Ian - I can understand your impatience to be in NSR. If Bordeaux thinks your ablation has failed, then you're doing the right thing to go for the second as many others have done. I note that in another post you mention you have hemochromatosis. Do the people at Bordeaux think this has any bearing on why your afib persists? Certainly, even with a successful ablation, you need to get thaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ann - do a google search - vitamin D asthma - There are many links to read relating treatment of asthma with supplemental vitamin D. You need to be tested to see what your 25 OHD levels are. Much of the population is vitamin D deficient, especially the 'elderly' what ever that number is, and most people who don't spend much time in the sun including doctors and med students.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Could be the epi - or could have been the release of all that mercury into the system which was excitatory. For oral surgery, they may need the epi to help with the bleeding. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kaayla - First, I'm so pleased my post helped you with your journey and also really glad to see you're doing well. Various people have posted similar symptoms after ablations so I believe you're experiencing a normal variation. There is considerable inflammation afterwards and the sensations in the chest/heart area are normal. If you think they are not, just check back withby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good luck to you Bill. Let us know how it goes for you there. Others have inquired about facilities in that area so it will be good to have a testimonial from there. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Michael - Sorry to see the tinnitus symptom. I did the shaving method, myself, although I had no measuring stick like tinnitus to notify me things were improving. I was notable to get completely off the Flecanide without arrhythmia coming back, but I was able to coast along with a lower dose until ablation. Most likely, the sensations you are experiencing are inner-ear related...I had visuby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Todd - a popular 'light' pain killer is tylenol with codeine. You just have to check with the pharmacist for interactions with any other drugs prior to taking it, and of course, you know, no alcohol with tylenol. Some doctors just prefer Motrin in a high dose to reduce inflammation and swelling along with the antibiotic. The best advice I can give is to buy the pain meds ahead ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Brian - the 800 number is 223-2273 ext 48162 That's the EP lab and if you leave a detailed message, someone should get back to you. They are very busy and swamped with phone calls etc, so if you don't hear within a week, I'd call again. Michelle, Minerva are the main RNs and there are others that I've not met since they joined the team. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - this is a really 'wild' shot, but what about the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning? Do you live where you have bad air - exhaust from heavy traffic? Stranger things have been known to happen and CO does bind up hemoglobin. You always say you feel so much better when you travel to NY to visit your children - indicating to me there could be something environmentally taxing to yby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy - I'd tend to think that your waters are safe from industrial pollution that seems to be the source of much of the ecological pollutiontalked about with fish contamination. I didn't mean to imply you were 'living dangerously' nor did I mean to cast a shadow on your wonderful breakfast. I think your interaction with the kids in the area is also wonderful - for all ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Alex - One of the supplement companies here in the US, Klaire Labs, provides a product composed of sodium and potassium bicarbonate. They list on the label: Potassium (from 320 mg potassium bicarbonate) yields 125 mg. Sodium (from 320 mg sodium bicarbonate) yields 88 mg. They say this in the product description: Sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate are key components in body tissby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon - I highlight or select the text to copy and then take it to a Word document and paste. Sometimes it 'pastes' exactly as intended and other times I get that 'symbol'. This typically has nothing to do with a graphics or photo content - just plain text. Thanks for trying to help. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy - what a delightful story. How fortunate you are to have clean rivers and safe fish. Thanks for sharing. Bon Apetite! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - I'm very sorry for what's happening to you. I would persist in getting medical help from a hematologist and quickly. I read somewhere that if your anemia is caused by something other than iron deficiency, taking supplements is not the correct thing to do. I just googled severe anemia and came up with a couple of websites that describe all the causes of severe anemia. It'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - going back to your original question about bacteria and MVP, the main concern with MVP is introducing pathogenic bacteria - like that which might come from the mouth during a dental prophylaxis. In many cases of MVP, doctors like to have MVP patients on antibiotics prior to and following prophylaxis to prevent subacute endocarditis - SBE. The harmful bacteria tends to migrate to heartby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon - Thanks - Yes - it's 6.0. Sure, this is 'fun'. I'm always enjoying my computer work and research. The high speed is such a thrill I dare not complain about anything. I just become frustrated when I can't figure something out. I'm mostly self-taught and not at all computer literate when it comes to the language, but I managed to a desktop publication ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This study suggests that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids improves HR recovery after exercise and lowers HR in men with documented coronary heart disease, thereby reducing the risk for sudden cardiac death. Am J Cardiol. 2006 Apr 15;97(8):1127-30. Epub 2006 Mar 3. Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on resting heart rate, heart rate recovery after exercise, and heart rate variability in mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon - I'll have to ask. I'm sure it's an updated version as I upgraded all my software not long ago but my son does all this for me - I am not very literate when it comes to computer workings. I just want to turn it on and have it function. This new box/password thing is a new glitch for me. I visit many places and don't seem to have any difficulty except since Hans cby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - The post on Calming My Heart was just reposted on 5/17/06 by Valerie - you can view it here: What supplements do you take now? Some that contribute to blood thinning need to be stopped 2 - 3 weeks prior to ablation but you can add extra vitamin C to help with brusing and promote healing. Good luck with your touch-up procedure. When is the date? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - the 'good' bacteria are friendly bacteria and you should not feel ill because of them. Most likely, you are experiencing some transitional changes with your new supplements and typically, it's much better to introduce them one at a time so there isn't so much of a change in the body all at once.....especially for you since your situation leaves you so very sensitive.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Suri - welcome. AF is depressing and frightening for most people at the onset. Empower yourself by reading as much as you can here to understand about the nature of AF and how many lifestyle choices can be modified to help eliminate or control the frequency of these events. Once you realize you have some control you will be able to tolerate the events better. This doesn't mean they are pby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes - but that's only one in a long list of potential blackout causes.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
No Peggy - the first and the second time the box comes up, usually, all is filled in. It doesn't 'take' when I click and then keep clicking again and again, having to refill in the password and the check box. I agree, it certainly is weird. I just figured out that if I can 'trick' the system between its constant offering of a new box by clicking (quickly) on one ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Hans - Here's another that isn't highly technial but informative for those starting out. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob, this is true - it's typically when the adrenals don't function well and there isn't enough blood pumped when the person rises I was referring to the other potentials in the blackout post, like the TIAs and the vertebrobasilar syndrome that cause the momentary blackouts. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dr. Z - Thanks for posting this. I've been working with a small group of dentists here - pushing information to them - several of them are in denial over this dangerous potential and for the life of me I can't understand why unless it is that deeply rooted indoctrination by the pharmaceutical industry. Dentists are at such high risk of having a calamity with an extration with thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks all for your responses. I do check the box. I just now went to the CR and the box was ready for me to just click. Then it popped up again and I had to fill in the password and the check box. I did this for 7 more times; gave up and came back here to report. At first it was difficult to exit to get back here using the Back arrow but after three tries with that, I am back. There isby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mackey - check the past posts by Howie - he's had great success with this drug. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Intereesting lYnn - but type in a google 'beta blockers osteoporosis' and you'll note several hits indicating BB may actually help with bone loss.... Here's one typical example: Key to Preventing Osteoporosis May Be A Beta Blocker 2005 Research released today says the answer to preventing osteoporosis may be the use of a beta blocker, a drug commonly used to lower blood pressure ... www.seniby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM