Hello, I have always had problems using search engines to find what I wanted, as it always poped up results that I was in no way looking for. I just happen to...
Hi I am new to this site so forgive me if I am asking a dumb question. I have been diagnosed as having partial afib. My consultant has prescribed me flecainide...
Hello, Andrew: This is only my opinion, but if I were having attacks that were only a few minutes and nonsymptomatic, I would wait on the ablation. There is...
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... only a few minutes and nonsymptomatic, I would wait on the ablation. There is little risk, but as my EP told me, do I want to be the 1% that has a stroke,...
Andrew, Have you considered trying another antiarrhythmic - one that is stronger? I was placed on Sotalol (Betapace) after only two episodes. I have been...
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Hello Andrew Have you tried increasing your potassium and magnesium intake? Some people are successfully managing their afib by altering their diets and ...
Hi Pam, I went to the magnesium website and was overwhealmed with information. Would you please help. Is Slow Mag or the Magnesium Glycinate the best to take...
Does anyone here have any data on this subject. I have noticed since being on warfarin I have trouble keeping my weight down where I want it, normally 170 lbs....
Hi I am 36, I have suffered with afib episdoes for over ten years. I have been reading that malnutrition can trigger this, and am wondering since I have had 4...
Hello You might want to try this forum, which is specifically for people with AF. Many of the people who write on the forum have had success by increasing...
ooops! Forgot the link! http://www.afibbers.com/forum/list.php?f=6 ... Hello You might want to try this forum, which is specifically for people with AF. Many...
Barbara:; This is late, as I haven't been here in a while, and I hope your cold/sinus infection is gone, but for future reference, I have taken the OTC med...
Hi Carol: You are fortunate to not be aware of your afib. Actually people who are in constant afib are at LESS of a risk for stroke than those who go in and...
Hi pam.....you are a chesapeake lady also....i just love my area of this wonderful country....in fact, pam ... the only time i had such horrible pain was when...
Hi Pam and All, I wish I could bring you good news. But unfortunatly Aphib is back. My episodes are a month apart and around 8 hours long. I have had...
... Hi Alex, sorry to hear about your troubles, it looks like I'm in a similar position - I've seen improvements from my first ablation but AF is still rearing...
Does anyone recognise the following causes/features? I would be extremely grateful of any feedback/comments! Diagnosed with PAF 5 years ago. Taking 50mg...
Hi Andrew I was a fit 43 year old when I had a TIA (mini stroke in July 2002 I was diagnosed with afib and put on warfarin straight away. I often woke up and ...
James and Alex, I too have had the ablation done and had re-occurances of afib. I am back on my Tikosyn. My first afibs you couldn't tell whether it was ...
Dear James D. I'm in my 9th month now and aphib is back. No improvements now from before. Episodes are coming at shorter intervals. Now a week apart lasting...
... Hi Alex, Natale definitely does second procedures (as do all the guys at the top of the list). Some people do see success with meds after ablations ( even...
Hello, everyone. This is my first post on this site. I have had afib for about five years - full time until my ablation this past February. Now it is about...
Also a first time poster to this group - I am about to have my first ablation procedure, at least my doctor is recommending it. I've gone through a progression...
HI Scotty, I'm 51. I was in your position last June and choose to have an ablation rather than go on antiarrythmic meds. I had suffered with AF for 20 years...
hi i had tachcardia of the heart for many yrs now and all of a sudden it just got worse due to stress so i finally got up the courage to go to a cardiologist....