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Return of the Duck. The Saga Continues.......

Good morning guys and gals.Hope everyone is as well as they can be. Well, here's the promised update from a couple of years ago but to be fair, nothing much...

Good morning guys and gals.Hope everyone is as well as they can be. Well, here's...

Ducky2003

•2 days ago

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Symptoms of AFib

Hi, A lot of people in the forum have a monitoring device, but quite a few say they they don't need to use it because they can tell when they are having an...

Hi, A lot of people in the forum have a monitoring device, but quite a few say t...

Ilovedogs12

•8 days ago

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No one died from A F

I posted earlier today . I am not now being negative , I am trying to be pragmatic . On this brilliant forum we are constantly told “ no one dies of AF “. I...

I posted earlier today . I am not now being negative , I am trying to be pragma...

Luludean

•16 days ago

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ablation date!

I had a phone call Friday……. ablation now booked Monday 13th May! At Basildon. I have read lots about recovery and realise it depends how much is done and...

I had a phone call Friday……. ablation now booked Monday 13th May! At Basildon. ...

Tilly1957

•21 days ago

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Has anyone had medication changed from bisoprolol?

My previous posts were related to my mum and her anxiety. Mum has permanent AF. We ended up going private to see a consultant and mum had a monitor for a week...

My previous posts were related to my mum and her anxiety. Mum has permanent AF. ...

Nickybhf

•12 days ago

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2nd ablation return of at at 8weeks update

Hi all .Just updating on my situation... After 2nd ablation 8 weeks ago this last week the af has returned everyday and isn't settling. The arrirhymia nurse...

Hi all .Just updating on my situation... After 2nd ablation 8 weeks ago this las...

Sunnyann

•3 days ago

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colchicine and post ablation chest pain

So I had PFA two weeks ago, and tbh when I woke from anesthesia I felt like I had raging bronchitis but put it down to dry air or breathing equipment. (in...

So I had PFA two weeks ago, and tbh when I woke from anesthesia I felt like I ha...

Iamfuzzyduck

•1 day ago

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Vitamins and Minerals - Good or Bad - What I've Recently Discovered

I've been taking quite an array of vitamins and minerals daily. Actually 7 in number, vitamin C, B, D3, K2, Taurine, Magnesium and CoQ10 (I added CoQ10 late...

I've been taking quite an array of vitamins and minerals daily. Actually 7 in nu...

jeanjeannie50

•18 days ago

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Heart failure not stroke is the most common complication of atrial fibrillation -- BMJ Journal

This is a companion thread to one started earlier today that may or may not still be available since a link to an article was posted. Earlier thread here:...

This is a companion thread to one started earlier today that may or may not stil...

mjames1

•8 days ago

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A natural cure for AF!

Ok , I started with occasional AF 15 years ago. I worked out what was causing it , usual stuff alcohol , stress, caffeine possibly salt. Mine lasted about...

Ok , I started with occasional AF 15 years ago. I worked out what was causing it...

lifts984

•4 days ago

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Does anyone else ever experience this scenario?

My Afib episodes tend to initiate in the early hours of the morning while I am still in bed asleep, and I am unable to sense the precursors to it. On a number...

My Afib episodes tend to initiate in the early hours of the morning while I am s...

fibnum

•1 day ago

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how long to wait for ablation

I have been told I need an ablation and wondered how long I might have to wait on the nhs list. Heart rate went over 200 this last weekend so very anxious to...

I have been told I need an ablation and wondered how long I might have to wait o...

Nantoone

•3 days ago

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Help please - computer triggers AF

After many years of no AF, it has restarted and one trigger I have identified is sitting in front of my Apple Mac. I am hoping someone out there knows of a...

After many years of no AF, it has restarted and one trigger I have identified is...

secondtry

•3 days ago

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partners mood changed on Bisoprolol

So, April 2nd 2004 my partner took her first Bisoprolol tablet to control her heart flutters. After a week of taking it she was having panic attacks, feeling...

So, April 2nd 2004 my partner took her first Bisoprolol tablet to control her h...

SM999

•3 days ago

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A return of the dreaded mongrel .......... ?????

'mornin' guys and gals ................... well it's almost 02.00 am for the second day in a row ..... funny feelings in the chest ............. my squadron...

'mornin' guys and gals ................... well it's almost 02.00 am for the sec...

BenHall1

•4 days ago

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Thinning Hair

I’ve been taking Rivaroxaban with Flecainide and Adizem for AFib. My hair has become noticeable thinner. My Consultant has just changed my Rivaroxaban to...

I’ve been taking Rivaroxaban with Flecainide and Adizem for AFib. My hair has be...

PAP48

•5 days ago

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anticoagulant

I’ve had Lone PAF for about 6 years, episodes lasting between 5 and 20 hours, every 6 weeks or so, always self correcting. In the last month the frequently of...

I’ve had Lone PAF for about 6 years, episodes lasting between 5 and 20 hours, ev...

Lewis1234

•11 days ago

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Name of a beta blocker with less side effects!

Beta blocker that you like with less side effects!

BaileyC57

•6 days ago

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"Underlying conditions" with AF, but I don't have one...

(While waiting 3 months for a follow-up from a cardioversion that lasted only 3 days) I've been reading a book by two US cardiologists (I'm in the UK) which...

(While waiting 3 months for a follow-up from a cardioversion that lasted only 3 ...

Redactrice

•16 days ago

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Totally wiped after ablation

I guess I thought I'd bounce back quicker, maybe because my first EP didn't seem to think an ablation is a big deal, but I guess you guys on here were right....

I guess I thought I'd bounce back quicker, maybe because my first EP didn't seem...

Iamfuzzyduck

•14 days ago

70 Replies

Apixaban and Age

In the AF Association leaflet it says you should only consider age as a factor as over 75. I have had no other factors other than having permanent AF and now...

In the AF Association leaflet it says you should only consider age as a factor a...

bigbearatthecave

•1 day ago

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Bad dreams - does it ever end - fed up!

I have gone from one thing to another since my ablation on the 26th March! Thanks to you lovely people who have helped me through the physical and emotional...

I have gone from one thing to another since my ablation on the 26th March! Thank...

Karendeena

•15 days ago

66 Replies

Covid jab

I have been invited for a booster Covid jab. However I have seen that there is a connection between afib symptoms commencing after having a jab on a ,gov...

I have been invited for a booster Covid jab. However I have seen that there is a...

Prawnsalad

•11 days ago

55 Replies

Gastro problems anyone?

Hi all, I'm very new to all of this, diagnosed 6 weeks ago with PAF which was a bit of a shock to say the least. Though at least it was good to get a diagnosis...

Hi all, I'm very new to all of this, diagnosed 6 weeks ago with PAF which was a ...

Orbitpluto

•2 days ago

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Can anyone advise

This is all in last hour . Tho I feel off all the time. Sometimes palpitations if that's what they are make me pass out . Consultant didn't seem to concerned 2...

This is all in last hour . Tho I feel off all the time. Sometimes palpitations i...

Weemidge

•6 days ago

39 Replies

Coffee and AF

Anyone seen this.Caffeine prevents AF ?...

cockerfarley

•3 days ago

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Anyone have Post-Ablation Good News

My doctor keeps pushing me to consider having an ablation procedure done. I'm eighty and take 50 mgs Metropolol because the doctor reccommended 75 mgs left me...

My doctor keeps pushing me to consider having an ablation procedure done. I'm ei...

Daver112

•4 days ago

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Statins when bloods are "normal" - for "normal" people.

I have paroxysmal afib and had a TIA 2 years ago. The afib is much improved after an ablation last year and I've been on DOACs since the TIA.My cholesterol and...

I have paroxysmal afib and had a TIA 2 years ago. The afib is much improved afte...

MisterMagoo

•6 days ago

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worrying heart rate through the night

I have started to wear my Fitbit to bed after my AF diagnosis but I am very worried that it says, while in AF all night, my heart beat ranges from39 to 169. I...

I have started to wear my Fitbit to bed after my AF diagnosis but I am very worr...

Wilky57

•6 days ago

36 Replies

Causes of Arrythmia

hi, I’m interested to hear any possible causes of arrhythmia that have been suggested to you by professionals. Or preventative measures.

hi, I’m interested to hear any possible causes of arrhythmia that have been sugg...

JillyBeau

•12 days ago

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