Any other descriptions - like molecularly distilled/pure/pharmacuetical grade? The caution is to be sure any brands selected are processed in a way that does not damage the oils and they are also free of toxic metals like mercury or dioxins, PCBs etc. What's the breakdown of the Omega 3 insofar as EPA? That's not much Omega 3 for 1000 mg. total. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's a really high dose of flecanide. (I was told that's the max dose). Did you start with that dose or work up that high in order to control afib? FYI - many of the the afibbers in California have opted to sign on with Marin General in SF - Dr. Natale goes there a couple times a month and he has trained both Drs. Hongo and Hao with his expertise. Consider looking into that optionby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Vic - having adequate estrogen intake didn't spare me from getting afib. I have used bioidentical hormones for years - long before and after my afib journey. I think that low hormones may be contributory to afib, but in my case, my levels were fine and I still developed afib.... I blame stress and depleted adrenals along with hypothyroidism. I think the issue of over-estrogenating andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
William - amend this to include... - you are what you absorb and assimilate. If you can't do these functions, there are many problems that crop up as chronic disease conditions. I'm glad to see you encouraging people to try versions or modifications of the Paleo Diet. The main thing is to eat whole foods, cooked lightly, refrain from sugar and packaged foods, and eliminate at leby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - I'm glad you like the product from cardiotabs and their marketing concept. And I'm also glad to see cardiologists endorsing natural products. I checked the ingredient quantity on their Omega 3 and note there is only 180 mg. of the EPA portion that we are interested in for heart health. The DHA portion is for brain health, mainly. Even combined, one capluse only delivers 650by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cheri - it's just basic biochemistry. Calcium competes with magnesium, too, so that's double trouble for afibbers.... too much calcium in the presence of magnesium deficiency will be excitatory to heart cells and too much sodium will displace potassium in heart cells and potassium is what we need in there to maintain normal rhythm. Put down the salt shaker.....or use salt substitutby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
benj - thanks for sharing this fantatic news! Hats off to Hans for making the NY Times - and for sponsoring this website. It's certainly been a life-line for me on this afib journey thanks to the many wonderful and knowledgeable people who share their time, experiences and wisdom. Let's all celebrate! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Once again from the promo material from neurosurgeon, Russell Blaylock's newsletter: Soy Warning How much soy is in your diet? Probably a lot more than you think, and it may not be as healthy for you as youve been led to believe. Americans are using soy products in record numbers. In addition to splashing soy sauce on Chinese food and home cooked stir fries, were adding tofu and other soyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ammend that to include - you are what you absorb and assimilate. If you can't do these there are many problems that crop up as chronic disease conditions.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
William - Cod liver oil isn't what were talking about here.... it's body fish oil and the pure kind. Who knows what impurities were in the experimental cod liver oil. Typically, these studies don't use the best, purest or even most expensive nutrients - they fail to discern what's a pure nutrient from sometimes even synthetic nutrients. However, I totally agree that wilby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - I agree that you should be checked out quickly. Pain isn't considered standard after so long a time. There may be some latent infection or something totally unrelated to the ablation. I'd definitely put in an SOS to the CCF EP lab nurses. Keep us posted; good luck. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - that's a wonderful testimonial. I'm so pleased for both your ablation success and the fact that you did something you had yearned to do. Now THAT's Living with Passion in NSR. Congratulations! Your story reminds me of one before I had my ablation. I was introduced to an local attorney by Jim W (of the BB who also just realized his dream) who had ablation by Natale aboutby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
jb - After my Natale ablation, I had them all, but in hindsight - while it was good to know there was no stenosis, I think now I would either opt not to have the CT scan or request an MRI to check for stenosis. I had a reaction to the contrast dye. Plus after the dose of radiation one receives during the ablation, it makes sense to re-consider the choices. At the time, we all felt there mustby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Don - Here's a bit of information clipped from a post on Iodine Deficiency on Amiodarone - don't know if it will be helpful or not. <; DRUG INTERACTIONS Amiodarone, a medication used to prevent abnormal heart rhythms, contains high levels of iodine and may affect thyroid function. Medications used to treat hyperthyroidism, such as propylthiuracil (PTU) and methimazole may increasby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Features of an Activity Disorder The person maintains a high level of activity and is uncomfortable with states of rest or relaxation. The individual depends on the activity for self-definition and mood stabilization. There is an intense, driven quality to the activity that becomes self-perpetuating and resistant to change, compelling the person to continue while feeling the lack of abilityby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jean - It's been a very long time since I've had dental work that reqquired anesthesia, but after one really nasty exprerience with the regular anesthetic, I would not ever submit to another. I would callaround to other local dental offices and ask if they use epi-free anesthesia and find out what they say about availability, just to verify that it is being discontinued.... I can'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - a couple of things - canned isn't the best in any food; but tuna as a food is really not healthy. Unfortunately, it's one of the fish that have a high mercury content - top of the fish food chain - and mercury is bad for everyone's body, but some think, especially bad for afibbers because of the neurological issues involved. It also can be fairly salty which isn't gby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
jb - great news and great report. This keeps us updated as to the latest techniques being used. Take it easy during your healing phase. Soon you will be living with passion in NSR. Best of health to you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kay - do a google search on glutathione as a post-radiation treatment. I know it's used during radiation treatment to help protect cells from ionizing radiation. Perhaps somethin will turn up in that search to help with the aftermath. I have several other resources I'll check for you as well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I don't blame you for being really scared. I think every one of us - regardless of age - would have to admit that on our first event of afib, we all felt pretty anxious. It's a symptom unlike any other. I had the same experience you did with my first trip to the ER - but I cardioverted on my own before the drugs took effect but they kept me in the hospital anyway for more tests and tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
That product was discussed in a post a few months ago. It is a prescription version, as I recall and highly processed. I believe the poster said it made his afib worse. My advice would be if you are going to use Omega 3 fish oils, then purchase a high-quality - pharmaceutical grade - molecularly distilled fish oil by one of the several reputable sources we mention here. Coromega, Carlson, Nby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Terry - this is very true, but not all EPs are created equal with regard to knowledge, skill and success rates and not all ablations turn out well and patients live happily ever after. My thought is that ablation should be one of the last options after all other interventions have been tried and have been unsuccessful. The List is testimony that afib can be turned around in some biochemisby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ron - do they charge you for a bottle you take home with you? Or charge you for to rinse in the office? Some insurance does cover the cost of the anti-microbial - just like other prescriptions. If your insurance doesn't cover Rx then probably it won't cover that either. Sharon - thanks for that update. Jackie.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Vic - what are the conditions under which you exercise? Is the temperature very warm? Are you running outdoors and perspiring significantly? Do you hydrate well and are you aware of the need for replenishing electrolytes before, during and after exercise? What are the circumstances with your eating habits before exercise? Have you gone a long time before any having any food and then pushinby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sorry, Martin, to read your news. One breakthrough doesn't have to mean you will have more. It is disappointing, but the history of ablations seems to indicate that a second one is often in order. If I have to go that route, I certainly will be doing that but I'm not rushing into any meds or procedures until I determine that I'm starting to have more frequent events. I'mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Magnesium taurate is not fully chelated. Albion Labs holds the patent on the amino acid chelated version - magnesium glycinate and unless it is fully chelated, it will have to go through additional metabolizing or breakdown steps to be utilized by the body. If you are lacking some of the enzymes needed in the steps or stomach acid, you may not get full benefit. Taurine separately is the way toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Coffee - that is not organically grown - is among the most highly contaminated products we use in terms of pesticides, fungicides, etc. These toxins have to be processed in the body and excreted. Many just accumulate in the body (liver) and add to the toxic burden and then the body has a harder time processing any other toxins that come along...and we all know there are plenty of those from fooby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
RobM - there are many who believe strongly that dental prophylaxis will stir up enough bacteria and introduce it into the blood stream to make it a concern. In people who have mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation, a prophylactic antibiotic is always given to prevent this released bactria from clumping on the heart valves and causing subacute bacterial endocarditis. In my many years in cliniby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wil - I am so glad you persist in giving this very sensible advice about reducing exercise. It certainly offers a reasonable alternative to the options listed. And as you say, there is really nothing to lose and everything to gain from giving it a try. I'd also add that unless electrolytes are optimal and restored frequently throughout exercise - especially with afibbers - the prevalency or teby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Check out this article. Interesting reading in light of our many posts on similar concerns.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM