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I was diagnosed with paroxysmal AF in Jan 2025 and put on Warfarin 3mg daily. Heart scan normal. No underlying causes. I've had 2 ECGs since then, both normal. Years ago when I had bad palpitations I was given propranolol to take as and when required, which worked. I am not on any other prescribed med for AF but on the odd occasion when I feel palpitations I take propranolol and it seems to do the trick.
I've read on this forum some truly awful experiences with AF and I can't identify with it. My INR is stable at 2.5 and last visit to the nurse she suggested I discuss with my GP as whenever she takes my pulse it is steady.
Just wondering if I actually have AF or just occasional palpitations. I would appreciate to hear from anyone similar to me?
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Okapis christine34904
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madge07350 Okapis
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madge07350
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afiblady madge07350
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Carol
derek76 madge07350
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derek76 afiblady
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I'd like to see the Wet T Shirt test:-)
christine34904 madge07350
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Haha good one! What's cipro do?
madge07350 christine34904
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It's anot antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone class. It can cause adverse reactions involving different body systems including cardiac. I would strongly recommend avoiding it unless at death's door with no alternative.
jay7196 christine34904
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derek76 jay7196
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christine34904 jay7196
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I thought twice about the warfarin but decided I'd better do as advised.
It's a complicated condition 😄
jay7196 derek76
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malcolm96513 christine34904
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Christine,
Like you I was diagnosed with PAF inn 2012 and immediately put on Flecainide and Warfarin. I suffered frequent attacks for about a year but my heart seemed to 'settle down' and now I get an episode perhaps once/twice ayear - I haven't had one since Dec 2015. My cardiologist, at a recent check-up, told me that there was no evidence of AF but don't stop taking the medication. My INR is stable at around 2.2 and my blood is only checked every few months now! My pulse is also stable at 65-70.
I count myself lucky that I don't experience the symptoms I see on this forum. PAF seems a strange condition that never goes away but can be controlled by medication. I have asked a number of times about stopping the drugs but get the same answer each time - no-one knows what causes it and no-one knows how to cure it but the drugs seem to do the job (in my case at least!). BTW I have also given up caffeine and only drink alcohol in moderation.
christine34904 malcolm96513
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Was never one for caffeine but I like a gin or glass of wine.
katers christine34904
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hope this helps!
christine34904 katers
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katers christine34904
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Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker. These medicines work by affecting the body’s response to some nerve impulses, especially in the heart. As a result, bisoprolol slows down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
I only have to take one if I go PAF and can't come back to regular rhythm