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Buddy - we may be comparing apples and oranges here, but last spring I went into a very steady pattern of afib which I let go for 48 hours and then went to the ER as directed. I was in flutter afib - not good and they weren't happy I waited so long. I was very comfortable. Heart rate was about 100 and I and able to function so I planned to wait it out...which apparently is not good andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Char - Good news about your progress. I'm sure it feels really good. You can order Metagenics products through Willner Chemists 800-633-1106. I only say Metagenics because that's the product that gave me the most success. Solgar's is also patented so it's probably a good equivalent. I think it is the quantity one is able to tolerate at levels in the 600 mg. daily rangeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - watch the canola...it is a refined oil and has way too many Omega 6 fatty acids for continued good health. There is a very good article by a well known oil researcher - Mary Enig, PhD.... whose information will direct you as to why there are oils and then, there are healthy oils. Please go there. Secrets of the Edible Oil Industry The information here and in other articles at : arby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Seth - I tried a course of about 20 treatments targeted specifically at balancing the energy between the sympathetic and parasympathic pathways. The accupuncturist was an MD who also had a MD in Chinese medicine. We did not get into the herbal portion since I was already taking some supplements with herbals. I found it to be very relaxing and helped with stress reduction, but it did not seemby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - I am surprised your cardiologist didn't give you directions for weaning off since it is at his directive that you are to eliminate the drug. Anyway, I was told by my primary care MD that when weaning off heart drugss, it was best to just shave a small portion off the pill each day...increasing the amount removed every 4 or 5 days if there are no adverse symptoms... if there are, theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - I gave blood last spring and told them my history of afib and the drugs. They accepted the blood and have called regularly for more. The reason I went in the first place was to lower the ferritin count and I also told them that. It had become too high and one donation took it down. I was not on coumadin at the time and I don't know if that would disqualify a donor. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
After I wrote the statement - it is not a starchy carb - I thought - yes it is - but the glycemic index is low... big difference. Usually anything white is considered starchy...sugar, flour, potatoes, rice, and are higher on the GI. Yam or sweet potato is much lower and safe. Sorry, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tim - You've probably read my post-ablation post and I agree with the others.... if you are tired of the drugs and have had enough of afib, then go for the ablation. The procedure was not at all terrible. Actually, I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was. Although I'm still on Flecanide for another month, I have been afib free for two months prior to the procedure and one monthby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jack - I agree with Hans. I've just had PVI ablation one month ago and am very pleased so far with the result. The procedure was only 3 hours with light sedation. If you need to review posts about PVI's -- do a search her for the authors Jim W. , Newman, Char and Jackie.... we all had ours at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Andrea Natale...using the latest technique and the ICE monitorby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marshall - the last section of Dr. Murray's report is this..... and it is repeated elsewhere in glycemic index information.... No - it is not a starchy carb.... Jackie Unlike many other starchy vegetables, sweet potatoes are classified as an "antidiabetic" food. Animal studies have shown that sweet potato helped stabilize blood sugar levels and improved the response to thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Judy - I've taken flecanide for almost 3 years. Only very occasionally have I experienced dizziness and I could not say for sure it was because of flecanide...too many other possibilities. I do know that flecanide is said to cause eye problems. Although the lights flashing can be a sign of torn retina or just the onset of floaters....if the lights continue - then see an opthalmologistby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - undoubtedly the milk helped because the cows grazed on pasture grass - growing in soil not depleted of essential minerals - ie magnesium and all of the good benefits of raw milk were in place as well Today, it's another world out there and magnesium deficiency is rampant. I've had the CFS diagnosis and have cured it with nutritiional supplements...it went along with the Fibby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - I that sounds like a very good experiment - if your daughter does it - please share. I have no doubt that it is true. Microwaves are bad news. Convenient - yes! I agree, but absolutely destructive to the nutritional value of foods. Lots written on the downside of microwaving. I believe one can use the MW for brief heating - but for cooking, it is absolutely tabu.... In the caseby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
From Michael Murray's weekly newsletter - this one December 3, 2003 - comes advice for nutrition from a very good food source. The Sweet potato or Yam with a very important other benefit in that they are stabilizing for blood sugar levels and important foods to decrease insulin resistance ..... "Clearly, the most important nutritional aspect of sweet potatoes is their excellent sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I recently became acquainted with ConsumerLab.com testing which is a privately funded, independent testing lab that evaluates various health-related supplements and products. Be sure to visit their site and check the various boxes for a total overview of what they do. ItÂ’s important work. Like a Consumer's Reports but on health products. The recent discussion about the use ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Judy - I'm so very sorry to hear how your situation has developed. I have to vote for Cosgrove as well. I live here in Cleveland and we see and hear a lot of very positive things about Dr. Cosgrove and his whole approach. I would have no qualms about having him at the helm. I realize your hesitation because of the distance, but I definitely feel it would be worth it. My thoughts andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, Billo - it is a wonderful feeling. I'm only very slightly apprehensive about the "going off meds" portion coming up in two months. But, I also feel that the long I'm in NSR, the better the odds that my heart won't care when I go off and will remain calm. I'll be very happy to get off the Flecanide and deliriously happy to be off Coumadin. Congratulations toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I just came from a seminar that touched on stress issues....one comment made that was "stress is reality" welcome to life! I guess that's true, but stress affects some of us more than others.... no surprise here. Finding good coping mechanisms is the key. There are many really good emotional freedome techniques that one can do easily and economically at home that really worby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jerry - I don't plan to get one. They calculate which flu will be the culprit at least six months in advance. Now they find the new flu is a mutation; so the original flu vaccine may or may not help. It is recommended for children and adults - over is it age 50? or 60? but I'm just going to make sure my immune system is optimal, wash my hands often, carry a mask if it need to and reby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Harold - I received your email and replied immediately. I've sent the message 4 times and it keeps coming back as undeliverable. Most likely, my email address is being kicked out by your spam filter... my address is h4h@mindspring.com (hygienists for health) and looks alot like all this junk spam we recby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jerry - I realize that. Sorry I didn't write clearly. True - SP is a great product used very successfully and far better than taking a Rx drug - no contest. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Leslie - good point. I love EmergenC and rely upon it all summer when I golf or work in the yard. If anyone can't find it, Vitamin Shoppe online sells it quite reasonably. I believe NOW also has a similar electrolyte product. These little packets are very handy. I always carry some with me just in case. Thanks for bringing this up. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
MLM - Blessings to YOU. I honor your decision to do the surgery based on your past experiences. I truly hope it will be the answer to the reflux issue. Just a comment - I've had at least 7 chiropractic adjustments and was never bruised once. And, I bruise very easily. It was somewhat painful, I must admit, but it did work. However, it doesn't seem to be permanent, at leastby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good report Jerry - Recently, I was at a seminar discussing herbal preparations versus drugs and the Viagara issue was mentioned wrt all the Spam we get from Internet advertisers. The pharmacist speaking on the subject said that many of these "natural" remedies promising to duplicate the Viagara effect but in a natural form actually contain a small amount of Viagra so people are thinby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
There is also a strong correlation between strenuous exercise and magnesium and potalssium (electrolytes) depletion. These people need to be aware of that and take measures to ensure their electrolyte levels and hydration are replenished on a regular basis. Arrhythmias are directly traced to mineral (electrolyte depletion) and have been recognized in several of the sudden death events recenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Keestra - well said. Blessings to you in your many struggles. Keep posting. Support is a great help and we are all here for support. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marshall - Surgery sounds pretty drastic. Have you had it checked out with a chiropractor? I hate to butt in but geez - surgery is still surgery. The manipulations I had were just that - a little tender, but effective. Before when I would golf and sometimes the ball wouldn't cooperate by staying on the tee the first time - that little bit of extra fiddling would do it. I discussed thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi all - I've made it 21 days without a hint of afib. Nice feeling. This on top of the 2 month run of no afib prior to the ablation. But - the true test will come after 2 months and I go off the Flecanide. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - I haven't read the article yet, but there is alot of support for a magnesium deficiency contributing to migraines. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marian - I hope you stick with the EFT..... it helped me a great deal and was the start of great progress I made with emotional issues. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM