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Thanks for the tip, tsco. I'll call. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In addition to the following alert post on the exposure to glyphosate from harvest methods, there is this new report of interest...indicating that in 2013,the EPA has actually raised the permitted toxicity levels of Roundup. Read more after this first segment. Jackie Wheat is the Tip of the Iceberg Another reason to go wheat/grain free… beyond the gluten sensitivity issue…. There hby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Wolfpack - very well could be. I know that I didn't get along with either BB's or propafenone... took my HR down way too low and I felt terrible. I did use flecainide for a number of years and that worked quite well... until it didn't... as I started to have more a-flutter than afib. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wolfpack.... 2 beers and NSR all night sounds a whole lot better than Propafenone!!! I'll drink to that! As we continually emphasize, we are all individually unique. There can be common pitfalls and triggers but there will always also be those who have different responses. That's what makes this forum so great - the opportunity to share experiences so that others can evaluateby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wolfpack... that's interesting. I was vagal and alcohol definitely would give me palps or AF. I also tested low in intracellular magnesium and potassium via ExaTest so that was a huge clue as to why. Post ablation, I tolerate a small glass (3 oz measured) of wine occasionally. No longer drink hard liquor. No desire to rock the boat ever again. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Drew... are you doing anything in the way of supportive supplements to help maintain a calm heart? While ablation can definitely put an end to arrhythmia, it does nothing to replenish the critical electrolytes that support electrical function so most often once those fundamentals are also repleted, the heart stabilizes as well. I wish you a peaceful heart soon. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
It's most likely that the ingestion of alcohol... and it would depend on the total alcohol content... by a person who is already deficient in intracellular magnesium would serve as a trigger for PACs or outright Afib. Many afibbers have proven that to themselves many times. That connection is documented in the literature discussing the intracellular function of magnesium. It certainby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
George's experiences are unique to him. Most people don't tolerate as much supplemental Mg as he can. That's very good for him as it has obviously helped reverse his AF trend as his demands for it are very high. Others might find that the only way to reach 'saturation' or optimization is IV therapy which is not always easily available. Still others don't push theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
tsco - From my own experience, I understand that it is tempting to resume old habits, but one of the foundational aspects of regaining healthy, normal heart function after ablation is to avoid that which was detrimental in the first place and this would include alcohol consumption. While magnesium is certainly a critically important electrolyte for many reasons, it's not the only elecby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Pamela - So glad all went well and you are again enjoying blessed NSR. My sentiments exactly about the positive praise for Dr. Natale; he’s been my hero since 2003. My ablation success history is similar to yours. Eleven years after the first Natale ablation, I went to Austin for #2 which did require the LAA isolation as well…followed by #3 seven months later. Joyously, all has beenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Shannon. That's welcome information. Even though I'm on half dose Eliquis, I still bleed profusely from a slight nick... (recently a clumsy bout with a paring knife--small jab, but a lot of blood and I hate to imagine a large trauma). The dilemma still remains about Plan D coverage on Medicare. My recent refill gives me enough to last over a year to sort this out, butby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin - What you describe is typical of vagus nerve impingement in the area of the diaphragm. When that area becomes "scrunched" because of posture in combination with fat accumulation in that area the vagus nerve is affected. Often if it is already irritated, it will be virtually an instant trigger for AF. I learned this connection after receiving chiropractic manipulations for diby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Mike and thanks for the extra details. I totally agree that finding a compatible eating plan for your own bio-uniqueness is both fundamental and critical. Glad you are feeling so much better and you've regained impressive muscle strength. I'm envious! ; ) I'll be interested in what you notice (or don't) with the switch to Eliquis. I think we all will be watching toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello Kevin, and welcome. Thanks for sharing your story. I have several questions which I'll ask later, but wanted to share with you my experience from long ago when the Atkins diet was newly popular here in the US. I and several others thought it sounded healthy and decided to follow that eating plan. There were three of us and one reaction we all experienced was driven by hypoglyceby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks JayBros - We have contacted Dr. Natale's nurse and are waiting for a response. I was also prescribed Xalerto in 2014 but switched to Eliquis and as I commented previously, do not have a recollection as to why. It's interesting to note your brain responds to the single Xalerto dose... a definite plus. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anti-Fib - as I understand it, Silver Script is no longer including Eliquis in their formulary starting January 2017 so it's just not available. However, it looks as if Xalerto is. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Mike... thanks for the link. Good timing since, if you note Smackman's recent post on Silver Script not covering Eliquis in 2017, I was going to do a search for the comparisons between the two since I also have Part D SilverScript. Initially, I was prescribed Xalerto and only used it a short time but was switched to Eliquis although, unfortunately, I don't recall the rationale foby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynn - Why would you want to even try? Just drink the Pellegrino separately if you enjoy drinking it... but it does have an acidic pH. The benefit and focus of the WW is to provide a consistent method of alkalizing.... plus the "unique" form of magnesium. For the WW, you need to follow the instructions with seltzer as the carbonation to make the magnesium bicarbonate water (endby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
In Memoriam Our long-time readers will remember the many useful posts from over 10 years ago by Trent. He and I shared frequent emails as he honed his search to conquer Afib and actually did become Afib free once he became gluten free. Trent’s wife, Barbro, notified Wednesday me that he had been mercifully liberated from his suffering caused by an obscure, debilitating neuro-muscular disby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Carol - I originally used Oscillo many years ago and thought it was very effective. Once my vitamin D levels were optimized, I didn't have need to use.... but it's a good reminder to keep some on hand...so thank you. Jackieby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Marsh - yes... read the post at this link that was referenced at the end of my response.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Smackman... Good that your drinking water is already alkaline. You may have mentioned that and I've forgotten. Sorry. But there is a caution on becoming too alkaline as well... so monitor with your strips periodically. The focus of slightly alkaline pH is outlined in many posts here as well as the old book, "Alkalize or Die" by Theodore Baroody. It didn't preventby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Larry - Mostly, it's the vitamin D level. I typically take 10,000 IUs daily starting in September through May when I can get out in the sun again. Along with that I use at least 200 mcg of the K2 MK7 for the calcium issue. I always take the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K with a dose of liquid Omega 3 essential fatty acids to help insure absorption. Additionally, I also useby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Smackman - Do you take your magnesium with or after meals? If not, that may help with the nausea. The other form of magnesium you should be using to help alkalize your system and keep your cells 'happy'... is the magnesium bicarbonate ion from the homemade Waller Water... or WW. Alkalizing continually keeps us healthy. The long drug list you take keeps your system acidic, so Iby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Marsh - Most practitioners of functional and restorative medicine feel that dietary intake emphasis needs to be on more protein and more healthy fat and much less carb intake, so your ratios tend to meet some of the typical recommendations. Metabolic profile testing can determine areas of deficiency or excess, and as George indicates, genetic testing also dictates diet to help prevent geneby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Larry - You can probably guess my response before I write it. I don't get flu shots. 20* years ago when I worked as a dental hygienist and was exposed continually everyone's mouth bugs from the continual aerosols, I did get the vaccines, but that didn't always keep me flu-free. After AF forced my early retirement, I eventually decided not to get the shot but rather focuby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Hi Shannon - Sorry about the late response. I hope by now you are noticing both improvement and less discomfort. What an ordeal. Glad you were able to get help quickly. Relax and take care of yourself as the first priority. Kind regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Alex - as a staple on the shelf for an easy protein meal readily available, these canned/tinned fish are very popular. Critics say they are healthy if the label indicates the interior container coating does not contain BPA. Sometimes the sodium content is too high in some brands so it's important to watch for that. Those fatty fish are a great source of Omega 3's and proteby Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Welcome, Joyce. One of the questions to pursue is the association between your long-standing hyperthyroidism and the arrhythmia. While it may not be related, it is important to rule out because either hyper- or hypo-thyroidism can cause arrhythmia. Thyroid medications that have worked well in the past, may need to be revised with aging...so don't overlook that aspect. I hope the cardiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM