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Fran - I don't think it's baloney. I'm sure you'll do fine in future years with your bone density. I'm a type O and require the higher protein intake to function well. I just concentrate on the veggies and fruit to offset the acid pH. My bones are fine...in fact, I've even increased bone density and I haven't taken additional calcium for 8 years once I beby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Reet - glad to learn you are doing well. Jackie If you go to google and type in flite-tabs, you will get a number of sites that talk about the study done on this product which contains nattokinase. It was published last year...here's a bit.... from one site: Flight Trial of FliteTabs. (London - New York - London June 2003.) Angiology Volume 54, Number 0, 2003 Prevention of Venous Thrombby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - Glad to learn you had no major damage, but my heart goes out to you and your wife. The stress of all this has taken its toll. Enjoy your R & R vacation. I hope both of you come home feeling better. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know what goes on with your breathing and heart symptoms. Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fran - You remind me of an interesting argument that frequently comes up in the osteoporosis discussion. Of course, I'm for the Paleo or modified Paleo diet. I think the problems comes up when people don't consume enough alkaline foods to keep the pH from going too low. Then the body uses too much calcium (stored in bones) for the buffering system in order to protect the kidneys.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wow, Kestra, that's terrific! When I saw the lists and now that which Ella has provided, I was hoping someone on the BB could benefit. Super. Good luck. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
BERT - That's very important information. Thanks for coming forward to post your experience. Blood in the urine is a serious symptom and should not be taken lightly or ignored. I hope you continue to do well. Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Reet - How are you? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Tim - Welcome! A couple of things come to mind when I read your post. Calcium for some afibbers is a trigger. You've learned your triggers are dairy and fruit...so just stay away from those. You might be lactose intolerant if the dairy gives you stomach gas and if you want to continue with dairy anyway (not advised) you can take an over the counter product called Lactaid whichby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
While doing some research, I found this interesting article on the effects of stress on the body. There is a self test (below) to see how you rank with your own stress management. Note the symptom list in the test checklist parallels many of the symptoms we report here on the afib forum. This article was found at the Moducare siteĀ . natural support for the immune system which helps combby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Newman! Dr. Natale's portion of my bill was about $10,000 and Medicare allowed about $1,000... (round numbers). The use of the ICE monitoring equipment was an additional charge but came in with his name on it. I think that was another $1,000.... but I don't have it here at the computer. Overall, yes, it is expensive and I agree with your statement about people without insurancby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - You probably won't get much therapeutic benefit from the typical, standard multi-mineral..... and I would be very sure that there isn't a significant quantity of calcium in the product. For some afibbers, supplemental calcium is excitatory and can bring on afib. I believe you would do better to just look for separate magnesium in the form of magnesium glycinate and get the maby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin - I understand your reluctance to give up tea. It is a comfort - but when I found a possible trigger could be the caffeine.... it was an easy choice. I gave up both caffeinated tea and coffee in the morning. I substituted herbal tea and after all these years, I still haven't gone back to caffeinated products. There are many really good herbal teas that you can "learn to love&qby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
And, another with even more listings!by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
And here's another directory with a few more namesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This resource may be helpful to some afibbers who are looking for a mercury-free, biocompatible dentist. Be aware, though, that this listing doesn't vouch for the quality of the dentistry....only that they subscribe to non-harmful restorative materials deemed to be biocompatible based on testing of dental materials. Covers some US states and some provinces in Canada Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - I agree... if the tea contains caffeine, it could be a trigger.... herbal tea or decaffeinated tea would be fine. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin - I've responded by email to you with my thoughts. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Lou - good analogy. The other thing is when you do go for repairs, be sure you go to the best shop with the best mechanic who has plenty of expertise, skill and a good track record with the latest equipment. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeanne - No trouble at all. Water is Great! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ivan - That's too bad about the Coumadin causing such a severe problem. Blood in the urine certainly is a sign something isn't right. When I was on coumadin ( several times ) - I had difficulty hitting the magic range 2.0 - 3.0.... I would either over shoot....sometimes up as high as 5.0 and a couple times around 8.0. Like Mark, I preferred to keep it at 2.0 or even a bit below. Tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Penny - I'm very sorry to learn of your diagnosis. As a start, I recommend you read/buy the book by Alan Gaby MD.... Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis. He is an expert in the field and relies on natural supplements. Another important work is by Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, who wrote Strong Women Stay Young - about bone health and how to rebuild bone with the use of resistance training anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bill - at least you are having some improvement and a reduction in drugs. That's always welcome. It seems a shame for you to have to consider a third ablation procedure. I agree with you, let it go for a while...it may level out eventually and the true test will be if you are able to wean off the drugs. Hang in there. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
And, John - crimini mushrooms are loaded with potassium! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is great news...hate statins...wish he had taken that position when I had my ablation last year. I suffered a great setback because of the pain and muscle weakness caused by the Lipitor. As I said, he probably agreed to a study or it had something to do with his ICE monitor results also for a study....and we are the guinea pigs! Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeanne - Note this: A $350 million class action lawsuit was filed on September 15, 2004 in United States District Court in San Francisco, California, case no: C 04 3872. This class action racketeering (RICO) lawsuit was filed against the NutraSweet Corporation, American Diabetes Association, Dr. Robert H. Moser and John Does 1-50. Plaintiffs maintain that this lawsuit will prove how deadlyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good job, Carol! Congratulations. Long may it last. That's wonderful and certainly much better than drugs or ablation. Keep up the good work. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howie - wonderful resource article. Isn't google grand? Thanks. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glenn - I view the use of CoQ10 as insurance that my heart has all the nutrients it needs to continue to function properly. Afterall, I can't know how it is doing nutritionally without constant testing.....and I certainly don't want to find out after the fact that I needed Q. There are so many other benefits to CoQ10 that I'm not willing to risk not taking it....even now afterby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good post, Jerry..... I'm not a fan of Lipitor. In fact I think it is a dangerous drug and its use is driven by the greed of the pharmaceutical companies. Lipitor brings in huge revenues. Anyone wishing to learn the facts should visit this web site: Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman - My best guess would be it's the difference between a first ablation with many burns and a touch up with just a few burns. They want you to use the Lipitor to control the amount of oxidized LDL that would be in the area of the new burns.... less inflammation would create a better environment for burn healing. As I have posted previously, I tried Lipitor and had to stop it dueby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM