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I would hope that anyone wanting to participate in this study would ask for a guarantee that the Omega 3's used are sourced as being molecularly distilled, pure pharmaceutical grade so that that person doesn't ingest any unneeded toxic burdens that are often found in 'cheap' Omega 3's. The best way to determine that is to ask to see the assay sheets of the product beingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kees - at the CCF AF Summit in October 05, the topic of flutter after PVI ablation was discussed. Several mentioned that flutter after ablation was the result of incomplete burns that allowed some signals to continue. It would be worth getting a second opinion from one of the top EPs to make sure you have a successful procedure the second time around. You may also want to inquire if the flutteby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Heather - lemons metabolize to an alkaline ash and do indeed help keep the body alkaline. Strange as that may seem... they are acidic before eating; alkaline when metabolized. Sipping on lemon juice all day, though, is very hard on the tooth enamel. Better to get it in and down to the stomach or risk tooth enamel erosion as it is still acidic while in the mouth. (Retired dental hygienists neby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - it certainly makes sense to do the maze as long as you are also going in for the valves. I can see how you look as afib as a blessing in disguise. Good luck to you. Angels will be waiting. Please keep us informed when you are able to get back to the BB. Best to you, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Russ - thanks for your testimonial. I've heard that from other people.... in fact one person who had some fairly severe and complicated back surgery was given Oxy and she said she felt absolutely wonderful...as you say... taken completely out of her pain and concern over the whole ordeal. She also confirmed it was easy to see why someone could become addicted. It's good to know thereby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Steve - well, good for you. I guess your heart decided to behave rather than be subjected to that jolt. Yes - do be mindful of your magnesium intake; it's really so very critical, I can't emphasize enough the importance of a daily optimal dose. Enjoy your golfing season. Best, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just to play contrarian here - and while it is only one case - I worked with a person who took a significant amount of aspirin for years to help with pain issues and she ended up years (about 20) later having a section of her colon removed due to cancer. During her journey of pain until she had hip replacement, she a lot of ibuprofen to the extent that she has some diminished kidney functionby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dick - Anyone can ask for that specific test by ordered by their doctor. It may take a special lab that does that particular test, but it's not restricted to research subjects. (I'm not a research subject). read here: That said, back about 15 years ago when integrative medicine was just becoming popular in some areas, the doctors lecturing on CoQ10 benefits just said to takby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Todd - I totally believe in the efficacy of holistic chiropractic care and have been helped by mine with with many conditions. He always works on the Atlas as part of the routine he does to balance whole body alignment. However, I have a friend who has had controlled high blood pressure for over 20 years and who goes to my holistic DC. Her blood pressure has not been lowered or changed at allby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
How you dose CoQ10 depends on the current state of health and the target or purpose of the supplementation and efficacy of that dosing. Efficacy also depends once again on the form of the supplement. ( I have notes from a recent teleconference on CoQ10 that I will transcribe and post the highlights)... and many are not readily absorbed. Ideally, you will have testing to determine your Q leby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Emmie and others - note this from the Health PDR INTERACTIONS DRUGS Warfarin: There is one report of CoQ10 decreasing the effectiveness of warfarin. Statins: CoQ10 and cholesterol share the same metabolic pathways. Inhibition of the enzyme 3-hydroxyl-3-methylglutonyl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase would be expected to decrease CoQ10 levels. The statin drugs lovastatin, simvastatin and pravastaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
You will find some data that says one should not use Q10 with warfarin as it inhibits the drug action. Dr. Peter Langsjoen says it does not and Dr. Sinatra waffles on his comments.... years back he said there was no problem; lately, I've seen him comment that maybe it inhibits the warfarin action. I believe Dr. Langsjoen also says there are no definitive studies that show it interferesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'll work up a dosing information post and I'll share what I do as well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - I have to disagree with your statement that what's on the golf course may be anywhere.... not true here. What is banned for general use is still allowed on golf courses. It's the bad type and people don't realize how much is actually there. My course used to spray the liquid right while we were playing so eventually, we would end up walking in it and often we breathedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - You need to take more magnesium. 140 mg. is nothing. but here's the catch... the magnesium citrate you mention will create bowel intolerance (loose stool/diarrhea) relatively fast if you increase the dose by much - depends on the individual. You need to get some magnesium glycinate and start taking doses of 200 mg and then increase to 400 in a few days and so on up to at lest 60by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Do yourselves a favor and go to this website (below) and read this article and follow all the links on the importance of Coenzyme Q10. Ive always taken CoQ10 for heart health and especially during my afib journey because just knowing how it functions in the heart, I felt it was important to supplement with whatever would help those heart cells function optimally. Whenever I went into an afibby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Coenzyme Q10 Effective for Migraine Prevention 2002-07-18 Alan R. Gaby, M.D. Healthnotes Newswire Supplementing with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may help those who suffer from migraines by reducing the number of attacks, according to a report in Cephalalgia (2002;22:13741). CoQ10 is a vitamin-like compound that plays a role in energy production inside the cells of the body. Previous studies have shby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Further to the OxyContin findings, as part of the plea, Purdue will pay a $600 million settlement, which includes a criminal fine, restitution to government agencies, and over $276 million in forfeiture. In a separate civil settlement, Purdue will also pay $100.6 million to the government. Purdue Pharma agreed to pay $19.5 million to 26 states and the District of Columbia to settle complaints bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Steve ! How's your magnesium intake? If you are low or sub-optimal, potassium probably isn't going to help all that much until you get the intracellular magnesium up there. Don't just take electrolytes when you get in trouble. Make them your daily essentials. I hope by now you have converted. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In my local paper, there is a column of news briefs that highlight significant topics of the day. Just recently three appeared right in a row all under the auspices of the FDA. 1) "OxyContin maker fined $634.5 million for misleading the public." Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin claimed OxyContin was less addictive and less subject to abuse than other pain medications despite warnings to theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lesley - Sorry you are so disabled. I agree that you should immediately find competent professional advice - preferrably from an electrophysiologist. Do not delay. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jules - untreated hypothyroidism has other risks besides AF.... consider: TSH greater than 2.0 Increased 20-year risk of hypothyroidism and increased risk of thyroid autoimmunity TSH greater than 4.0 Greater risk of heart disease You can read the post on hypothyroidism and AF in the Conference Room here:< ; Many people cannot convert T4 to T3 and find that the use of one of the hormone reby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - especially this statement.... and also note this is Pam's "favorite" EP leading this discussion... Banning the "cure" word One word that is not mentioned in the consensus guidelines is "cure," specifically because the task force recommends that it not be used. Instead, Calkins told heartwire that ablation is a "treatment" for atrial fibrillatioby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - yes, as I recall there is still the risk only farther down in the GI tract... I seem to remember one doctor saying that if the enteric coating prevents complete dissolution, the aspirin content can lodge or remain 'stuck' in the intestinal wall and create a burn or hole which created a big problem (obviously)... Perhaps one of these links will clarify this. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - Dr. Tchou has been with the CCF for many years now and is held in high regard. Years back when I was hospitalized to start on Flecanide, I shared a room with a woman whose EP was Dr. Tchou. I couldn't help but hear his conversation with her and I was very impressed with his approach to her afib problem. I believe several others here have had successful ablation by him. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
These roll off the screen so quickly - I thought I'd repost this so you could read Hans' contribution to the post before this one. <;by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kerry - I also thought your report was an excellent contribution and I'm really glad you are doing so well after such an invasive procedure. What Wil mentions in his well-thought-out and stated comment are considerations everyone making decisions about ablation options needs to fully understand. Ultimately, the final decision is a highly personal choice and as with any procedure, there arby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cynthia - I think many of us have 20:20 hindsight in this regard. My story is similar to yours. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - email me and I can tell you where I get my D without calcium. Just plain D3 directed by my MD. A small amount of calcium along with the D may not bother you at all, but in the larger doses needed to replete a system that is low, you can't possibly take enough of the combination without getting too much calcium relative to the D. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have mine checked every 6 months along with magnesium and the other basics. If I go in for other testing, I often request both be done again at the same time. Jackie From the book - The High Blood Pressure Solution - Natural Prevention and Cure with the K Factor - by Richard Moore, MD, PhD... p. 318 - he says [K = potassium) "What about Kidney Disease? As you know, potassium suppleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM