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Recent Ablation

Had an ablation a week ago and was looking for information.

Gary1955

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Advice for travelling with AFib

Hi guys! Tomorrow morning my better half and I are taking a 10 days trip to Morocco. It's a 3+ hours flight. I'm an PAfib-er since exactly 3 months ago....

Hi guys! Tomorrow morning my better half and I are taking a 10 days trip to Moro...

NewOne2023

•3 months ago

15 Replies

A “success story” , finally.

I have been suffering the effects of AF plus the negative side of the meds for many years. Fortunately, after taking me two years considering the last option...

I have been suffering the effects of AF plus the negative side of the meds for m...

AVNA

•3 months ago

63 Replies

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how to get off amiodrone

I am reaching out to you again. There are two problems I need information on. I was diagnosed with afib August 22 and Sept 1, 23 given amiodarone 200 mgs...

I am reaching out to you again. There are two problems I need information on. ...

kitttycat

•3 months ago

32 Replies

Post ablation - enter site swelling

I had a catheter ablation on Thursday and I noticed this morning that the area around the entrance site in my groin is quite swollen. I don't have pain, blood...

I had a catheter ablation on Thursday and I noticed this morning that the area a...

En85

•3 months ago

21 Replies

Glycemic reactions to Sugars , refined carbohydrates causing afib .

Another whole story , the sugar rush from refined sugar and carbohydrates that triggers an afib . - glycemic . Avoid that . A bad one for me is from Instant...

Another whole story , the sugar rush from refined sugar and carbohydrates that ...

Bloodredroses

•3 months ago

4 Replies

General AFfib tips ( check with your medic )

https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/ss/slideshow-help-prevent-afib-attack

https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/ss/slideshow-help-preven...

Bloodredroses

•3 months ago

12 Replies

AF TIPS

I have mild AF FIBS , I read that pinching nose , 10 seconds make ears pop resets sinus helps. Fir me it works . ( not in place of meds of course and check...

I have mild AF FIBS , I read that pinching nose , 10 seconds make ears pop reset...

Bloodredroses

•3 months ago

8 Replies

Taking Flecainide 50g twice a day with Apixaban 5mg Twice a day and Soltalol 40mg twice a day

I have been getting AFIB 30% of the time when i was wearing a 14 day heart monitor.I was already taking Apixaban 5mg and Soltalol 40mg twice a day. I had...

I have been getting AFIB 30% of the time when i was wearing a 14 day heart moni...

RagdollRagdoll

•3 months ago

16 Replies

Electrolytes???

My wife recently had a PAF episode. As she had gone past the 24 hour period for a cardioversison we sought info online. I watched a video where someone speaks...

My wife recently had a PAF episode. As she had gone past the 24 hour period for ...

Hillburn

•3 months ago

46 Replies

anticoagulation fear

Hi! I started on anticoagulation in August. I started with apixaban 5 mg twice a day. I got very bad intermittent chest pains that worried me from the medicine...

Hi! I started on anticoagulation in August. I started with apixaban 5 mg twice a...

Fblue

•3 months ago

33 Replies

having ablation and INR has dropped

I am checking my INR every 3 days and it has dropped to 1.9 and I have to be in range for Tuesday 30 Jan when I am booked for an ablation . I was advised to...

I am checking my INR every 3 days and it has dropped to 1.9 and I have to be in...

grandadbren1

•3 months ago

5 Replies

Bisoprolol every other day?

I’m going to wean off 1.25 mg bisoprolol. I only have access 5 mg pills so I’m already cutting that into quarters and can’t make it any smaller. (This was all...

I’m going to wean off 1.25 mg bisoprolol. I only have access 5 mg pills so I’m a...

EriTayKel

•3 months ago

18 Replies

Sudden ‘Possible Afib’

In November last year, I had my third, very extensive and arduous ablation which also involved 3 cardioversions. I felt pretty rough for quite a while...

In November last year, I had my third, very extensive and arduous ablation which...

frankiec5

•3 months ago

70 Replies

Monitor for Afib

Hi all,Having gone into permanent Afib after a covid infection with no previous history I've had a cardioversion whist on amiodarone. As far as I'm aware I'm...

Hi all,Having gone into permanent Afib after a covid infection with no previous ...

JoDogBlue

•3 months ago

7 Replies

Is there such a thing as “medicinal dose of alcohol?”

I was never much of a drinker (2 units a week max) and since diagnosis of AF have not touched it, even over Christmas. But 2 nights ago was Burns Night and...

I was never much of a drinker (2 units a week max) and since diagnosis of AF hav...

Rainfern

•3 months ago

23 Replies

covid vaccines

hi all. I’m sure many readers of this wonderful community will be tired of this subject. But I wanted to ask the question- I never had any AF episodes up to...

hi all. I’m sure many readers of this wonderful community will be tired of this ...

OscarN

•3 months ago

88 Replies

afib and chest infection

hi. My afib has been steady for around 3 months (ie no episodes). My HR runs around 52-60. I’ve started with a chest infection yesterday (can remember feeling...

hi. My afib has been steady for around 3 months (ie no episodes). My HR runs aro...

macymoo007

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Afib and Escitalopram

Hey all, been really struggling with stress and anxiety since being diagnosed with afib 1 year ago. I'm dizzy and lightheaded every day, crying all the time,...

Hey all, been really struggling with stress and anxiety since being diagnosed wi...

Noordy

•3 months ago

13 Replies

order of play changed

Well, I have been moved up the schedule for Dr.Natale, I am now seeing him next week instead of in March, so I will be able to make a decision more quickly...

Well, I have been moved up the schedule for Dr.Natale, I am now seeing him next ...

Iamfuzzyduck

•3 months ago

19 Replies

SVT ablation and headaches, tingling

i had ablation for SVT 2 weeks ago, was tired for first week but 2nd week started with headaches and intermittent left leg tingling where (I had left groin...

i had ablation for SVT 2 weeks ago, was tired for first week but 2nd week starte...

Capri1836

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Have you visited the AF Association website?

If you are new to the Forum, or would like information relating to a new medication, about to undergo a procedure, download a booklet or a poster? make a...

If you are new to the Forum, or would like information relating to a new medicat...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 months ago

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knock on head

hello Im very hesitant to go to Aand E but have knocked the middle of my scalp on a corner of a wooden shelf. The sharp bit. It wasn’t a hard knock and I...

hello Im very hesitant to go to Aand E but have knocked the middle of my scal...

foxglove1

•3 months ago

51 Replies

tadafil and AF

I’m slightly hesitant to ask this question but has anyone been advised not to take this kind of drug? The guidance on the packaging is ambiguous so was...

I’m slightly hesitant to ask this question but has anyone been advised not to ta...

OscarN

•3 months ago

12 Replies

Rate or rythym

Hi everyone and good day to all, which is most important , rate or rythym control in af.

Hi everyone and good day to all, which is most important , rate or rythym contr...

Tomred

•3 months ago

26 Replies

double whammy

problem over I have converted to NSR. HR 70 and sats 99. Thanks to all for your concern.

problem over I have converted to NSR. HR 70 and sats 99. Thanks to all for your ...

President2012

•3 months ago

13 Replies

Scared my AFib will come back due to very nasty cough.

i had an Ablation in September and have developed this horrendous cough, that’s causing me to nearly throw up. My AFib started in 2014, when I had a nasty...

i had an Ablation in September and have developed this horrendous cough, that’s ...

Sixtychick

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Would you share your patient story to help others?

Your words can offer comfort, support, reassurance and hope to people who may be newly diagnosed, or caring for a loved one with atrial fibrillation....

Your words can offer comfort, support, reassurance and hope to people who may be...

TracyAdmin

Partner•3 months ago

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double whammy

I don’t post very often but some of you may know that I got a pacemaker last year and between February and December I have had only 3 AF episodes which is...

I don’t post very often but some of you may know that I got a pacemaker last yea...

President2012

•3 months ago

10 Replies

Omoron blood pressure monitor.

Has anyone else got a Omoron blood pressure monitor. That has an AF setting. If so. Does yours always show a heart with wavy lines. I presume it means y are in...

Has anyone else got a Omoron blood pressure monitor. That has an AF setting. If ...

Myflowers2

•3 months ago

9 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2024

Recent Ablation

Advice for travelling with AFib

A “success story” , finally.

how to get off amiodrone

Post ablation - enter site swelling

Glycemic reactions to Sugars , refined carbohydrates causing afib .

General AFfib tips ( check with your medic )

AF TIPS

Taking Flecainide 50g twice a day with Apixaban 5mg Twice a day and Soltalol 40mg twice a day

Electrolytes???

anticoagulation fear

having ablation and INR has dropped

Bisoprolol every other day?

Sudden ‘Possible Afib’

Monitor for Afib

Is there such a thing as “medicinal dose of alcohol?”

covid vaccines

afib and chest infection

Afib and Escitalopram

order of play changed

SVT ablation and headaches, tingling

Have you visited the AF Association website?

knock on head

tadafil and AF

Rate or rythym

double whammy

Scared my AFib will come back due to very nasty cough.

Would you share your patient story to help others?

double whammy

Omoron blood pressure monitor.

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