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Cardiology today

I’ve seen a cardiologist for the first time properly today. He prescribed me flecanide in case I have another AFiB episode. He said that porxysmol is...

I’ve seen a cardiologist for the first time properly today. He prescribed me fl...

Wishcld

•2 months ago

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please help because I am frustrated

on day 3 of taking prescribed amoxicillin for strep throat. Started very bad skipped beats and palpitations today. I am so frustrated. My throat feels great...

on day 3 of taking prescribed amoxicillin for strep throat. Started very bad ski...

Rdiehl01

•2 months ago

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Diabetes and Having a Cardioversion

Has anyone on the forum had type 1 diabetes and a cardioversion? My sister, Jen 77 today, has mild learning difficulties. She had a letter a few days ago re...

Has anyone on the forum had type 1 diabetes and a cardioversion? My sister, Je...

jeanjeannie50

•2 months ago

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Exhausted

hi , I am experiencing terrible fatigue. Is this something that a lot of people with a fib experience. It is very new to me and I am feeling very debilitated....

hi , I am experiencing terrible fatigue. Is this something that a lot of people ...

Lellibet

•2 months ago

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new to AFib

hi I’m newly diagnosed with high heart rate and AFib which flip in and out by itself usually in 10-12 hours- today it’s been 16 hours and I’ve had a headache...

hi I’m newly diagnosed with high heart rate and AFib which flip in and out by it...

GreenBruno1

•2 months ago

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Support VVS Research with Your Insights

For those living with syncope in the US and the UK. We are working with Duke Clinical Research Institute, North Carolina, USA as they undertaking a research...

For those living with syncope in the US and the UK. We are working with Duke Cl...

HollieAdmin

Administrator•2 months ago

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Rhinitis

hi everyone. I have got rhinitis. Doctor said to ask at Pharmacy re Spray or something. Anyone know what we can take I have Persistent AF.

hi everyone. I have got rhinitis. Doctor said to ask at Pharmacy re Spray or som...

Gillybean123

•2 months ago

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Digoxin

I have atrial fibrillation with a fast heartbeat and have been asked to consider taking Digoxin. I would like to know if anybody is taking this and if it...

I have atrial fibrillation with a fast heartbeat and have been asked to consider...

bluepuddy1

•2 months ago

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bisoprol

hi every one. I have recently been taken off verapamil and put on Bisoprolol. I have been told to stop taking the verapamil and take first Bisoprol 24 hours...

hi every one. I have recently been taken off verapamil and put on Bisoprolol. I ...

Gillybean123

•2 months ago

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Ablation on Wedneday

Hi all, been on the waiting list since October and had a call this morning to say they had 2 cancellations for next week. So I have pre op on Monday and...

Hi all, been on the waiting list since October and had a call this morning to sa...

diminished7th

•2 months ago

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Estrogen and Eliquis

Since estrogen causes blood to become thicker, I cannot take it with my Eliquis. What should I do to replace the estrogen?

Since estrogen causes blood to become thicker, I cannot take it with my Eliquis....

harlidarlin

•2 months ago

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KardiaMobile monitors

Hi, 51 year old male here, I've had PAF for 10years now. Controlled by 1-2 50mg tablets per day of Flecainide. This week however out of the blue I had my first...

Hi, 51 year old male here, I've had PAF for 10years now. Controlled by 1-2 50mg ...

yanbart

•2 months ago

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Medication change

I was in very good health when I suffered a stroke in August 2024. I had a thrombectomy and havrecovered well from stroke. I had AF and severe left ventricular...

I was in very good health when I suffered a stroke in August 2024. I had a throm...

Hidden

•2 months ago

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Heart Failure

Same as stroke notes

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•2 months ago

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afib ;

started 2 years ago w/ a prostate biopsy that was not needed; then had another afib May 2024 w/ a small stroke tia; now considering ablation w/ watchman;...

started 2 years ago w/ a prostate biopsy that was not needed; then had another a...

Dalchambers

•2 months ago

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I seem to wake up at 03.15 every morning , no symptoms of AF or increased heart rate . Is this normal. Don’t really get any symptoms of AF

initially diagnosed with atrial flutter but after 2yr changed to Atrial Fibrillation. The nocturnal waking at 3.15 am has been happening for over 10yr and a...

initially diagnosed with atrial flutter but after 2yr changed to Atrial Fibrilla...

Kerleyhead

•2 months ago

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Nefopam

Has anyone here been prescribed nefopam for pain. My gastroenterologist has suggested it. I am in persistent AF taking digoxin, apixaban and bisoprolol....

Has anyone here been prescribed nefopam for pain. My gastroenterologist has su...

Flutterbird

•2 months ago

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Bad Choices

Due to a mix-up in my pill taking regime, I ended up not knowing for sure, whether or not I had taken my Apixaban 5mg. So the choice I had was either...

Due to a mix-up in my pill taking regime, I ended up not knowing for sure, whet...

bayonnejoe1

•2 months ago

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Exercise again

Hi everyone, worried againStarted my 30 min walk 6 days a week three months ago, Feel proud of myself, Why are some days harder then others Can't make sense of...

Hi everyone, worried againStarted my 30 min walk 6 days a week three months ago,...

Marymara

•2 months ago

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Should I be happy with my current position?

I was diagnosed with Afib in Nov 2021. I was put on Edoxaban 60mg and Bisoprolol 2.5mg to add to my Simvastation 40mg of about 20 years. All of these are once...

I was diagnosed with Afib in Nov 2021. I was put on Edoxaban 60mg and Bisoprolol...

Crimson2020

•2 months ago

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Over exertion in A-fib

I enjoyed the feedback I got on this question https://healthunlocked.com/afassociation/posts/151713502/zones-of-over-exertion-in-a-fib?responses=151721949...

I enjoyed the feedback I got on this question https://healthunlocked.com/afasso...

Jonathan_C

•2 months ago

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Scared amiderone

Well is this forum amazing thank you so much for all the replies you lovely people I have a list of questions for the cardiologist on Monday and will post an...

Well is this forum amazing thank you so much for all the replies you lovely peop...

Parya

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Emotional

Any tips on hardening up on the emotions I’m too emotional. That’s my problem . My meds work great for me they disguise the fact I’m in AF 100 %. Of the time...

Any tips on hardening up on the emotions I’m too emotional. That’s my problem . ...

Tommyann

•2 months ago

4 Replies

Have you or someone you care for experienced a Pulsed-Field Ablation?

In Patient Services we are often approached by so many individuals seeking advice around the various treatment options for atrial fibrillation. We are able to...

In Patient Services we are often approached by so many individuals seeking advic...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 months ago

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Allergic reaction and antihistamine

I am currently in Cyprus helping to look after my daughter who has had an operation and now in my third week here and have broken out in an itchy skin rash on...

I am currently in Cyprus helping to look after my daughter who has had an operat...

Rosemaryb1349

•2 months ago

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Thiughts for AF associated with strenuous exercise especially cyclists

After reading the frequency of AF occurring in individuals involved in competitive biking and other strenuous activities, I would recommend reading my Bio...

After reading the frequency of AF occurring in individuals involved in competiti...

Hugheart

•2 months ago

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Refractory arrhythmia, now need a permanent pacemaker and AVN ablation

Just had 4th ablation and it could not correct atrial fibrillation. Now the next step will be a permanent pacemaker. Has anyone had the diagnosis and if yes...

Just had 4th ablation and it could not correct atrial fibrillation. Now the next...

Haymaker42

•2 months ago

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Cardioversion and after

I am booked in for a Cardioversion…about four days after we’re going on holiday… How did people feel a few days afterwards? Cheers Friends

I am booked in for a Cardioversion…about four days after we’re going on holiday…...

Alicant

•2 months ago

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Today we are highlighting HCM Awareness Day. A genetic heart condition that is estimated to affect 1 in 500 people in the UK and 1 in 500 young people in the...

Today we are highlighting HCM Awareness Day. A genetic heart condition that is e...

TracyAdmin

Partner•2 months ago

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Feeling Frightened

Hello I am a new member of this group and new to an atrial fibrillation diagnosis given when I was an overnight patient in AE in December. I was discharged...

Hello I am a new member of this group and new to an atrial fibrillation diagno...

Bettyboo25

•2 months ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for February 2025

Cardiology today

please help because I am frustrated

Diabetes and Having a Cardioversion

Exhausted

new to AFib

Support VVS Research with Your Insights

Rhinitis

Digoxin

bisoprol

Ablation on Wedneday

Estrogen and Eliquis

KardiaMobile monitors

Medication change

Heart Failure

afib ;

I seem to wake up at 03.15 every morning , no symptoms of AF or increased heart rate . Is this normal. Don’t really get any symptoms of AF

Nefopam

Bad Choices

Exercise again

Should I be happy with my current position?

Over exertion in A-fib

Scared amiderone

Emotional

Have you or someone you care for experienced a Pulsed-Field Ablation?

Allergic reaction and antihistamine

Thiughts for AF associated with strenuous exercise especially cyclists

Refractory arrhythmia, now need a permanent pacemaker and AVN ablation

Cardioversion and after

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Feeling Frightened

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