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Hi Jim - thanks for reporting in. I see your discouragement, but I have every confidence that you are heading in the right direction.... just give it time. Remember, David Malik said it took to day 91 before he became afib free.... patience. I love that you are visualizing positive thoughts for your heart.... and I hope you continue the mantra, "manifest peace in my heart." I'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - Splenda like all of the other chemically produced sweeteners are just poison and they seem to permeate alot if not all of the so-called health foods as in drinks and bars and much of the processed foods. Convenience or packaged products are bad news for everyone, not just afibbers and I do believe they contribute greatly to symptoms and outright triggers for an afib event. Good news thatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie here weighing in - no headaches. Headaches are said to be result of a magnesium deficiency...as is muscle stiffness and tension....makes sense to me.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - I'm sold on the Metagenics brand of magnesium glycinate called Mag Glycinate. It is patented and is specifically formulated to produce the bioavailability needed by a mechanism similar to that used by amino acids and is not dependent on stomach acid for absorption (as are other magnesium products and other minerals.) The label says it is a fully reacted magnesium amino acid cby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman etal..... Initially, I was told the Lipitor would be used for the 3 months. I objected since 1) I hate statins and 2) I took them years ago and found I had profound muscle weakness that never truly resolved with time. Now the packet inserts and the PDR state they can cause muscle weakness among many other side effects. I note that they cut my time from 3 months to 30 days after my notby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve here it is again - UNDER THE THREAD "WHRE IS THE BEST PLACE TO... Author: Jackie (---.73.182.154.Dial1.Chicago1.Level3.net) Date: 11-14-03 09:57 About magnesium glycinate availability..... I believe it was PC who found KAL brand just by typing in KAL magnesium glycinate on google. It seems I recall it was very economical. www.iherb.com is an excellent resource for supplements and wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - with the aspartate form, you may be one of the lucky people that can tolerate it - but it would be far wiser not to tempt fate and switch to another form of magnesium. I'm totally convinced that the magnesium glycinate form - plain - nothing else in the supplement is what allowed me to maintain NSR for the two months preceeding my ablation and now, afterwards. I just posted a commby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anthony - Hawthorne is frequently recommended for heart support and especially with supplements for afib. Several doctors I've consulted with in the past and who use natural remedies have also recommended Hawthorne. Since you seem to get along with it, it probably works for you; however, everytime I tried it, I experienced increased episodes of afib. I presume you do have afib - and dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Char - so glad to hear from you and that your are in NSR. You've been on my mind ever since you went in. After you've been through so much for so long, it truly must be heaven for you. I agree. God Bless Dr. Natale. Strange about Dr. Joseph, though. Odd duck. As I said, he should stick to plumbing and skip the PR portion. Thanks for your good news.Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dear Fran - You certainly have been to hell and back. I marvel at your life's story at every turn. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm so grateful that you have survived to share with us. We are all richer for it. The time you take to communicate and share with others is admirable, and especially so now that you are afib free. Thanks so much for giving of yourself. Sincerely,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sheryl - Thanks for writing. It will be worth the wait so be sure get on the list immediately. I'd recommend doing it close to home, just for peace of mind, although people travel regularly from all over to the CCF seemingly without a problem. Your husband's life will certainly normalize. In the meantime, please have faith that you are doing the right thing. I can't tell you hby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - I'll certainly be posting my progress, my trials and anything new that happens. It is my intention to share as much helpful information as I can in the hopes that it will help others. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - I intend to hang. I am interested in everyone and their dilemma with afib. I still need support, too, ya know! Thanks Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - thanks for your message. I do plan to stay on mag glycinate indefinitely. Now that I know what I know about intractable magnesium deficiency, I don't dare risk something else cropping up due to a deficiency. I will most likely just maintain between 400 and 600 mg daily ... but will alter it depending on circumstances. I truly think magnesium is what made the difference...and Iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - You're sweet. Thanks for that comment. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - Good job - let me know what you think. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - Thanks. Not to worry. I won't be leaving the BB any time soon. I'm very attached to everyone and want to know the details of their health. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Buster - good for you. Let me know if I can help you any from this end or meet you here. I'll be happy to help in any way I can. Just make sure you emphasize that you want only Dr. Natale. The rest goes smoothly....or so I thought. Time will tell. We will have quite a club, won't we? Regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Frank - thanks for your kind comments. I was on Flecanide for a little over 3 years. It began to fail keeping me in NSR - actually, it never did work 100% - but with the increased magnesium, I was able to reach NSR and stay there until ablation. (100 mg. twice a day) Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman - what you bring up is certainly true - sad but true. Some years back, I took a biomedical ethics course at the local college and this very topic was examined in great detail. I was the "mature" person in that class so my perspective on the value of harvesting parts was far different from that of the average college person. It is much more than dollars going back to familby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman, yes. Take for 30 days and stop.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Jim - Thanks for this - I'll be getting mine soon and will compare with your report. Yep, Dr. Joseph was the discharge doc I had as well. In fact, the minute he came in I could sense from his body language he was the one you and Newman mentioned as "Mr. Personality." I tried my usual charm on him and he didn't falter. However, I did get his interest up a bit when I askeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
About magnesium glycinate availability..... I believe it was PC who found KAL brand just by typing in KAL magnesium glycinate on google. It seems I recall it was very economical. www.iherb.com is an excellent resource for supplements and while they don't have the KAL brand (or at least I didn't see it), they do carry a brand by Doctor's Best - which is also very reliable. checby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi again all. I just had to write this last post today. All things considered, afib is not the worst thing that could happen to us and I was poignantly reminded of that last evening when a young woman (Cassandra) came to share my hospital room. Hers is a tragic story. I am so moved by her courage. She is dying of liver failure at the tender age of 43. She had a blood transfusion in 198by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
JR - Don't be discouraged. From what the CCF says and from what I read, breakthrough arrhythmia is normal - albiet discouraging. If you haven't done so, continue with increased doses of magnesium glycinate and some of the other natural anti-inflammatories to get those heart cells calm and happy. Afterall, they have had one helluva burn. Do calming things if you aren't doing thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sammy - that's wonderful news and gives me the faith I need that I, too, will be reporting in three months that I'm cured. Enjoy the rest of your life in NSR. Sincerely, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joe - Splenda is just another one of those nasty "natural" chemicals.the FDA is letting through at the expense of the unsuspecting public. True it starts with basic sugar but processing it involves chlorinating sugar (sucrose). It chemically chages the structure of the sugar molecules by subsitituing three chlorine atoms for three hydroxyl groups. We all know about the carcinogenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Life is good. Bless you all for your good wishes and caring support. Newman is right Piece of Cake! The PVI ablation is over and Im back home at the computer. I could not possibly improve or elaborate further on the splendid reports of Char, Newman and Jim W but I want to add some personal observations. My date with Dr. Natale began about 7:30 a.m. on November 12. Although I saw him andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It's my turn tomorrow. Thank you everyone for your kind expression of good wishes and for your prayers. Your support is very comforting to me. Thank you, thank you. My PVI by Dr. Natale is scheduled as the first one of the day and Im ready! Ive remained in NSR for over two months and hope that the calmness of the heart cells will make a difference in the result. I guess I'll find out sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Robert A. - I have long theorized that a contributor to afib was an acidic condition - acidosis. My experiments to keep my pH as close to neutral or slightly on the alkaline side have proven over and again that I stay out of afib. I have a friend with afib who can convert himself by taking both baking soda, salt and magnesium citrate in warm water and sipping it. It seems to work for him. Noby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM