Mary Ann - there is EP in Oregon? I'm thinking that or Utah? Hopefully someone with a good memory will come up with the name... I believe it started with an H and he had a good track record. Sorry I just can't come up with it at the moment. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - I'd double check with the prescribing doctor about the contraindications for use of Niaspan in diabetics. My main concern is that people should be aware that niacin can elevate liver enzymes and before embarking on elevated doses of niacin in any form, they should know if their liver enzymes are normal before starting and they should be told to re-test in a couple months just to be suby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just for awareness, I commented previously that when taking larger doses of niacin, it is important to monitor liver enzymes. The following excerpt clarifies the use of niacin and safety aspects with regard tothe best form to take and dosing. Jackie Source: Encyclopedia Nutritional Supplements Michael T. Murray, ND. C 1996by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Trent - Most likely the remedy to that is to take a basic B complex along with the increased dose of the niacin. I'm going to post separately an excerpt from Dr. Murray's book on the use of niacin. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - How do you use the PIP? All 300 mg at once, or take half and see if it works and then take the rest, if not? As long as you have success with PIP, I think it's the way to go. It was never offered to me and by the time I learned about it, it was late in my game to switch. I think being on flecanide - full time- definitely has disadvantages in that the heart/body builds a tolerancby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Martin - more or less, afib has a way of changing everyone's life. Some individuals are affected more than others and much depends on the drugs prescribed. All too often, people with only one or two afib events are given drugs too quickly (in my opinion) and then they suffer the consequences of the drug side effects. Doctors don't often check for the intracellular levels of magnesiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Flash - in addition to this issue, comes the finding that while it's important to have optimally functioning adrenals and thyroid for proper metabolic function, a lower body temperature is actually a good thing in that it increases longevity. The doctors dealing with metabolic dysfunctions say they don't like to have people running with too warm a temperature, but I know what Georgeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elaine - you need to determine what your fibrinogen level is for blood viscosity along with ferritin levels as well as the marker for inflammation, high sensitivity or cardiac C-reactive protein. If your blood has a natural tendency to clot because it is too thick or viscous, or you have high levels of inflammation, then you can take some steps to help with the natural products that many ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Flash - you should read the classic book by Broda Barnes, MD, Hypothyroidism - The Unsuspected Illness - Also read Conference Room 27 Low body temperatures can indicate sub-clinical hypothyroidism regardless of how your TSH measures. Many doctors who aren't aware of the revised guidelines for managing thyroid issues are still underdiagnosing cases if they use the old guidelines wiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Okay then, George, how are copper levels evaluated for adequacy? Is it serum or intracellular levels that are meaningful? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Eric - if you've made up you mind about ablation, then I'd definitely consider a consultation with Atul Verma, MD, FRCPC Southlake Regional Health Center Staff Electrophysiologist University of Toronto, Newmarket, Toronto, Canada Dr. Verma is a former fellow from the CCF and studied under Dr. Natale there. When I heard him speak last year at the AF Summit here in Cleveland, I was vby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Jim - I couldn't agree more. Boring is a death sentence but much is a state of mind. I think the last time I was bored was when I was a teen-ager with nothing to do in the summer and anxious for school to start again. (and that's a few years ago!) However, the plane suggestion sounds pretty interesting! Enjoy life! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Mike - I must say this is quite a surprise. Had you had any signs that afib could be brewing in the wings? You're in good hands out there, of course, but do check in and let us know how you are afterwards. Best to you and Dr. Natale on Friday. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - so you say the wall of tissue grows to separate the LAA from the left atrium? That's cool. Thanks. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Scott - I am one of the people who reported that treatments to pull down the diaphragm definitely helped. I previously had spent a considerable amount of time and money with MDs who couldn't seem to help with the breakthrough arrhythmia I was having while on Flecanide. My story is in Hans book, Volume 2. But, I went from having breakthrough arrhythmia every day or every other day as longby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin - The current medical model is drugs and surgery. Not much importance or priority is given to locating the source of most problems. The movement to functional medicine over the past 15 years or so is leading to remarkable reversals in of conditions previously only thought 'curable' by drugs and/or surgery. There will always be a need for both, and certainly for emergency medicby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cynthia - this device been discussed on and off...it's like a little umbrella that screens or catches clots that may collect. Not knowing the technical side of it, I wonder a couple of things though: How do the clots dissolve? - I envision this little screen becoming clogged with clots (like my lint catcher in the laundry tub). Maybe it doesn't matter. Also, since stents installeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dick - I have an idea if you asked a dozen afibbers this same question, you'd get at least 12 different responses as we are all so very different when it comes to responding to supplements. I think most of us have learned by trial and error...error being that more afib was created rather than eliminating it. My personal experience is that I could not tolerate supplemental calcium, L-carby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Greg - I don't know if this would be inconvenient, but Peter Langsjoen is in Tyler, Texas. He understands nutrition well and is deeply involved in the benefits of Coenzyme Q10 for heart health. Ive heard several of his audio presentations on his method of practicing cardiology. Peter H. Langsjoen, MD, FACC, Tyler, 903 595-3778 langsjoen@c&by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - Amen to all that. I'm so happy for your success. I noted in another post, you commented on a pacemaker. I'm curious how that fits in with the procedure you had - if you don't mind elaborating. Best to you and your new life. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mary Ann - The experts who deal with metabolic dysfunction don't feel there are any 'good grains'.... and as one who relied on whole grains, myself, I understand your dilemma in changing or modifying. As I said, I still use rice products and I also continue to eat a bit of raw dairy cheese or cheese made from sheep and goats... I am on a quest to eventually eliminate all from myby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi George - There is one form of copper that apparently allows for better bioavailability. Check out: Copper Chelazome® Bis-Glycinate Chelate Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barry - We've found that the best form is magnesium glycinate. It's a specially chelated and patented form by Albion that is formulated for superior bioavailability without creating bowel intolerance. This property is important since typically, most of the population is magnesium deficient and in order to reach optimal intracellular levels of magnesium, higher doses are required whiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - it's really the same product with just the addition of pycnogenol to reduce edema. Flite-Tabs are very expensive by comparison to plain nattokinase - and if you wanted the pycnogenol, you could always add that separately. If one has active afib, they should be consuming the equvalency of 6000 FUs nattokinase (enzyme) daily in divided doses. That's alot of Flite Tabs to reaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, George - that's exactly right... regardless of the lab measurement, I was low on both tests. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mary Ann - The problem often addressed with the Paleo eating plan is that once grains are eliminated, people tend to over-compensate by eating too much fruit. And as I mentioned in the other post, the body can only handle so much fructose in a day before activating problems with glucose metabolism, storage and insulin issues. Ron Rosedale, MD, is considered to be 'the' physician whoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike F - It's the inconsistency of the enzymes received that makes natto unreliable. Variables in production exist from batch to batch; nothing can be measured. No harm in trying it as long as you don't have regular afib events. If you do, it would not be recommended because of the high vitamin K2 content and the long half-life since the K2 could contribute to clotting. That'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sharon - That's really tragic. So sorry for everyone. Condolences to all. But, the good news is you were able to stay in balance enough in spite of the stress to avoid going into afib. That's a real accomplishment. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - your husband is a pharmacist. What does he say about interactions, etc? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM