Earl - just for information - Here's some past info I've saved from posts on digoxin <> <> Digitalis side effects - digitalis does not improve mortality People with atrial fibrillation who are treated with digitalis are at increased risk of death. In the February issue of Heart, Dr. Knut Gjesdal of the University of Oslo, Norway and colleagues have found that digitalis increases exby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Julia - just check the label to learn the contents of one tablet or capsule and begin with that..... one may be the equivalent of 100 mg or 200 mg, magnesium, for instance. Some people like to begin with only one supplement at a time....that is, begin with the magnesium and take one dose/capsule/tablet daily for a week. If you feel fine, add another dose to the daily intake and see how you doby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Second common genetic variant in AF identified JULY 14, 2009 | Marlene Busko Reykjavik, Iceland - Researchers report that a new genetic variantin the ZFHX3 geneis linked with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in people of European ancestry [1]. More than one-third of individuals of European ancestry carry one copy of the newly identified variant in the ZFHX3 gene, and they haveby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Highlights from the Heart Rhythm Society's Pocket Guide -Practical Rate and Rhythm Management of Atrial Fibrillation VOLUME: 9 PUBLICATION DATE: Jul 01 2009 Issue Number: Volume 9 - Issue 7 - July 2009 author: Bradley P. Knight, MD, FACC, FHRS, Editor-in-Chief Dear Readers, In May of this year, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) published a pocket guide entitled "Practical Rate and Rhythm Managby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lots of times it's not always just the berry involved but the pesticide/fungicide sprays that are used by the growers. If they were all truly organic, then you can probably blame the fruit, itself because too much fruit sugar taken in at one time stimulates the glucose/insulin response and that process depletes potassium and magnesium to some degree. Sugar is just not something afibbers tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Eric - In addition to all the excellent responses you've received, I'd offer that if you are truly vagal, then the beta blocker is not helpful and can make you feel worse...especially in the fatigue area. Consider the PIP approach and request your doctor cooperate with you on this. My experience was that the beta blocker took my heart rate down so low it would actually bringby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wil - I also had mitral valve leakage diagnosed on ultrasound when I first joined the CCF for care . The cardiologist who specialized in rhythm disturbances said it was so insignificant that he wouldn't even say it was notable for the chart. After ablation, the leakage has resolved and has not progressed as you suggest it will. Good news and one less thing about which to worry! Jackiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - Interesting info. Alan Gaby MD also says that people develop an intolerance to fructose and can't digest it. That causes a good deal of gastric distress which includes significant bloating and that would explain the vagal stimulation...via the stretching and irritation .. but not the fiber- impaction aspect. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erling Weve sung this song before and as you recall, our own Patrick Chambers, MD, endorsed using RBC magnesium test. Im still not convinced that RBC testing for magnesium is totally useless. I have no argument that the Exatest is considered to be the Gold Standard for measuring intracellular magnesium levels. At least thats what Exatest tells us. However, according to your list of testiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - what about ribose? I've done a good deal of reading about the merits of adding ribose for cellular energy. Much more complex than that simplistic statement. Perhaps we can get into a dialog on this topic if you are interested... email me. Regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - Definitely yes... hypoglycemia can be a precursor to afib. No question. I had it and duplicated it many times until I got the hypoglycemia under control. You said: attributed to adrenaline spike.... well, that's exactly what happens after eating a meal that has mostly carbs and not enough protein to slow down absorption. Cereal goes right to glucose and quickly. Milk may helpby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - This is not acurate information. If the person has healthy functioning kidneys, magnesium is not damaging. Excess is just eliminated through excretion of urine and feces. The same is true with potassium.... healthy kidney function is a must. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mjay - the topic of pulmonary vein stenosis occurrence was of some concern back when I had my ablation in November 03. At the time, Dr. Natale required a spiral CT scan to assess post-ablation condition of the pulmonary veins. He said at that time, because of his ablation technique and ICE guidance equipment, they didn't typically see stenosis.... but we did discuss it and I asked whatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lois - Sure does but the only way to address the gut issues is to get rid of the Candida.... there are other preparations such as berberine, Oil of Oregano and GSE that may sit better with you and your biochemistry. Let her suggest some options and begin slowly. It can be overwhelming on the system to tackle too much at once. Good luck. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chuck: Suspect two things with minor leakage from mitral valve prolapse: ...dehydration and magnesium deficiency. With dehydration, the chords operating the valves become stiff and dont allow the valves to seat properly to allow for complete closure. Often its just as simple as hydrating well and often and taking supplemental magnesium. I have quite a few files if youd to read some of theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Adrian - do you also take magnesium and potassium regularly? Taurine works with all the electrolytes, especially helpful with these two. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - I agree with Adrian about the KCl salt substitute. The hypoglycemic event connection is a reality, for sure. You'll need to examine what you typically eat before a workout that may help deplete you of magnesium and potassium metabolically even before your workout. Of what does your typical meal consist a couple hours before workout? Do you hydrate well during exercise? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lois - treating without testing is fine as long as the plan goes long enough to be sure you kill the stubborn ones. A good test from a place like Metametrix is now highly reliable and recommended both before and after treatment to be sure of efficacy. As far as antibiotics go, I'd try to stay away from them as it defeats the purpose of the probiotics, as you mention. Candida doesn'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
These two (of many) sources report this recent finding... ??by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lois - Sorry to hear about your turn of events. Definitely do not let anyone ablate your thyroid unless it becomes unavoidable, which I seriously doubt. Dysbiosis is a definite possibility and you should be tested to confirm which 'bugs' you need to eliminate... Genova Diagnostics has a Comprehensive Stool Analysis that pins it down so your treatment is quick, targeted, and effectivby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - if Exatest results indicate you are 'marginally' low in magnesium, then you absolutely must do what you can to flood your cells with magnesium. I just posted a comment (below) about why cells can remain resistant to absorption. It could be that you have some cell envelope damage that is preventing repletion and this can be repaired with abundant Omega 3 fish oils and time. Aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - I'm very pleased for your improvement. Fundamentally, magnesium repletion should always be tried and unfortunately, it is virtually never offered as an option by mainstream medicine even though basic biochemistry tells us that magnesium is needed in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body... and that 80% of the population is magnesium deficient. The good part about trying magnesiumby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Charle - the instructions that come with the kit are very clear. The doctor or nurse uses the wooden scraper included in the kit to collect epithelial cells from under the tongue and they are then placed and sent according to the directions. The results and interpretations will be sent to the doctor who ordered the kit. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's very true Wil, but it was offered up to me by the ER docs at the CCF.... so go figure. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - Even though the Exatest is reputed to be the Gold Standard for testing the IC levels, a low or borderline low magneisum level undoubtedly comes into play regarding afib. You have nothing to lose (except a few $)by adding supplemental magnesium glycinate and waiting a couple of months to observe the effects on your frequency of afib events. As long as your kidneys are healthy in function,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
" Here in the US they sell predominantly Magnesium Oxide instead of citrate, glycinate or the other types." Craig - You can order via Hans' web vitamin link (see tabs above) My Favorite Supplements... Through this iHerb connection, you can type magnesium glycinate into the search box and come up with a selection of brand - Doctor's Best and Blue Bonnet are two. Alwaysby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie - typically taurine is very calming...so it could be that you need to start with lower doses and ramp up. That's always smart no matter what the supplement. Good luck - because for most afibbers, it's a very useful addition to the regimen. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I recall hearing that flecainide can be proarrhythmic and my ears perked up because I thought it had become so in my case when I had so much trouble on the drug and before optimizing my electrolytes. It was either a cardiologist who said it or someone in the ER on one of my adventures. Jackie From the package insert for Tambocor.... Warnings PROARRHYTHMIC EFFECTS TAMBOCOR, like other antiarrby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Additionally - the 800 mg potassium from 2 bananas would not be totally absorbed... the percentage if actually potassium that becomes bioavailable is less... I used to have the link to that percentage but seem to have lost it and I don't want to misquote. As is pointed out, the carb/glycemic index/load factor is a detriment for anyone who isn't a very heavy exerciser and who burns upby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Peggy!!!by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM