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What rights do I have re treatment for AFib.
Not sure that rights is the word I am looking for.The phone call from the Arythmia nurse I was dreading was postponed and scheduled for next Tues.I have decided that maybe ablation might be too big a step as I do not have any crisis episodes.In persistent AF.However my quality of life in regards to fitness
Not sure that rights is the word I am looking for.The phone call from the Arythmia nurse I was dreading was postponed and scheduled for next Tues.I have decided that maybe ablation might be too big a step as I do not have any crisis episodes.In persistent AF.However my quality of life in regards to fitness
kkatz
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
AFib and flutter/meds/heart rate…. All new and would appreciate insights
Hi everyone. Newly diagnosed with AFib and Atrial Flutter. Cardiologist has put me on 180mg diltazem of a morning and (recently from 50mg) now 100mg Flecainide morning and night. 2 weeks now and still having many AFib episodes throughout the day with heart rate spending 30% of time over 100. Just after
Hi everyone. Newly diagnosed with AFib and Atrial Flutter. Cardiologist has put me on 180mg diltazem of a morning and (recently from 50mg) now 100mg Flecainide morning and night. 2 weeks now and still having many AFib episodes throughout the day with heart rate spending 30% of time over 100. Just after
Cazza06
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AF Association
2 years ago
Flying with afib
Has anyone in the group travelled abroad since being diagnosed with afib? I asked my EP and he said make sure you know where the hospital is (comforting)! Then I asked what to do if I had an episode on the flight, he said "Sit it out", scary as my heart rate goes stupidly fast when I take an attack.
Has anyone in the group travelled abroad since being diagnosed with afib? I asked my EP and he said make sure you know where the hospital is (comforting)! Then I asked what to do if I had an episode on the flight, he said "Sit it out", scary as my heart rate goes stupidly fast when I take an attack.
Karendeena
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AF Association
2 years ago
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icd nerve pain
hey everyone I've had my ICD for 9 months now. I keep getting what can only be described as nerve pain in the left side of my neck, across my collar bone, back and left side of my chest. it's not all the time and stops me in my tracks. I've mentioned this to the heart teams but they are unsure
hey everyone I've had my ICD for 9 months now. I keep getting what can only be described as nerve pain in the left side of my neck, across my collar bone, back and left side of my chest. it's not all the time and stops me in my tracks. I've mentioned this to the heart teams but they are unsure
Cherrelleford
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Post Ablation Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath) and Skipping Beats
Hey All! My quick resume follows; Diagnosed in June 2020 with Afib. Had some but relatively mild symptoms. I was on metoprolol and propafenon for over a year. At one follow up visit, a doctor decided to cut the medication and I was medication free for a year. Then during another 6-month follow up
Hey All! My quick resume follows; Diagnosed in June 2020 with Afib. Had some but relatively mild symptoms. I was on metoprolol and propafenon for over a year. At one follow up visit, a doctor decided to cut the medication and I was medication free for a year. Then during another 6-month follow up
Lonelytraveller
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Arrhythmia Alliance
2 years ago
Apple Watch 9 new afib capability
I have no affiliation to Apple but I do really like my watch series 6 for tracking my heart rate, this new capability sound excellent (source apple website press release) First-of-Its-Kind AFib History Currently, the ECG app and irregular rhythm notification on Apple Watch can identify potential
I have no affiliation to Apple but I do really like my watch series 6 for tracking my heart rate, this new capability sound excellent (source apple website press release) First-of-Its-Kind AFib History Currently, the ECG app and irregular rhythm notification on Apple Watch can identify potential
MummyLuv
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AF Association
2 years ago
Flecainide instead of Amiodarone
Am new here.78 yrs old male with Afib since 2015. Afib started as paroxysmal and became permanent after taking covid 19 pfizer vaccine in 2020.Am on CBC 180 mg in combo with 2,5 mg Nebilet(BB) and 4mg of Atacand (ARB)to treat ankle swelling from CCB.Have slightly active thyroid gland hence can not take
Am new here.78 yrs old male with Afib since 2015. Afib started as paroxysmal and became permanent after taking covid 19 pfizer vaccine in 2020.Am on CBC 180 mg in combo with 2,5 mg Nebilet(BB) and 4mg of Atacand (ARB)to treat ankle swelling from CCB.Have slightly active thyroid gland hence can not take
Malhouse
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
AF for 3rd time in 26 months
Had to go to A&E on Sunday, referred by 111 as I went into AF and was exhausted and breathless. After a very long wait, the doctor told me that he had spoken to the cardiologist and I have a heart defect and another cardioversion would not work. This was despite the cardiologist telling me in April that
Had to go to A&E on Sunday, referred by 111 as I went into AF and was exhausted and breathless. After a very long wait, the doctor told me that he had spoken to the cardiologist and I have a heart defect and another cardioversion would not work. This was despite the cardiologist telling me in April that
Norfolk_spaniel
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AF Association
2 years ago
What's the point of taking Flecainide if it gives you flutter?
I'm wondering whether to consider packing in Flecainide as all its seems to have done is replace Afib with atrial flutter and the initial benefits appear to be waining, especially now that I'm supposed to take Bisoprolol too. Has anyone else decided to live with Afib on no drugs (other than anticoagulants
I'm wondering whether to consider packing in Flecainide as all its seems to have done is replace Afib with atrial flutter and the initial benefits appear to be waining, especially now that I'm supposed to take Bisoprolol too. Has anyone else decided to live with Afib on no drugs (other than anticoagulants
MisterMagoo
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AF Association
2 years ago
Atypical flutter ablation
My background is 3 years post stroke (probably caused by heart rhythms); 12 weeks at around 120 beats per minute and running; listed for ablation, to be undertaken at Birmingham. Letters between various consultants have now gleamed that they think its atrial flutter; that I will undergo a 'atypical flutter
My background is 3 years post stroke (probably caused by heart rhythms); 12 weeks at around 120 beats per minute and running; listed for ablation, to be undertaken at Birmingham. Letters between various consultants have now gleamed that they think its atrial flutter; that I will undergo a 'atypical flutter
mrhappydays
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AF Association
2 years ago
Bisoprolol zombie
After initial amazing success with Flecainide controlling my Afib, which gave me my energy back for work, social and family life, I'm now in Flecainide induced flutter which is still better than Afib. However, I'm now on a very low dose of Bisoprolol (1.25mg) to prevent the risk of ventricular arrhythmia
After initial amazing success with Flecainide controlling my Afib, which gave me my energy back for work, social and family life, I'm now in Flecainide induced flutter which is still better than Afib. However, I'm now on a very low dose of Bisoprolol (1.25mg) to prevent the risk of ventricular arrhythmia
MisterMagoo
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AF Association
2 years ago
Insurance Cautionary Tale
Before I get to the tale, I’m a very slim active 77 yr old with LBBB, severe left ventricular failure with an implanted ICD, also numerous surgical interventions throughout my life. I went on holiday with girl friends to Portugal Algarve one of which owns a villa, we’ve done this for a number of years
Before I get to the tale, I’m a very slim active 77 yr old with LBBB, severe left ventricular failure with an implanted ICD, also numerous surgical interventions throughout my life. I went on holiday with girl friends to Portugal Algarve one of which owns a villa, we’ve done this for a number of years
Clipperkid
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
rls maybe? I need help
im sat wide awake for the 13th week in a row,I have graves and a total thyroidectomy and thought my thyroid levels were to blame for my insomnia as well as the heat now even in the cold weather I cannot get my left leg to stop moving and being so hot towards the evening and at night time currently
im sat wide awake for the 13th week in a row,I have graves and a total thyroidectomy and thought my thyroid levels were to blame for my insomnia as well as the heat now even in the cold weather I cannot get my left leg to stop moving and being so hot towards the evening and at night time currently
Mommabear123
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
Have a great weekend
So many positive, caring and kind people on here have supported and comforted me over the last few months since my AFib progressed. It was a nightmare - daily 3 hour interuptions to my life, broken sleep, anxiousness.etc. I am lucky in that I am asymptomatic but still it was a concern. I was placed on
So many positive, caring and kind people on here have supported and comforted me over the last few months since my AFib progressed. It was a nightmare - daily 3 hour interuptions to my life, broken sleep, anxiousness.etc. I am lucky in that I am asymptomatic but still it was a concern. I was placed on
Kennyb1968
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
I have a incredibly toxic family
I have a very low confidence and high level of social awkwardness. I think this is because of two things: my toxic family and my history of being bullied incessantly, especially from the 5th to 7th grade.I feel that my family is not a normal family. My mom and dad always scapegoated one another and swore
I have a very low confidence and high level of social awkwardness. I think this is because of two things: my toxic family and my history of being bullied incessantly, especially from the 5th to 7th grade.I feel that my family is not a normal family. My mom and dad always scapegoated one another and swore
Bulliedchild1
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Anxiety and Depression Support
2 years ago
Vein of Marshall 6 wk Followup
Because of my scheduling today was my follow up for my Vein of Marshall ablation. It has been almost 6 weeks. Good news I am in perfect sinus rhythm and have already been removed from Multaq. as of today. I have been very down because I am still having issues breathing and walking with the same type
Because of my scheduling today was my follow up for my Vein of Marshall ablation. It has been almost 6 weeks. Good news I am in perfect sinus rhythm and have already been removed from Multaq. as of today. I have been very down because I am still having issues breathing and walking with the same type
DawnTX
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AF Association
2 years ago
Is your Afib regular and in between you are ok?
Does anybody have Afib regularly, say every 14 days but between that time you are ok. My Afib is not a fast heartbeat type. I am just irregular. It’s lasts about 3 days. After a night I can exercise and my heart rate may go occasionally up to 160, it goes back down when I stop. This is the only way I
Does anybody have Afib regularly, say every 14 days but between that time you are ok. My Afib is not a fast heartbeat type. I am just irregular. It’s lasts about 3 days. After a night I can exercise and my heart rate may go occasionally up to 160, it goes back down when I stop. This is the only way I
Lucybod
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AF Association
2 years ago
Reactions to Flecainide and Amiodarone?
I am so glad to find this forum. Really validating to see how incredibly different people’s experiences with Afib are and the willingness to share. I’ve been in Afib persistently for a little over three months now. It returned several months after my first cardioversion, and hasn’t stopped except
I am so glad to find this forum. Really validating to see how incredibly different people’s experiences with Afib are and the willingness to share. I’ve been in Afib persistently for a little over three months now. It returned several months after my first cardioversion, and hasn’t stopped except
JumpingDo
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AF Association
2 years ago
Digoxin again (and again)
Long story but after being on digoxin for just under a fortnight I began to feel ill : violent palpitations, high heart rate, diarrhoea ( frequent) and generally feeling terrible. Consulted gp who told me it was a bug but he’d write to cardiologist and if I didn’t hear anything after ten days to phone
Long story but after being on digoxin for just under a fortnight I began to feel ill : violent palpitations, high heart rate, diarrhoea ( frequent) and generally feeling terrible. Consulted gp who told me it was a bug but he’d write to cardiologist and if I didn’t hear anything after ten days to phone
jd2004
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Long Haul Flights
Can I ask, has anyone done a long haul flight [7hrs+] after a major HA. I had one almost 3 yrs ago and had an ICD fitted 2 just over 2 yrs ago. I was wondering what other people did. I've thought about compression socks etc, and did people obtain a fit to fly letter from their GP? I'm flying from the
Can I ask, has anyone done a long haul flight [7hrs+] after a major HA. I had one almost 3 yrs ago and had an ICD fitted 2 just over 2 yrs ago. I was wondering what other people did. I've thought about compression socks etc, and did people obtain a fit to fly letter from their GP? I'm flying from the
Hoocher
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
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