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Susan - explain "swallowing the probe which is less invasive. " How can a probe swallowed and going to stomach possibly view the length of the colon which is what a colonoscopy is for? Is this new technology? Additionally, consider that if there is a polyp, then you'd have to have a second procedure for removal. Having had a polyp detected long before I had afib, I've haby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
My opinion would be that the physiology to process or metabolize alcohol which is said to like drinking liquid sugar, would be the same as any high sugar insult to the body and the insulin response that follows. Many times with high sugar intake, the insulin response is imprecise and often is too much. When this happens, it takes the blood glucose down too low creating a hypoglycemic effect andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Dean - thanks for your response. It does seem that those of us who are veteran posters here really 'know' each other and that, to me, is a comforting feeling... like being members of the 'flock.' Hans' flock. I still feel we need to be highly aware of the importance of key nutrients that influence our cellular functions that impact heart rhythm. When I wrote "by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ted - it is still a bit early to be overly concerned about success/failure. My experience was that I was on flec for 2 months only and then at 103 days after Natale PVI, I went into afib that had to be cardioverted. They said I might be a 'latent failure' but happily, after that I only had one minor rumbling of AF for about 20 minutes and all has been calm since then - 3 years cominby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Diana - if you need the colonoscopy insist that you take a bowel prep that replenishes your electrolytes at the same time it flushes. As long as you are taking them in, you should not have an afib problem. Marian told us of Half-Lightly or Go-Litely that was safe. I took Colyte and had no problem. But I did have an immediate afib reaction to another liquid product that was mostly sodiumby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - my experience was going over 48 hours in what I thought was afib and it turned out to be aflutter. I was directed by the cardiologist to go to the ER where they attempted chemical conversion which didn't work. I was then admitted to the hospital so they could start me on Coumadin and get the INR to the minimum requirement for cardioversion - 2.0. Admission was late Friday evening aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - thanks --- fingers have a mind of their own some days!!! : )by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Also, Lynn if you check out Dr. Stolls website on magnesium, there are numerous posts regarding IV protocols the pros and cons and what to expect. Plus these clips I noted: Rarely would anyone notice a difference after one IV but sometimes it happens. Usually it takes several and the highest % is there towards the end of the series. I have had no experience with weekly but it makes senseby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynn - Regarding Intractible magnesium deficiency, in one of those threads from the magnesium water links, I believe it was Walt Stoll, MD, who observes that in some cases, cells just have lost the ability to absorb magnesium. Worth considering. There is also a quote by Erling Waller on what Alan Gaby MD observes and a section comparing IV and IM injections of magnesium. All worth reading.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rob - I wouldn't cut back - these are simply guidelines and opinions. Stay between 3 and 5 grams as Dr. Murray recommends and go by how your body feels and your AF symptoms. Enjoy camping and nature. It does wonders to heal. I hope you don't spend too much time thinking about AF but just enjoy your time away from the typical routine. Be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you, Dr. Hao, for taking the time to clarify and update our information on your procedures at Marin General. You do us a great service. Regards, Jackie Burgessby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - my vision symptoms included dry eyes, inability to focus on occasion, one event of floaters. Most has resolved now that I'm off Flecanide. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alex - I'm a strong proponent of digestive enzymes to prevent gas, bloating etc after meals....and as Jim mentions, small meals. More frequent, if necessary, but don't ever eat until the stomach feels stretched or bloated. I also believe probiotics are critical for healthy GI function and it is very important to determine if one has Candida albicans overgrowth because if so, after mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dean - to which of my statements do you refer? I don't think that my thinking about the causes of LAF have changed. I still believe it is a nutritional deficiency brought about by some functional problem that doesn't allow nutrients to get into cells where needed. This could be a genetic defect or some other fundamental flaw that is really obscure. In retrospect, I also re-afby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Here's a repost of an old post by Richard brought forward from 8/03 Author: Jackie Date: 10-20-05 I'm bringing this post forward again since many threads here are commenting on the subject. Flecanide is not without side effects; some severe. Some patients tolerate it well. Some find it doesn't help much. It seems to work well as a pill in the pocket or "on demand" ifby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Ray - well - yes - 8 years of escallating afib and side effects from drugs made up my mind after being hospitalized twice within six weeks because the afib had gone beyond or approached the 48 hour mark. See my story Calming My Heart - go here: (Valerie posted it once again for new readers) I'm happy to answer any further questions. Be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This post goes to your comment about not being able to raise your magnesium levels. Long ago when we were really into magnesium, the term "intractable magnesium deficiency" was examined at considerable length. Paul Mason at the magnesium water website has an excellent link on his search to find answers to this condition. Be sure to go here and see what hes presented at this site: anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rob - here's what I've collected from my files that may be relevant to your questions on the topic of Potassium to Sodium ratios and daily requirements. Following are some excerpts Ive gleaned from my files and from the post I initially contributed here called Lets Not Forget About Potassium. And some other miscellaneous clips that are relevant to the whole picture. ( you should be ablby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hans - I'll second that with six exclammation marks !!!!!! He's an excellent EP. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rob - running and sweating loses all electrolytes. That's why it's important to hydrate with an electrolyte-containing drink of your own making or a commercial product both before running and after. Taking a bit of sodium after sweating is not a bad idea at all. I wouldn't be afraid of that at all, but at the same time, I'd want to be adding potassium as well. I would notby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Doug - I'd start with magnesium first and add nothing else for a week or two. Ramp up slowly and observe; make a brief log of what you experience and at what doses. Be sure you take the glycinate form of magnesium so you can get enough milligrams without the bowel intolerance. Then I'd add the potassium and then the taurine, although you probably could combine the two. If youby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Jude - Scientific proof. Hmmmm I'd rather err on the side of caution when it comes to getting cancer. I'd have to get back into some of Dr. Langsjoen's publications along with Dr. Ravnskoff's to see if they actually did have studies or not. They seem to feel that cancer is just one of the detrimental effects of statins - along with cardiomyopathy. I'm suby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Guy - your EP will give you instructions about medications post-ablation. Warfarin is always continued until the risks of silent afib are diminished greatly and should be monitored at intervals by use of the Holter monitor. My PVI was with Dr. Natale and I was on Warfarin and Flecanide for 2 months. I stopped the warfarin at the same time although they prefer continuing for 3 months or longerby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ted - good news that your ablation went so well. As you state, the true test is coming off the drugs successfully. I wish you well with that. To help, consider taking more magnesium - at least 200 mg. more and even 200 mg. more on top of that if you tolerate it. In order for potassium in large doses to work effectively, there must be optimal magnesium stores in place first, otherwise, you maby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Keith - the pleasure is all mine to contribute what I can... It's Hans who deserves the credit for devoting his time, money and energy to this endeavor. Without him and his passion, we'd all still be groping in the dark. It's a wonderful resource for interchange of ideas, data and facts. I feel blessed to have found it over four years ago and I am very grateful to Hans and all tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Neurosurgeon Russell Blaylock, MD, says studies show that statins help deplete vitamins A, B12, D, E and K, betacarotene and folate, as well as calcium, zinc, phosphorus and magnesium.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynn - Statin drugs deplete phosphorous and magnesium but I know you aren't taking those! Years back, my family practice MD moved to another state and I had to locate a new doctor. A patient recommended a doctor who was referred to as "a doctor's doctor" and that sounded good to me. Well, he was a real stickler on every number that came back in every lab and at one point,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ray - some years back, it was proposed and we began using our signatures as the name (Jackie) type of afib (v) for vagal and age ( ). We could try doing that again and altering that signature with some additional specific designations..... such as Jackie (ablated 11/03) if that would provide enough information. I usually try to indicate when I'm posting that I've had a successfulby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Rob - I have some information on sodium and potassium ratios that I can locate and either post or send to you but it will be a day or two as I'm working on another project that requires much of my time. I won't forget and will offer you some findings from several experts that you can consider. I think you are wise to start with the basics of your own body and observations and Iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kerry - your comment about stenosis progressing reminded me of some discussion from the Summit. Stenosis repair is apparently very tricky and involves some stenting to keep the ostia open so you can envision placing a stent in that area. Then also, apparently, just with coronary artery stents, there is the problem of occlusion with time and one cardiac surgeon mentioned a potential treatment oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM