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Liz - the main problem for some is that they can't convert the T4 (Synthroid) to the active hormone T3. That apparently was my case since I ended up with goiteroid tissue and the nodules. Once I changed to the combination (Armour), then the thyroid began to be more functional. However, that said, none of the endocrinologists (4) I consulted over the years were interested in knowingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Josiah - After taking a low dose of Armour Thyroid for over 20 years, when it came time to renew my annual prescription, my FM MD said there was a caveat to physicians about prescribing thyroid hormone to those over 70 as it tended to contribute to arrhythmia and she was no longer prescribing Armour for me. So after all my breakthrough arrhythmias over the past few years prior to the recentby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ryan - Sounds like a smart plan. Keep in mind that it's about more than just magnesium but that's a critically important start. Wishing for you the best and successful outcome with the ablation and your new lifestyle strategy. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Ken - I'm very pleased to read your latest news about improvements after 6 days. Good work! Keep some brief notes and timeline so you have a history of habits and such that might help target culprits. I'm guessing that it's a combo of food sensitivities and possibly too much thyroid stimulation. Time will tell, but at least you have the bliss now with no PACs. Perfect! Bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rylar said: Jackie-Thanks for the info. Can I ask you what you probably think is a simple question: If I have a "successful" ablation under current standards, what exactly are the lifetime ramifications for me? I was told that without ablation, his job was to keep me off a pace maker for as many years as possible. I understand this has only been around for about 18 years....so thereby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ted - After my 2003 ablation, I asked Dr. Natale if there would be interference with the ablation scar and Nattokinase and he said, "no." So I resumed using NK three times a day (started in 2002) and have continued that until 2014 when Eliquis was prescribed. Lucky for me, too, because after ablation #1, at 103 days post procedure, I had AF that needed ECV. By then, I had stoppeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marsh - The best nattokinase enzyme product is Cardiokinase. Read more here: Currently, I'm using a combo product on a temporary basis and intend to resume the Cardiokinase or at least combine the two as I want some of the specifics delivered from serrapeptase as well. The Natto-Serrazime(r) is by Designs for Health... read here: I've used NK since 2002. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Murray - Sorry to read about this development. Always be on the safe side and call the EP or your family doctor to have a lung assessment right away. If you have developed an infection, you'll want to get care quickly. I've not experienced SOB with any of my 3 ablations.... but as you've commented, your lungs are compromised from the previous infection so don't delaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rylar - As for referrals in the Great Lakes Region... consider Robert A. Schweikert, MD in Akron, Ohio - Heart Rhythm Associates which is now part of the Cleveland Clinic, as one of the top-tier ablationists. Several of our members have had safe and successful ablations with him. I've consulted with him when I had need for electrocardioversions. While you are waiting and aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alex... This subject deserves a note of caution. I feel totally comfortable with the enzyme approach but as you say, there is conflicting and limited reporting about using the two together. Here's what I've done thus far...just for information. I'm not suggesting that you do the same. When I began using the full dose Eliquis ( 5 mg twice daily), I stopped my daily doses oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Oh yeah... money motivation is behind everything. The important thing here is that it's a small point to help in a positive way that reputable nutritional supplements don't have a bad safety record because a lot of drug companies would like the FDA to ban them on that basis...as if drugs were reliably safe. If he were the only one saying supporting this, it wouldn't be notable,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Murray~ I'm so pleased that all went well and you are home with a calm heart. I was confident it would go just as you have described and definitely worth the wait for Dr. Verma. Now just relax and take good care of yourself while you heal. Best wishes, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's an 'ad' for Suzy Cohen, Registered Pharmacist, who believes in holistic remedies and she's developed a form of joint relief in her product line. You can compare other joint relief formulas to her ingredients. Note what she says about avoiding products with magnesium stearate, commonly added to many supplements for processing. Also note if you have a sensitivityby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Ted - thanks for digging that info out about Dr. Wong. Back then in 2001, when I did the initial research on those enzymes, there wasn't much historical information on the internet about him....other than he worked initially with World Nutrition and then went off on his own to develop a newer, stronger enzyme product...or so he claimed. I didn't venture into trying that becausby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Perfect, Que. I'm so pleased for you. Enjoy the rest of your life in NSR. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ted – Sorry this took a bit longer to find and organize than I thought... hope it's useful to you. The following post was offered in 2004 which is described as a prelude to CR 24 on the fibrosis subject, titled: Cardiac Fibrotic Remodeling – The Role of Fibrosis in LAF (http://www.afibbers.org/conference/session24.pdf) Since this posting 12 years ago, we’ve referenced the topic of fibby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - the essential nutrients required for normal, healthy heart electrical conductivity ... magnesium and potassium are fundamentally essential. Yes, one can take too much but there are specific protocols for increasing safely and effectively. Taurine serves to help balance out specific requirements of each. Afibbers are typically found to be deficient in magnesium, often high in calciumby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Ken - Happy Anniversary! Thanks for the detailed report and glad you are basically doing so well. Regarding the potential gall bladder issue, avoiding dietary fat is important until the GB is healthy and functional again. There are gall bladder/liver support nutrients that help with that and include specific digestive enzymes to help breakdown fat. When you were eating bagels, were theyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Ted - Yes - give me time to find in my archives. The best approach (obviously) is to avoid the formation of fibrosis in the first place (from the ROS implications) but as we know, often the only first related symptom is arrhythmia... ie, our canary in the coal mine that something is amiss in the body. Certainly, for endurance athletes, prevention deserves front and center attention and tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Murray - I'm wishing you well... in advance, Murray. It's been a long struggle for you and I am looking forward to reading your post-procedure report and news. Best to you, Jackie On your questions...and based on my experience with 3 ablations here in the US: .... after the ablation, how long am I expected to have my feet up? I was required to lie flat in bed for 6 hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
On the PIP dosing .... Long ago, I may have been one of the first to use this method for conversion. It was directed by Dr. Natale when he was still in Cleveland. The directions were - 1) first use 50 to 100 mg of a betablocker (metoprolol) to slow the heart rate which would then facilitate more easily, the conversion to NSR once the anti-arrhythmic (flecainide) was added. I was toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, Marsh - I do take the magnesium powder... but when I wrote, I was just curious as to the brand that that seemed to cause rapid bowel tolerance for you. Obviously, I misread that the powder was the culprit. So sorry for that. Not sure why the pills would cause As we know, we all vary in stages of magnesium inside cells and how well we retain or rapidly deplete...so dosing becomes hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Dee - You could check these iHerb products for the amounts of collagen provided. but probably higher doses than typically provided are needed to optimize. I have no experience with iHerb's brands but the claims about absorbability are encouraging as that seems to be the challenge for some collagen products. Just be sure it's the BioCell registered trademark. The Arthroben prby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Ken - How absolutely wonderful about your father's longevity and fitness. I totally agree with your comments. My fitness center has numerous physical trainers available for hire to teach safe and appropriate targeted exercises. Resistance training has long been known and recommended to build or maintain muscle strength. One of my favorite books on the topic is "Strong Women Stayby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Since many former and current afibbers use nutritional supplements to balance and optimize the critical, core nutrients needed to support healthy heart function, this report once again confirms that the negative press about nutritional supplements is largely unfounded. Product Safety Expert Debunks Research Questioning the Safety of Dietary Supplements at Congressional Briefing Dr. Richardby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marsh - What's the brand of the powder form of magnesium you are using and the description of the 'form' of the magnesium powder. Is it the amino acid chelate or something else? Just curious. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - for the potassium... there is the powder form which is very convenient and cost effective - order from iHerb... Potassium Gluconate Powder by NOW (brand)... It's a bargain. 1 tsp = 540 mg. Tastes slightly salty. For portability, you can carry capsules of potassium gluconate, potassium citrate, potassium orotate and even a potassium amino acid chelate... but each is limiteby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - I don't have arthritis pain or knee problems but my FM MD suggests using BioCell collagen as "preventive maintenance insurance" for an aging body. No prescription required. I either use the capsules of the ProThera product (Joint Revitalizer) or Arthroben powder. She sells but you can find them on Amazon.com as well. Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Alex - at my gym, there are several of us 'seniors'... one woman is 89 and still lifting weights. She wins in competition because there is no one else competing in her age group. (smile) I haven't yet experience anyone checking to see if I'm okay if I'm on the floor mat. On the topic of 'over-exercising' the following clip is worth noting and also reby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Steve... you won't be constipated if you push your daily intake of magnesium to the bowel tolerance level... and then adjust downward just slightly. The extra magnesium will help keep your heart rhythm stable and create a solid platform for potassium to work as well. So, be mindful of your daily intake of potassium-containing foods and if you aren't consuming over 4,000 mg daily, thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM