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A salute to the NHS

This morning our neighbour asked if my hubby would take him to A&E as he didn't feel well, dizziness, tingling hands, slow heart rate. He was triaged and seen...

This morning our neighbour asked if my hubby would take him to A&E as he didn't ...

Linley

•3 months ago

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digoxin

Have been on Digoxin now for 6/12 and it has had a profound effect. Unable to take more modern drugs because I have Asthma. I am certainly much better than I...

Have been on Digoxin now for 6/12 and it has had a profound effect. Unable to ta...

Decrepit

•3 months ago

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"Failed" exercise stress test

I have AF, gradually worsening, with chest and throat pain during episodes. Cardiologist did an exercise stress test on Tuesday and stopped the test after 3...

I have AF, gradually worsening, with chest and throat pain during episodes. Card...

Singingforever

•3 months ago

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Apixaban before ablation

just wondering if anyone can clarify this- I take Apixaban 5 mg twice daily. I’m going into the Papworth for an ablation tomorrow and the letter says to take...

just wondering if anyone can clarify this- I take Apixaban 5 mg twice daily. I’m...

madgrannyBeth

•3 months ago

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AF and Steroids

my sister diagnosed with AF. Not many events so far and is on Apixaban and bisoprolol 2.5mg. She tolerates this well but has recently been prescribed steroids...

my sister diagnosed with AF. Not many events so far and is on Apixaban and bisop...

Dodie117

•3 months ago

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Travel with Afib

Plan to travel overseas in July. Permanent afib trying to adjust meds now to minimize side effects. On Digoxin, Lopressor, Eliquis. Any thoughts etc....

Plan to travel overseas in July. Permanent afib trying to adjust meds now to m...

farewelltoarms

•3 months ago

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Bisoprolol

Hello, The cardiologist has swapped my medication from Verapamil to Bisoprolol, 2.5mg/day. So far so good as far as side effects go 👍 but there is one thing....

Hello, The cardiologist has swapped my medication from Verapamil to Bisoprolol, ...

Ilovedogs12

•3 months ago

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Does anyone take 15mg Bisoprol daily?

I recently posted a question about taking a medication to shorten an AFib episode and received some really helpful replies- thanks to everyone who replied. I...

I recently posted a question about taking a medication to shorten an AFib episod...

Jomaur

•3 months ago

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Pre colonoscopy

hi everyone who responded to my post about stopping apixoban after mulling through all your much appreciated advice I have decided to go ahead and stop my...

hi everyone who responded to my post about stopping apixoban after mulling throu...

KelliEAnniE

•3 months ago

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News today.

Has anyone heard the latest news from “Bristol live” that taking Omega 3 fatty acids and fish oil supplements is a risk factor for AF and stroke? I...

Has anyone heard the latest news from “Bristol live” that taking Omega 3 fatty a...

Cavalierrubie

•3 months ago

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bisoprolol side effects

hello does anyone have any tips , I take 2.5 bisop twice per day 12 hours apart , but feel so ill in day , anyone got any advice on helping with this please...

hello does anyone have any tips , I take 2.5 bisop twice per day 12 hours apart ...

Prosecco1997

•3 months ago

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ectopic couplet

went to the docs this morning with my watch ECG results. It was showing an odd reading when not in AF and now been diagnosed with ectopic couplets too.......

went to the docs this morning with my watch ECG results. It was showing an odd r...

babs1234

•3 months ago

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Hair & Nail supplements

I have rubbish nails which aren’t very strong and my hair is on the thin side. I’ve been looking at supplements and found one which has excellent results but...

I have rubbish nails which aren’t very strong and my hair is on the thin side. I...

Lakky12

•3 months ago

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Oximeters

I have just been diagnosed with a fib, after years of suspecting something was amiss, but never having episodes when a doctor, and even a cardiologist, was...

I have just been diagnosed with a fib, after years of suspecting something was a...

Corazon17

•3 months ago

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Permanent AFib

Started on Digoxin .25 daily for past six days and cut Lopressor down to 25 twice a day. Am going to try to wean off. HR 80-110. Generally do not feel well...

Started on Digoxin .25 daily for past six days and cut Lopressor down to 25 twic...

farewelltoarms

•3 months ago

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Chocolate and mortality

I was savouring my daily 20g dose of 70% dark chocolate this evening and decided to check out if it’s considered an ultra processed food. So I came across a...

I was savouring my daily 20g dose of 70% dark chocolate this evening and decided...

Rainfern

•3 months ago

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Electronic BP machine with AF ??

Hello I have a profile on here as my mum has AF (with/had RVR) and the help from everyone is fantastic. My question is should a person with AF not use a...

Hello I have a profile on here as my mum has AF (with/had RVR) and the help from...

Sunshineandflower

•3 months ago

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HR spikes

hi everyone……For the past year or so I’ve been noticing on my watch that (mainly during the night) my heart rate has shown a spike of anywhere between 100-200...

hi everyone……For the past year or so I’ve been noticing on my watch that (mainly...

Pierre1455

•3 months ago

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How can I highlight another member’s username in a post?

I can see that a blue highlight (iOS) provides a direct link, but I can’t see how to set that up. Thank you in advance.

I can see that a blue highlight (iOS) provides a direct link, but I can’t see ho...

Hidden

•3 months ago

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Why it’s a good idea to use your Kardia etc regularly

It’s a saga but will make it as short as possible! I have paroxysmal AF, big nuisance but I don’t usually have fast episodes any more, take Apixaban...

It’s a saga but will make it as short as possible! I have paroxysmal AF, big nu...

Buffafly

•3 months ago

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Ablation with mapping

Good Afternoon everyone i wondered if anyone on here knows much about the procedure Ablation with Mapping at Glenfield because i am having it done hopefully to...

Good Afternoon everyone i wondered if anyone on here knows much about the proced...

RagdollRagdoll

•3 months ago

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Some do and some don't

I was diagnosed with AF and slightly enlarged heart chambers, earlier this year, which has turned out to be permanent AF 24hrs every day. On reading posts it...

I was diagnosed with AF and slightly enlarged heart chambers, earlier this year,...

Lifford

•3 months ago

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coming off apixoban

hi everyone just wanted some reassurance I am having a colonoscopy for a test I ams so worried about having to come off my anticoagulant apixoban for three...

hi everyone just wanted some reassurance I am having a colonoscopy for a test...

KelliEAnniE

•3 months ago

54 Replies

AF with Lung Emphysema & Bronchiectasis

I was diagnosed with AF about a year ago and I am currently taking Amiodarone (I tablet a day) and Elliquis (blood thinner tablet). Given I have lung...

I was diagnosed with AF about a year ago and I am currently taking Amiodarone (I...

donals

•3 months ago

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antidepressant

my doctor wants to me try lexapro to help with my terrible anxiety which worsens my palpitations….anyone else on here taken lexapro or any other antidepressant...

my doctor wants to me try lexapro to help with my terrible anxiety which worsens...

Rdiehl01

•3 months ago

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Cholesterol and QRISK score

My GP has just completed my annual review and has referred me to the GP specialist Pharmacist to discuss statins. My cholesterol has always been well...

My GP has just completed my annual review and has referred me to the GP speciali...

Karendeena

•3 months ago

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supplements for a fibs???

Has anyone here used magnesium or L arginine for atrial fibrillations? If yes, and you had good results, what were the dosages and how often daily? Thank...

Has anyone here used magnesium or L arginine for atrial fibrillations? If yes, ...

peachtreepiggy

•3 months ago

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Ablation long term effects....

Once healed, can an Ablation have any negative long term effects? Will the heart operate with the same- the same strength as pre afib/ablation, no detrimental...

Once healed, can an Ablation have any negative long term effects? Will the hear...

sunlovah

•3 months ago

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Xarelto and a natural anti inflammatory

I take Xarelto and am looking for a natural anti inflammatory I can take.My doctor tells me I can take Turmeric tablets but the chemist says I can't The...

I take Xarelto and am looking for a natural anti inflammatory I can take.My doct...

Summerlily

•3 months ago

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pace and ablate saga

it’s been a year since pacemaker was fitted Lead dropped out advance past new lead and ablation which took place last August Covid , water in lung . Left...

it’s been a year since pacemaker was fitted Lead dropped out advance past new ...

Hardjuice

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for May 2024

A salute to the NHS

digoxin

"Failed" exercise stress test

Apixaban before ablation

AF and Steroids

Travel with Afib

Bisoprolol

Does anyone take 15mg Bisoprol daily?

Pre colonoscopy

News today.

bisoprolol side effects

ectopic couplet

Hair & Nail supplements

Oximeters

Permanent AFib

Chocolate and mortality

Electronic BP machine with AF ??

HR spikes

How can I highlight another member’s username in a post?

Why it’s a good idea to use your Kardia etc regularly

Ablation with mapping

Some do and some don't

coming off apixoban

AF with Lung Emphysema & Bronchiectasis

antidepressant

Cholesterol and QRISK score

supplements for a fibs???

Ablation long term effects....

Xarelto and a natural anti inflammatory

pace and ablate saga

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