John - any chance you became hypoglycemic around 3 - 4 am or later and this set off the afib? I found that to be an occurrence for me occasionally until I learned to eat a substantial snack before bed with enough sustaining fat and protein to last until breakfast. Just a thought. Good work on the 8 days, though. That's what mine did... went from daily to every other day to 5, 8 13 andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
To all - I spoke with Lynn last last evening. There is a complication and I'm not exactly sure of all the details so I won't post until I have it straight in my mind. She survived the ablation but there is a problem and I'm not sure she would appreciate my sharing even this much..... but Lynn needs angels and prayers, so keep her in your thoughts. I'll keep you posted.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
... as this herb increases the activity of Warfarin. ... is an indication of possible contraindications, but if ... www.herbs-hands-healing.co.uk/contraindications/ Fenugreek.html - 31k - Supplemental Result - Cached - Similar pages Elaine - there isn't much on google but a few comments that it increases warfarin activity. It didn't increase mine. And apparently the free glutamatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - just do a topic search here for Splenda...it's been posted before. The fact that chloride is used in the processing, puts it in the class of potential carcinogen. In fact, just do a google search and type in mercola splenda....plenty of information as to why. And remember - honey and maple syrup still increase the insulin response, although maple syrup to a slightly lesser degreeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
To all - let me echo PC's comment.....without magnesium many, many conditions will prevail...not the least of which is AF. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glenn - Sorry, perhaps it can't be found online by page.... I have a hard copy and it is on S 25.... if you open the article online, then scroll through almost to the end...that's where the chart appears. My total printout is 33 pages including references...so that may give you a clue. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Funny guy....correction funny, technical guy! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - yes there is a max amount since radiation is cumulative over a lifetime. I have lost my recal on how much radiation is in a full mouth study of individual x-rays versus the panorex. If you have xrays for bone evaluation, it should always be individual xrays. I think it is about 1 rem or less, but I'm not at all sure anymore. I'm doing research right now to find theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anton - I just can't function with statins, that's why my approach. Watch out for the licorice though...it can increase blood pressure in some people and you don't need that after ablation. PS - aspirin also reduces CRP. I just don't like to take aspirin because of the bleeding potential, but it is effective. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pierre - thanks for offering your expert advice. You make good points. Now, all we have to do is "give in" and do it. I agree with you that we all enjoy a special friendship. It's truly a comfort to me. Thank you again. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - been there; done that. Worrying about the "what ifs" Totally nonproductive expenditure of energy. It took years and AF for me to make the transition...but once I did it, I'm really enjoying the calm. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - the function of mangesium is to "relax" and it also relaxes blood vessels. One of the prime benefits of magnesium for some people is lowered blood pressure. Enjoy the calm. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Robert A - good you are using stevia...but are you aware of the consequences for men using soy? Lots to read on it. Phytoestrogens in soy increase chances for prostate cancer. Men don't need extra estrogen. Also - the need for additional selenium for prostate health. Further on the soy issue is the fact that most soy is GMO produced so if you do consume it, look for a label that iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elaine - I took it along with the Warfarin...mostly because I require it and figured the Warfarin would have to be adjusted because of it. My INR's were mostly a bit below where they wanted them to be..which was my intention. I prefer to stay right at 2.0. Glad those days are behind me. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - good news on the decrease in afib with increase in magnesium..... however, I can't answer you on the Ativan. I've been told that it is a very mild drug so perhaps your small dose is not likely to become addictive... maybe we can research this through google and other places to learn of the potential hazards. I would think it's worth it for now to to get a little bit of &quoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - Hans has indicated the results of his surveys over time show a prevlance of afibbers to be Type A personalities. I'm included. Took a lifetime of stress, pushing and meeting my own demands to realize that stress reduction and relaxation really and truly make a difference. In one of her articles, Mildred Seelig MD indicates that most magnesium deficient people are Type A which, sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynn is on her way right now to Marin General Hospital for ablation tomorrow with Dr. Natale. Please send in the angels, positive energy, prayers and good thoughts to wish her a successful ablation. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jack - this is interesting - and although it most likely does not pertain to you, here is what the EP's fee was...just received a statement of what's been paid by insurance....just for his fee.. Actual - $11,000 - Medicare allows just under $1,000. They pay 80% of that. My secondary insurance pays 80% , so my out-of-pocket will be small. So based on that, the $50K of billing I orby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
LarryG - Yes - it's the first reference #1 listed: Am J Cardiol. 2003 Sep 15;92(6):665-9. and also the second article referenced. Am Heart J. 1998 Sep;136(3):480-90. Jby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - that's very interesting. I was only told about the stenosis factor and only after I asked. Maybe they were going to bring it up? I was aware of tamponade at all. In any event, all my thoughts and prayers to you for this next procedure. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
PC - As I've said many times previously, I have the utmost respect for your opinions and am ever so grateful for your participation on this forum which always sets us back on course when we drift off from center. And of course, all your comments on obesity and lifestyle are certainly true and the focus of national concern....at last. Unfortunately, I am one of the afibbers who went fromby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Char - I found the article through Lorraine of the BB here. She offered it to me having acquired it from a cardiologist-friend. Then, after referring to it quite a bit, I tried to locate it online and eventually did. I'm sorry I didn't post it sooner, but I think by the time I had it, you had already gone for your ablation. About the CAT vs. MRI - I'm still uneasy about tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's good news John - I hope it continues to abate. Good luck. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jack - I have mentioned frequently inflammation in general, and specifically, that measured by the C-reactive protein marker. Moreover, in my ablation reports, I've mentioned that those of us having ablations at the CCF were prescribed Lipitor post-ablation to reduce oxidized LDL which is supposed to substantially reduce inflammation at the ablation sites so healing is better and stenosby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James D..... Thanks - I didn't mean to be describing focal ablation....what I envision in my mind from the explanation Dr. Natale gave and what came out via my fingertips is obviously not a correct interpretation of the actual procedure he does and that I received. Thanks for putting the correct words on the paper. Glad you liked the link. I think the whole article has a huge amount oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - thanks for your explanation..... I just posted a web address under a new topic for Resource for Ablation.... Nonpharmacological approaches to Atrial Fibrillation CCF Journal Supplement July 2003 In this Journal Article (on page S 25) there is a Summary of large published series of catheter-based ablations and it gives a few stats for various doctors. I note that thre are three inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Woodcliffe, please note the new topic post regarding resource for Ablation...... you may find answers in this Journal supplement that would give the technical reason for why ablation works. My interpretation (simplistic) is that they destroy the heart cells that are creating the abberent impulses....rogue cells. If they are not destroyed with the first ablation, a deeper layer of scar tissuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
For anyone interested, please go to this site: Nonpharmacological approaches to Atrial Fibrillation CCF Journal Supplement July 2003 Part IV. is Cetheter Ablation: A less invasive path to potential cure...and Dr. Natale is one of the authors..... it's worth reading the whole supplement, but this one, specifically offers information about the technique used by Dr. Natale at the CCF.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
PC Never feel that you owe an explanation to me (at least) for a difference of opinion regarding my posts. I offer them as thought-provoking connections to the as-yet unsolved mystery of the origin of AF. Im not hypersensitive about constructive argument of a topic, and I always take your contributions as meant to be in the spirit in which I offered mine. My post was not made so readers coby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Geez Pete - that's a dreadful story. I'm so sorry to hear of it. Has anyone given you an explanation of what went wrong? Awfully scary. As I keep saying, ablation - while it can go well - certainly has risks as to all invasive procedures. I'll pray for you. That's simply inexcusable. It breaks my heart. Thanks for contributing a sobering story. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM