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Howie - Most likely the headache came from the vasodilation property. See my new topic post on Arginine. I think it's a good supplement to try as long as we fully understand the use of the product. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Jude - sorry to read this and glad to know you converted. Couple of thoughts. If your doctor is adamant about not taking potassium supplements....doesn't he know that using the LS V8 is simply adding the same chemicals that are in supplements but in ionized form? Seems he is worrying over nothing. Supplements come in tablets of 99 mg. each limited by law. Yet, a glass of LS V8 cby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Maurizio, I'm sorry to read about your situation and certainly the emotional side of your life plays a part. However, getting off the Xanax is a good move but the road could be very rocky in the process. You've got plenty to handle and I hope everything settles down soon for you. Definitely consider what Peggy says about potassium, but also make sure you have adequate magnesium supby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Maureen - just click on the Conference Room box above at the top of the page and that will take you to the ongoing discussion on this topic. Also, read the recent post in this BB I referenced in my response to Dean's post titled Taurine is NOT an amino acid.... my original post on taurine gives dosing information etc. It's from way back when I became interested in taurine after reby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon - oh gosh.... now you put my brain to the test. I'm done now with my time on the Internet but let me try to remember. I think it was Russell Blaylock, MD, the neurosurgeon and author of "Excitotoxins, The Taste That Kills".... but don't quote me yet. I'll be back and will probably go to the Conference Room to continue. I've been too bogged down with othby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Debra - go to the top of the forum - a current post by Dean and see my post to him that includes the website where you can find my earlier post - "What About Taurine"....this tell it all. You can also visit the Conference Room and read more about it in the current session. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Doug - I agree with Pierre. If you can ride out at home a 7 - 8 hour event and be relatively 'comfortable' then you certainly can do it on the plane. Years back, I managed and that was long before I became a veteran at riding out long episodes. Just be sure you carry on your own water and have a stash of the supplements you take when an event begins (if you have that security measureby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
CRob - If I were you, I'd stop the Chinese herbs immediately. Some are good; some are contaminated with many heavy metals, etc. I'm not trying to say your doctor is giving you something bad intentionally, it's just that I've read so much recently about those Chinese herbals being suspect...and they can be way too stimulating even though they can be indicated for heart sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Babs - looks good. The more friendly 'bugs' the better and the happier your intestinal lining will be. Good luck. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gordon - taurine can be pretty hard on the stomach. In my long post on Taurine, I pointed out that information and I believe it was in the Smayda article. While one may lose a bit of the effectiveness of taurine since other amino acids will compete with it, I think it's wise to take it with food as the experienced taurine people recommend. The doses we are recommending are high enoughby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well, Lisa - be forewarned that the experts warn not to do as you are doing. Remember, if you have a gastric bleed, not much can be done to repair it...so forewarned is forearmed. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tony - my history of atrial enlargment is this. The left atrium was normal measurement for all of my 8 years of AF until the last ultrasound a year before my ablation. My events had increased significantly during that last year. My blood pressure was always low or low-normal except during AF and then if the event was severe at the onset, the Bp would elevate dramatically. After ablation anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Tim - so glad to read your very positive report. I'm sure you'll make your 1-year anniversary since you've done so well thus far...but as we all know...no bragging. Be well; enjoy life. Best, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dean - If you present this in the Conference Room, George Eby can probably argue this point much more accurately and succinctly than I, but..... ....all the research I've read says it is an amino acid....although unique and semi-conditionally an essential amino acid. From the article published by Richard Smayda, D.O. CONTEMPORARY REVIEW OF THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF THE AMINO ACID TAURINE Quotby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Laura - true, everyone over age 75 does not take coumadin....but your AF history places you "at risk" so the doctors treating you are going to follow what is considered Standard of Care or risk malpractice liability if you stroke out and they didn't prescribe. That's their obligation. It's up to you to decide if you want to comply or not. Good luck with your decisionby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gee Whiz, Ann.... that's an amazing story. Thanks for sharing. Glad you are so much better and back to normal. It gives me a bit of a pause when considering this new water-cooled catheter tip. Another poster had the same procedure out there with Drs/Natale and Hongo (I think) and he reported feeling quite badly for several weeks as well. Guess the body really doesn't like that intby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Babs - the best news is no malignancies in the samples selected. Continue with your probiotic - acidophilus - and if you can, try to locate some that also contains bifidus. Your 'gut' needs to have plenty of the friendly bowel flora to be healthy and happy. You can safely take this each and every day for the rest of your life. I'm thinking your abdominal pain issues are comingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Heather - is taurine all you are taking? On an empty stomach? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bart - I hear your frustration and my 'heart' goes out to you. When you have these headaches and fatigue, are you in afib at the time? How often does this happen? I'd like to learn more; sounds as if you are having a hypoglycemic reaction to faulty metabolizing of carbs(sugar) from lunch... I'd like to discuss this further with you. As for the medical leave etc, it seemby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - if you haven't visited the sites I offered and read the articles by the doctors warning against the side effects of statins, you should do so. Among the many problems is transient global amnesia as one of the side effects. I agree, amiodarone should be avoided at all costs so if that's the only choice, then I suppose a statin could be considered an option, but I'd want toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
crob - what drugs have you been prescribed for the afib? Sometimes betablockers can cause peripheral neuropathy - especially the ones that work on the vascular system - which are, of course, the ones' we're prescribed. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - I took Flecanide for 4 years, two of which I also had Toprol XL which is the rate control beta blocker. I stopped the BB and just took the Flecanide. This was directed by my Cleveland Clinic cardiologist. I did have some side effects from Flecanide which is why I decided to get off the meds and have the ablation. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - I can relate to what happened to your husband. I had the same experience. I hope he is off the Lipitor. I was talking about the Co-Q10 to help with muscle damage to the heart and other muscles. The cherry juice won't help with that but it will eliminate some pain. The best recourse is to get off the statins and use a natural product. It's just too risky to play around wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nick - strength training (as in free weights or resistance training) improves metabolic efficiency and this is very healthful to everyone not only afibbers. However, if you're talking about heavy lifting which is hard on the knees, back, etc., the one thing you must realize is that many posters here have noted that weight lifting can and does induce afib events. I'm not sure of the pby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Laura - most likely, it's that you've reached that 'magic age'...over 75 that has now prompted your doctor to prescribe drugs. It's the standard of care and guidelines. Apparently, they've picked an arbitrary age after which afibbers may be more prone to stroke risk. Hans probably knows the stats on those numbers, but we have had a number of people over 75 choosiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Stevie - become informed. The power of Big Pharma doesn't mean it has to overpower your own brain. It's your health, your body, your consequences from side effects, and your responsibility to take control of your own destiny. Doctors are there to help but these statins are dangerous and definitely aren't worth the risk; shame on them for buying into that hype. I doubt that 3by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Janet - nothing by mouth except water for fasting labs means just that.... no supplements. The exception may be medications which are taken daily at a set time. Ask your doctor's office about meds. Just carry along your magnesium and taurine and take when the draw is completed. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - and not only that, according to Fran who researched the topic, just cooking tomatoes produces free glutamates. All processed juice containing tomato will also produce free gluamates. So regardless of the added flavor enhancers or chemicals, you'll still be exposed to free glutamate. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Suzette - Just as Wil comments, the CCF is set up for ablations. In the interim, there are cardiologists there who will manage your AF with drugs. You won't find any holistic doctors supervising a nutritional regimen. My cardiologist worked with me and tolerated my natural approach with supplements, but he didn't supervise my supplements (and probably just humored me) or suggestby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy Ann - You certainly were fortunate to be referred to Dr. Packer. Remember that everyone responds differently to anesthesia and some of the residuals last longer in some individuals since the liver is slower to clear out the drugs. Give it some time. Do some leisurely walking to increase circulation and drink plenty of water. Avoid fats and eat loads of fresh, steamed veggies. Rest anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM