Erling - that's very interesting... I wonder if anyone has experimented with that specific line of reasoning besides Dr. C...not that I doubt him whatsoever. It's just that it's such a common warning...of course, we know very well what often goes on as standard advice misses the mark completely... So... Mike... you can be our experiment of one in this department... the logic ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - I can appreciate your frustration over this. Why not try it? But... be sure that you don't go an extended time without re-evaluating the ferritin levels... I'd think try the C for 2 - 3 months and test. In the literature about C and iron absorption... they always caution not to use C with meals as it increases the iron absorption. So, if you took your doses in strict isolaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Matt - Even though I've had an ablation, I still carry with me at all times...and I mean at all times... a little waterproof vial of my PIP stash.... just in case. I usually have water with me as well, but if not, I'd just chew up a dose and swallow if the occasion arose where I went into AF. The sooner you get at it, the better. If I were you, I'd have the same in a pocket anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erling - great contribution and reminder about the importance of magnesium.... too bad this critical information remains neglected in the standard-of-care treatment protocols offered today for all types of heart conditions and for heart health. So inexpensive; so highly effective. I was never told about the fibrosis connection/ magnesium deficiency from any of the physicians I saw during my AFby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well - that didn't work as I expected. Sorry. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
<; Continuing this thread from the previous forum link. Tania - Once the gall bladder is removed, you need to take supplements to help with digestion - especially fat and add some bile salts as well. With protein-containing meals, there is one digestive enzyme product (of many) that contains both betaine HCl and bile salts..and pancreatic enzymes which are all important and should be helpfby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - I know of a couple people using magnesium in nebulizers for asthma treatment and it seems to be effective... too bad they won't buy into upping their IC level to help avoid the asthma attack in the first place. The link you provided was useful...as I'm looking for a refillable nebulizer type apparatus for another purpose. Thanks. I'll check Craig's list. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Josiah - so glad you are visiting Paul Mason's website. That is a place you can lose many many weeks with study. Awesome. I shall be re-reading it again soon. Jackie In this very excellent and relevant article, I was glad to be reminded of this section: Refractory potassium deficiency For a long time it was not clear that with magnesium deficiency potassium will also be affected, bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - because both tend to cause ulcers, adding taurine could enhance the tendency for the aspirin's pro-ulcer effect. And they advise to always take taurine with meals as a stomach lining protectant. Unless you have an ulcer, I doubt that you'd notice any effects in a few days..this is long-term irritation. Rather than aspirin, you may want to consider using nattokinase for the &qby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Laura - here's a link to a chart that indicates high doses of vitamin C intefere with INR results when on warfarin (meaning shorten the clotting time). As I said previously, I doubt of small doses are going to bother you much. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hey Jim! - Thank you. You and Newman have drifted off into the land of NSR forever.... I remember your ablation experience very well and am really glad for your success. Dr. Natale did us all a great service. I find your Peru experience fascinating. Wish I could do the same. Best to you, too. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - Nattokinase does not function the way warfarin does. If you have active afib and are not on warfarin.... active meaning more than a couple times a year.... then the dosing for NK is at the very least, 4000 FU daily. If you have weekly or monthly AF, then you need the 3 doses of 2000 NK daily - every 8 hours.... to manage fibrinogen. You should know your fibrinogen level. Taking vitaminby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just for information: I've taken the Albion di-magnesium malate for quite a few years - it was suggested as a better form to help with fibromyalgia. I found it difficult to take enough to get the elemental magnesium up (for me)... without the bowel issues; whereas, the MgGlycinate form from Albion is extremely tolerable even at 600- 800 mg a day. That was not possible (for me) with the diby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
November 15, 2010 (Chicago)—Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of fatal stroke in whites but not in blacks, a new study shows. Although blacks had higher rates of both fatal stroke and vitamin D deficiency, racial differences did not explain the excess risk in blacks compared with whites, said lead author Erin Michos, MD, MHS, assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Laura - the only way you'll know is by monitoring your INR... after taking the vitamin C. They mention Prothrombin Time but most EPs and cardiologists use the INR measurement to determine dosing of the warfarin. At 1000 mg daily, most likely if you had some interference, your warfarin dosing would be increased somewhat but hopefully not a large amount. If a much higher dose, then I'dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - the ptt is partial thromboplastin time and it's the time measured (in seconds) in which you are able to form a clot in a wound. For testing... often they put a minor slash on your arm or hand and then measure the time (in seconds) it takes to stop the bleeding. It varies by lab the number of seconds deemed acceptable. I've had it done numerous times because I'm consideby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Laura - it's not advisable when using warfarin to be on high-dose vitamin C.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
The benefit of Omega 3 fish oil is to reduce inflammation. Inflammation is well known to be present in afibbers. Omega 3 fish oil also helps keep blood platelets slippery and not as likely to clump or stick together. Regardless of this study, Omega 3's have many benefits overall and afibbers should continue taking at the very minimum 2 grams a day of a product that delivers that in the EPby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Oh Gosh, Adrian! How dreadful. Let's hope that in spite of what seemed to be a barbaric aftermath that the ablation is successful. At least they were cautious, but I can't imagine how difficult that must have been for you. So sorry for your ordeal. Do rest well and think positive thoughts while you are enjoying blessed NSR. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mary - from what I've read and heard from others, if Dr. Natale did the first ablation, the second should not be as extensive. If not, then it could turn out to be as extensive as an first ablation depending on what might have been missed initially. You're in the best of hands. I wish you well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - I'll check my files and email anything relevant. Meanwhile look up chronic lymphedema... and focus on the GSE to help keep infections down.... If you don't know about colloidal silver, it would be worth a try. I'll send you details... if not yet today, tomorrow. He's fortunate to have you helping him. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - it may be a requirement to have the pre-precedure CT scan... ask... if absolutely required. If not, consider the amount of radiation from the scan as well as the procedure. If an MRI is required, ask about the contrast solution used - if it is still gadolinium, then read on the side effects of that. You may have no choice but you should be informed. Ask also if a CT scan is requiredby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George... I hate to nitpick... but 'the body will only absorb what it needs' is slightly incorrect.... The body may absorb quite a bit but it won't be tolerated and may not hang around long enough to be effective..... this is separate from needs.... a person with severe deficiency may need a lot but can only absorb and tolerate a certain quantity based on the multitude of factoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - you certainly have a great dentist... hang on to that one. Taking the time to wait and assess is critical to overall success in the long run. I've seen implants fail because eventually, the bone didn't hold up. Wish you good luck with this next one. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - what was your reaction? Nattokinase is specific to fibrin in the blood to reduce the risk of clotting although we have anectodal evidence that it works to free up frozen shoulder and varicose veins (fibrosis) .. as mentioned in the Conference Room reports on Nattokinase (#39 and 40). However, when I consulted with William Wong, ND, PhD, for input on reducing cardiac fibrosis, he directby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Addressing the Bisphenol A issue brought up here previously.....by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James - as you know, when you receive a vaccine, you ask inject the body with a foreign body and ask the body to build up antibodies as an immune response. Additionally, your body may react to the effect of the adjuvants in the vaccine that are intended to potentiate or magnify the effect. You are undoubtedly reacting normally to the vaccine and probably the preservatives included as well... tyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ralph - good point about the osteoporosis drugs - bisphosphonates - well known to cause jaw bone problems. Anyone taking those may have a disaster when it comes to an extraction or an implant. I know of several cases where the osteonecrosis of the jaw caused by these drugs was devastating. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debbie - your heart cells and the pumps that direct electrolytes in and out of all body cells including heart cells require the same critical minerals...vagal or not. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I can appreciate this finding. When I had my ablation, the IV sedation was quite light. During the procedure, I regained enough consciousness to be aware of a very deep pain in my chest and began breathing deeply to cope. Of course, this is exactly what they did not want to have happen and they ordered (yelled) at me to stop and lie quietly. When I thought about it later on, I was surprisedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM