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Atrial Fibrillation Support

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Mental problems

I am unable to live with the constant fear of persistent afib symptoms in particular the palpitations at every waking moment which are virtually 24 hours a day...

I am unable to live with the constant fear of persistent afib symptoms in partic...

wbekim

•5 days ago

29 Replies

Statins

Back in 2008, I was diagnosed with AFIB and, after an echo, was also told that I had a bicuspid aortic valve. An ablation in 2018 lasted only 8 months and I...

Back in 2008, I was diagnosed with AFIB and, after an echo, was also told tha...

Jafib

•5 days ago

47 Replies

Vagus nerve stimulation and Atrial Fibrillation

I’m quite sure that the research that is mentioned in a recent paper (2022), with the title ‘Vagus nerve stimulation and Atrial Fibrillation: revealing the...

I’m quite sure that the research that is mentioned in a recent paper (2022), w...

Abbyroza

•5 days ago

11 Replies

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Ablation (or any other) Trials in the UK

Has anyone applied successfully to take part in any trial anywhere in the UK? If so, how do you apply/register your interest and what is the general...

Has anyone applied successfully to take part in any trial anywhere in the UK? I...

diminished7th

•5 days ago

6 Replies

TIA on Apixaban

two days ago I started the day normally had a short walk then started to write a to do list. After the first word my hand refused to write then left side...

two days ago I started the day normally had a short walk then started to write a...

Minstrel2

•5 days ago

18 Replies

Paroxsmal afib

I have paroxysmal afib which occurs every 2 to 3 days. I take bata blockers so the bpm are normal. When it occurs I get weak, tire and shaky and lie down and...

I have paroxysmal afib which occurs every 2 to 3 days. I take bata blockers so t...

alfrae13

•5 days ago

17 Replies

Slow Heart Rate

For the first hour of a recent Afib event, I had a very slow HR with widely spaced beats of one or two each time. My BP was okay. My HR showed up as 40 for...

For the first hour of a recent Afib event, I had a very slow HR with widely spac...

fibnum

•6 days ago

4 Replies

bisoprolol

hello I’m now on 3.75mg bisop am and 2.5 Eve I’m getting the odd extra bests here and there , and don’t like the side effects , weak tired , I can get about...

hello I’m now on 3.75mg bisop am and 2.5 Eve I’m getting the odd extra bests h...

Prosecco1997

•6 days ago

38 Replies

ADMIN RESPONSE

This was put on here by Admin yesterday: Hello everyone, HealthUnlocked is currently experiencing some technical issues on the site. We...

This was put on here by Admin yesterday: Hello everyone, HealthUnlocked is cur...

jeanjeannie50

•6 days ago

6 Replies

difficulty getting health unlocked forum to open on google email.

For 2 days, I’ve been trying to get on the health unlocked forum on google e.mail and it won’t open. I can see the posts people have put on, but when you try...

For 2 days, I’ve been trying to get on the health unlocked forum on google e.mai...

Sixtychick

•6 days ago

14 Replies

Parachute Jump

Hi there. Has anyone done a parachute jump whilst diagnosed with PAF? This would be a tandem free fall from 10,000 feet for charity. I take Edoxaban and...

Hi there. Has anyone done a parachute jump whilst diagnosed with PAF? This would...

Rockhotel

•6 days ago

45 Replies

solatol with Amlodipine

does anyone take Solatol and amlodipine together? The Docter has just prescribed me for high blood pressure. Also is it best to take in the morning or night.

does anyone take Solatol and amlodipine together? The Docter has just prescribed...

Over60locker

•6 days ago

4 Replies

AV node ablation.

I have been offered a AV node ablation, is it extremely painful, love to hear your experiences.

I have been offered a AV node ablation, is it extremely painful, love to hear yo...

quiltergran

•6 days ago

8 Replies

Piroxicam gel versus Ibuprofen gel

My husband has moderate arthritic pain in knees and ankle and has used Piroxicam gel but he now wants to change to Ibuprofen gel which, apparently has fewer...

My husband has moderate arthritic pain in knees and ankle and has used Piroxicam...

Finvola

•6 days ago

16 Replies

Supplements.

Hi all. Does anyone have experience of taking the supplements Ashwanghanda or Lion's Mane when on Apixaban? Thanks, Mike.

Hi all. Does anyone have experience of taking the supplements Ashwanghanda or...

Eddie49

•7 days ago

9 Replies

Vagus nerve

Hi everyone, I think iv worked out, we are all trying to work out what we should not eat to trigger AF, I don't think its what you eat, I think its the vagus...

Hi everyone, I think iv worked out, we are all trying to work out what we should...

Marymara

•7 days ago

46 Replies

"Gateway Time Out"

Am I alone in not being able to connect easily to the forum via a link in the daily HealthUnlocked email this morning? It most often fails to open at all and...

Am I alone in not being able to connect easily to the forum via a link in the da...

Ppiman

•7 days ago

42 Replies

Did your ectopics die out after your ablation?

So, shortening a long story, AFib from age 40, successful ablation (PVI + flutter + mitral line) at age 48, 15 good years then an aortic dissection at age 63,...

So, shortening a long story, AFib from age 40, successful ablation (PVI + flutte...

Cliff_G

•7 days ago

15 Replies

AF Ablation Works…But: The Positive SHAM-PVI Trial

I recently read an article with the above title by John M Mandrola which I am sure that some others have already read. It discusses the efficacy of ablation...

I recently read an article with the above title by John M Mandrola which I am su...

CDreamer

•7 days ago

17 Replies

carvedilol tablets

I’ve had AF on and off over about six years and had an ablation five years ago. The AF has again become 2 or 3 times a week and FLECINIDE no longer makes much...

I’ve had AF on and off over about six years and had an ablation five years ago. ...

ThinLizzy1

•7 days ago

2 Replies

Ablation or ammiodorone…

My last (3rd) ablation was 5 years ago, which went really well. Afib has been pretty much under control. I have only had one electrocardioversion about 1 1/2...

My last (3rd) ablation was 5 years ago, which went really well. Afib has been p...

pmac22

•7 days ago

1 Reply

weight gain on bisoprolol

hello all, can anyone tell me why different brands of bisoprolol make you gain weight and others don’t. I’m struggling with added weight since the pharmacy...

hello all, can anyone tell me why different brands of bisoprolol make you gain w...

Electricblue1

•7 days ago

22 Replies

Learning to Drive with AF

I am currently waiting an ablation but my AF doesn’t cause me to faint or anything. I mainly just get a bit out of breath on physical activity. I’ve never...

I am currently waiting an ablation but my AF doesn’t cause me to faint or anythi...

Peakoverload

•7 days ago

8 Replies

DC Cardioversion - Yes or No

For the last 18 months, my AF seems to have got worse, and I have suffered badly with a shortage of breath. I have had 2 lung function tests and 2...

For the last 18 months, my AF seems to have got worse, and I have suffered badly...

Dastardly

•8 days ago

33 Replies

bisoprolol

Hi all! I have been taking Bisoprolol for a few years now, so I’m not sure if it is connected, because I just can’t remember the actual dates. I started a dry...

Hi all! I have been taking Bisoprolol for a few years now, so I’m not sure if it...

Jeanette49

•8 days ago

20 Replies

Cardioversion - 1 hour ago

Shout out to my local hospital and in particular ED team. I am posting via hospital bed in recovery. Presented to Caboolture Hospital QLD, Oz today at around...

Shout out to my local hospital and in particular ED team. I am posting via hospi...

Bhoyo

•8 days ago

18 Replies

Afib and Apple Watch - Correlation between Afib detection algorithm and HRV

Hi, do you know how long do you need to be in Afib for Apple Watch to detect it? I had two recent episodes where the algorithm didn’t pick anything up,...

Hi, do you know how long do you need to be in Afib for Apple Watch to detect it?...

AAAA223344

•8 days ago

25 Replies

Beta blockers and PAF- might as well?

Hi wise fellow afibbers. So I have had PAF for a number of years, my heart has not remodeled so far, echo’s and stress tests remain normal- though apparently...

Hi wise fellow afibbers. So I have had PAF for a number of years, my heart has n...

agnostic1

•8 days ago

18 Replies

Thank You

Thank you to all on here that have replied to me about my blood pressure and it causing me Anxiety Well I have taken all your comments on board, put my...

Thank you to all on here that have replied to me about my blood pressure and it ...

Almostthere12

•9 days ago

2 Replies

Apple Watch or Kardia

Hi All I am considering investing in one of these items. I thought the Apple Watch would be able to catch an episode of A/f when it randomly kicked of (...

Hi All I am considering investing in one of these items. I thought the Apple W...

helpmabob

•9 days ago

17 Replies

Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for September 2024

Mental problems

Statins

Vagus nerve stimulation and Atrial Fibrillation

Ablation (or any other) Trials in the UK

TIA on Apixaban

Paroxsmal afib

Slow Heart Rate

bisoprolol

ADMIN RESPONSE

difficulty getting health unlocked forum to open on google email.

Parachute Jump

solatol with Amlodipine

AV node ablation.

Piroxicam gel versus Ibuprofen gel

Supplements.

Vagus nerve

"Gateway Time Out"

Did your ectopics die out after your ablation?

AF Ablation Works…But: The Positive SHAM-PVI Trial

carvedilol tablets

Ablation or ammiodorone…

weight gain on bisoprolol

Learning to Drive with AF

DC Cardioversion - Yes or No

bisoprolol

Cardioversion - 1 hour ago

Afib and Apple Watch - Correlation between Afib detection algorithm and HRV

Beta blockers and PAF- might as well?

Thank You

Apple Watch or Kardia

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