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Benj - I hear you and can appreciate your dilemma. If it's any comfort, I had serious doubts myself about whether I should postpone the date I had since I had improved so greatly before the ablation time was due. However, I reasoned with myself, that knowing afib, it could all change in a 'heartbeat' and I'd have lost my place in line so I went for it and actually felt veryby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello, Jon - I'm very sorry to read your story. My heart goes out to you for all that you've been through at your tender, young age and then to experience AF on top of all that is truly an unwanted extra burden. Very sad, indeed. You've done a good job of assessing your lifestyle habits that have probably helped contribute to afib - given the stress you've been under foby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elaine - I believe I recall that Naproxen does not have much in the way of anti-platelet activity and that it is short acting compared to aspirin. Don't ask me where I read that. I would think for PIP approach, aspirin would be the best alternative. Worked all those years for me. I agree with Pam... hone in on the cause of the syncope. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ken - sorry to read your story. Did you have a second ejection fraction measurement before the last ablation? Are you taking any supportive electrolytes like magnesium and potassium? Don't be discouraged. Many people post that it is just a matter of being patient as often it simply takes more time than we'd like. Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Michelle - your symptoms sound to me very much like those I experienced with hypoglycemia and was often a trigger of afib for me. Hypoglycemia is typically the result of your blood glucose level dropping too low caused by too much insulin produced from eating a food with a high carb and or sugar content. Sometimes alcohol will produce the same effect. The response to such a meal or snack is theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kagey - this is true about Paleolithic man's longevity - if they made it to 30, they were lucky; mostly died not from disease but the elements of living in nature with wild animals to whom people were easy prey. I don't profess to be an expert on Paleolithic man or the dietary eating habits that have been promoted by these groups, but from what I've read and heard in lectures, tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Barry - while rice is not permitted on the Paleo diet, many people have found just avoiding gluten/gliaden grains is extremely helpful in reducing either the palps or afib in a type of a "modified Paleo eating plan." Read Conference Room #54 on the affects of gluten/gliaden proteins in grains to shed more light on this topic. Rice does not contain gluten or gliaden and it may serve yby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - from my collection: You may find these informative. I recall you said you were eating a lot of yogurt. Note the references to heart palps etc. Jackie Date: 12-04-02 15:25 Author: Fran BOUND GLUTAMATE/FREE GLUTAMATE (the first number is Bound Glutamate/ The second number (smaller) is the Free Glutamate Value) MILK/MILK PRODUCTS Cow 819 2 Human 229 22 Parmesan Cheese 9,847by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thom - Based on my experience with warfarin, my personal preference would be to use aspirin if at all possible as (to me) the side effects of aspirin are less than warfarin. For highly active individuals who might have risk of trauma or falls or accidents, I'd rather be on aspirin than warfarin; however, I realize there may not be a choice between the two for some individuals. In the AHA guby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Jude! Thanks for posting your very interesting success story. Im thrilled for you and commend you on the discipline I know you exerted to get to the place you are today. Truly, you did a good job of listening to your body. Your success should give many afibbers encouragement to also embark on a plan that includes lifestyle changes. I know it was difficult for you, but in time, youveby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - long before you were probably reading and posting, Fran contributed a large amount on tyramine-containing foods and the association to afib. You can probably get back into the archives for her excellent posts - in addition to Hans' contribution. Consider also that grains are found to cause migraines. Allergy expert, James Braly, MD, comments in his book "Dangerous Grains&quoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy - yes definitely - it's the DHA portion of the Omega 3 that helpd with depression, whereas the EPA portion is beneficial to the cardiovascular portion. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
My first afib was brought on by drinking three glasses of red wine along with Pizza. Lots of potential triggers there, but in time and with exprimenting, I learned that alcohol was definitely a trigger - with or without food. I also learned about blood glucose handling issues that seemed to be contributory as well and if I became hypoglycemia, I could count on an afib event. The decision jusby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
P.S. That was timely - I just opened emails and found the following clip in the newsletter from VitaCost on this very topic... Friday, March 9, 2007 Vitamin D Studies Show Promise for Reducing Cancers Certain doses of supplements may prevent half of breast, two-thirds of colorectal cases (HealthDay News) -- Certain amounts of vitamin D may be able to prevent up to half of breast cancer caby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - just like fibrocystic disease of the breast, yours are driven by hormonal imbalances. Often the fibrous tissue doesn't resolve after the imbalance is corrected either with time or hormones or nutritients that help correct hormonal imbalances. The main issue is to be sure the dense tissue doesn't hide anything else brewing in breast cells. Vitamin D and iodine are both pby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tate - fish oils - (Omega 3 essential fatty acids) are known to be anti-inflammatory and also to help keep blood platelets from clumping together - (aggregation). Some people have reported fish oils help with arrhythmia. I did not find that to be the case, but took them anyway and continue to do so because of other health benefits. There is some research stating that fish oils help withby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Art - when you extend your hands and hold a piece of paper (separately) one hand and then the other, is there any tremor or shaking? Or is this buzzing strictly internal with no outward symptoms? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sam - A short answer to your questions - I have taken bioidentical progesterone with flecanide and there was no interaction; nor was the prescribing doctor concerned - or the cardiologist. (this is the natural, not the synthetic version.) On the other topic, PCOS is often described right along with symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance. I definitely feel that anyone with inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - pennies on dollars. I touched on the the profit factor in my recent post - "Caveat lector: Reliance on Published Studies is Risky" <;by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Justine - years back, I had a history of fibrocystic breast disease. Today, I learn that an iodine deficiency is linked to this as is vitamin D deficiency. Along with these deficiencies, an imbalance in estrogen and progesterone is also a factor and bioidentical hormones can treat this nicely. Consider being tested for each factor. My AF, however, did not come into play until years laterby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - it's no different with any other procedure either. There are always inherent risks to any invasive procedure and patients are to receive informed consent about those risks. Often, the risks are glossed over so it's always up to the patient to do due diligence about the procedure risks and the track record of the medical professional to whom we entrust our lives. There can alby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Pam. I agree about the marketing techniques of Dr. Mercola. I first became connected with him about 12 yeas ago when he was writing for the Townsend Letter and had his own newsletter which was just in the initial stages of production. He was then and is now a visionary of reading between the lines to get at the real story about drugs and deception and other health issues. His emailby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Valda - with flecanide for me - it did not work well to keep me out of arrhythmia and it was only after I increased my dosages of magnesium, potassium and especially, taurine that I did not have any breakthrough arrhythmia. Additionally, though, it is only fair to mention that I had a displaced diaphragm, which when treated, seemed to help along with the supplements so I have no idea which wasby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Aldona and Dick - special blessings to you both for a safe and successful trip and second ablation procedure. The angels are ready! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - I would plan this way - (or longer) Day before - testing; then fasting overnight before the procedure - if you are able to get the first procedure of the day that's great. But, you can't always count on that. So if your procedure ends up being delayed, you won't get out the next day as early as planned. To be safe - plan a couple days after the ablation. Check out oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - that makes sense considering the liability factor. My experience is that a cardiologist/electrophysiologist has to be present in the room but the RN does the majority of the work - at least the two times I've had CV - that's the way it went. On one occasion, I had to wait until one of the docs showed up to supervise... but I was also given a bit of anesthesia as well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Aldona - Sorry to see you are having another ablation, but you certainly are in good hands at Bordeaux. The angels are always ready and we'll be anxious to hear from you when you are home again. Special blessings, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kees - Dr. Natale told me one could be cardioverted unlimited times, but the cost/preparation/inconvenience etc. makes it impractical to have continual cardiioversions. Skilled people only should be doing it, of course. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nick - what does Dr. Natale say about these events? Have you considered an evaluation at the pacing lab at the CCF? Good luck in tracing the origin of this. Stick with the top docs to which you already have access at the CCF. Best to you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - I just clicked on the link in the post and it opens right up. I'm not a member. If you email me, I can send you a copy. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM