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It appears to me that Shannon moved the Thread, along with another one recently about Dental Cavitations. Ralph Post is fairly spot-on, and appreciated. I don't consider labeling someone an "Ablation Advocate" in this context insulting, or inaccurate. It does not exclusively define anyone. Excess Calcium has been discussed here before as contributing to AFIB going back maby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz: It always worked after 1 shock, and I stayed in NSR from anywhere from 4 days to 18 months. As for a Blood Thinner, I get off after I have been in NSR for 3 weeks solid. It's 3 months now in NSR, so I am off of the Blood Thinners thankfully. I did have side effects from Eliquis. It made my Inflammatory conditions worse, (Arthritis and Tendonitis), and after about a month of takingby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I agree with what George said and the others. A complex issue, but the Post should be allowed. There are many other sources of info on the Internet, Many Websites written by Doctors, and other Forums. These other sources are usually if not always more basic. Ultimately intellectual advancement should not be held back by worrying about how a newcomer perceives the information presented on theby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz: You may very well convert on your own, now that you are restarting the Propafenone, so waiting would make sense. If you are ever contemplating a TEE "Tube down the Throat" in the future, I wouldn't be scared of it, I have had it done around 20 times. I am mostly Persistent, and if I thought I was probably not going to convert on my own, I would rather have TEE, vs waitingby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
An alternative would be to "Flag" the Post, with an Administrators warning. Traffic is much less on the General Forum.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN Hi, I'm a fit 52yr old who was diagnosed with left atrial enlargement a few years back, suggested due to high cardio/endurance exercise. I now experience AF circa once every 2 or 3 weeks, always starts whilst sleeping and in the majority of cases I have reversed the next day via exercise. GP suggested beta blockers which I have refrained from taking until a follow-up with thby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
NSAID's cause electrolyte shifts in the NA+/K+ ratio in the Atria, both at onset, and upon withdrawal of the Drug. Also other factors are at play like shifts in Blood Pressure. Not saying its a major factor, but it can contribute to AFIB, not only when on the NSAID's but also after stopping the Drug.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good Topic. I have been to 2 Cardiologists, and 4 EP's in the US, none of them ever inquired about trying to figure out if I had Vagal vs Adrenergic AFIB.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
"I also was told not to take my pill in the pocket (Propafenone) as taking it while in AF could cause a stroke----now isn't that something, we talk about a "pill in a pocket" on this site, who is right? " This issue of not taking an Anti-Arrythmic (PIP or not) to try to convert of of AFIB, for fear of causing a Stroke, has come up several times in the last several yearby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
About the Flecainide, some people including myself have gotten Atrial Flutter when taking the Flecainide. It's listed as a side effect, and in reading responses here it is more common than the Drug Literature suggests.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Home Blood Pressure Machines sometimes read high. I have 2 new Omrons, that read about 10-15 points higher than I get in the Cardio Dr's Office. I took them in and tested them side by side against there manual method.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
"I am on Multaq for the blanking period. The drug has given me such side effects that I endured because AF is worst. GI issues and PAIN, burping marathon when I wake up, rashes (see photo to demonstrate I’m not crying wolf), itching from scalp, eyelids, inside ears down to toes, dry cough. I’m up because my GERD is fierce. I had to take a second Prilosec at midnight because of my 10pm dose oby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan: Here is a study that substantiates what what George (and Hans) are saying. If you are just trying to stop the PVC's then a trial of with-holding Multaq would make more sense than adding another Drug that slows down your Heart potentially aggravating your Vagal reactions.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Are you talking about PVI only, or full Ablation? Also whether its RF or Cryo would make a difference in the answer. That said, are you taking into account Atrial Stunning and regaining Atrial Contractibility? Even just after a regular Cardioversion from AFIB >48 hours, the standard requirement is Anti-Coagulation for 4 weeks. People can still have Clot formation post ECV, while maintainby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Allergic reactions, or whatever causes mass swelling can be serious, as in Cindi's case. Is there another Drug that your Doctor could switch you to? If it was me, I would tell your Dr, and get off of the Metropolol and see if the Swelling goes away.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I would experiment with elevating your HR temporarily (like going for a Walk), and see if the PAC's go away. It sounds like the Ectopy could be related to a lower HR, since they are worse when you lie down. If they go away when you raise your HR, then taking Drugs that lower your HR would be counter-productive. You would need to keep track of how the increased Flecainide is effecting yourby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Also what is AF with RVR? RVR stands for Rapid Ventricular Response. I think that is just medical terminology for having AFIB with a fast Heart Rate.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I agree with the others, and I would see another Dr. ASAP. The way I read your Post, your sister is back in NSR? If her normal NSR HR is indeed 45, then why is she even taking a Beta-Blocker to begin with? Is she still on the Amlodipine? That is a Calcium Channel Blocker, and depending on the person, it can lower HR as well. Also do you know if your Sisters AFIB is Adrenergic or Vagally medby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I posted before several times regarding AFIB being caused by Withdrawal from Drugs, Steriod Anti-Inflammatories in particular. Drugs cause changes in body not only when you take them, but also when you stop them. Corticosteriods and Methylprednisolone are listed in the referenced article posted above.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
The Half-life of Valium depends upon the person, 36-200 hours half-life for active metabolite. I used to take Valium, and most of it was out of my system by the next day (24 hours). Nevertheless, I got tired of the lingering effect, which is in part why I quit. I never had any withdrawal symptoms, I just stopped.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Davros: I can't tell what is going on with you over the Internet, but I have had incidences like what you describe. At times I have very heavy Ectopy. More specifically many PAC's. At times 2 Pac's (missed beats), then a regular Beat, and so forth. When its this bad, I often have a harder time feeling a Pulse, but I eventually do, if I move my Finger around where I am tryingby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
So I switch to Natto/Nattokinase along with maybe Fish Oil to achieve some level of Anti-Coagulation. Now I am headed to my Doctors. What tests do I need to ask for to check the status of my Blood? Blood Fibrinogen test? PT/INR? I know Meridian Labs has been mentioned here in the past, but there machine is down and not working, and I don't want to pay the $200 cash-pay each time Iby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am thinking that an area that is not factored into Stroke risk would be a persons chronic or usual Hydration status. Some people consume more fluids than others. Being dehydrated would cause thicker Blood, and conversely, over-hydrating would yield thinner blood. I have seen where dehydration is linked with increased Stroke risk, but has anyone seen or heard of keeping a person mildly over-hydby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thankyou everyone for the great and informative responses/resources. Each response is useful. I was aware of the pending Natto Study, and the results will hopefully clarify things concerning Natto Anti-Coagulation issue.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carey is probably the best guy on this site for ECG interpretation. He is on the East Coast, so hopefully by tomorrow by 6-7 PST, he can give opinion.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Susan. What our users have been doing is using Website like this called Postimage You upload a picture to that site, then insert a link to it in your post here. I would try to get it uploaded, and/or forwarded to your Dr.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I know this subject has been covered here before at length. I have read some of the old Threads, and if someone refers me to another old Post, that is fine. Bypassing the question of whether or not something like Nattokinese can replace, or is advisable in comparison with taking a real NOAC or Warfarin, I ask the following: 1) What is the best alternative option? Natto/Nattokinase has beenby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey A 12-lead is certainly the gold standard, but why do you need one? What you already own will tell you if you're in NSR or not so what more is a 12-lead going to tell you? It's an expensive item and hooking yourself up for a 12-lead is harder than it looks. I know because I actually do own one. It came in useful sometimes when I had active afib and flutter, but it's beenby The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I can't say how these all compare, but under the circumstances a regular 12-lead EKG, in addition to the others, would be the way to go. Important decisions are based on EKG's.by The Anti-Fib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Did you read them when you were logged out by chance? You only need to log in to post, not read.by The Anti-Fib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM