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Coming off Amiodarone

After developing Afib (thanks to Covid) I was put on amiodarone, bisoprolol and edoxaban. A terrible two to three weeks followed without a wink of sleep...

After developing Afib (thanks to Covid) I was put on amiodarone, bisoprolol and...

JoDogBlue

•7 months ago

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Does metoprolol succinate cause nocturia

I am on Flecainide 25 mg in am and pm, and metoprolol succinate 25 mg in the am, and 2.5 mg eliquis in am & pm. Although bph can cause nocturia, has...

I am on Flecainide 25 mg in am and pm, and metoprolol succinate 25 mg in the am,...

yzmd

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Insurance

I have had afib for years had 2 ablations now in sinus rhythm for 4 years. I would like to know if anyone that has permanent afib can get reasonable travel...

I have had afib for years had 2 ablations now in sinus rhythm for 4 years. I wou...

Banana-man

•7 months ago

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Please could anyone advise

I have not had afib episode for around 13 yrs after having 2 ablations , I’ve been on flecinide and bisoprlol , to treat a bit they couldn’t ablate at the time...

I have not had afib episode for around 13 yrs after having 2 ablations , I’ve be...

Prosecco1997

•7 months ago

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ablation

Hi all Had my ablation yesterday and it went very well hopefully my recovery will enable a good healthy lifestyle thank you all for encouragement and support...

Hi all Had my ablation yesterday and it went very well hopefully my recovery wi...

Lumps

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Sotalol

Since finding this site about 3 years ago i have found it to be a great source of information and gives me a lot of confidence in dealing with my AF. Since my...

Since finding this site about 3 years ago i have found it to be a great source o...

Alf69

•7 months ago

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Surprised about cost of 7 day Holter monitor.

So we had the private consultation yesterday, we’ve agreed to have the 7 day monitor. The consultant said the cost of that privately will be £389! That’s on...

So we had the private consultation yesterday, we’ve agreed to have the 7 day mon...

Nickybhf

•7 months ago

47 Replies

back again

after a good couple of months and growing confidence I felt a little rough Sunday having a breathless issue in tne afternoon Went to bed as normal felt more...

after a good couple of months and growing confidence I felt a little rough Sunda...

NLGA

•7 months ago

21 Replies

Tremors and flutters.

My heart feels like it's trembling and fluttering most of the time . Makes me feel quite unwell. Had a Cardioversion , heart rate not bad now but still got...

My heart feels like it's trembling and fluttering most of the time . Makes me fe...

Myflowers2

•7 months ago

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Covid vaccine decision time…

According to this article (link below) older unvaccinated people have been hit particularly hard by Covid and are greatly at risk. I read elsewhere that the...

According to this article (link below) older unvaccinated people have been hit p...

Samazeuilh2

•7 months ago

117 Replies

Had appointment with cardiologist- update

We had appointment today with cardiologist which we booked privately. In my previous post I said I’d update on how it went. The cardiologist has decided that...

We had appointment today with cardiologist which we booked privately. In my prev...

Nickybhf

•7 months ago

4 Replies

Taking Symbicort and AF

Today my GP has prescribed me a new inhaler (I have COPD) Symbicort. I already use Salamol but it is not very effective. I have permanent AF and I am on 5mg...

Today my GP has prescribed me a new inhaler (I have COPD) Symbicort. I already ...

cassie46

•7 months ago

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Unable to print Kardia ECG from ancient iPad

I've just spent a totally frustrating time trying to get around my 10 year old iPad, running IOS 12.5.5 (cannot be updated apparently) to print an analysis...

I've just spent a totally frustrating time trying to get around my 10 year old i...

Finvola

•7 months ago

16 Replies

New to all this!

Hi. I am new to this and feel overwhelmed by it all. I've just been in A&E and have now added yet another condition to the already long list I have. Due to...

Hi. I am new to this and feel overwhelmed by it all. I've just been in A&E and h...

Catlover3

•7 months ago

14 Replies

So fed up

I was first diagnosed in May 23 with PAF and Bisoprolol kept everything under control under until another AFib episode in October. Since then I have been on...

I was first diagnosed in May 23 with PAF and Bisoprolol kept everything under co...

Dogmad2

•7 months ago

13 Replies

Causes of Afib

I have a question: One of the programs available at the HealthUnlocked "my hub" site from the AFA is entitled: "Atrial Fibrillation and You" It lists common...

I have a question: One of the programs available at the HealthUnlocked "my hub"...

fibnum

•7 months ago

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Ramdom flips from bradycardia to tachycardia.

First Post. Hi everyone I'm a 64 year old male livng in Yorkshire, England. I first became aware of issues with my heart over 40 years ago, my wife noticed my...

First Post. Hi everyone I'm a 64 year old male livng in Yorkshire, England. I f...

Trev0red

•7 months ago

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FlapJacks last post

Just wanted to thank all of you who have followed me and to those who have thanked me for any help I may have given over the years. Best wishes and stay...

Just wanted to thank all of you who have followed me and to those who have than...

Hidden

•7 months ago

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Cut loose from hospital support

I posted a few days ago about turning down the offer of a second ablation as I've been in NSR for 12 months. My arrhythmia nurse has just phoned and pointed...

I posted a few days ago about turning down the offer of a second ablation as I'v...

Suze43

•7 months ago

36 Replies

Post Cardioversion

In my previous post I explained that my 3rd carioversion did not work even after one hour I was back into afib. However something strange is happening or at...

In my previous post I explained that my 3rd carioversion did not work even after...

dindy

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Not know you have Afib.

How can people not know they have Afib. My heart feels wobbly a lot of the time. When my heart rate went to 140 I felt terrible. Is anyone else like this?

How can people not know they have Afib. My heart feels wobbly a lot of the time....

Myflowers2

•7 months ago

27 Replies

3 year NSR anniversary

3 years NSR today, post ablation Jan ‘21. after 3 years constant, persistent AF then flutter. 1x external cardioversion (failed after 3 days) 1x...

3 years NSR today, post ablation Jan ‘21. after 3 years constant, persistent A...

localad

•7 months ago

18 Replies

Inflammation and Arrhythmias

So I have had Atrial Tachycardia with several unsuccessful ablation attempts. This last one caused Pericarditis and I subsequently had to take Colchicine....

So I have had Atrial Tachycardia with several unsuccessful ablation attempts. Th...

MeganMN

•7 months ago

3 Replies

tachycardia 120 bpm post mitral valve repair

4 weeks ago I had mitral valve repair - open heart. I’ve got tachycardia of 120 to 140 and the rhythm isn’t very good - one dr thought some P waves, another...

4 weeks ago I had mitral valve repair - open heart. I’ve got tachycardia of 120 ...

Icecreamforme

•7 months ago

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amiodarone

Was admitted via A&E to hospital last October with fast AF, 174 bpm., Sob, high bp. Because of other underlying problems with CKD, doc put me on Amiodarone...

Was admitted via A&E to hospital last October with fast AF, 174 bpm., Sob, high ...

mallet-head

•7 months ago

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afib and surgery

I have had AF since 2010 when a stupid dr overdosed my thyroid meds. I convert at home and HR is under 100 while in it. I am on Eliquis and metoprolol ext...

I have had AF since 2010 when a stupid dr overdosed my thyroid meds. I convert a...

brit1

•7 months ago

8 Replies

Afib returned temporarily?

I had my second ablation about 18 months ago and have been in NSR since but then last night…. My Fitbit showed I was in afib from about 3 am, my heart rate...

I had my second ablation about 18 months ago and have been in NSR since but then...

CTblood

•7 months ago

37 Replies

Diltiazem

Had an ablation for atrial flutter last year bur still suffering from shortage of breath and episodes of AF which usually last for a couple of hours. Taking...

Had an ablation for atrial flutter last year bur still suffering from shortage o...

Wellperson

•7 months ago

12 Replies

Heart meds and sunlight sensitivity

I am currently taking these post cardioversion (procedure successful early November 2022) meds: morning: Entresto sacubitril/valsartan 24mg/26mg Apixiban...

I am currently taking these post cardioversion (procedure successful early Novem...

thurstonloveseva

•7 months ago

8 Replies

Is it chest anxiety or something else?

Hi guys. For those who don't know my story so far, m/40, I've been diagnosed with PAF almost 3 months ago. Since then, I made a lot of changes to my lifestyle...

Hi guys. For those who don't know my story so far, m/40, I've been diagnosed wi...

NewOne2023

•7 months ago

17 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2024

Coming off Amiodarone

Does metoprolol succinate cause nocturia

Insurance

Please could anyone advise

ablation

Sotalol

Surprised about cost of 7 day Holter monitor.

back again

Tremors and flutters.

Covid vaccine decision time…

Had appointment with cardiologist- update

Taking Symbicort and AF

Unable to print Kardia ECG from ancient iPad

New to all this!

So fed up

Causes of Afib

Ramdom flips from bradycardia to tachycardia.

FlapJacks last post

Cut loose from hospital support

Post Cardioversion

Not know you have Afib.

3 year NSR anniversary

Inflammation and Arrhythmias

tachycardia 120 bpm post mitral valve repair

amiodarone

afib and surgery

Afib returned temporarily?

Diltiazem

Heart meds and sunlight sensitivity

Is it chest anxiety or something else?

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