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James - those specializing in food allergy treatment are quick to point out that if the pulse increases or in your case palps, it can be a reaction to the food you're eating. Some delayed food responses take several days so the effects can be cumulative and delayed as well. Many people here on the BB have found great success and either eliminated AF or have held events down to very ocby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
From what I've read, the active component, allicin, has to be highly concentrated for this to be effective...the equivalency of about 40 cloves. No one eats enough garlic to make a difference and this article points that out. It's still a healthy antioxidant though and as Jim says, keeps us protected from vampires! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sue - sorry for the confusion. Somehow I forgot about your recent celebration for getting off coumadin. My packing chores have addled my brain! Just to stir this pot a bit, I have taken ginkgo for years because I wanted the benefit of circulation in the microtubules/capillaries for both hearing and memory benefit. I also liked the idea (coming from the warfarin warning) that it could potenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kagey - I agree about agressive dosing. Twice they were overzealous with me and I overshot to an INR of 8.0 and then they were in a panic. I was not nice about it since I had warned them that I had that tendency and they didn't listen. I'm not a fan of warfarin but when it is a 'must' I guess for now it the drug of choice. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - here's a list of 'inactive' ingredients Inactive Ingredients: Citric acid, edetate disodium, ethylcellulose, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, high-fructose corn syrup, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol 3350, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sucrose, tragacanth, vegetable oil, xanthan gum I'm surprised you didn't also have arrhytby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kagey - I agree with Fran about the magnesium status...and what how about amalgam dental fillings? Do you have an abundance? Any other environmental exposures? Any chance of parasites? As I recall you did travel offshore - any correlation between that and the appearance of the tremor? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - Now, you know there is nothing toxic about our drinking water, fish, fast food, etc. !!!! On the study issue, you could get McDonalds to fund a study which would publish the results indicating that eating fast food was perfectly safe! Don't laugh. My knowledge on vitamin toxicity is that there are definitely some nutrients that when taken in large quantities, are cumulatiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ed - You should be tested to determine the extent of the candida overgrowth. You can ask your doctor for an evaluation and prescription. They typically prescribe an antifungal - do a google on antifungals to learn about what to expect WRT side effects etc. These drugs aren't to be taken casually. Here's a typical write up on antifungals. Note the Precautions and side effects etc.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good for you, Adrian - whatever works. The point is that the magnesium alkalizes an acidic body and being alkaline helps many ills, especially the tendency toward GERD. Since we need mangesium anyway, it just makes sense to be sipping some water fortified with magnesium.... regardless of how we get it. Thanks for the tip on this product! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nel - my leg muscle strength was destroyed by one of the early statins which were not nearly as powerful as Lipitor. If I were in your place, I'd stop the Lipitor because of the muscle damage that can result in individuals who can't process a statin. I'd also be taking large amounts daily of the best Coenzyme Q10 you can afford. That will help. In the early stages of musclby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon - well said. I think the safety blanket approach using whatever means is worth considering if one is bothered to an extreme by anxiety. I didn't have to go the drug route but found the use of L-theanine to be all I needed to calm down - I still use it for anxious days. It's the psychological aspect of afib that is the problem. We have no control over it and we don'tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Statins reduce inflammation. Inflammation is known to be present in afibbers. Good that it worked for you. Watch out for the side effects of long-term use of statins, though, as they deplete essential nutrients the body needs for other functions. At the very least, read what is said about statins depleting Coenzyme Q10 and continue to read about other detrimental effects of statin drugs.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James - I had 20 treatments ( twice a week) by a DOM and MD to see if it would help with afib. Unfortunately, it did not. But, it was very calming and relaxing; I think this modality has merit for many other conditions. I believe others have also reported acupuncture did not help their afib either. Sorry. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Sue - You should not take ginkgo with warfarin. If you are professionally advised to combine aspirin and warfarin, I would carefully consider the known risks for hemorrhagic bleeding and keep a close eye not only on the INR levels but the Prothrombin times as well. Jackie Note these on combining aspirin and warfarin: This article says no diference between aspirin and warby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ginkgo biloba! Great for microcirculation and improving memory.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kay - thanks for sharing that story. It re-emphasizes the importance of the role the vagus nerve plays and what happens when it isn't happy. (I'd certainly hate that test.) Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ed - certainly your choice but be aware a Candida overgrowth - can definitely influence afib events. It inhabits the entire GI tract from mouth to anus. When you feed it the foods it needs to grow, it expands just like yeast does when making bread. Creates gas along with it and can expand enough to impinge on the vagus nerve which when irritated can trigger afib. It's important to get rby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Susan - Happy Anniversary. My heart goes out to you - so sorry about your mother and all that entails. It's such a difficult, stressful, emotional situation. Certainly one that can create enough stress to create some flirting with some ectopy. Fortunately, for you, it didn't amount to more and I'm glad you settled down with an abundance of the critical electrolytes. Sincby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James - you are now targeting the crux of the problem with over-exercise or hyper-training. Depending on nutritional stores in the body, age, original fitness, recovery time between workouts, and nutritional intake to replenish, much can be detrimental when the intention of physical fitness is health and longevity. It takes time for muscle recovery and rebuilding between workouts and the heaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ed - " On the subject of supplements, sorry Jackie, but I'm not a big believer in all that. About a year ago, (on Jackie's advice on this board) I did try some expensive supplement for candida in the gut. Totally useless! " Couple of questions Were you tested before and after for Candida so you knew the level of overgrowth? Difficult cases require more extreme means andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - I hesitate to recommend a generic multi since many do not measure up to ingredient standards that I think are important or have the wrong nutrient forms. Hans recommends a Natural Factors Multi. Natural Factors is a very reliable nutritional supplement manufacturer and I trust their products as they are pharmaceutical grade. For a multi, Designs for Health is a superior companyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kagey - Intention tremors? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Andy - I can vouch for Dr. Natale at the CCF who does RF Catheter ablations. Some consideration for your mother may be age and what she's willing to accept for recovery time. Good luck. Be sure you choose only the top EPs or surgeons at the top hospitals. Jackie J Card Surg. 2004 May-Jun;19(3):196-200. The Maze procedure for the treatment of atrial fibrillation: a minimally invasiveby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great exposure to warn of the danger of drug interactions which is exactly why I hope to remain free of prescription drugs as long as I can. So far, so good. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - Sorry - It's the Adrenal Stress Profileby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - in the case of magnesium intolerance - that's exactly what the desired effect is.... replenish the intracellular stores so that you don't have to take large doses. (Similar to vitamin C ). In time, this can happen with some people. In others, it can be from a gastro-intestinal issue - ie, Candida overgrowth or gluten intolerance that makes it impossible for the body to absorbby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
We know that magnesium is alkalinizing. While I was searching on another topic, I came across these two interesting abstracts: Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult. 2006 Nov-Dec;(6):31-4. Efendieva MT, Batdieva VA, Rusenko NI. Drinking of sulphate-magnesium-calcium water by patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease of the first degree with cardial manifestations has a prokinby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - thanks for the reminder. I definitely can't take B's after 3 either... but I can take Omega 3's even at bedtime and frequently do to ensure a steady blood glucose level. As I frequently mention - we are all experiments of one and because of biochemical individuality, we will all respond differently. Larry just posted and always reminds us that for him, fish oils are taby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ed - It's interesting that you find the beta blocker helpful. I was also definitely vagal and it only made me worse, plus created insulin resistance which eventually compounded the afib problem. As a temporary measure, Paxil may be a solution, but long term, you're going to trade one problem for another as it's addictive just like all of the other drugs in that family along withby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM