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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Ablation question

Hi I’ had my 3rd CV last Thursday . It was reverted after 1st go, and everything was great first time in over 3 years in sinus ryrhmn, I was elated and loved...

Hi I’ had my 3rd CV last Thursday . It was reverted after 1st go, and everything...

Janelr

•5 months ago

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Robitussin for chesty cough, ok to take with AF?

hi I’ve had chesty cough for about a week now and hoped it would go away without taking meds but it won’t! Chemist has advised taking Robitussin so I got...

hi I’ve had chesty cough for about a week now and hoped it would go away witho...

Colutd

•5 months ago

7 Replies

Fed Up.

Hello again, very long time, no see. I will freely admit that a huge part of my absence has been pure denial. As 2024 begins, I realise I have been a prisoner...

Hello again, very long time, no see. I will freely admit that a huge part of my ...

Hammerhead56

•5 months ago

19 Replies

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Long episode of AF

Hi there apologies if this sounds stupid. What can I do whilst I'm actually having a long period of AF. Was in AF recently for more than 12 hours. Can I go to...

Hi there apologies if this sounds stupid. What can I do whilst I'm actually havi...

BigFletch

•5 months ago

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Afib advice

hi looking for some advice I’ve been referred to cardiologist to check for Afib After covid I was getting flutters on an off then in July the flutter...

hi looking for some advice I’ve been referred to cardiologist to check for Afi...

Lisarose80

•5 months ago

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Do I ask GP to increase bisoprolol?

My last post was about anxiety and AF. We are waiting to see consultant privately next week, mum is still not feeling relaxed and finds it difficult to explain...

My last post was about anxiety and AF. We are waiting to see consultant privatel...

Nickybhf

•5 months ago

27 Replies

Riveroxaban

I have recently changed from warfarin to Riveroxaban. I have noticed two side affects . I cant stop itching, and I have slight bleeding of my gums from time to...

I have recently changed from warfarin to Riveroxaban. I have noticed two side af...

southkorea

•5 months ago

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Warfarin and Ginger

l know ginger interacts with warfarin, but was wondering if it’s ok to take an occasional ginger tea? I have stomach problems and although l take over the...

l know ginger interacts with warfarin, but was wondering if it’s ok to take an o...

Cavalierrubie

•5 months ago

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where’s BOB ?

hi All I haven’t been on for a while but I can’t see any recent posts from BoB is all ok ? Thanks matt

hi All I haven’t been on for a while but I can’t see any recent posts from Bo...

mjm1971

•5 months ago

24 Replies

frustrated with COVID

hi family. Well I got diagnosed with Covid 2 days ago. Not feeling terrible but coughing a lot with some mucous production. I noticed my skipped heart beats...

hi family. Well I got diagnosed with Covid 2 days ago. Not feeling terrible but ...

Rdiehl01

•5 months ago

23 Replies

iron supplements

hello! I wondered if anyone could recommend an iron supplement that has no nasties in? The GP suggested I go on it because I’m slightly anaemic. I am very...

hello! I wondered if anyone could recommend an iron supplement that has no nasti...

Green_pink

•5 months ago

15 Replies

Flecainide and Diltiazem

Hello fellow AFIBers, I have recently prescribed Flecainide as a replacement anti arrhythmic for Mulaq for afib along with Diltiazem as second blood pressure...

Hello fellow AFIBers, I have recently prescribed Flecainide as a replacement an...

execz1

•5 months ago

13 Replies

Amiodarone

Has anyone had good or bad experiences with this drug! I have a friend that has taken it for a few years and now in four days has a high heart rate in 167! He...

Has anyone had good or bad experiences with this drug! I have a friend that has ...

BaileyC57

•5 months ago

17 Replies

An enquiry about the evidence base regarding anticoagulants - my reply to a post that just went missing…..

Revised and edited post. My apologies if this post caused any confusion or led down the wrong track. Top Biscuit has been in touch with me and wishes to make...

Revised and edited post. My apologies if this post caused any confusion or led ...

Rainfern

•5 months ago

34 Replies

A Useful Review of the Excellent Wellue AI ECG Device

I bought one of the Wellue 24-hour AI ECG monitors a while back after warm recommendations on this forum. I noticed today a full review of it from the highly...

I bought one of the Wellue 24-hour AI ECG monitors a while back after warm recom...

Ppiman

•5 months ago

39 Replies

Travel advice please!

Hi all, I've been given a trip to Hong Kong for Christmas....on the 27th January!! yikes! anyway, I need some advice on what if anything I should be doing in...

Hi all, I've been given a trip to Hong Kong for Christmas....on the 27th Januar...

nikonBlue

•5 months ago

22 Replies

Diuretics

Has anyone found a particular diuretic effective for swollen feet? when I first reported them to my GP, she prescribed Indapamide - which had a marginal...

Has anyone found a particular diuretic effective for swollen feet? when I first...

pusillanimous

•5 months ago

42 Replies

How do people feel with Afib

How do people feel with Afib ? I feel terrible. Is anyone else on 10 mg of Bisoporol a day. 5 mg morning and 5 mg at night.

How do people feel with Afib ? I feel terrible. Is anyone else on 10 mg of Biso...

Myflowers2

•5 months ago

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ILR Implantable loop Recorder

hi I was admitted last Monday with AF and HR of 200 which cont for 12 hours with palpitations, breathless and chest pain They wanted to send me home as soon...

hi I was admitted last Monday with AF and HR of 200 which cont for 12 hours wit...

Oscar61

•5 months ago

11 Replies

To add to my last post

My heart beat is in the 50's

Myflowers2

•5 months ago

9 Replies

Missed beats and flutters

Does anyone have missed beats and flutters most of the time. Had a Cardioversion in December went back to normal rhythm but never feels calm.

Does anyone have missed beats and flutters most of the time. Had a Cardioversion...

Myflowers2

•5 months ago

2 Replies

The Last of the Famous International Playboys.

Just back from a completely knackering (medical term) 2 week trip to Thailand during which I had loads of ectopics on top of the usual once a week or so Afib...

Just back from a completely knackering (medical term) 2 week trip to Thailand du...

MisterMagoo

•5 months ago

6 Replies

Why I stopped metoprolol

Quick summary: I’ve had one ablation, for A-fib, August 2022. All was well A-flutter began in August 2023. I’ve had five cardioversions since then, lasting...

Quick summary: I’ve had one ablation, for A-fib, August 2022. All was well A-...

Sweetmelody

•5 months ago

61 Replies

Excedrin

Can one take Excedrin if one has Afib? Thanks.

Pommerania78

•5 months ago

1 Reply

Dental work

I may have to have some dental work done soon. And advice?

Pommerania78

•5 months ago

13 Replies

Pain killers

Can one take ibuprofen and excedrin and others without triggering AF? Thanks.

Pommerania78

•5 months ago

11 Replies

Very good summary by BHF of Covid effects on heart

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronavirus-and-your-health/what-does-coronavirus-do-to-your-body?utm_campaign=2670006_Hea

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronaviru...

Buffafly

•5 months ago

16 Replies

Amoxiclav

Have just been prescribed this antibiotic.Has anyone taken this and was AF affected? I haven't taken any antibiotics since having AF and would like to know if...

Have just been prescribed this antibiotic.Has anyone taken this and was AF affec...

stormcloud

•5 months ago

46 Replies

Amiodarone Dose

I’ve been prescribed Amiodarone . The 1st week’s dose is 200mg 3 times a day then 100mg per day thereafter. I’m just enquiring if anyone else has taken a...

I’ve been prescribed Amiodarone . The 1st week’s dose is 200mg 3 times a day t...

Loafinabout

•5 months ago

10 Replies

Constant AFib wrist meter advice

After a decade or so, my P Afib has recently become constant, so I now need a wrist monitor to keep tabs on just how bad it's getting without using my Kardia...

After a decade or so, my P Afib has recently become constant, so I now need a ...

bobkeen

•5 months ago

12 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for January 2024

Ablation question

Robitussin for chesty cough, ok to take with AF?

Fed Up.

Long episode of AF

Afib advice

Do I ask GP to increase bisoprolol?

Riveroxaban

Warfarin and Ginger

where’s BOB ?

frustrated with COVID

iron supplements

Flecainide and Diltiazem

Amiodarone

An enquiry about the evidence base regarding anticoagulants - my reply to a post that just went missing…..

A Useful Review of the Excellent Wellue AI ECG Device

Travel advice please!

Diuretics

How do people feel with Afib

ILR Implantable loop Recorder

To add to my last post

Missed beats and flutters

The Last of the Famous International Playboys.

Why I stopped metoprolol

Excedrin

Dental work

Pain killers

Very good summary by BHF of Covid effects on heart

Amoxiclav

Amiodarone Dose

Constant AFib wrist meter advice

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