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What Helps You Stay Awake During Daytime
My husband has stage 4 CRPC and has a fib so he cannot drink caffeinated coffee so how does he stay awake during the day? This is especially embarrassing during church. Any suggestions that have worked for others are appreciated.
My husband has stage 4 CRPC and has a fib so he cannot drink caffeinated coffee so how does he stay awake during the day? This is especially embarrassing during church. Any suggestions that have worked for others are appreciated.
Corgi16
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
11 months ago
My ICD works: Mind blown and feeling wobbly
Wow. My ICD did its fast pacing (ATP/anti-tachy pacing) earlier this week. I've only had the device for a couple of months. It quickly and safely brought me out of a dangerously fast arrhythmia. I wasn't aware the device was doing anything, but was aware of the episode as I felt really lousy and nearly
Wow. My ICD did its fast pacing (ATP/anti-tachy pacing) earlier this week. I've only had the device for a couple of months. It quickly and safely brought me out of a dangerously fast arrhythmia. I wasn't aware the device was doing anything, but was aware of the episode as I felt really lousy and nearly
EmmJayTea
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Guilty or not ???
Today, after a few days of increasing pain in my neck, started on left side on Wednesday this morning also right side, I have taken extra 5mg Pred without consulting my GP who has previously indicated he was happy for me to manage my medication. For about 4 weeks now I have managed with 6mg Pred, so
Today, after a few days of increasing pain in my neck, started on left side on Wednesday this morning also right side, I have taken extra 5mg Pred without consulting my GP who has previously indicated he was happy for me to manage my medication. For about 4 weeks now I have managed with 6mg Pred, so
Golf-1
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PMRGCAuk
11 months ago
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Post Ablation Diagnosis
I have been very fortunate and had my Afib ablation in Leicester in May. I had excellent treatment with very minimal side effects from the procedure and am back doing exercise and best of all, no episodes of Afib - so all very positive even though it is very early days. My follow up appointment is in
I have been very fortunate and had my Afib ablation in Leicester in May. I had excellent treatment with very minimal side effects from the procedure and am back doing exercise and best of all, no episodes of Afib - so all very positive even though it is very early days. My follow up appointment is in
Nakesero
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
11 months ago
Pacemakers - what is your experience? The good, the bad and the ugly...
I may have to have a pacemaker fitted. Will I still be able to run long distance? What are the benefits and challenges you faced with your pacemaker... The dos and donts that May not necessarily be obvious. I do not know yet if I will be advised to have an icd or pacemaker but thanks to everyone who
I may have to have a pacemaker fitted. Will I still be able to run long distance? What are the benefits and challenges you faced with your pacemaker... The dos and donts that May not necessarily be obvious. I do not know yet if I will be advised to have an icd or pacemaker but thanks to everyone who
Maradona10
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Afraid about the hyperthyroid results
I’m a very health anxious person and read it cause afib and lead to a stroke. I’m so scared.
I’m a very health anxious person and read it cause afib and lead to a stroke. I’m so scared.
Dshadzz07
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Thyroid UK
11 months ago
What is life like with an icd?
I'm a very active person. 44 years old. I love to run. Is that still possible? What can I expect? Any information would be greatly appreciated... So daunting.
I'm a very active person. 44 years old. I love to run. Is that still possible? What can I expect? Any information would be greatly appreciated... So daunting.
Maradona10
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Sleep and Afib
As predicted my occasional episodes of A Fib which began in 2007 has recently become more of a problem. They are now presenting differently tho. My resting heart beat is about 60bpm and whilst in Afib they are now usually 60 to 75, only rising further when I am moving about. My question is can anyone
As predicted my occasional episodes of A Fib which began in 2007 has recently become more of a problem. They are now presenting differently tho. My resting heart beat is about 60bpm and whilst in Afib they are now usually 60 to 75, only rising further when I am moving about. My question is can anyone
Hidden
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AF Association
11 months ago
ICD fitting tomorrow!
I have Long QT Syndrome, and had been asymptomatic for the last 46 years until a couple of weeks ago, and since then have had 5 episodes! I'm also an HGV driver. All 5 episodes have resulted in loss of consciousness, with incontinence, and the last 3 episodes lead to VF arrest needing CPR and defib.
I have Long QT Syndrome, and had been asymptomatic for the last 46 years until a couple of weeks ago, and since then have had 5 episodes! I'm also an HGV driver. All 5 episodes have resulted in loss of consciousness, with incontinence, and the last 3 episodes lead to VF arrest needing CPR and defib.
SuffolkLad77
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
AF - Sudden Increase To Every Night
I occasionally get a very slight twinge or spasm in my heart during some mild exertion - a gentle bike ride or lifting the hoover for example. This often kicks off an AF bout the following night. I had the twinge thing on a ride a couple of weeks ago which caused an 11 hour bout of AF, and since then
I occasionally get a very slight twinge or spasm in my heart during some mild exertion - a gentle bike ride or lifting the hoover for example. This often kicks off an AF bout the following night. I had the twinge thing on a ride a couple of weeks ago which caused an 11 hour bout of AF, and since then
Barny12
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AF Association
11 months ago
Amiodarone experience of??
I am a 57 year old lady and I was diagnosed with Persistent AF in October of last year (A&E admittance at 190 BPM), was prescribed Edoxaban & Bisoprolol. Note - I have no underlying health issues of any kind and my AF is described as "cryptogenic". Cardioversion Nov 22, went into NSM for only 10
I am a 57 year old lady and I was diagnosed with Persistent AF in October of last year (A&E admittance at 190 BPM), was prescribed Edoxaban & Bisoprolol. Note - I have no underlying health issues of any kind and my AF is described as "cryptogenic". Cardioversion Nov 22, went into NSM for only 10
Tplongy
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AF Association
11 months ago
Blood pressure warning
More fun and frolics. Before I went to pamper myself in Montenegro (swimming in the sea, lounging on the Cabana) I checked my blood pressure which I do regularly and noticed a little warning sign like a heart next to my diastolic. The literature said to seek advice so I asked him in doors and he casually
More fun and frolics. Before I went to pamper myself in Montenegro (swimming in the sea, lounging on the Cabana) I checked my blood pressure which I do regularly and noticed a little warning sign like a heart next to my diastolic. The literature said to seek advice so I asked him in doors and he casually
EdithWales
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PMRGCAuk
11 months ago
Smart watch blood pressure function
I love the ECG function on my Galaxy watch and the blood pressure until I noticed the instruction not to use if on meds etc. I don't understand why it's safe for Afib but not for BP. Can anyone explain please?
I love the ECG function on my Galaxy watch and the blood pressure until I noticed the instruction not to use if on meds etc. I don't understand why it's safe for Afib but not for BP. Can anyone explain please?
Countrydweller2
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AF Association
11 months ago
Question for ACM/ARVC folk: Nocturnal ectopics/PVCs
Hello. I have some questions for other people who have ACM/ARVC and I hope you will be able to help. I'm feeling very groggy this morning. I was woken at 1am by frequent noticeable ectopics/PVCs and some non-sustained VTs (ratio of at least 3 per normal beat, approx total 90-110 PVCs per min). It was
Hello. I have some questions for other people who have ACM/ARVC and I hope you will be able to help. I'm feeling very groggy this morning. I was woken at 1am by frequent noticeable ectopics/PVCs and some non-sustained VTs (ratio of at least 3 per normal beat, approx total 90-110 PVCs per min). It was
EmmJayTea
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
afib related to drop in blood pressure
last week I had an extreme drop in blood pressure 87/50 and was unable to stand up or even sit up. Was taken to the hospital. Diagnosed with pneumonia and told that infection can sometimes cause drop in blood pressure particularly because of my a fib. It seems that because the lungs are so closely
last week I had an extreme drop in blood pressure 87/50 and was unable to stand up or even sit up. Was taken to the hospital. Diagnosed with pneumonia and told that infection can sometimes cause drop in blood pressure particularly because of my a fib. It seems that because the lungs are so closely
Tux18
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
11 months ago
Actual appointment face to face with an actual human!
After being sent to A&E last November by GP, diagnosed with AF and discharged with meds, then an echocardiogram beginning of March, I have an actual appointment booked with an arrythmia nurse end of July! Still a little bit in shock that I'll get to talk to someone! Came about because my GP wanted to
After being sent to A&E last November by GP, diagnosed with AF and discharged with meds, then an echocardiogram beginning of March, I have an actual appointment booked with an arrythmia nurse end of July! Still a little bit in shock that I'll get to talk to someone! Came about because my GP wanted to
Indigrow
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AF Association
1 year ago
Now need a stent or bypass
I posted on here a bit ago that I have been tired and out of breath ever since my 5th ablation last August. My cardiologist put it down to the Bisoporol I was taking but 3 months ago after seeing him and complaining he sent me for a ultrasound scan. All was OK then I wrote to him saying I am not
I posted on here a bit ago that I have been tired and out of breath ever since my 5th ablation last August. My cardiologist put it down to the Bisoporol I was taking but 3 months ago after seeing him and complaining he sent me for a ultrasound scan. All was OK then I wrote to him saying I am not
Toehold1
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AF Association
1 year ago
Permanent AF, decision to do nothing
I’m have AF constantly since months, maybe years. My heart rate is normally in range (70/80) and I don’t have any symptoms. I conducted an active and fulfilling life. I went to the cardiologist for the first visit and he left me the 2 options: 1. Do nothing and go on with your normal life 2. Try cardioversion
I’m have AF constantly since months, maybe years. My heart rate is normally in range (70/80) and I don’t have any symptoms. I conducted an active and fulfilling life. I went to the cardiologist for the first visit and he left me the 2 options: 1. Do nothing and go on with your normal life 2. Try cardioversion
En85
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
Taking Flecainide with Bisoprolol
When I was first diagnosed with AF a few years ago I was told to use the "pill in the pocket" approach to terminate an episode by using bisoprolol and flecainide - the flecainide 20 minutes after the bisoprolol. Now, for the last year I've been on bisoprolol 1.25mg daily and just take the occasional
When I was first diagnosed with AF a few years ago I was told to use the "pill in the pocket" approach to terminate an episode by using bisoprolol and flecainide - the flecainide 20 minutes after the bisoprolol. Now, for the last year I've been on bisoprolol 1.25mg daily and just take the occasional
Barny12
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AF Association
1 year ago
Cambridge Heartbeats ICD Support Group
We are pleased to invite you to the Cambridge Heartbeats ICD Support Group meeting, taking place at The Arbury Community Centre, Campkin Road, Cambridge CB4 2LD, on Thursday 12 October at 2pm. This will be a special meeting with Training for CPR, demonstrations of AEDs and training with practice dummies
We are pleased to invite you to the Cambridge Heartbeats ICD Support Group meeting, taking place at The Arbury Community Centre, Campkin Road, Cambridge CB4 2LD, on Thursday 12 October at 2pm. This will be a special meeting with Training for CPR, demonstrations of AEDs and training with practice dummies
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heart Attack
8 months ago
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