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Itchy Legs

It’s that time of the year …. Cold! Every year when it gets cold my legs, shins and calf’s get itchy. Does anyone else’s? Mine are raging now and I end up...

It’s that time of the year …. Cold! Every year when it gets cold my legs, shins ...

LordGabriel

•7 months ago

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A message to Admin - Do not underestimate the importance of getting this right…….

As I understand it, one of the objectives of following forum rules are quoted below:...

As I understand it, one of the objectives of following forum rules are quoted be...

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•7 months ago

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Colonoscopy and Apixaban

I am having a colonoscopy next week. what was your experience re Apixaban - did you stop or continue to take it.

I am having a colonoscopy next week. what was your experience re Apixaban - did...

Dodie117

•7 months ago

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Fluttering feeling!

I’ve not really posted for a long time, I just sit observe & read a lot of the comments that are relevant to my own experiences, however I constantly get bout...

I’ve not really posted for a long time, I just sit observe & read a lot of the c...

GM1987

•7 months ago

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Seeking advise about an implantable loop recorder.

I am a 72 year old male in good health. I had persistent AFIB for many years – probably caused by 40 years of alcoholism. Four years ago, I quit drinking after...

I am a 72 year old male in good health. I had persistent AFIB for many years – p...

kurtgv

•7 months ago

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Am I ok to use an electric foot warmer?

Just bought myself an electric foot warmer as my feet and ankles have been like blocks of ice since my Afib started. Was really excited to try it but I just...

Just bought myself an electric foot warmer as my feet and ankles have been like ...

Jishuang44

•7 months ago

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bruising from coughing

since Christmas I have been suffering from a heavy cold with lots of catargh and coughing Because of this I have developed a lot of bruises around my midriff...

since Christmas I have been suffering from a heavy cold with lots of catargh and...

Teignfisher2426

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Flutters

Has anyone had flutters for a day or so mone stop?

Myflowers2

•7 months ago

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Weight Loss

I am interested in hearing about anyone's experience with weight loss and Afib. Did help or do nothing? So far I have lost 13% of my original weight when...

I am interested in hearing about anyone's experience with weight loss and Afib. ...

Pommerania78

•7 months ago

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Ablation

Hi, 12 months ago, I went on a list for ablation at a time when my HR had consistently been higher than normal., but no more than 100bpm. I suggested to the...

Hi, 12 months ago, I went on a list for ablation at a time when my HR had consi...

Hanibal

•7 months ago

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Medication

Hi can anyone tell if any of these tablets cause tiredness please

Rainy111

•7 months ago

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Lanzaprole

Following on from my post about prescription of Lanzaprole picked them up yesterday and I've been prescribed 30mg TWICE a day ie 60mg.Looking at dosage on...

Following on from my post about prescription of Lanzaprole picked them up yester...

wilsond

•7 months ago

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AF- how to get those “mush” legs to work?

Since the temperature dropped below double digits here I haven’t managed to leave the flat due to “mush legs” and breathlessness. This is all new territory for...

Since the temperature dropped below double digits here I haven’t managed to leav...

Jishuang44

•7 months ago

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Lanzaparol

lanzaparol works really well!! I have had no flutters since taking it and very few attacks of AF. Take it!! Can I ask what caused your two episodes of AF. I...

lanzaparol works really well!! I have had no flutters since taking it and very f...

southkorea

•7 months ago

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Riveroxaban

I changed from warfarin to riveroxaban two months ago. Since then i have had a minor problem with bleeding gums and itching! Do these two side effects...

I changed from warfarin to riveroxaban two months ago. Since then i have had a ...

southkorea

•7 months ago

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Anxious and Overwhelmed

Ugh. Just posting because after my last failed ablation I am having a terrible time. They failed to induce the rhythm, did the entire three hour procedure...

Ugh. Just posting because after my last failed ablation I am having a terrible ...

MeganMN

•7 months ago

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results

had mri scan 7 weeks ago and still no results. How long should I expect to wait . I suppose it’s a good thing that I didn’t get results quick so not classed as...

had mri scan 7 weeks ago and still no results. How long should I expect to wait ...

Jarvo977

•7 months ago

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A fib and headaches

Anyone experience headaches (top of the cranium) after Afib episode with runs of tachycardia in 90-110 bpm range . The runs are very brief 1-2 minutes before...

Anyone experience headaches (top of the cranium) after Afib episode with runs o...

Aegean56

•7 months ago

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Flecanide questions

Hi, sorry for the long post in advance. I have had AF for many years and it has got more frequent over time, most recently being every 7-9 days and lasting...

Hi, sorry for the long post in advance. I have had AF for many years and it has ...

Maymuna

•7 months ago

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AFib Burden

A 7 day Zio monitor earlier in the day indicated my afib burden increased from 3% to 18%. My cardiologist increased my metoprolol from 100 to 150 mg and...

A 7 day Zio monitor earlier in the day indicated my afib burden increased from 3...

cherylttt

•7 months ago

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stopping Apixaban

Just had an update and don’t have to stop the apixaban at all, so that’s a relief 😊

Just had an update and don’t have to stop the apixaban at all, so that’s a relie...

Patchwork123

•7 months ago

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stopping apixaban

I’m due to have a procedure (balloon dilation) to help my swallowing next week and the ENT consultant wants me to stop my apixaban for three days prior to...

I’m due to have a procedure (balloon dilation) to help my swallowing next week a...

Patchwork123

•7 months ago

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Medication and Memory

I was diagnosed with AFib in July and my daily medication is 12-5 Bisoprolol, as well as Digoxin, Rivaroxaban and Perindopril. I’ve always had a brilliant...

I was diagnosed with AFib in July and my daily medication is 12-5 Bisoprolol, as...

Jonhel

•7 months ago

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Annoyed!

Morning all!Quick backdrop: I'm getting very frustrated ! I had an ablation for AF and Flutter in June 2022. No flutter since. A couple of known AF episodes...

Morning all!Quick backdrop: I'm getting very frustrated ! I had an ablation for ...

wilsond

•7 months ago

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Shaking Body & Cold Clammy Hands

Hi all Fortunately my AF episodes are few & far between 🤞, therefore I just take Flecainide as PIP when it kicks off, which it did at 1am this morning. I...

Hi all Fortunately my AF episodes are few & far between 🤞, therefore I just ta...

heartmatters1

•7 months ago

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AF Returns

Hi Short back story, I was diagnosed with AF in 2016, Ablation 2017, then AF returned in 2020 and second ablation in 2021. All good until September 2023 when...

Hi Short back story, I was diagnosed with AF in 2016, Ablation 2017, then AF r...

Stucoo

•7 months ago

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Lansoprazole

Does anyone find taking Lansoprazole helps with there flutters . I know it's a acid reflux medicine. But sometimes I find it helps.

Does anyone find taking Lansoprazole helps with there flutters . I know it's a a...

Myflowers2

•7 months ago

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too much aldosterone and afib?

I began my journey with Atrial fibrillation in 2010. Low potassium and high blood pressure was considered to be the instigator. I found out a year ago that I...

I began my journey with Atrial fibrillation in 2010. Low potassium and high bloo...

Amcech

•7 months ago

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Palpatations

I attended emergency dept on sunday with palpitations i had all night . But while i was there they stopped . Lots of blood tests but 1 raised a bit ? Heart...

I attended emergency dept on sunday with palpitations i had all night . But wh...

Sawny15

•7 months ago

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Message from Admin

Please could everyone take a few moments to read the forum rules :...

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•7 months ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2024

Itchy Legs

A message to Admin - Do not underestimate the importance of getting this right…….

Colonoscopy and Apixaban

Fluttering feeling!

Seeking advise about an implantable loop recorder.

Am I ok to use an electric foot warmer?

bruising from coughing

Flutters

Weight Loss

Ablation

Medication

Lanzaprole

AF- how to get those “mush” legs to work?

Lanzaparol

Riveroxaban

Anxious and Overwhelmed

results

A fib and headaches

Flecanide questions

AFib Burden

stopping Apixaban

stopping apixaban

Medication and Memory

Annoyed!

Shaking Body & Cold Clammy Hands

AF Returns

Lansoprazole

too much aldosterone and afib?

Palpatations

Message from Admin

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