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Isabelle - good question. One would think this is a contradiction in treatment.... The A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions says that if one is on warfarin (coumadin) and takes minerals such as iron, magnesium or zinc, it may bind with warfarin, potentially decreasing their absorption and activity. Further it recommends taking warfarin and these mineral at least 2 hours apart. Ifby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mark - does your electrophysiologist think it is safe for you to remain in flutter? I'm of the opinion it is not. Please be sure that you consult with an EP who understands rhythm irregularities. Many cardiologists are not trained well in this area. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I also meant to mention this very important online reference article Insulin and Its Metabolic Effects Part 1 of 4 (Part 2, Part 3, Part 4) By Ron Rosedale, M.D. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lucien - they key to reversing insulin resistance is large amounts of Omega 3 fish oils to repair the damaged insulin receptor sites on the phospholipid layer of the cells. If the receptors are damage, the insulin can't get in to do its job. The cycle continues. Also important is supplemental magnesium, alpha lipoic acid and a diet that works with the insulin resistance factor.... and reby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cilla - I'm so sorry to read your latest news. I'm sure you were very frightened. I do want to tell you the Adenosine actually stops your heart. I had it done once in the ER ... I was too flustered to refuse. Never again will I let them do that. I can't believe they would try it on you three times. What I've learned from ER experiences is that they must get your hearby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Karin - try not to be discouraged - both of you. It is early and the heart may yet settle down. Is he taking supplemental magnesium and potassium...especially the potassium? This is very calming to the heart. I used a lot of it post ablation and it seemed to work for me - at least for 103 days post ablation and then I had one breakthrough. Blessings, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tim - check the label of your multivitamin for men to be sure that no iron is listed as an ingredient. Men after the age of 18 do not need supplemental iron. In fact, it can build up and cause many problems. Just be sure. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - I read in another post back a day or so that you are having a bad time with gout. I found some good tips about what to do and not do in a book I have called Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, by Michael Murray, N.D. I'll be glad to copy and send you the pages if you want to email me your postal address. I think you'd find it helpful. Two things you won't like, though,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tim - you could try flecanide on demand....that is take it only when an attack arrives. Most people think it works best to crush the tablet and mix with warm water. Just remember that if you continue to indulge in your trigger foods, you are defeating the purpose. Just think healthy and don't eat the junk. It's pretty simple. And it's the basis for a healthy lifestyle that wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - excellent post. Good advice for you Karen. I would add, that the heart is also not deficient in a series of burns to stop the misfiring of cells. (ablation). Karen, at your age, I would do everything I could to investigate what is causing the afib before going on large amounts of drugs or considering ablation. Ablation certainly can be helpful only after all other efforts are eby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Faith - my procedure was less than 3 hours on the table and the fluoroscopy time was 38 minutes. While that doesn't seem long, apparently it delivers a huge amount of radiation. Someone posted the comparison values a while back when this was discussed. I don't remember it....(head in the sand....didn't want to know how much I received). I have only this to say. For the peacby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks, Mike, for your testimonial. My, that period went fast! The Natale success list gets longer every day! I'm delighted for your very successful ablation. Enjoy the rest of your life in wonderful, NSR. Live with passion! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tim - to go along with Peggy's advice...here's a bit of guidance. I have more thoughts...will get back later. Out of time. Jackie Some of the potassium containing foods from one list I had saved. Michael Murray, N.D. says: It is critical to maintain potassium levels within the body. This can best be done by consuming foods rich in potassium and avoiding foods high in sodium. The daily iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erin - William is right and gives good advice. An increased pulse rate after eating typically indicates a food sensitivity. Wheat is highly allergenic... along with dairy and eggs for some people. This is just your doctor within telling you that you have just insulted your body. Now that you know what seems to cause the reaction, it should be an easy thing to correct by changing your habby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Todd - I just checked out the web site. You realize, of course, that these people can say anything they want to. I would be very cautious when they say there are no side effects. Anything that stimulates the pituitary can have side effects..... assuming that the product works at all. This is one of the arguments that traditional medicine has against supplements. There are no rules or restricby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I seem to recall in the past that oral HGH was not effective. Molecule too large for absorption. Injections work but are very costly. It's a hormone and one has to be under a doctor's supervison. I have a friend who has been doing injections for years under a special program here in the US. Buying the oral supplements might be a waste of money. Not sure if anything has changed iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Annie - thanks for the name. You are so right. Lying on my left side once again is wonderful. Everytime I do that, I have this wonderful feeling of complete freedom to sleep however I choose. After 8 years of restriction and nearly one year after ablation, I am still marveling at how wonderful it is to have the left-side option available. Here's to the simplistic things in life! Livby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - You are most likely adequate in your magnesium stores...but what you do need to meet is the high requirement of potassium - 3 - 5 grams a day. You are a large man so I would think you should try for 5 grams a day from foods...and this is quite a few groceries to consume. Sodium depletes potassium so you have to be sure you aren't working at cross-purposes. Eliminated packaged orby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Judy - that's too bad about the 20 pound tumor and even worse that the doctor didn't locate it immediately! Shouldn't be that difficult to locate. Was it in the stomach area or gynecological? If it was more abdominal, the surgery could have moved or traumatized the diaphragm and with it, the vagus nerve which is now causing the AF because it is irritated. You might consider aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Brad - Welcome to the forum. It's good to learn your afib events are few, but like so many others here, they seem to begin around age 60 and become more frequent. The goal would be to find out why this happens in the first place at this age and then take some preventive steps to halt the seemingly typical progression to increased frequency. As both Wil and Rob have mentioned, AF seems to aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Annie - great news about your successful ablation! Thanks for posting. Who did the ablation? It would be helpful to learn because I understand that Dr. Natale will not continue to do ablations at Marin so people out that way need to have a good source. Please post. Enjoy your new-found peace in NSR. Live with passion! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Judy - I'm sorry to learn your history. One thing I'd want to do if you can is to confirm - without a doubt - that you have diastolic dysfunction. An electrophysiologist (EP) is a good specialist to see when it comes to arrhythmia. Many cardiologists are just not knowledgeable enough about arrhythmia to make proper assessments. If your original diagnosis is not confirmed, then pby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kay - unfortunately, the study data is rather scant. We know natto works. I just mentioned in another post the study published in The Lancet on Flite-Tabs proves its usefulness in long-haul flights. Articles attest to its efficacy. Hans has covered it in his Thrombosis book. Again, unfortunately, most MD's don't know about nattokinase. If one is already on Coumadin and needs tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Erling.... I've written my letter. I would be lost without access to the core of supplements I take. I urge everyone to write as suggested in the first post. See.... supplements work! Otherwise, why would there be such a push to quash the freedom of choice to choose natural health supplements over prescription drugs? Oh, yes... I can't quote the dollars without looking iby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lydia - I wish you the same successful ablation. The time between now and 11/5 is going to simply fly. Be calm and know you are in good hands. Blessings, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Elwood~ Congrats! That's a great testimonial. Keep us all posted how you do with your recovery. I'm sure you feel great in NSR. Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dean - this looks great. Would love to attend but it looks as if only scientists are admitted and registration is very limited. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Doug - well said.... Marshal - you trickster! Seriously, for anyone who is reactive to that type of trigger, the best thing to do is not let it in. Observe it, recognize it for what it is, but don't let it in to create an emotion within you. If you don't accept it, the problem remains with the other person....whomever that maybe. If you accept it, the problem becomes yours...aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy - I'm laughing, too. Dr. Douglas is a person who likes to offer up critical observations. He likes stirring things up. Critical thinkers do that. Something like poking a stick in a hornet's nest. I enjoy critical thinking because it jogs us out of our complacency with the status quo. Certainly, these days, the status quo needs closer examination. With my many years ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM