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How long for the intense pain of an ICD install to ease?
Had my ICD installation this morning. Oh my days, it feels like I have a spear through my shoulder ( or how I imagine that would feel anyway!) Consultant said worst pain lasts a week, please tell me he exaggerated, and it won't be too bad in a few days 🤔
Had my ICD installation this morning. Oh my days, it feels like I have a spear through my shoulder ( or how I imagine that would feel anyway!) Consultant said worst pain lasts a week, please tell me he exaggerated, and it won't be too bad in a few days 🤔
Bruce67
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
cardioversion within 3 weeks of ablation?
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
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
Rainfern
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AF Association
9 months ago
Informal Survey for Afib Sufferers
I have had to cut out many foods and drinks from my diet because of celiac disease and problems with trapped gas which were triggering my Afib. Solving my digestive issues has been very effective in also eliminating Afib episodes. My "survey" question is: Would you share with forum readers what foods
I have had to cut out many foods and drinks from my diet because of celiac disease and problems with trapped gas which were triggering my Afib. Solving my digestive issues has been very effective in also eliminating Afib episodes. My "survey" question is: Would you share with forum readers what foods
fibnum
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AF Association
9 months ago
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recovering after ICD shock - advice about the future
I recently received a shock from my ICD at a mainline station in London and spent 2 nights in hospital. My device went off as I was in tachycardia which was 240-260 beats. My condition had been well controlled, following treatment about 8 years ago. I’ve always been an active person doing weights, cycling
I recently received a shock from my ICD at a mainline station in London and spent 2 nights in hospital. My device went off as I was in tachycardia which was 240-260 beats. My condition had been well controlled, following treatment about 8 years ago. I’ve always been an active person doing weights, cycling
ShaneDullerhit
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
I am 53 and require an ICD
I am 53 and require an ICD and scared but also want and need to continue an active life. Currently in Atrial Fibrillation and a degree of heart block. I also have a cardiac Gene that causes issues with conduction and cardiomyopathy. Looking for reassurance and normality and would like to live till at
I am 53 and require an ICD and scared but also want and need to continue an active life. Currently in Atrial Fibrillation and a degree of heart block. I also have a cardiac Gene that causes issues with conduction and cardiomyopathy. Looking for reassurance and normality and would like to live till at
Pottsgene
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Heart Rhythm Disorders Support
2 months ago
My Gabapentin Dilemma
Help! I need some advice regarding my Gabapentin treatments. This is my first post so I hope I don’t ramble too much. I’m over 70 years old with RLS for over 30-40 years. Fortunately I don’t have RLS attacks during the day but have them almost every night after I fall asleep. On high doses of Gabapentin
Help! I need some advice regarding my Gabapentin treatments. This is my first post so I hope I don’t ramble too much. I’m over 70 years old with RLS for over 30-40 years. Fortunately I don’t have RLS attacks during the day but have them almost every night after I fall asleep. On high doses of Gabapentin
Sleepless82
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 months ago
Post ablation fatigue - update
Hi all At just over four months since my 7th June ablation here's an update on how things have gone. Overall the experience was not trivial. The whole thing was exhausting. The recovery from general anaesthetic was unexpectedly unpleasant. During the three month blanking period I was taking flecainide
Hi all At just over four months since my 7th June ablation here's an update on how things have gone. Overall the experience was not trivial. The whole thing was exhausting. The recovery from general anaesthetic was unexpectedly unpleasant. During the three month blanking period I was taking flecainide
oddbeats
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AF Association
9 months ago
help please with COVID and pred
I rested positive last Monday. (I fainted and was sick). Was on 8 mg Pred. Put it up to 10 mg. My daughter looked after me. She tested positive yesterday and had to go home. I am trying to cope on my own but it is difficult even going downstairs. I feel ill. I can’t take a big dose of
I rested positive last Monday. (I fainted and was sick). Was on 8 mg Pred. Put it up to 10 mg. My daughter looked after me. She tested positive yesterday and had to go home. I am trying to cope on my own but it is difficult even going downstairs. I feel ill. I can’t take a big dose of
NursePeggy
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PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
Does donating 1 liter of blood increase chance of going back into Afib?
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
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
Swimmer74
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AF Association
9 months ago
1 ablation 3 cardioversions
I’m 81. My afib was first diagnosed in 2020 but I’m sure it started well before. In 2021, I was prescribed diltiazem at ER. The next evening, after lying on my side in bed watching Masterpiece Theater for 2 hours, I stood up … and blacked out, falling and breaking my arm. I have low blood pressure, never
I’m 81. My afib was first diagnosed in 2020 but I’m sure it started well before. In 2021, I was prescribed diltiazem at ER. The next evening, after lying on my side in bed watching Masterpiece Theater for 2 hours, I stood up … and blacked out, falling and breaking my arm. I have low blood pressure, never
Sweetmelody
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
9 months ago
Heart Failure
I've had afib for many years now its become permanent despite 3 ablations I have developed heart failure as well Im on Jardiance for this but I'm worried because I've read that permanent afib with heart failure can cause cardiac arrest does anyone know if that's true as I also have had 2 stents fitted
I've had afib for many years now its become permanent despite 3 ablations I have developed heart failure as well Im on Jardiance for this but I'm worried because I've read that permanent afib with heart failure can cause cardiac arrest does anyone know if that's true as I also have had 2 stents fitted
fairgo45
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
15% Ejection fraction and feel well.
Hi I saw my cardiologist today who told me my EF had dropped from 47% to 15 % in just under 3 years. This was measured by MRI. I am on the normal drugs Apixaban Entresto Dysopiramide. I’m well, still work and walk regularly. Within normal weight range. I have been diagnosed with HOCM for 35 years and
Hi I saw my cardiologist today who told me my EF had dropped from 47% to 15 % in just under 3 years. This was measured by MRI. I am on the normal drugs Apixaban Entresto Dysopiramide. I’m well, still work and walk regularly. Within normal weight range. I have been diagnosed with HOCM for 35 years and
Crochetbaby
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Another community #HeartSafe!Â
Our team have been busy today at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, donating an AED to St James Baptist Church ❤️ Is your community #HeartSafe? Donate to our #DefibsSaveLives campaign and we will help donate a defibrillator to a community of your choice! Learn more about defibs here: https://heartrhythmalliance.org
Our team have been busy today at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, donating an AED to St James Baptist Church ❤️ Is your community #HeartSafe? Donate to our #DefibsSaveLives campaign and we will help donate a defibrillator to a community of your choice! Learn more about defibs here: https://heartrhythmalliance.org
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heart Attack
1 year ago
Another community #HeartSafe!Â
Our team have been busy today at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, donating an AED to St James Baptist Church ❤️ Is your community #HeartSafe? Donate to our #DefibsSaveLives campaign and we will help donate a defibrillator to a community of your choice! Learn more about defibs here: https://heartrhythmalliance.org
Our team have been busy today at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, donating an AED to St James Baptist Church ❤️ Is your community #HeartSafe? Donate to our #DefibsSaveLives campaign and we will help donate a defibrillator to a community of your choice! Learn more about defibs here: https://heartrhythmalliance.org
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Arrhythmia Alliance
1 year ago
Ablation/S-ICD Recovery Time - why is it taking so long?
Bit of a long one… Hi all, I’m currently recovering from a 4 week hospital stay and struggling with the recovery period. I was admitted for investigation due to a high burden of PVCs which were making me very symptomatic. I had a previous diagnosis of low burden of PVCs, as well as mild dilated cardiomyopathy
Bit of a long one… Hi all, I’m currently recovering from a 4 week hospital stay and struggling with the recovery period. I was admitted for investigation due to a high burden of PVCs which were making me very symptomatic. I had a previous diagnosis of low burden of PVCs, as well as mild dilated cardiomyopathy
AspiringVet
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Heart Rhythm Disorders Support
3 months ago
Seeking Advice: Non-Medication Methods for Managing Hand Joint Pain Flare-Ups
Hello everyone, I'm reaching out to this community for some advice and personal experiences. I have been living with lupus for six years now, and I've been dealing with joint pain in my hands for quite a while. I'm particularly interested in non-medication methods to manage flare-ups. I've heard
Hello everyone, I'm reaching out to this community for some advice and personal experiences. I have been living with lupus for six years now, and I've been dealing with joint pain in my hands for quite a while. I'm particularly interested in non-medication methods to manage flare-ups. I've heard
Sophieeeee
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LUPUS UK
11 days ago
Sinus Rhythm with Various other Arrhythmias
Since having my first Afib episode in over a year after an ablation in March, 2022, I've had a very few additional Afib episodes. What's new is an almost daily spate of readings from my Kardia of: 'Sinus Rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopics", "Sinus Rhythm with Wide QRS", "Sinus Rhythm with Premature
Since having my first Afib episode in over a year after an ablation in March, 2022, I've had a very few additional Afib episodes. What's new is an almost daily spate of readings from my Kardia of: 'Sinus Rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopics", "Sinus Rhythm with Wide QRS", "Sinus Rhythm with Premature
willec49
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AF Association
9 months ago
Sinus Rhythm With Various Other "Arrhythmias"
Since having my first Afib episode in over a year after an ablation in March, 2022, I've had a very few additional Afib episodes. What's new is an almost daily spate of readings from my Kardia of: 'Sinus Rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopics", "Sinus Rhythm with Wide QRS", "Sinus Rhythm with Premature
Since having my first Afib episode in over a year after an ablation in March, 2022, I've had a very few additional Afib episodes. What's new is an almost daily spate of readings from my Kardia of: 'Sinus Rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopics", "Sinus Rhythm with Wide QRS", "Sinus Rhythm with Premature
willec49
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Arrhythmia Alliance
9 months ago
Impulse Control Disorder on Dopamine Agonists. TV Drama Mr Bates v The Post Office
I have been in touch with a producer of Mr Bates v The Post Office. This programme succeeded in forcing the British Government to pardon all those innocent postmasters falsely accused of theft. The producer has been investigating Dopamine Agonists and Impulse Control Disorder since 2022 and would very
I have been in touch with a producer of Mr Bates v The Post Office. This programme succeeded in forcing the British Government to pardon all those innocent postmasters falsely accused of theft. The producer has been investigating Dopamine Agonists and Impulse Control Disorder since 2022 and would very
Joolsg
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Restless Legs Syndrome
3 months ago
Wolf Mini Maze
One failed catheter ablation in Jan 2023, massive worsening of symptoms in July 2023 clearly indicating vagal nerve involvement. My very nice cardiologist (Professor) recommends another cath ablation or drug therapy which I know will not work, e.g. can't breathe well after betablocker and developed extreme
One failed catheter ablation in Jan 2023, massive worsening of symptoms in July 2023 clearly indicating vagal nerve involvement. My very nice cardiologist (Professor) recommends another cath ablation or drug therapy which I know will not work, e.g. can't breathe well after betablocker and developed extreme
MiniMeGreen
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AF Association
9 months ago
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