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I use 10 mg melatonin every night without side affects. Except a good nights sleep.by rocketritch - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
My issues last year were due to both a bulged and herniated disc. I couldn't walk across the living room without major pain killers. I found a really good physical therapist to work with me. After several months and some really hard, sometimes painful work, things got allot better to the point I feel normal.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
LAA was where my organic episode originated during my ablation last July. Dr Natle did so some work there but when we talked afterwards he didn't rull out having to go back and do more work.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wish I had some good advice for you. I've been there and it's not any fun. What is the underlying source of your pain? Is it due to back issues or piriformus syndrome. If it's the later some good stretching may give you relief.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
I guess I spoke too soon. Had a break through event tonight. Was in the basement truing up a wheel and replacing a broken spoke. Walked up the steps and across the kitchen then boom. Not sure of the arrhythmia. Rate of 160 bpm. Looked normal for the most part though except for some pac's and pvc's. I converted back to NSR in a little under 15 minutes. I did take a flecanide but thatby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well I guess I spoke too soon. Had a break through event tonight. Was in the basement truing up a wheel and replacing a broken spoke. Walked up the steps and across the kitchen then boom. Not sure of the arrhythmia. Rate of 160 bpm. Looked normal for the most part though except for some pac's and pvc's. I converted back to NSR in a little under 15 minutes. I did take a flecanide butby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Everything has been quite as of late. Been riding my bike a good bit. Did a little over 80 miles the past 2 days with zero issues. Except for my tired legs.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Not much happening these days. Been working on the convertible and riding my bike. Did just over 80 miles over the past 2 days with zero issues. Even did a 2 mile walk with the family later both days. It appears, at least at this point. If I am going to have an event its going to happen when I'm just sitting around doing nothing. Even the event I had at the gym that day I wasn't pushiby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Whenever I hear an EP label Natale as "aggressive" I write that EP off. It's nothing but jealousy. When I informed my local EP that I was going to have an ablation with Natale, he immediately said I'd made an excellent decision. And he's no slouch himself. He was the director of electrophysiology at Yale University, has done thousands of afib ablations, and isby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good luck to you. You are in the best of hands.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Had another break through event on Sunday. I took a call out at work so didn't get any sleep. At the 18 hour mark I went out of rhythm. I ended up taking a Flecanide as I was concerned that since I had so little sleep, and had 4 more hours to go, I may not convert as quickly. I was out of rhythm for 1 hour. So that makes 3 events this year, Feb 15, April 1 and April 14. Two of them happenedby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN When I detrained, I added weight. I countered this by changing my diet to a much lower carb approach, dropped the weight I'd added, plus that I'd added playing football in college and never taken off. I've maintained this for 10 or more years. My friend, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, is an MD, Professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine, an AF reserve Ltby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN Since my ablations in Bordeaux in 2003 Gill, I remember your posts stating in Aug 2004, when I joined. The 15 year durability of your ablation, especially given the relatively young technology of that time, speaks volumes about the skill of Prof. Haissaguere (now retired) and the whole Bordeaux team! You had excellent foresight to seek them out from the UK then! I also rby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
You are correct Shannon. Just throwing it out there that I have had 3 ablations without my 30 year background dealing with this was short sighted on my part. 1st ablation in 2009 at UPMC Shasyside. 2nd ablation in Jan 2018 at UPMC Shasyside which was basically just a redo of 2009 hitting hot spots where he worked before. 3rd ablation done by Dr Natale This one was a more complex ablationby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dr Natale's scheduler sent me a date for May 23. I talked it over with his NP and we came to the conclusion that I would pass on that and shoot for something further down the road. I've had 2 break through's since last September which isn't that much. I've also done a couple hundred miles on the bike with no issues thus far. I haven't really been pushing myself buby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dr Natale's scheduler sent me a date for May 23. I talked it over with his NP and we came to the conclusion that I would pass on that and shoot for something further down the road. I've had 2 break through's since last September which isn't that much. I've also done a couple hundred miles on the bike with no issues thus far. I haven't really been pushing myself buby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Welcome Max. I've had 3 ablations (2 ablations with a EP local to me and a much more comprehensive Index Ablation with Dr Natale)and most likely headed for a fourth touch-up ablation since I have had a couple break through events since my ablation with Dr Natale last July. He did some work on my LAA and that's a tricky place to ablate. Don't be hesitant in having an ablation.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
I've been keeping up with my post from last July but thought I would start a new post since some may not be keeping up. As many of you know I did have a couple afib break through's following my ablation last July during my blanking period. I also had a couple post blanking period as well then everything went quiet. Dr. Natele's office sent me a Zio patch a couple months ago andby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
That's great news.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for a more in depth perspective Shannon. I take it from your response that having an enlarged right atrium further reduces need for concern.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN I'd encourage him to send his info to Natale to see if they have the same opinion on ablation... I have as well as encouraging him to come to this site and do some research and ask questions first hand. So far as his right atrium I have gleaned over a couple studies and they all refer to the left atrium size may affect ablation outcomes but nothing about the right.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
A friend of mine has been dealing with afib now for about a year. His heart rate is controlled around 80-90 BPM. However, the doctors are telling him his right atrium is enlarged and that being the case an ablation is out of the question. I don't think I have ever heard that before nor can I find reference here. I've been encouraging him to seek out a new doctor for several months noby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Heard back from my Afib nurse. She is handing this of to Dr. Natale's Nurse practitioner and I should be hearing from her soon. My guess is I wont be returning to Austin for a TEE anytime soon. More than likely I will be returning for a touch-up which is fine by me.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
I wonder if the version of the Kardia I have is different from yours as to this point I haven't had any real issues other than an occasional problem with recording but this only happens at work. I also just carry it around in my pocket with my keys and change uncovered. I work in a control room with bunch of monitors and electronics but even still it usually works. Also data transfer is dby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
was at the gym this afternoon and went out of rhythm again. Gathered up my son and headed to the local ambulance service. They have 2 centers in town and I just happened on the one that only schedules transportation. After spending a few minutes trying to tell them that I didn't need an ER just a 12 lead EKG they said I should try their other office. So back to the truck and across townby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Not much new to report here. Haven't had any more sustained arrhythmia's. I have had a few eptopics and such but that is it. I did about 80 miles on the bike last week over 3 days and continue to go to the gym 3 days a week. I also got some work done on the convertible as well. Life is good.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotesafib I have weight lifted for 37 years now, I can tell the strain on my Cardiovascular system when . Interesting. When I was first diagnosed I was heavy into body building. I didn't transition to endurance sports until later on. .by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Asymtomatic = you don't know your in afib. Or it does not affect your life/lifestyle.by rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteZb3 So what do I do? How do I stop things becoming permanent this is all very depressing. Do I just continue on my flec, supplement accordingly and eat well and then when flec fails have an ablation? What did you do to manage things I would seek out a good EP right away. Have you tried any supplements to help reduce your episodes. Are you solely on Flecanide, or are you on a Beta blockerby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carey is correct here. The Flecanide isn't going to last forever and you are awfully young to be starting on an ARR drug. I was younger than you when first diagnosed with afib but mine was very infrequent so my afib burden wasn't that high. But it did end up progressing to persistent over time. Try making some lifestyle adjustments. You said that you were doing cardio. Maybe you, likby rocketritch - AFIBBERS FORUM