Anne - I responded a bit late to your PM. Hope you received it. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - that could be the problem. When I dropped close to 1.0, I had some afib and cut back on my dose of Armour ... I was told to stop for a couple days and then resume but at a lower dose. As I recall I took the lower dose every other day for a week as a start. That seemed to work but I don't recall how quickly. It won't hurt to give it a try... anything to avoid more AF. Iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - the propafenone was given as a new drug after cardioversion since the flecainide didn't work with flutter and neither did diltiazem....so Rhythmol 225 mg twice daily was offered. One dose of 225 was too much and with the HR down so low, I tried half of that the next day and still felt awful so just decided not to use any at all. I still have the full bottle as a reminder that I dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anton - As long as you are functional and not plagued by prolonged flutter events, I think it makes sense to wait. It's good that you have an EP who is knowledgeable. My experience with cardiologists and even some EPs is that unless they are actively in the EP trenches, they may not be helpful. Yes, they can oversee an ECV but often if their focus hasn't been directly on atrial fiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It probably depends on individual biophysical makeup, but when I was prescribed propafenone.. the extended release form... 225 mg, it took my HR down so low I was barely able to walk. (40 bpm)... Even cutting the dose in half didn't help. While the 600 mg dose may be great for some; it may not be for others so it's important to just be aware when starting on a new drug. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello G - Alcohol consumption is known to deplete intracellular magnesium and the heart must have optimal magnesium to maintain steady, normal sinus rhythm. Alcohol is also known to kill heart cells. We all know many people who consume large amounts of alcohol regularly and aren't bothered by arrhythmias, but for the group of special people who are, it pays to stop consuming..... and yby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Shannon for the clarification on Tony's recurrence.... which was my problem as well. The flutter for me seemed unaffected by the intense efforts with Mg and K and all the other supportive nutrients I added in the hope it would make a difference. My flutter events were severe and frequent so while I was naturally a bit apprehensive, I didn't have much choice as I was gettinby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Alex - There are a lot of health commentaries about 1) fish and which typically have a high mercury content and where they are caught and also 2) the risks of eating canned (tinned) food of all types because of the inner can lining/coating of BPA and the health risks involved with that chemical. Protein doesn't lose it's nutrient quality but canned vegetables do so best to eat fby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Mike - There are probably many different sensations which vary by individual. In my 20+ year afib saga, only occasionally have I had a noticeable sensation when finally converting back to NSR. If I did, most often, it was a noticeable 'rush' of calm or serenity overall. Hard to describe but was enough to prompt me to check my pulse, I typically checked very lightly, the carotidby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anton - keep in mind that PACs represent the shortening of the refractory period or the time between beats involving the repolarizing phase or the action potential when the cells/muscle can't be stimulated. The idea is to prolong the refractory period so the time between beats is longer and 'normal'...rather than PACs. The many posts we've had on the topic of the role oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Anton - I can appreciate your concerns about ablation at age 81. If it's any comfort, I had my Natale ablation #2 at age 78 which was the LAA isolation and all. Then a followup #3 about 8 mos later at age 79. Other than the typical residuals I usually have after all the chemicals, I had no major problems. I didn't lose mental capacity although for a period of time my memory seeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, George, for the interesting excerpts and comments. From your reading, do you think that Dr. Backx does not attribute or know about the arrhythmia connection to intense endurance exercise caused by free-radical damage from ROS and the resulting formation of cardiac fibrosis? (plus Mg deficiency from overexercise?) Just seems to be an unexpected statement from an EP researcher in lighby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Steve…. I’m responding to your original query as to whether flecainide might stimulate a-flutter. My experience is “yes” but as noted in the responses, many afib influences are highly individualized including the genetic factor. My afib saga spans 20 years, plus two years after the last or 3rd ablation in which I have been in continual NSR. When my afib began, after various drug cby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Welcome, Catherine. Magnesium infusions have been used by some surgeons to eliminate the arrhythmia that is common with cardiac surgery and certainly, post procedure, your husband can benefit from supplemental magnesium. The taurate form is probably useful as long as the magnesium content is sufficient. You can read more here at this link on forms of magnesium. The magnesium glycinate orby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good report, John. I'm sure you are resting easier now that you know and I certainly hope you can completely eliminate taking the Eliquis. I totally agree with your comments about the "Awesome Austin Experience" at St. David's, Dr. Natale and his outstanding team. It's a true comfort knowing that when you go there for treatment, you'll receive the best poby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Continuing on the lectin comment.... All foods contain lectins. Lectins are part of plant physiology. They aren’t something dreamed up by ‘fringe’ doctors Whether or not your biochemistry is sensitive is highly individualized but it's important to note that reactions to lectins can cause health issues such as auto-immunity, leaky gut syndrome, arthritis and other symptoms of silent inby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Great report, John. I totally agree with you about the St. David's experience. Fingers crossed for you and your release from Eliquis. Be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Phill - The liver is involved with detoxification of chemicals and Rx drugs are chemicals. Two parts: Phase 1 utilizes the p-450 enzyme system to convert fat soluble toxins to water soluble which can (then) be excreted easily; and Phase II, uses mostly glutathione to bind these altered toxins so they can be safely excreted. When they are not managed, then they can remain and cause toxic-likeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
With lectins, gluten, phytates, etc.... all can have various negative effects on health; just depends on how your body copes with the exposure. If not well, then there are many symptoms and the most significant is typically silent or systemic inflammation and the "trickle-down" effect of that leads to many adverse health complications.... a lot depends on genetics as to how much youby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Nick - I had just the opposite effect. Nothing else changed except for Eliquis and the pounds started packing on. Somewhat better with the half-dose, but it's a battle. I also have recurrence of muscle weakness and leg pain so while Eliquis is certainly convenient and I'm much more compatible with it versus warfarin, it's apparent it has negative side effects for me. Jacby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Sam - thanks for posting this as a good reminder if you do eat rice... brown and white.. White rice grown in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas, which account for 76 percent of domestic rice, generally had higher levels of total arsenic and inorganic arsenic in our tests than rice samples from elsewhere. Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Jim and Steve - good point about the Eliquis side effects. The website, Medschat.com has some comments about stomach distress, pain, swelling, bloating and gas. I didn't have that but had plenty of other nasty side effects... still present even with the half dose. If the solution is yet another drug, I'm not pleased with that at all. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - The DGL should help relieve symptoms but you should be tested to rule out H. pylori infection and other potential causes such as gluten sensitivity, as one example. Eliminating the cause of the gastric irritation is top priority. One of our former afibbers eliminated her afib by correcting an H.pylori infection. See Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - Over the years, others have posted about GERD problems after ablation. It didn't bother me but probably because I had already been doing all those remedies to help. The reflux is one issue... can you elaborate more on the other GI issues? What meds are you currently taking? Are they recently new and related to the ablation procedure? Jby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Jim - If you haven't read the report titled, No More Heartburn... go here and note the first item mentioned... DGL... but also continue through the entire report to compare symptoms. Consider trying the chewable DGL tablets by Natural Factors Many years ago I had a problem with GERD and eventually learned that I was low in nutrients that help produce natural stomach acid...by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Phill - The excess calcium is very much 'on topic'....as it is a stimulator of Afib. Since calcium (excitatory) dominates over magnesium (relaxing) inside the cell, it's especially important that heart cells have more magnesium and just enough calcium for proper functionality. That's why magnesium supplements are important. When I first began experiencing Afib, I waby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - I agree with you on the no sleep issue with CPAP. Did you ever try Buteyko Breathing Technique? Really good for overall health and sleep. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - My HR normalized quite rapidly after each of my 3 ablations and I've always thought it was because I went right back to using the heart supportive nutrients mentioned in The Strategy.... if not, then I was just very fortunate. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Phill - I was pleased to see the mention of Joel Wallach. I’ve been a fan for many years and attended two presentations when he was on the circuit talking about “Dead Doctor’s Don’t Lie.” Back then, he was moving from veterinary medicine and expanding to holistic medicine and has since become a Naturopathic physician who was recognized in 2015 with an Achievement Award. Coincidentalby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alexe - Sorry to be so late in responding. The Zymessence is the most powerful by far... and also probably the most pricey. If cost is not an issue, then I'd go for that one. But first... spend time reading Dr. William Wong's reports on why Zymessence is so much more effective. He's a Naturopathic physician as well as a PhD. He also had some online pod casts...not sure ifby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM