Experiences with

Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

While my #1 Neurologist diagnosed me with something I never wanted, my #1 Neurologist was one I was very lucky to have known. I only had two one hour visits with him, he was so passionate and willing to help. He told the wife and I, anytime you need my advice or help phone me any time, email me any

Hi everyone with or similar LINQ ECG implant fitted. My LINQ device was fitted in February of this year. In May I received a telephone call from the cardiology team, who I have not met, that an Afib event was detected and a medication change to EDOXABAN was prescribed. I have not had any further

As my husband was just recently diagnosed he has sleeping problems. Somebody told us to take CBD oil but we are unsure about it. Any suggestions?

Hi again lovely helpful people. I am due to have a wrist and knuckle replacements (MCPJ silastic replacement) and intrinsic releases (tendons I think). It’s a big deal and not without risks I’m very worried. I was wondering if anyone else had a similar operation? Thank you 🙏

I don't really know if I have ckd or if its " kidney problems other"! Any input will be helpful. I'm in the pmr/gca support so I know how health unlocked groups are wonderful people! Thank you!

Hi all, My dad is now bedridden with CBD. He appears to be in constant pain. Although he can't verbalise. Codeine is no longer keeping him comfortable. Today the GP has prescribed morphine twice daily and Oramorph in between. Has this proven to be an affective pain relief for others please. He already

Statin use is usually associated with a reduction of cholesterol and heart attacks, but a new study also shows an important additional benefit -- a significant reduction in strokes and TIA's in the Afib population. Something to discuss with your doctor if you're not already on statins, especially

Hi myself and my husband are a bit confused as his Apple Watch on the ecg says average 110/120 beats a minute but the average heart rate on the red heart says average between sixties to nineties . We were thinking maybe the ecg is picking up Jist the fast beats as he has persistent AF we are waiting

Medscape posted a long article about a research on beta blockers and how few RCTs have been done on their efficacy for AF. It was hard to interpret but seems that for some folk they make AF worse and for many the side effects are too negative. There’s also an article on over prescribing of anticoagulants

Dear healthunlocked it been a while since I posted but alway follow and read the useful insights discussed within this group. I would once again like to ask for advice regarding my blood results. Upon discussion with the GP while there with another concern. The GP said my 75 mcg medication needed to

My cardiologist is treating me for afib and possible CHF. He is bugging me big time to have a cardiac cath. to "rule out" CAD. I am resisting this, as many years ago I had a very bad experience with the femoral artery entrance way for the catheter procedure, and recovery was lengthy. The cardiologist

Hello to all you wonderful people. Without getting into a lot of detail, I will try and get straight to the point. I’ve been told I can make a novel out of one tiny incident…..lol After having a Holter monitor for 72 hours, my cardiologist wanted to see me right away. He said he was concerned with

Hi .. my last post said I hadn’t had rls for a week , I started taking iron and magnesium.. the last two nights it’s back with a vengeance .. I’m at work now doing a sleep in , or a non sleep as the case may be , been awake every half hour since 9.30pm with severe rls again , mind racing .. is there

I had a dobutamine stress echo on Sunday which was pretty unpleasant and triggered my paroxysmal AFib. The AFib reverted on Monday morning but I am not feeling well since. Did anyone else have any after effects please?

Hello everyone , Did anyone have information based on experience regarding hypothyroidism and ckd progression? My kidney function and blood test were stable for almost 2 years now.

I had heart bypass 2013 and pacemaker 2015 due to af and low hr. Then 3 years ago I started taking digoxin to lower high heart rates and it seemed to work. I have just been to Spain on holiday and ended up hospitalised 2 days due to chest pain and breathless all tests revealed no heart attack, echocardiogram

I have been told I have Vasculitis not sure what type. Hospital sent for me as they were worried about my kidneys. After spending a worrying night in hospital I was told after a Anca blood test it was found it was only mild so was not put on steroids. Told just need routine blood test at GP surgery.

Despite playing by the book and doing everything I could, I’ve been back in persistent AFib for 4 days since my ablation two and a half weeks ago. The arrhythmia team had me in for an ECT today and are arranging an appointment for a cardioversion possibly this Saturday. Just wondering if anyone else

Hey guys. Glad to find this group. 81 years old- Diagnosed 7 years ago with a Gleason 9 The Onc's finally scared me into having a radical but I refused to let them take my nerves. They told me I would be gone in 5 yrs. In retrospect wish I hadn't had the radical. Info and options were very hard to come

I had surgical ablation on 9/8. Stayed in sinus rhythm for 2 weeks then back to Afib. I had a cardioversion 2 weeks ago and have stayed in sinus. I need to have 1 liter of blood drawn because my iron levels are too high. Does anyone know if taking out that much blood will increase my chances of going