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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Mini Maze availability in UK

For all those who left messages on Mini Maze I suggest you read this? https://www.paulmodi.co.uk/surgical-procedures/atrial-fibrillation-surgery/

For all those who left messages on Mini Maze I suggest you read this? https://w...

KenRC

•5 months ago

23 Replies

Never give up

I've just watched an interview with a great iconic British cyclist Sean Yates.He's in permanent AF and in his 60s and next year doing a 300km gravel cycling...

I've just watched an interview with a great iconic British cyclist Sean Yates.He...

chris45558

•5 months ago

34 Replies

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device such as Parasym or similar for arrhythmia

hi,I'm wondering whether anyone has had any experience with a device such as Parasym or similar (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)) in order...

hi,I'm wondering whether anyone has had any experience with a device such as Par...

crazyvlad

•5 months ago

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Echcardio report finally.....after 3 months wait!

Hi all. Some of my AF friends on here may recall I had an echocardiogram way back on 14th August, as i was getting a bit SOB on stairs and slopes. I finally...

Hi all. Some of my AF friends on here may recall I had an echocardiogram way ba...

Wightbaby

•5 months ago

25 Replies

small dose of flecainide

Has anyone cut 50 mg flecainide in half and been on 25 mg twice a day? I have had shortness of breath since being on 50 mg twice a day for 9 months and the...

Has anyone cut 50 mg flecainide in half and been on 25 mg twice a day? I have h...

yzmd

•5 months ago

18 Replies

Has anyone had problems with Metropolo?

I have AFIB and been on it for about four years! I feel dizzy or not all together! I have joint pain, especially my neck and shoulders! My problems take it...

I have AFIB and been on it for about four years! I feel dizzy or not all togeth...

BaileyC57

•5 months ago

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NHS prospects

Those prospects are not very good I fear https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/26/one-in-seven-adults-in-england-advised-by-nhs-to-go-private...

Those prospects are not very good I fear https://www.theguardian.com/society/202...

MiniMeGreen

•6 months ago

53 Replies

AFA Website Link

Hi all, I’ve noticed the link to the main AFA website on the About page for this forum is not working properly, it links to a bad page that the Menu...

Hi all, I’ve noticed the link to the main AFA website on the About page for this...

Buzby62

•6 months ago

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Should I worry?

I have endured PAF for decades and seen many different medics in that time. At almost 76 the cardiologist tells me that it won't kill me, although I think it...

I have endured PAF for decades and seen many different medics in that time. At a...

sarniacherie

•6 months ago

60 Replies

alerts

had a f alerts on my Fitbit showing signs of atrial fibrillation.,should I be worried .feeling ok after from very tired in morning’s struggle to get up . Any...

had a f alerts on my Fitbit showing signs of atrial fibrillation.,should I be wo...

Jarvo977

•6 months ago

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too old for ablation?

My mom (81) has had bradycardia and afib for decades. About 5 years ago, she got a pacemaker and was put on sotalol & Metropolol, which controlled things well...

My mom (81) has had bradycardia and afib for decades. About 5 years ago, she got...

TRheart13

•6 months ago

12 Replies

Looking for my Miracle

I've had persistent AFib for decades. Cardiologist and EP suggested ablation, watchman, every pill and treatment out there but I never felt they were the right...

I've had persistent AFib for decades. Cardiologist and EP suggested ablation, wa...

TheJazzSinger132

•6 months ago

56 Replies

Recovery from Third Ablation

After being in NSR for over 40 weeks, in August this year I suddenly and inexplicably reverted to af. As a result, I underwent my third ablation with toe...

After being in NSR for over 40 weeks, in August this year I suddenly and inexpli...

frankiec5

•6 months ago

16 Replies

Problem with sitting & lying down

Hello, I had an ablation 3 weeks ago. All seems to be going ok-ish (fingers crossed) the only major thing that is happening is when I sit down or lie down I...

Hello, I had an ablation 3 weeks ago. All seems to be going ok-ish (fingers cros...

Green_pink

•6 months ago

11 Replies

solaraze for actinic keratosis

I’ve been suffering from what’s known as solar keratosis which is sun damaged skin on my scalp. The effects include scabs on the scalp as well as slightly...

I’ve been suffering from what’s known as solar keratosis which is sun damaged sk...

Profound15

•6 months ago

31 Replies

AF when getting into bed

We have one of those adjustable beds where you can elevate your head and torn your feet. I have my side elevated quite high at the feet level. Twice now over...

We have one of those adjustable beds where you can elevate your head and torn yo...

karrog

•6 months ago

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I month taking triple magnesium and no incidents of afib.

Really don't know if it a fluke or real , but I was having random afib with rapid HR. Now I have none. Taurate, glycinate, and malate. Anyone else have this...

Really don't know if it a fluke or real , but I was having random afib with rapi...

Bikedennis

•6 months ago

22 Replies

The University of Canberra, Australia Research Project - Do you care for know someone who is experiencing heart failure?

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...

If you are a caregiver, partner or family member of someone who is experiencing...

Hidden

•6 months ago

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My nose bleed story!

Hi All, I promised to post a quick update so I’m doing that now. I had four nose bleeds in five days. They just came out of nowhere but weren’t too dramatic...

Hi All, I promised to post a quick update so I’m doing that now. I had four nos...

Slidingdoors99

•6 months ago

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something or nothing, blood in mucus

Good morning everyone, I am trying not to panic, I have had a normal cold for just over a week, as is usually the way I have ended up with mucus on my chest,...

Good morning everyone, I am trying not to panic, I have had a normal cold for j...

sugaredalmonds

•6 months ago

19 Replies

NEW RESOURCE LAUNCH!

If you, or somebody you know is living with AF, be sure to download our new, free, ‘Living with...AF' information sheet. Click here to access our resources...

If you, or somebody you know is living with AF, be sure to download our new, fre...

Hidden

•6 months ago

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The Roller Coaster Continues

Does the Welsh NHS care about patients, just had a phone call cancelling my ablation due to no anaesthetist being available, getting to the end of my tether

Does the Welsh NHS care about patients, just had a phone call cancelling my abl...

TikaTora

•6 months ago

28 Replies

It was a year ago today

Apologies in advance, Thank you in advance but if I take an age to reply it’s due to being at work all day or crashed out. I usually end up in bed not long...

Apologies in advance, Thank you in advance but if I take an age to reply it’s d...

Afibflipper

•6 months ago

20 Replies

the watchman?

anyone used the Watchman surgery to prevent blood clots? Can Eliquis be replaced with nattokinaise?

anyone used the Watchman surgery to prevent blood clots? Can Eliquis be replac...

Heart-o

•6 months ago

5 Replies

misdiagnosed or misinterpretation

Has anyone ever been misdiagnosed with an incorrect arrhythmia by a medical doctor of any of the tachycardias, e.g.: sinus tachycardia, atrial fibrillation,...

Has anyone ever been misdiagnosed with an incorrect arrhythmia by a medical doct...

FraserB

•6 months ago

16 Replies

AF Diagnosis

I have just been diagnosed with AF and am struggling to come to terms with the diagnosis and drugs I've been prescribed. Any advice, encouragement or...

I have just been diagnosed with AF and am struggling to come to terms with the d...

Bushlover

•6 months ago

39 Replies

AF Diagnosis

I've just been diagnosed with AF and am struggling to come to terms with it and the drugs I have been prescribed. Have always been fit, healthy and very...

I've just been diagnosed with AF and am struggling to come to terms with it and ...

Bushlover

•6 months ago

6 Replies

enalopril and diltiazam

My husband had an ablation in June which has made his AF worse. He was taken off bisoprosol and switched to diltiazam. He has just received an email with a...

My husband had an ablation in June which has made his AF worse. He was taken off...

Oak321

•6 months ago

8 Replies

amalgam fillings and a fib

I’m 61 and have 10 amalgam fillings from when I was little. is there any correlation with a fib and having amalgam fillings in my teeth?

I’m 61 and have 10 amalgam fillings from when I was little. is there any correla...

Spud12345

•6 months ago

9 Replies

I'm loosing the will to carry on!!!

I am really unwell right now an loosing the will to carry on. Know I should seek some medical help but who do I go to for help? Honestly, over the past 18...

I am really unwell right now an loosing the will to carry on. Know I should seek...

DizzyD

•6 months ago

33 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for November 2023

Mini Maze availability in UK

Never give up

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device such as Parasym or similar for arrhythmia

Echcardio report finally.....after 3 months wait!

small dose of flecainide

Has anyone had problems with Metropolo?

NHS prospects

AFA Website Link

Should I worry?

alerts

too old for ablation?

Looking for my Miracle

Recovery from Third Ablation

Problem with sitting & lying down

solaraze for actinic keratosis

AF when getting into bed

I month taking triple magnesium and no incidents of afib.

The University of Canberra, Australia Research Project - Do you care for know someone who is experiencing heart failure?

My nose bleed story!

something or nothing, blood in mucus

NEW RESOURCE LAUNCH!

The Roller Coaster Continues

It was a year ago today

the watchman?

misdiagnosed or misinterpretation

AF Diagnosis

AF Diagnosis

enalopril and diltiazam

amalgam fillings and a fib

I'm loosing the will to carry on!!!

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