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Interesting. There are various opinions on the topic of using magnesium sulphate (Epsom Salts) for baths. Check out these titles: Although I have never relied on magnesium sulphate baths for helping to increase my IC levels of magnesium, they definitely are relaxing and definitely alleviate pain from sore muscles. After the soak, I make sure I drink an abundance of my well water to whichby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Leo - just a comment about the various forms of magnesium. A new form, magnesium threonate (MgT), is being vigorously discussed for assistance in brain cell function, improving memory loss and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's and also Alzheimer's. In the discussions, various reports are indicating that MgT, is significantly better at targeting the mitochondria to aiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Ken - So good of you to share your encouraging history and status with the forum. I also had a November ablation anniversary date that lasted 11 years until I needed a second procedure and then a third just this past April at age 79. I certainly hope yours lasts for the rest of your life. Enjoy your NSR and good health! Kind regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Murray, for the extra details. I’m so very sorry about your latest injuries. How very unfortunate. So glad you’ll be with Dr. Verma. Looking forward to your post-procedure report. Good thoughts and positive energy to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon - thanks and good points. How about the hyperviscosity issue in these cases? I know a couple of long-standing, permanent afibbers who are still functionally living with the afib who are managing with anticoagulants but one is not. I'd think the tendency for strokes lies with the viscosity (thick, sticky blood) issue. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, George, I agree as well. The PACs or even PVCs aren't typically thought of as significant when the results of formal heart monitorings are reviewed although clusters are definitely attention-getting and very annoying. The shortening of the refractory period that can promote that type activity is often due to low potassium levels which may not have been compared by testing during thatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
DJB: I'm glad you are doing well. NSR is such a relief. Regarding the elevated heart rate: There have been numerous posts about the use of Taurine to help with that. Note the various reports from this Google search... some indicate a negative response but most indicate a positive benefit or assistance in lowering heart rate. You can also check these previous posts on Taurine - stby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Alex - It's often said that when you wake up in the middle of the night and are unable to go back to sleep, one cause can be hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. When blood glucose goes too low, the body goes into alert (adrenaline response) because it's the job of the body to protect the brain... which needs glucose to function. So.. the awakening is a stimulus to do something tby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Sorry I didn’t get to post this prior to the initial offering beginning. However, you can still view Episode 1 and then continue on with the other timely releases if you start right now. It’s extremely well done and very revealing. Note the reader comments that follow. One viewer commented it should be made into a documentary for viewing on HBO… that’s a good start. Jackie Theby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi John - Finally... sorry for the delayed response. Too many things on my plate at the moment. Your supplement regimen looks good... I still want to know what your vitamin D test level was that was considered "low"... Great that you are getting good potassium-containing foods... now do you know what your sodium intake is? The L-theanine dosing recommended by Michael T. Murrby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Russell - A healthy lifestyle is a good start . Have you read about the importance of maintaining optimal stores of the critical electrolytes inside the heart cells? If so are you taking the core nutrients on a daily basis? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Woo Hoo, Ron! Most definitely a GREAT day for you. I'm envious! Congrats! Now, enjoy a healthy, happy life with a peaceful heart in NSR! Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello John - I'm sorry to read your report... Was there a specific reason given for why you were prescribed Multaq? Had you used that before the ablation with no issues? Others have previously reported not feeling well while using it. Typically, it's not common to experience all of the symptoms you've mentioned so I'm inclined to think it could be that drug and perhapsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Apache - that might be the case in instances where the blood viscosity, itself, was not conducive to clotting tendencies. Check my recent response to Mike F about sticky, thick blood and the risk of stroke or MI.. and the other related links provided. Also don't rule out age, itself. It's commented on frequently that age plays a significant role in stroke risk. Some say startiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
ER protocols for ECV can vary by location. It's smart to check out ahead of time what you might expect at various locations and if they actually will do an ECV without formal hospital admission. That way, should you need help, you can minimize the time and frustration of the whole ordeal. I thought it would be standard to show up at the local ER affiliated with the Cleveland Clinicby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - I should have also inquired if you are tested regularly for your vitamin D levels and if you really do need 10,000 daily. Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium from food efficiently. Those writing about vitamin D3 supplementation always mention that it is important to also use Vitamin K2 in the Menaquinone 7 form... (K2MK7) to help direct circulating calcium into bones where it belby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - as you know, after an ablation...for as long as 6 months or more, it's not uncommon to have PACs or PVCs. However, if you are low in the minerals/electrolytes -- magnesium and potassium, and as George indicates ... higher in calcium, you may trend toward more frequent activity. While you are taking them, it may not be enough. What are your typical doses of each? After myby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Alexe - There are still some practitioners insisting that hair analysis is a useful tool and others have moved on to more definitive testing for toxicities but it's not found useful for mineral testing. Some still use that hair analysis as a quick analysis of mercury, lead, arsenic and such so that detoxing therapy can begin... (such as chelation therapy). Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Shannon - I echo the 'good news' sentiments! Please do take time to relax and regroup before you jump into work again. So pleased that you now can rest easy now that the heart issues are over. Amen to all that. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Mike - I'll weigh in here with my personal experience...but don't take that to mean everyone can do or should the same. It worked out very well for me and I certainly tested the limits with my saga. My initial afib began at age 59. Once I started using flecainide for arrhythmia.. about 3 years after the onset and after first being prescribed sotalol which didn't work at alby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Along with colder weather, typically comes less sunshine exposure to bare skin and vitamin D deficiency as well; although, other studies show that many living in hot climates tend to avoid getting adequate sunshine exposure because of the heat and also test very low in vitamin D levels. Here's couple recently published: LOW VITAMIN D LEVEL RELATED TO STROKE LESION VOLUME AND OUTCOMESby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Que - just be on the alert for symptoms - even with the small amount of alcohol content since it's been commented here that alcohol is toxic to heart cells and EPs don't condone using alcohol. I realize n/a beer is very low and it may not be an issue, but it pays to be informed about the detrimental effects of alcohol since it does deplete magnesium. I know several former afibbeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Que - The non-alcoholic beer should not pose a problem unless you are sensitive to gluten/gliaden proteins. In that case, you can look for a brand that is not made from grains. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynn - My experience with Natale ablations spans 12 years, with the first, in 2003. He did (then) direct my pre- andpost-ablation meds... which were staying on flecainide and warfarin for about 2 months and then off. The protocol then if one had a breakthrough was to use the PIP method... Pill in Pocket... and my version of that was at the onset of AF, take 25 mg of metoprolol (or 50 mg) toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Barb - Definitely go by what Dr. Natale recommends. You must not risk having a clot form which has the potential to impair you significantly or worse. My time is also coming up for LAA clearance velocity assessments and I can really relate to your desire to say adios to Eliquis. If that’s not possible, then I’m going to think a while before opting for yet another surgical procedure asby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi - yes... I wondered about the name. I've sent you a PM Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great post, Alex. I've sent you a PM. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great reports about Sergio Pinski, MD - Electrophysiologist, who has helped many afibbers here with successful ablations. Cleveland Clinic Florida CCF - Weston 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd Weston, FL 33331 (954) 659-5000 (Office) (954) 659-5292 (Fax) This is just one link... do a Google for his name.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Dean – thanks for posting this. In the last several years, more attention is being given to the importance of the human microbiome and this is a classic example. Remember the titles we've quoted in the past? Death Begins in the Colon… The Second Brain - A Groundbreaking New Understanding of Nervous Disorders of the Stomach and Intestine; Heal the Gut; Heal the Body. … Well, nowby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you for sharing your encouraging report and success story. It works for you, so congratulations on sticking with your search and finding your cure. Many afibbers have learned through trial and error that the majority of their triggers were based in 'gut' related origins. It's especially common for people not to have the proper nutrients that support natural stomach aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM