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Vacation... :\
I just returned from the first vaction my family has had in 5 years! Hooray... the whole trip was great. I come home on Sunday, no problems, Monday no problems, Tuesday on my bike ride i start having some random arrhythmia. Some palpitations. Nothing
read morelatest replyFuzzybuddha, June 20, 2019 8:20pm EST
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AFib and travel to Europe
Hello to all! My husband, Kyle, has been diagnoses with AFib. He is currently on medication (beta blockers) and typically only has an occurance of AFib every 2-5 months. We are traveling to Europe soon. I am anxious about my husband having...
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Upcoming Cruise Questions
I was recently diagnosed w/AF and underwent an ablation procedure 2 wks ago. So far I'm doing very well and am optimistic that I will continue to do so! At my last visit w/my EP doc, I mentioned to him that I had a cruise planned for the end of April...
read morelatest replyJeanamo, March 1, 2018 9:19am EST
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Massage?
I enjoy getting an occasional massage. I used them several times to work out my muscles after a very long run. Is there any danger of me going in for a massage while being in AFib and on blood thinners. My wife is using some info on the internet to...
read morelatest replySpencer, September 8, 2018 9:59am EST
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Traveling
My first episode of afib was in April of this and my second was 3 weeks ago.. I’m on medication cardizam and aspirin as well as an anxiety medication.. I’m getting married in August and trying to plan a honeymoon. We looked at punta cana and cruises but...
read morelatest replyJeanamo, December 2, 2017 7:36am EST
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You are not alone!
I just read an interesting list of well known people who have atrial fibrillation or other heart rhythm problems. Among the people on this list with atrial fibrillation are Barry Manilow, Howie Mandel, Gene Simmons, President George H.W. Bush, Larry
read morelatest replyRbrandt, March 14, 2017 4:59pm EST
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Helicopter Tour in Hawaii?
I'm traveling soon to Hawaii. I had a successful Ablation for AFIB & AFLUTTER in April. I appreciate all the great suggestions for airline travel. Concerning activities......I'd love to take a helicopter tour over the island! Has anyone experienced...
read morelatest replyMrs. Happy Camper, February 20, 2017 1:23am EST
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Afib and air plane travel
my company wants me to travel from Seattle to Chicago for a meeting. I was diagnosed with Afib 6 months ago, my IR told me to live a normal life. I am taking a beta blocker daily, I am worried that air travel could cause a Afib attack? Please let me know...
read morelatest replyBarbara Jane, March 27, 2017 5:14am EST
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Medical Information bracelets
I was just wondering how many of the people in this forum have medical information bracelets or pendants on a chain (like a "dog tag" for some men). When away from home, one of these can be very helpful in case of an emergency such as an accident or
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Pacemakers and driving
Hi everyone. I have a-fib tachycardia and because of some of my other meds I can't tolerate beta-blockers. My Cardiologist and EP want to put in a pacemaker/defibrillator..My question is there anyone out there who has one and are you aloud to drive after...
read morelatest replyBecky817, March 22, 2016 8:51am EST
