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Alex - Somehow I missed the fact that you are on low dose Eliquis. For that reason, I'd definitely stop all but a minor dose of the Cardiokinase but don't take all of those others and Eliquis too. As Shannon suggests on the ACT evaluation... ask if they can do that or something similar for the same testing evaluation... you definitely don't want to over-thin your blood..by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alex – I found this link connecting Dr. Davis’ opinions on nattokinase and responses from his blog readers. This nattokinase/blog/thread was started in 2007…when perhaps Dr. Davis hadn’t been in the “awareness camp” for very long since Wheat Belly wasn’t published until 2011 and even then, he blunders and recommends the use of Splenda/sucralose (chlorinated compound) mixed with maltodextrinby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I can appreciate the age factor. I'm 79 so just being female and 79 puts my CHADS/VASC score at 3 so odds are slim but not impossible. Still, I'd prefer not to be on Eliquis if at all possible. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Nick - Today is one month since I had a similar LAA touch up by Dr. Natale, also in Austin. As you say, it certainly does become easier. My experience was similar to yours... quick and no discomfort. I didn't even mind as much the six-hour wait, although by hour five, I was more than ready for freedom. Dr. Natale's bedside manner is certainly comforting and you just can'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alexe - can you give a reference link to the opinions of Dr. Davis on NK? I'm very interested in reading. Perhaps it's because nattokinase (enzyme) is derived from fermented soy and maybe he is anti-soy because the majority produced is GMO? The CardioKinase product offers the best possible enzyme to help with blood viscosity, blood vessel health and more and we've been uby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi David - I'm extremely distressed that you are still plagued by this. During your various testing, did they rule out Candida (yeast) overgrowth? That's always mentioned in basic discussions of bladder issues. I don't recall if you've mentioned it previously or not. Some yeast infections like torulopsis may progress to painful bladder symptoms. The fungus involvedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alangford.... the reason I posted the link to past Taurine reports is so that you could read and learn more about dosing. Here's an excerpt from that link: Taurine Loading: Taurine is a well-absorbed amino acid with few side effects. We loaded healthy subjects with 5 grams taurine. At two hours, taurine levels increased to more than 20 times the normal. At four hours, taurine levelsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Stef - In the book, Healing Nutrients Within, by Eric Braverman, MD, he states that since Taurine may elevate stomach acid and increase risk of ulcers in those who already have a tendency toward increased stomach acid, it's a good idea to take with food which then alleviates the problem. He cautions that taurine should never be taken with aspirin. I've used taurine for many yearsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alex - you may have missed this post in the AF forum side... Sam - go to this website and scroll down to the chart titled Vitamin D levels – 25 Hydroxy D #! The classes are <50 ng/ml = Deficient 50-70 ng/ml = Optimal 70-100 ng/ml =Treat Cancer & Heart Disease >100 mg/ml = Excess Multiply ng/ml by 2.5 to convert to nmol/litre This is referenced from a study by oneby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Shannon - I totally agree with you about the "anti-aging" designation. I'm an advocate of 'healthy aging' tips and protocols since that seems more realistic ...as everyone is aging from the time we are born...probably accurate to say "since conception." Just as gene expression can be controlled or managed, so can healthy aging. I disagree that most peopleby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Colin - I'm still reading .... my thought is... since you've had a very measurable and positive result, I can't see the harm in using this product, other than the cost. Regular, quality, CoQ10 and the Ubiquinol forms are also expensive and have to be taken in higher doses for efficacy. I'll be watching for your progress reports. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Debbie - My first ablation was with Dr. Natale (2003) and then... 11 years later, I began having multiple a-flutter breakthrough events that did need cardioversion. I have only one experience where the flutter self-converted- out of many events. None of the drugs or other remedies I typically use worked, and believe me, I tried everything. Since Dr. Natale moved to Austin, I was seeinby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
PH - My recent experience is this: Last August, I had a second ablation procedure (Natale) as I began to experience numerous ongoing A-flutter events that had to be cardioverted... this was after the initial 2003 ablation (also Natale). The August 2014 procedure did isolate the LAA and I was scheduled to have the requisite TEE to determine if I could go off Eliquis. The TEE was scheduled onby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
You should be checked immediately for elevated enzymes which can indicate if you did have a heart attack. I certainly hope not but don't delay in being checked ... go to the ER if that's the most expedient way for you. Let us know, Please be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good report, Ken. Glad you are doing so well and also that you are being smart with the exercising. All in good time. I look forward to your 6-month report that all is well and you continue to enjoy life in NSR. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In an overall protocol for healthy living, we emphasize awareness about healthy lifestyle changes for afibbers because we know from personal testimonies, it works. The following report is from Dr. Shallenberger’s email news clips. Reprinted here with permission from The Second Opinion Newsletter. Volume 12, Issue 49 | April 24, 2015 Why conventional doctors skip the best treatmeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Judianne ~ Good comments. You are certainly correct in your observation about nutritional supplements and especially so if the individual has any metabolic dysfunctions specifically healthy functioning kidneys. It’s always wise to be cautious when introducing any vitamins or minerals when you haven’t been tested to learn of specific deficiencies or aberrations in metabolic pathways that can imby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Keith - I'm very sorry to read you had an unfavorable experience at Bordeaux. Obviously, we would like to know more about your present situation if you would care to elaborate. Again, very sorry you are suffering. Kind regards, Jackie For those in Canada who can travel to Toronto as an option, Atul Verma, MD - the electrophysiologist who was trained by Dr. Natale when he wasby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
My first ablation at the CCF was in 2003 and the advice then was to cool it for 2 - 3 months for intense exercise because your heart needs time to heal from the ablation burns. You can imagine if you badly burned your hand and if you started vigorous gripping exercise only 10 days after the burn and how that might affect the healing process. Glad you made it through your photo shoot... but doby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fish consumption and risk of non-gallstone-related acute pancreatitis: a prospective cohort study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015; 101(1):72-8 (ISSN: 1938-3207) Oskarsson V; Orsini N; Sadr-Azodi O; Wolk A BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic data on the role of diet in acute pancreatitis are sparse. OBJECTIVE: We examined the association of total fish consumption, as well as of consumption of fatty fish andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ashley - Welcome. From time to time, people do report they have similar symptoms to yours post ablation. Often it's the fact that the back wall of the heart rests right on top of the esophagus and sometimes the heat generated from the ablation process causes the symptoms you mention, especially if that heart area is a major focus of the burns. Now with the use water-cooled catheter tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks to new member, Charlene for her alert about her tragic loss of sight due to Amiodarone. Am J Med. 2012 May; 125(5): 447–453. Amiodarone-Associated Optic Neuropathy: A Critical Review Abstract Although amiodarone is the most commonly prescribed antiarrhythmic drug, its use is limited by serious toxicities, including optic neuropathy. Current reports of amiodarone associatedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Charlene and welcome. Sorry I'm late responding to your email. I've been absent for a few days dealing with the death of a close friend. If I can help clarify The Strategy information, please send me a PM and I'll certainly try to help. There are a few other important points that I neglected to add when I initially offered it and an update/revision has since been on the dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Tim - I agree with you about ablations not addressing the root cause of AF as I’ve been beating that drum for a very long time here on the forum since that was one of my initial concerns because I never, ever wanted an ablation. Being a gun-shy victim of unnecessary surgeries foist on me (the compliant, trusting, unsuspecting patient) in years prior to the onset of Afib compelled me to alwayby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In one of Dr. Brownsteins's other comments on his blog... he says this about statins... My latest book, The Statin Disaster, was written to inform you that the most profitable class of medications in the history of Big Pharma, statin medications, fail nearly 99% who take them. And, let us not forget that statin medications are associated with horrific side effects including ALS, muscle weby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - Magnesium is an essential mineral or electrolyte required by the body in over 300 enzymatic reactions in order to function properly. Historically, afibbers test deficient in magnesium and many have difficulty repleting or optimizing intracellular levels...where magnesium works ... so it's not just like an aspirin effect...take some and the deficiency disappears like a headache. Repby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Michael Murray N.D. is a well-known and respected naturopathic physician. His newsletter this week has a very informative report on exercise worth reading... especially his personal comments on the benefits. Be sure to check out his Bio at the link at the top. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy - ah ha! thanks for the clarification. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
At least one factor in the solution undoubtedly lies in determining the genetic flaws involved so prevention through genetic expression can be offered. But, since ablations offer a solution for so many, it's doubtful any meaningful focus on that research will happen anytime soon because of the cost... but it certainly would reduce the medical expenses involved in treating an afibber fromby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM