afib episodes esp after exertion. Cardiologist put me on flec, 50 mg bid,...

Had cryo ablation in 2014 and over the past couple years started getting occasio...

karrog

•10 months ago

11 Replies

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Update from Admin

It has very recently been brought to our attention that there has been a spate of posts removed without warning or that many members have been unable to access...

It has very recently been brought to our attention that there has been a spate o...

TracyAdmin

Partner•10 months ago

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Overactive Bladder Syndrome

Bit strange to post this here but bear with me please. It seems that many of the med's for OAB have a side effect of high heart rate. I've been diagnosed with...

Bit strange to post this here but bear with me please. It seems that many of the...

Oggy99

•10 months ago

7 Replies

H Pyloi

hello, I’ve had H Pyloi found in my stool sample and I am just wondering if anyone knows what causes it and if it can go on to cause cancer or other problems....

hello, I’ve had H Pyloi found in my stool sample and I am just wondering if anyo...

Electricblue1

•10 months ago

67 Replies

A Reflective Piece on Deleting Posts

I have learned so much here, about myself, about AF, about health and wellbeing generally. I have laughed and cried with many of you and eaten a meal or two...

I have learned so much here, about myself, about AF, about health and wellbeing ...

CDreamer

•10 months ago

69 Replies

Could you connect your beginning first AF episode?

When I was first diagnosed in the hospital emerg with atrial flutter/fibrillation my heart that day had instantly started being around 140 bpm (brought down...

When I was first diagnosed in the hospital emerg with atrial flutter/fibrillatio...

FraserB

•10 months ago

44 Replies

Stopping amiodarone - experiences?

What are folks' experiences stopping amiodarone after a long time on it? Having been on amiodarone for 5 years after OHS post-op AF in 2018 (and an AF history...

What are folks' experiences stopping amiodarone after a long time on it? Having ...

Cliff_G

•10 months ago

19 Replies

anxiety/jitteriness on Xarelto

Took my first dose of Xarelto last night. This morning I feel super jittery & a little anxious. My hands are shaky and can't sit still. It's a similar...

Took my first dose of Xarelto last night. This morning I feel super jittery & a...

acordeon

•10 months ago

8 Replies

amiodarone

Hi all. I’ve been put on the dreaded Amiodarone by my consultant whilst I await an outpatient slot to discuss ablation. I was on the usual loading dose which...

Hi all. I’ve been put on the dreaded Amiodarone by my consultant whilst I await ...

jd2004

•10 months ago

26 Replies

post ablation activity

I am not sure if I am doing too much. Ablation was on 22/9 and I push myself a little more each day and stop if I get a bit of chest pain. Assume it is...

I am not sure if I am doing too much. Ablation was on 22/9 and I push myself a l...

Be-still-my-heart

•10 months ago

20 Replies

Concerned About Statins - Post taken down

Anyone know why that post was taken down? Last time I looked there was nothing out of the usual there. Did I miss something? I just got reply to one of my...

Anyone know why that post was taken down? Last time I looked there was nothing ...

CDreamer

•10 months ago

80 Replies

heart rate up?

We arrived in Bali a few days ago all good first 2 days then yesterday I noticed HR up. Got an episode of AF a week before we left and was cardioverted. Now on...

We arrived in Bali a few days ago all good first 2 days then yesterday I noticed...

OzJames

•10 months ago

15 Replies

Jury Service

I’ve been called to do jury service in early December and have had my initial request for exemption turned down-I must now appeal. Is AF not considered an...

I’ve been called to do jury service in early December and have had my initial re...

Samazeuilh2

•10 months ago

54 Replies

Fitbit recommendation

Which is the best Fitbit for monitoring AF and (preferably) ectopics?

Samazeuilh2

•10 months ago

24 Replies

worsening af

Saw an excellent cardiologist today. Good listener and didn’t feel rushed. Offered me flecainide and to put me on list for ablation. Said it looked from my...

Saw an excellent cardiologist today. Good listener and didn’t feel rushed. Offe...

Frootbat

•10 months ago

20 Replies

Apple Watch

Can anyone share their experience with Apple Watch picking up episodes of asymptomatic A-fib? Also , what make/ model/ version of the Watch are you using?...

Can anyone share their experience with Apple Watch picking up episodes of asympt...

Aegean56

•10 months ago

42 Replies

Could I stop taking Rivaoxaban?

I’ve been on Flecainide, Bisoprolol and Rivaoxaban now for 5 years and have a pacemaker, my heart is in sinus rhythm at 60bpm. I understand that Rivaoxaban is...

I’ve been on Flecainide, Bisoprolol and Rivaoxaban now for 5 years and have a pa...

Hidden

•10 months ago

12 Replies

AFib and Cardioversion

I have been in permanent Afib since May 23 and after adjusting to Bisoprolol have managed to maintain a reasonable lifestyle walking and running most days...

I have been in permanent Afib since May 23 and after adjusting to Bisoprolol hav...

Peo935

•10 months ago

13 Replies

Covid jab whilst in AF?

Hi all I am due to have my Covid booster this afternoon and have had all the others with no issues at all. However I started in AF at 10pm last night and...

Hi all I am due to have my Covid booster this afternoon and have had all the ot...

Sunnyday2022

•10 months ago

27 Replies

Bendopnea, positional ortho statis (POTS) and dead leg kind of feeling

Hi - recently I posted about feeling vertigo when I rise from bending down. Thanks for the comments. The descriptions of bendopnea and POTS fit my symptoms -...

Hi - recently I posted about feeling vertigo when I rise from bending down. Than...

Jonathan_C

•10 months ago

13 Replies

SVT Versus AFib

Is there any difference between Supra-Ventricular Tachy and Atrial Fib?

Bunkular

•10 months ago

24 Replies

Possibly the worst symptom of Afib

I have had 2 dramatic episodes where my ongoing heart palpitations got worse & went to my collapsing onto the floor for 20 min. I was covered in sweat, unable...

I have had 2 dramatic episodes where my ongoing heart palpitations got worse & w...

Bunkular

•10 months ago

20 Replies

question for you ectopic sufferers.?

hi you lovely people. I have a question maybe someone can shed light on.?? Iv had ectopic beats on and off for about 30+ years. But somedays they are more...

hi you lovely people. I have a question maybe someone can shed light on.?? Iv ...

Jetcat

•10 months ago

23 Replies

worsening af

Thanks for further replies. Yes it may well be coincidence and I am no anti-vaxer! I’ve always been more worried, hacking hearse disease, about the effects of...

Thanks for further replies. Yes it may well be coincidence and I am no anti-vaxe...

Frootbat

•10 months ago

2 Replies

Half dose of Eliquis

I am 69 yrs old with low heart disease risk and have had diagnosed afib for three years. I believe I was suffering with it for 2-3 years prior but did not...

I am 69 yrs old with low heart disease risk and have had diagnosed afib for thre...

Tralfa

•10 months ago

14 Replies

Please take a moment to read the updated AF-A Forum guidelines and rules - September 2023

The Admin team try to ensure the forum is a welcoming and safe place for you to visit and ask questions and share information. We are aware that shared...

The Admin team try to ensure the forum is a welcoming and safe place for you to ...

Hidden

•10 months ago

6 Replies

Affects of Lightning

Background: 79 yo Male with AF for 20+ years. Persistent AF for almost 1 year. On meds to reduce my HR. Yesterday started as a beautiful spring day in NZ....

Background: 79 yo Male with AF for 20+ years. Persistent AF for almost 1 year. O...

Izzle

•10 months ago

15 Replies

Massive ectopic beat burden

Hey guys - had Afib ablation three months ago and no more afib which is great. However, I have a massiv ectopic beat burden. It used to be 4000 in 24 hours a...

Hey guys - had Afib ablation three months ago and no more afib which is great. H...

Andreas22

•10 months ago

3 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2023

Pre afib signs

Flecainide for chemical version

Stopping Flecainide

Update from Admin

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

H Pyloi

A Reflective Piece on Deleting Posts

Could you connect your beginning first AF episode?

Stopping amiodarone - experiences?

anxiety/jitteriness on Xarelto

amiodarone

post ablation activity

Concerned About Statins - Post taken down

heart rate up?

Jury Service

Fitbit recommendation

worsening af

Apple Watch

Could I stop taking Rivaoxaban?

AFib and Cardioversion

Covid jab whilst in AF?

Bendopnea, positional ortho statis (POTS) and dead leg kind of feeling

SVT Versus AFib

Possibly the worst symptom of Afib

question for you ectopic sufferers.?

worsening af

Half dose of Eliquis

Please take a moment to read the updated AF-A Forum guidelines and rules - September 2023

Affects of Lightning

Massive ectopic beat burden

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