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Sarah - welcome to our group. Sorry we have to get to know you because of afib...but let me assure you that you have come to the right place for information and support. My first advice would be to order Hans book. It has all the information and background you need to understand afib and why there seem to be no true answers. While you await the arrival of the book, I urge you to get to theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Charles - My PVI with Dr. Natale was on 11/12/03, here in Cleveland at the CCF. I have high praise for him and the procedure. In 3 weeks, I'll go off the flecanide and that will be the true test of how successful the procedure is. I'm very confident. Heart has been in NSR and it feels great. I encourage you to sign on with Dr. Natale and just be patient - do whatever you have toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman - I've read so much I can't remember where I heard/read this - or if I was told this, but it is my understanding that on the first ablation, Dr. Natale also checks in the superior vena cava area and if there are rogue impulses there, he ablates there as well. I know I didn't dream this, but I can't give you a reference. Did you receive a copy of your procedure reby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - Good idea to post this. I have been using coconut oil for quite some time. Really like it. Be sure to use the unrefined and hopefully organic. The thyroid benefit is very interesting and one of the main reasons I began using it since Dr. Mercola and Dr. Mary Enig endorse it - and have for years now. I agree that it is great for the skin. And sorta fun to use - goes on in a lumby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
JR - I also agree with Newman and Jim W. Lynn of this forum mentioned to me during her consult with Natale in Marin County, he said with the use of the ICE monitoring system, the risk of stenosis is reduced to virtually zero. That's a huge statement since stenosis has been and will continue to be one of the major downsides of PVI. Since there are several of us all having ablationsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman - I have to agree with your assessment of the CCF and their handling of the transmission of rhythm. I am constantly annoyed at how I am "processed" and each time I am handled differently. Only once was I able to transmit immediately. The other times were as you say - on hold, change phones, etc. Aside from that, thanks for your very complete history of your progress. I tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
__________ Instead of whistling a happy tune, try humming. Researchers at the Karolinska Hospital in Sweden discovered that humming increases ventilation in the paranasal sinus cavities. This is significant because your sinuses are major producers of nitric oxide, which helps dilate capillary beds and increase blood flow. When nitric oxide levels were measured during humming, researchers foundby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
During my consult with Dr. Natale and on the topic of a touch up ablation that is sometimes required, he commented that sometimes the burn or area of scar tissue that is laid down is not enough - that is the scar is not thick enough or doesn't go deep enough. He said some people have a very thick heart wall and that those people frequently need to have a second burn in that area to stop theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - Sure - when Candida blocks the intestines the nutrients that are supposed to be absorbed, aren't. So getting rid of the overgrowth is important even if you didn't have afib. Good luck with your battle. It may be a long one, but well worth it. Be aware also that if you do experience die-off, depending on which remedy you use, you will have symptoms of fatigue and oftenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - my experience was that I could exercise or walk and get out of afib....but I only delayed it since it came on again in another 4 - 6 hours. Frequently, I would get on a treadmill and with a moderate pace and about a mile in distance, the afib would convert. I often wished it was a permanent solution. For me, it never was. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elaine - There are printed guidelines for the use of anti-clotting drugs starting with aspirin and going to warfarin. It's based on age and I believe other risk factors such as underlying heart disease or defects. I believe I posted it not long ago, but I don't remember the topic title. My experience has been that Coumadin (warfarin) was not suggested immediately, but the cardiologisby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbi - Ditto for all Fred's reasons - and my own are: 8 years of altered lifestyle is enough. Potential of insurance coverage changes; currently very good coverage. Flecanide began to become ineffective. A dose from 100 mg a day to 200 a day severely hampered my energy (which was already low). Because I was reaching the upper limits of medication, my cardiologist suggested it wasby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - Here in the US places to donate blood are like pizza parlors and gas stations - one on just about every corner. Why not try a different location for donation - if you have that option. This time, don't tell them you suffer from afib. It isn't a disease. It would be good to lower the ferritin. Or....as my doctor instructed....just tell them you want to donate and they canby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Doug - I know I've probably commented on this in previous posts, but I'll say it again.... ....the left side was always a sure trigger for afib and I worked hard to train myself not to change sides while sleeping. However, once I upped the magnesium glycinate to 800 mg a day - at first and then backed off to 600 mg. I had no breakthrough afib (while on Flecanide) and I could sleep iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
njb - in the March 2002 article by Mercola, he says to use it when the symptoms begin not as a daily routine for prevention. jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
njb - First note the % hydrogen peroxide is 3% and here is the article from last year...... Hydrogen Peroxide For Colds and Flu (March 202) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DR. MERCOLA'S COMMENT: Last November I initially posted this information, then pulled it after it was on the site for a few hours as I had reason to believe the source was flawby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
njb - Interesting that the Mercola comment doesn't make clear (to me) whether this peroxide thing is to be a daily preventive measure or just to do at the onset of symptoms. I tend to think it is preventive. Doubt if a bit of peroxide could hurt anything on a daily basis..Don't know for sure. I do know it is not good to use in the mouth on a regular on-going basis, but for specificby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - Wonderful! All the more reason to be very confident that this is the right step for you and a big step toward reclaiming your life. Good news. Thanks. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - a few years back, information was circulating that to stop colds and flu, a preventive measure was to go to the source of entry... where the eustacian tube enters the throat. Ie, don't most colds etc begin with a sore or scratchy throat? The theory then, which probably still holds true, was that if we can stop it at the entry site....the bug probably won't manifest intoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
New Insights On How Insulin Causes Disease Dr. Mercola's comments on an article from "Science" Insulin, produced by beta cells in the pancreas, is best known for its role in regulating glucose levels in the bloodstream. However, insulin signaling also controls embryonic growth and development, reproduction, and appetite regulation. The widespread influence of insulin and the vulby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alternatives to Flu Vaccine I can think of very few more insane holiday events than shopping malls, supermarkets, hospitals and clinics, having parents and children waiting in line, sometimes for hours, to get a flu vaccination, hoping the supply has not yet hit bottom and worrying about news that the shots, even when available, may not offer complete protection. They have been convinced that tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Medical journals have tremendous influence over physicians as they legitimize the "science" of medicine.If you have been reading this site for some time, you will know that I include large numbers of references to the medical literature. However, it is important to recognize that this form of validation can be relatively easily manipulated with economic pull. Big suprise? Hardly. Newby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - My method is not very "scientific" but I just used a razor blade and began by shaving off a few flakes from the morning pill and the evening pill. Eventually, it got to the point where it looked like enough to call it a half of a half...or 25 mg. Then I worked on the other half of 25 to get down to 50. When I tried before, I just cut the 100 in half and took 50 in the morninby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - I'm going from memory here, but I believe mine was around 100 and the MD wanted it down at 50 or below. One draw did it for me, but they were so grateful to have mine - it's O positive, that I think once I am off the Coumadin, I'll go back and donate more. Your number seems a bit high, but the measurements could be different here in the US - you are Canada, right? Or iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob G - That's good news...now all you have to do is get ready. I'm sure you will have the best of care and that you will feel so much better once the recovery period is past and you are off drugs. You can be sure that you are in my prayers and I'm calling in the angels for you...they surely helped me. Let us know how you are. Regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - I presume by wheat free you mean soy based? My only comment about what you wrote: "wondered about having wheat free granola every morning and even yogurt" is that it is not advisable to eat the same thing every day - week after week. Easy to set yourself up for a food sensitivity or outright allergy. Rotational eating is one food every 5 days. Soy has alot of downsides buby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Billo - Thanks for writing with more news. I'm sorry to hear about your recent episode and interested that you were told to take a bit more flecanide. That was my instruction before the procedure and when I asked the discharge doc (Mr. Personality) about it, he said NO. So, I'm interested to learn it won't hurt and just might help to get back in NSR, should the occasion arise.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - close call.... stay away, far away from that doctor! One does not prescribe an ablation after one episode of afib...as if it were just another drug. Niacin in large doses can be a strong trigger. And in large doses, it is pretty tricky not to have some liver toxicity so one has to do frequent testing for liver enzymes when on large doses. For natural cholesterol lowering, see my posby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - go to the Conference Room - I posted a lengthy report about how I conquered Candida. I did not have to use a special diet, although most traditional instructions say to do so. I was able to win the battle in about 2 months by using herbals and a product called Candex as a follow-up after the herbals. Let me know if I can help more than what is on the CR. Once you win the battle, youby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - Omega 3 fish oils are top priority - 3 - 4 grams a day. Be sure the source is one that certifies no mercury or heavy metal contamination. Carlson is one reliable brand and Natural Factors has one that is labeled USP quality. I order mine from iherb.com. Fast service; good prices. Metagenics also has an extra strength EPA/DHA fish oil which is excellent and pure. For anti-inflammatoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM