Sue - the June 09 issue of Blaylock Wellness Report has this clip about hs CRP... (and points out the importance of knowing what our levels are) Quote: Studies of many heart failure patients have clearly shown that the levels of certain inflammation markers, such as the high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha TNF-a, accurately predict whby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Louise - You can always confirm with a pharmacist, but when people on aspirin have dental surgery, they just stop a week before. I've not seen any problems with just stopping. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joy - Over the years there have been many such suggestions on this BB that cell phones and EMFs from towers etc are at the very least, contributory to electrical disturbances in some individuals. There are many people who are disabled by the EMFs from nearby towers. There are support groups on the Internet. Many people think that there is significant harm being done to everyone but that commby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - use the search tab here for digoxin. There are several relevant posts that you should read. You may want to consider changing cardiologists. Digoxin isn't going to do you any favors. As far as the cardioversion goes, it's better to have your heart in normal sinus rhythm (NSR) than becoming accustomed to being in afib which allows the electrical remodeling to take place. Thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sue - they basically are the same thing.... a measure of cardiac tissue inflammation which if elevated, is a risk factor for numerous disease conditions. A number as close to zero is the goal. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - diet and supplements may not totally 'cure' afib, but they will go a long way toward balancing the body and nervous system so that reactions such as experienced so not have such a dramatic effect. He probably needs adrenal support nutrients and neurotransmitters go go along with that. Suggest you direct to The Mood Cure by Julia Ross. There is a self-questionnaire that is extby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Did you make any other adjustments to your lifestyle such as Paleo eating; eliminating grains and therefore inflammation? Silent inflammation as measured by cardiac CRP is one of the factors that sustains afib. What about abstaining from eating commercially prepared foods? Lots to consider before the whole thing comes together and afib stays away for longer periods of time. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Louise - the nosebleed effect with the combination of NK and aspirin can also come out as you describe the petechiae on the ankles. You should lower the aspirin dose. The nattokinase will not cause internal bleeding but aspirin certainly can. I take 6000 FU NK daily and I have low platelet count as well... but I certainly can't tolerate any amount of aspirin on a daily basis. Before ablaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Josiah - here's my previous post on this topic that may be useful to you. Jackie "I've been using Resveratrol for several years for the many properties mentioned in that 60 Minutes clip. I've had ablation so I can't testify that it was helpful for that, but by all counts, a good, pure resveratrol is a very important supplement. Just too bad Big Pharma wants to synthesize it so they can pateby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elena - once the outbreak starts, unless you get the Rx drug Famvir, immediately, the virus will continue replicating. My experience was that when I realized I probably had shingles, I was able to get the drug and it stopped it cold. High dose lysine(1500 - 3000 mg) will help prevent the replication of the virus and may shorten the duration of the outbreak as well as eating high lysine conteby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - You can't possibly know how sad it makes me feel to read your post. My heart goes out to you. I certainly share your frustration. Even if we were physicians, it would be imprudent for any of us to give you medical advice here with such a severe risk condition. Using Nattokinase along with Plavix may enable you to take less of the drug which could prevent the risks of internby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - you and I are really on the same page... I'm just saying that many people can control it and do it well with the changes and adding enough of the critical supplements.... and it's more than just Erling. Conference Room 61 lists (I believe) about 50 testimonials of those successes... there could have easily been double that, as I recall when it was done initially. I continue toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
You could always try using a bit of Celtic sea salt as an antagonist for the potassium. Sodium helps deplete potassium. Just don't overdo it. Keep in mind that the lab ranges are just that... like national averages of where most typical patients fall. Being at the top just puts you on notice to check out why it may be borderline elevated. You can still be functioning normally for yourby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James - See Erling's recent post on the various types of carnitine. My thought is that if what you are taking seems to work for you, then keep taking it - regardless of the form of carnitine. Most often, the functional medicine MDs recommend the Acetyl L-carnitine for enhancing brain-related functional issues but some doctors have formulated a combo carnitine product that includes thatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - John - you certainly are correct that the chaotic beating can cause clots. Typically, that doesn't happen as often if the events remain relatively short. When I began my AF journey, the rule set by the CCF here in Cleveland was not to go beyond 48 hours before cardioversion because clots tend to form at that point and longer, so call at 24 hours to get on the schedule for cardioversby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lesley - as I mentioned in the post to Kelly, the doctor I heard talking about drug-induced nutrients, emphasized that many drugs deplete magnesium which would have a direct impact on stimulating AF. Because of your kidney issue, you'd need to have your nephrologist assess your intracellular stores of magnesium and your serum potassium and help you replenish if it would be safe for you to dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Julia - in many of the health-reference books on holistic or "alternative" medical treatments, the use of magnesium and taurine is mentioned and some even go into the potassium supplementation as well. Many say that until you add taurine, you won't accomplish much. I'm not sure that's totally true, but it certainly did enhace my results once I included taurine to myby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kelly - I recently listened to a doctor talking about drug-induced nutrient depletion. Of interest to afibbers is that birth control pills deplete magnesium as does conventional estrogen therapy (ie Premarin) but not the bioidental hormones. The comment was that those on BC pills need to take supplemental magnesium. As an aside, in some people, even natural progesterone makes acne worse.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hey Adrian! - How are you these days! Miss your posts. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynda - It seems ridiculous that a cardiologist could prescribe a drug but not know how to stop it! While not the same, I took Toprol XL for a few years and weaned off myself. My holistic MD said to just start shaving a bit off the dose every 4 - 5 days and continue on that for several weeks. I was very cautious and must have taken over a month to get off the drug and I didn't have anyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Carol ! Those two amino acids mentioned help. High on list of deficiency is melatonin as we age. Very small doses at first may help solve the problem. Consider also that it can be an adrenal imbalance and cortisol production at the wrong time can be waking you up. Some people find a combination of 200 mg. magnesium and either 5 HTP or theanine at bedtime works well.... Several optionsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barbara - there is also a strong correlation between sleep apnea and overweight, insulin resistance, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Often, it makes much more sense to go to the source of the problem and control the metabolic disturbance that is manifesting in the apnea. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rick - Some think the fact that a relaxing position facilitates more vagal toneie, the parasympathetic nervous system is dominant. This would be especially true after meals when the PNS is then functional. For some, this lowers the heart rate enough to bring on an event. It's also been discussed that sitting slouched or scrunched in the midsection at the computer impinges on or irritateby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lance - this is still current information. When Peggy had her stroke, I confirmed with Dr. Holsworth that a dosage she should be taking along with Plavix... it was 100 mg every 6 - 8 hours. You probably won't find many doctors who are aware of this regimen. I believe Dr. Holsworth is still available to answer afibber's questions so if you email me, I can put you in touch withby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sheila - sorry to be late in responding.... I'm taking a weekend-long class out of town that has me fairly well occupied. Brief responses... salt craving can indicate low adrenal function. You certainly can add ribose - it's especially important to anyone doing heavy exercise or one (such as I am) who needs a boost with manufacturing ATP. It's pricey though and you have toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - you deseve a medal for tenacity... to keep counting all those strokes!!! (and even add them up!) But hey, you're out in getting fresh air and sunshine....... Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - There are people who have been posting here for years that have managed to get their afib under control with dietary changes and nutritional repletions - emphasis on the heart supporting nutrients like magnesium etc. Erling just reported in at 81 that he's still in NSR and he certainly is my hero for being a role model for the DIY approach. Unfortunately, some of us either didn'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
When I responded to you previously, Phillippe, I was trying to recall an article written about autonomic response and swallowing triggering afib. I managed to find the following from this website which is worth visiting to read the various posts and replies from various EPs... 2009-02-12 Answered By r. Buch & Dr. Shivkumar Vagal atrial fibrillation describes a subset of patients whoseby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nick - I just responded to Jim W in another post on magnesium repletion... see below. A word of caution about adding too much potassium until you have been taking magnesium at least for several weeks... in the presence of a magnesium deficiency, adding potassium can make AF worse ....so be aware. I would proceed cautiously with adding a bunch of potassium unless you have taken the magnesiumby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM