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Lots of Energy Yesterday

Yesterday, I felt like my old self and despite the heat worked in my garden for most of the day. Could have done more and my energy was almost limitless. Why...

Yesterday, I felt like my old self and despite the heat worked in my garden for ...

jeanjeannie50

•11 days ago

166 Replies

Which is the best rate control medication for active AF-patients ?

Hi best AF-friends! I can foresee that my atrial fibrillation is slowly but certainly becoming persistent, or maybe even permanent. I’ve tried different rhythm...

Hi best AF-friends! I can foresee that my atrial fibrillation is slowly but cert...

Abbyroza

•5 days ago

98 Replies

Anti-coag query please

Hi. I wondered if anyone could give me someone with more knowledge than me about anti-coagulation could give me some perspective please. Newly diagnosed with...

Hi. I wondered if anyone could give me someone with more knowledge than me about...

Joeyy06

•6 days ago

92 Replies

Blood pooling in the atria due to AF.

During an AF episode, how long does it take for blood to pool in the upper chambers of the heart? I can't seem to find much information relating to this topic,...

During an AF episode, how long does it take for blood to pool in the upper chamb...

John3333333

•1 day ago

40 Replies

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

•1 month ago

143 Replies

Dealing with an AFib episode without meds.

I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal AFib by an Energency Dept Consultant who ordered certain tests to be done in the future and sent me home with Anticoagulants. I...

I was diagnosed with Paroxysmal AFib by an Energency Dept Consultant who ordered...

Jomaur

•5 hours ago

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Slow heart rate from flecainide

I keep having questions and nowhere to turn. I was taking flecainide 100 mg 2x a day. Is it normal to see a heart rate of 49 or low 50s on my Fitbit when I am...

I keep having questions and nowhere to turn. I was taking flecainide 100 mg 2x a...

HotGuacamole

•2 days ago

35 Replies

I thought I knew about ablation…this is a new ball game

help guys! last ablation must have been a breeze apart from energy loss. This one is awgul so far. Walking to the loo is about my limit, fair enough, but on...

help guys! last ablation must have been a breeze apart from energy loss. This ...

Morzine

•3 days ago

44 Replies

Enemas for constipation

I am taking flecainide and bisoprolol for my afib. The medication is doing fine but I’ve got what I believe to be Pelvic Floor dysfunction. Basically one of my...

I am taking flecainide and bisoprolol for my afib. The medication is doing fine ...

Profound15

•3 days ago

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Odd collection of symptoms that last 1-4 days

I'll try to be brief. For many years I have from time to time had episodes at varying intervals and for varying lengths of time, of debilitating fatigue ( have...

I'll try to be brief. For many years I have from time to time had episodes at va...

Bagrat

•2 days ago

27 Replies

Detecting undiagnosed AF

I'm a stroke lived-experience person since 2016 and, I've had atrial fibrillation / flutter that started years before that. Intially paroxymal, later becoming...

I'm a stroke lived-experience person since 2016 and, I've had atrial fibrillatio...

john-boy-92

•2 days ago

25 Replies

Total knee replacement and AF

Hi Firstly thank you to everyone who has offered their support previously since I was diagnosed with AF last November. Over the last few years I have been...

Hi Firstly thank you to everyone who has offered their support previously since ...

Cat715

•8 days ago

58 Replies

Having an ablation when AF is well controlled or when things deteriorate?

I keep reading posts where the decision is made to hold off on an ablation as the medications are working well. My meds are doing a great job and I have been...

I keep reading posts where the decision is made to hold off on an ablation as th...

OzRob

•3 days ago

36 Replies

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

•1 month ago

109 Replies

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

•1 month ago

99 Replies

post ablation exercise

I’ve been offerred a cryo ablation at the beginning of June after waiting over 2 years. I have holidays booked a fortnight after. They say there is no issue...

I’ve been offerred a cryo ablation at the beginning of June after waiting over 2...

KaliBill

•10 days ago

56 Replies

Watchman or not?

I was diagnosed with Afib about 3 yrs ago. I sometimes wonder if I do have Afib because I am not aware of any symptoms. I take Losartan and Diltiazem and...

I was diagnosed with Afib about 3 yrs ago. I sometimes wonder if I do have Afib ...

JantheNana

•4 days ago

36 Replies

Two years post mini maze (surgical ablation).

How on earth is that 2 years since being down in London taking that step into the unknown of having surgical ablation, hoping for a good result, knowing...

How on earth is that 2 years since being down in London taking that step into th...

MummyLuv

•14 days ago

63 Replies

Persistent and Permanent Atrial Fibrillation

Approximately one month ago I introduced myself to this forum. I greatly appreciated the warm welcome and the helpful responses I received to my post. I've...

Approximately one month ago I introduced myself to this forum. I greatly apprec...

DrBook

•12 days ago

56 Replies

Post Cardioversion advice

After 4 ‘failed’ ablations, I yesterday had a cardioversion for atrial tachycardia. I went back into NSR after only one shock on the lowest setting and my EP...

After 4 ‘failed’ ablations, I yesterday had a cardioversion for atrial tachycard...

frankiec5

•17 days ago

66 Replies

Depressing cardiology consultation

I am a 73 year old female and I have had AFib for 12 years. My problem is with rhythm, not rate. Just had a cardiology consult after going back into AFib...

I am a 73 year old female and I have had AFib for 12 years. My problem is wi...

dizzielizzie1

•8 days ago

44 Replies

Ablation benefits

Hi there I have tried the medication route and the consultant seems to be looking at an ablation. Should I have an ablation or try more alternative...

Hi there I have tried the medication route and the consultant seems to be lookin...

BigFletch

•5 days ago

35 Replies

Covid!!!!

Hubby and I were both enjoying a long overdue week in the sunshine - 4 days into the holiday hubby developed a sore throat and a cough, and a few shivers....

Hubby and I were both enjoying a long overdue week in the sunshine - 4 days into...

Fight-the-good-fight

•4 days ago

30 Replies

Post ablation concerns

Morning! I had a PFA 10 days ago. Heart rate settled in the 50’s ( normal for me) Dr said all went well. Healing has been slow but steady - painful bruising...

Morning! I had a PFA 10 days ago. Heart rate settled in the 50’s ( normal for me...

Heartening

•12 hours ago

11 Replies

Watches for afib

Can someone tell me the watch you wear that let's you know you are in afib

Lran70

•8 days ago

41 Replies

Ablation at last!

yesterday I had my cryo-ablation done at Basildon cardio thoracic unit. The staff were amazing. Now to re-cuperate. I can stop all meds except rivaroxaban in...

yesterday I had my cryo-ablation done at Basildon cardio thoracic unit. The staf...

Tilly1957

•5 days ago

34 Replies

Good ablation story

Never hear good ablation stories on here, so thought I would mention my 83 year old ma in law ( the most indomitable person I know)started getting AF for a few...

Never hear good ablation stories on here, so thought I would mention my 83 year ...

Peony4575

•2 days ago

18 Replies

Dentist

Hi just some advice please. I have AF. I have a tooth that’s infected went to the dentist today had the non Adrenalin injection quite a lot but did not take...

Hi just some advice please. I have AF. I have a tooth that’s infected went to th...

Rhoded

•11 days ago

48 Replies

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

•1 month ago

77 Replies

alcohol with permanent AF

I am in permanent AF controlled with apixoban and verapamil have never had more than Ihalf a glass of wine probably a week however since being diagnosed have...

I am in permanent AF controlled with apixoban and verapamil have never had more ...

KelliEAnniE

•22 days ago

64 Replies

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