Curt - everyone is different. We do know that afib becomes progressively worse with time. Some afibbers have been able to reverse that pattern through dietary and lifestyle changes and targeted supplements. See CR #61. During my 8-year afib journey before ablation, I progressed from one event every every six months to several times a months and then every day and often 27 hours or longer wiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In another press release dated 8/11/08 - it was mentioned that "Multaq, has the potential to become a multibillion dollar product if it gets approved." This sounds to me as if they are targeting everyone with afib and not just those who are suffering from the side effects of using amiodarone. Also mentioned: "irregular heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillationn, affects about 2by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Heather - I hope you have a wonderful trip and the wedding is lovely. I've always found it helps to have all contingency plans in place. Know ahead of time what yu will do to manage AF and make it as easy as possible to cope. Then if afib does come in to play, you are prepared and can handle it accordingly. The other thing I would typically do is try to get a mindset going that was onlyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - I agree with Jim. Sounds like thyroid to me, esp. since your temp is 97. Have you done the basal temp measurement - armpit monitoring? The complete panel plus the antibodies is important. If it's not one thing, it's another. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Summary: In a prospective study involving 58,730 Japanese men and women with no history of stroke, coronary heart disease, or cancer, aged 40-79 years, results indicate that high sodium intake and low potassium intake may be associated with an increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease. During 745,161 person-years of follow-up, 986 deaths from stroke (153 subarachnoid hemorrhagesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Melanie - I totally agree with your reasoning. My concern is that since the drug did have fatal side effects in heart failure patients, I'd want to be very sure that it was thoroughly and well tested before releasing it to afib patients. Agreed, amiodarone is not a great drug, but something rushed though for an alternate use just because it flopped on the first go around doesn't mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
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Cocoa and chocolate or the nibs all contain magnesium and that's a relaxant. I totally agree that eating pure cocoa or bitter chocolate is not something I could do and get enough intake to matter. I like the Dragoba that was mentioned in William's post. It's not only organic but has a low sugar content. However, they did have a recall a while back for some contaminant - mayby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Absolutely not. Pure, food-grade, sodium bicarbonate is non-abrasive- even though it feels as it has some scrubbing power (grit). The alkalinity helps prevent decay as cavities form in an acidic environment. Acidity weakens enamel or erodes away areas where the enamel has already been weakened by residual plaque missed during brushing or that which stays on the teeth too long between brushinby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
William - not to mention that consumption of sweet foods, fruits and dried fruit for the high potassium content, also depletes magnesium during metabolism. The higher the sugar, the more the insulin, the more magnesium and potassium are required for the process. Catch 22. It's well acknowledged that it's difficult to get optimal magnesium via foods alone and because it's useby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The big problem with pushing dark chocolate for health benefits is that almost never do they quality that to add the cautionery statement that the sugar content can be high and sugar is not a health food. In this case, though, they are recommending the cocoa nibs. Same thing as Dr. Mercola has been pushing for a number of years now. You can get the organic nibs and as this article indicates anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
If you follow the news over the past five years or so on 'fast-track releases' of drugs by the FDA, you'll soon note that they are often recalled fairly fast due to adverse side effects including heart attack and death. I'd want to be very sure of the history before taking any newly released or especially a 'fast-track' drug especially for afib since it tends not tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The most important nutrients to take when ill are those that have an alkalizing effect on the body. Health flourishes in an alkaline condition; bugs thrive in an acidic condition. Adding anything with sugar, glucose and the like causes acidity and should be avoided. That said, however, in the case of dehydration, it's important to replace the critical electrolytes which would includeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon and all.... the potassium post I did a while back directly quotes Michael Murray ND and his recommendations for potassium supplements. It is obvious that people on medications should check with the prescribing physician and their pharmacist as well as do an online search for contraindications and interactions. Potassium levels are important for a variety of reasons especially the lengtby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James - I have been corresponding with an afibber who has had good success using CardioRhythm from VRP and other supplements for general health support. Since we all vary so much in biochemical individuality, it probably won't hurt to try it. I originally thought the indgredients were a bit skimpy on the magnesium and taurine but the panax ginseng may be extremely useful as it is calming.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - Note this about interactions of Flagyl and warfarin: What drug(s) may interact with metronidazole? alcohol or alcohol-containing beverages or medicines amprenavir barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions) carbamazepine cimetidine disulfiram fluorouracil lithium methadone phenytoin ramelteon sirolimus tacrolimus warfarin About Flagyl:by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - you just have to remember that in some people, mint relaxes the LES too much and causes GERD problems. I think peppermint oil is a tremendous gastric aid. I use just plain organic, steam distilled oil of peppermint which you can get at the healthfood store. Just be sure it is organic and steam distilled to avoid petroleum distillates. It's very inexpensive; use one drop inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barbara - welcome and sorry to read about your complications. If you use the search feature at the top of the first message box and type in "anxiety" in this session and also some from the archives, you'll learn quickly that anxiety is definitely something that many people experience when they have afib. Several calming nutritional supplements help alleviate that including a veryby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - this could relate to your suspicion that you are allergic or sensitive to coumadin. When one consumes something to which they are sensitive, it can elevated Bp and increase heart rate. I assume this is not common, but since we are all so biochemically different, it certainly is possible. The other thought is that there may be some excipient in the brand of coumadin you use.... I donby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - First address why you are on coumadin in the first place... refresh my memory.... I have some ideas for you; please email me. There is a comment by a physician here: about what he uses as a replacement for coumadin in one of his patients who had some sort of reaction. I know that another afibber has trouble with coumadin causing diarrhea so that's probably another sensitivity isby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - I'm sure you are aware, but eating tuna on a regular basis isn't recommended because of the high mercury content. Occassionally, like once a month may be all one should be consuming tuna. They are high on the food chain like many other large fish so accumulate alot of toxins esp. the mercury. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Karen - ever since I first read your post, I've been mulling over how to respond. I offer this advice with the kindest intention. It is certainly your choice to continue the lifestyle to which you seem to be committed and enjoy. However, most of us here on this forum look to what it is we can do to improve our health to the extent that it influences afib in a positive way; that is, slowsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
My goodness, Isabelle, what a story! Glad it reversed quickly. What to say about the cold being such a trigger? Increased HR as a natural defense to cold? Your concomitant conversion with Cardizem sounds like my first trip to the ER. Same thing. The ER doc said I spontaneously converted on my own as it takes much longer for Cardizem to work. How unfortunate for this to occur just on theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam2 - be sure that you understand the pitfalls of amiodarone before you let anyone prescribe it for you.... There are other options to consider before ami. The ER people are not Electrophysiologists. If you need to reconsider your drug protocol, then work it out with your EP. Amiodarone is considered the drug of last resort and I'm sure you aren't there yet. Jackie Here's soby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - the magnesium glycinate on this site is by Doctor's Best and will work very well for you.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - there are 7 grams of protein in one large whole egg. I see nothing wrong with eating one a day if that's what you prefer. Many experts also support eating eggs daily as they are a nutritious source of protein plus the many other beneficial nutrients.. vitamin A, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, B vitamins, iron etc. The cholesterol factor is why people say not to eat eggs, but the poby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - unfortunately, I can see several things that are not too good about the other formulation you mention... ....these are known to contribut to afib.... asparate and kelp. The kelp is for the iodine content... but has free glutamate content. The aspartate was mentioned in a recent post... (do a search for that name). Unfortunately also, the oxide form is the least absorbed of the magnesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Terry - One of the pioneers in chelation therapy has now also developed oral chelation protocols. Garry Gordon, MD, DO, MPH. You can trust what you read at his website. He is recognized world-wide in this field. It is expensive and it does time time and is an ongoing process. <www.gordonresearch.com> Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - That's very good news. I'm glad you went to the trouble of checking. Can you explain what the figures mean for the Hg done separately? esp. the symbols. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
New update on infective-endocarditis prophylaxis: Now a class IIa recommendation AUGUST 1, 2008 | Michael O'Riordan Washington, DC and Dallas, TX - The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) have issued a new focused update dealing with changes in the recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis in patients with valvular heart diseby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM