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Unfortunately you are probably correct, Carey. My sister who is 2 years younger had her first AF 5 to 10 years ago (lost track of time). Interestingly, her afib stopped by taking thyroxin. Her GP didn't want to give it to her because her thyroid values were within normal range. I asked an alternative (medical scientist) practitioner and he predicted that her T values would be good but noby Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carey, i just read the link. Makes my head spin a bit but also explains the shotgun approach by my cardiologist. Don't know if they can't or don't want to investigate the underlying cause of AF for better treatment outcomes. Chronic inflammation or low grade inflammation seems to be a huge factor?by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks wolfpack! Don't know why the GP and Cardiologist didn't tell me that. Suspect they don't want to wast their time.by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for that!by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteEnfibber Joe, that's funny: commando style gardening was in my chest with an ax and a one-man saw. Are you saying that you are AFib-free now? As far as i can tell and when on an EKG it shows ok. But the comments were: 'Sinus Bradicardia, Borderline first degree A-V Block, rSr' pattern V1 or V2, probable normal variant' - don't really understand it all and the carby Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
My story is similar. It came on after commando style gardening for a few hours. I was/am quite fit and didn't think it was a concern. Was in permanent afib for about 4 months. On a 24 hour holter my HR was an average of 120 and peaking >170. Had first CV which lasted for 1 hour. The second one is still lasting after over 2 years now. My thyroid values were a bit off but they didnby Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
Do deep and slow breathing and only worry about things you can actually control. I know it's not easy but try. All the Best!by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
George, I used to do 4 to 5 day fasts a few times prior to afib. Since afib i've only fasted max. 30 to 40 hrs. It just didn't feel good to continue for longer. Everything i've read re sugar and hyperinsulinemia agrees with your posts.by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
FWIW, i find your experience/experimenting very interesting! It doesn't mean i'll copy everything or anything you do. Instinctively i feel that going into low keton keto metabolism for a short time (days or a few weeks) is beneficial on many levels. Your feats need quite some training i suspect.by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
Don't know of a doctor but understand that taking Chlorella helps the body eliminate mercury - well it did when a work colleague took it. The doctor was surprised. Don't know if it chelates any other heavy metals.by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
Proof will be in results. If it indeed is that efficacious and by the sound of it relatively cheap then i'd expect a lot of resistance from the industry.by Joe - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Fascinating, did he take any medications while in afib?by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
With a score of 2, how many people have to take the anti-coagulant in order to safe one person from a blood clot?by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
You inspire me, George!by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'd still go with post 104. Potentially mucking up your thyroid function is no fun.by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
George, are you a follower of Wim Hof? He is onto something as has been shown empirically. I'm too comfortable (whimpy) to do the cold treatment.by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anything fried would be a good start. Transfats.by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carey's question is apt. If you did have a stroke (what were your symptoms) i'm certain that doctors would prescribe an anti-coagulant at a minimum.by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sorry to read about your problem and the stress it causes you. I'd try to find a 'holistic' medical practitioner. Probably too many variables to deal with here? While your tests show everything is normal it may not be normal for you or they haven't looked at all the possibilities (most likely) - obviously there is a problem. Best wishes, Joeby Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's interesting, Jackie. We have plenty of brown coal near where i live (Latrobe valley - Victoria). Wonder (why it costs so much)how they make the extract and put it into a bottle.by Joe - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I'm not surprised, Jackie. After all, the formulations are designed to be more effective (cytotoxic). Also noted from other reading that Seralini is despised by the industry. I've listened to him being interviewed and he strikes me as a serious researcher.by Joe - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Had a chance to read your link, Liz. Desperately wish that they are correct. For the time being i'd like to avoid roundup in my system if that is possible QuoteTargeting the shikimate metabolic pathway in weeds, glyphosate interferes with protein synthesis in plants, bacteria, fungi and other organisms, but not in animals. There is no evidence that glyphosate residues on food affect theby Joe - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
You are saying that they dodgy work. It's not difficult finding other studies saying virtually the opposite - especially the ones sponsored by industry. I noticed a disclaimer in iphones' settings re radiation.by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you Jackie and Liz for the links! I'll read them as soon as i find more time. Without being able to proof anything one way or another i tend to avoid anything i suspect was treated with roundup until i'm totally satisfied it's not harmful in the long run. QuoteGlyphosate and the gut bacteria is a topic that holds a magnetic fascination for many. They simply cannot seeby Joe - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Did i Liz? QuoteBTW, i'm talking about roundup ready (herbicide ready) food crops and not about all of the GMO's Was hoping to get an answer on the points i brought up - anybody? I do wish roundup isn't detrimental to our gut microbiom.by Joe - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteElizabeth This article explains the why of GMO foods. Liz Interesting that you come to that conclusion, Liz. My conclusion is that it weighs in more on the why not of GMOs. QuoteIts function in policymaking is to place the burden of proof for the safety of a new product or process on those who wish to produce or import it, requiring them to demonstrate the absence of danger, andby Joe - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Something along those lines might be useful replacing chemical soups to control weeds?by Joe - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Thanks for that heads up! My HR was only marginally lowered with beta blockers. While in hospital they gave me (luckily only once) digitalis because of my very low response to BB. My heart was quite enlarged but some months after the CV it reduced in size the cardiologist called normal. BTW, what is a good ejection fraction? Mine was 56% measured about 5 months ago. Oh, just googled and itby Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'd be careful with Iodine. As with everything, it's a matter of balance. Get your levels checked first and then, normal levels might not be normal for you - it's tricky.by Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quote I doubt it's a precise Benchmark, but the EP's say that the Ventricular rate has to be over 100 for a duration of more than 24 hours to cause Cardio-Myothapy. When i had the 24 hr monitor my average HR was 120, peaking at >170. My total afib time was about 4 months. My cardiologist told me that my heart is back to normal size (left atria still slightly enlarged) and my heartby Joe - AFIBBERS FORUM