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Kay - I'm not suggesting you not go to the dentist. Heaven forbid! I'm the hygienist who always preaches save a tooth at all cost. You absolutely must take care of your teeth and repair that which is in need. I'm suggesting you get a second opinion about the need for crowns and find out if something can be done with composite-type fillings to replace mercury/amalgam fillingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John F - I agree with Pete. Don't use this drug unless it is the last resort...and even then, I'd have ablation before I would risk the damage from this drug. Jackie The CLEVELAND CLINIC JOURNAL OF MEDICINE VOLUME 70 SUPPLEMENT 3 JULY 2003 says this about it... Amiodarone Actions. Amiodarone was developed as an antianginal drug but was later found to have antiarrhythmic prop-erties andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hans - This is a great idea. Very convenient. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - here's the thing about removing silver/mercury fillings. You have to do it slowly and chleate as you go. Some people become very ill from the amount of mercury that is introduced with removal. The removal process can take a long time. It would be a very foolish practice to remove a large number of amalgams in one sitting. The patient must go immediately after removal forby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - I would be very cautious about doing 20 crowns if basically the teeth in quesiton are structurally sound. As you know, crown preps pare downthe teeth and in so doing, often create the need for root canals. If your teeth are sound, a periodontist is the one to see to do a bite adjustment called equillibration. If some of the key teeth are worn too badly, then some selected crowns may bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Correction.... I woke up this morning thinking I had typed the wrong acronym and I did.... DMSO...is wrong...... the correct chemical is DMPS. Sorry. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John S - EDTA is one of the components in the DMSO chelation IV for Hg removal....and it must be followed with an IV of replacement nutrients because the chelation removes the good minerals as well and the toxic. Clorella is said to be a plant-based natural supplement to remove mercury. I have no experience with the reliability of testing before and after the use of Clorella. DMSA is an oralby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kay - my field is dentistry. Before you submit to having 7 crowns, invest in a second opinion consultation from a reputable dentist. To find one, call a couple of the local offices of periodontists and say you are looking for a referral to a general dentist. If the same name comes up a few times, you may have a winner. Periodontists see all the area dentists' work. Believe me when I say,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thor, when I recently had a phone conversation with Dr. Natale, I asked him if a statement could be made that I was "cured" for life and he responded, no. The data just isn't there. I think he's been doing PVA's for longer than 5 years... but the PVI technique is the newest version.... just my take on it. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin - here's a list of potassium content in foods and beveragesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin - I don't see that you are mentioning your potassium level. Now that we know you probably have adequate magnesium, try increasing your potassium intake from either a large quantity of potassium containing foods, the LS V8 everyone recommends, potassium supplements or even trying 1/4 teaspoon of potassium chloride in warm water. This will ionize the potassium and allow it to work aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - you can be sure that if or when I find anything that would pertain to you and the possible recommendation of a substitute for Coumadin, I will surely send it your way for consideration. I think you do a remarkable job of remembering and contributing and I, for one, always look forward to what you have to say. I understand your disappointment with Exanta. Erling - Your comment is inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gill - I recently inquired of my EP what his experience is, long-term, for PVI success and his answer was that he has been doing this particular procedure for 6 years so that is all the data that is available. When I said... I was hoping to hear this ablation lasts for a lifetime, he said, sorry, we just don't have that data available. He did mention some people have to return in a fewby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - from what I remember in the Jeffrey Bland discussions when genomics first came out... the polymorphisms are corrected through targeted nutrients. Of course, dietary restrictions would apply if they are found to be allergenic. It's quite complicated and not as simplistic and just "eating for your blood type" as outlined by Peter D'Adamo. If I decide to do one ofby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - here it is - I didn't want to risk forgetting to look this up for you.... If a physician uses warfarin, he/she may consider using warfarin and NK together and titrate the warfarin downward to maintain a prothrombin time of 18 to 20 seconds, notes Ralph Holsworth, Jr., D.O., who is considered one of the nations leading experts on NK (I suggest this protocol for physicians who are uncomby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - as I've mentioned to you previously, there are tests and natto is used in a commercially available product called Flite Tabs...but for someone with your complications, it would take a brave and rare MD to prescribe its use. The one doctor that is the expert on nattokinase - his name excapes me at the moment - from Oregon... might be a contact if you wish to pursue this. I'm outby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Fran - Jeff Bland is a brilliant researcher and one who influences Metagenics.... he's the one my doctor studies with. I do believe this will become the trend in diagnostics. It's an exciting prospect. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fran - I posted last year about the US version of this through Great Smokies called Genomics....same idea..... only our version is much more costly for each type of test and some of the critics here say the tests are not accurate/reliable. Don't know. I'd like to know,though. Too expensive now to be practical for me, I think. In time, this will probably the the wave of all futureby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - from what I understand about Coumadin and toxicity is that it may not have actual toxicity, itself, but interacts with other drugs that may be needed and this results in liver toxicity....so that becomes an issue if a person needs another medication....and much of the aging population needing Coumadin are also needing additional drugs. Additionally, more than toxicity, Coumadin raises tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - When you list your running dialog of your problems...all I can say is Phew.... I marvel at your stamina and what the human body is able to endure. You are truly blessed to be doing so well. While I realize your medical community is leaving no stone unturned, I am concerned for you and the amount of radiation you are receiving. While some of it may be critical to the assessment, be sby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jerry - Nattokinase. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - thank you for your thoughts on this day, 9/11. I'm glad to see you are safe after Frances and I can appreciate your leaving town. This is certainly a terrible time for Floridia. Mother Nature! Be safe and let us know how the TEE goes. I pray for the best. Regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fran - youbetcha! And I'm not going to be the least intimidated by a doctor who doesn't like it because I'm taking responsibilty for my health nor do I want to be harmed by some inattentiveness on the part of one, either. As they say, if the shoe fits. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Doug - I'll send the post to you via email attachment. It's long and I don't want to bore everyone else with a repeat of it.... but you may find some helpful comments and data. Also.... if you haven't gone to the Conference Room.... check out that discussion as well... go to this site: After you've scanned my post, feel free to email me with your questions. I defby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Reet - Happy Birthday..... may your life only get better from here on out. Think positive thoughts. Good luck with the acupuncture continuance. That you had some results is a good sign. I wish you well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeanne - I can't believe it is 4 months! Good news that you are doing so well. I know what you mean about a premature celebration, but trust me...as the time goes on, it seems inevitable that we accept ourselves as cured...and it's a great feeling. I wish you nothing but the best quality of life from here on and in NSR for the rest of your days. Regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - That's a very good sign if you almost forgot to keep track of your calendar. Isn't it great not to always be so preoccupied with a heart thing? I'm so pleased for you and your success after all your serious problems and great news about no stenosis! Just a thought, but have you ever considered having chiropractic energy work for the diaphragm? You may not have seen myby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gregg - I had a similar experience with acupuncture and as I've said before, I did it with an MD who also had his MD in Chinese Medicine. It didn't help with the AF, nor did it stop AF when I was in it. And a couple of times, I think it actually precipitated an event. The thought was, though, to balance the energy between the sympathetic and parasympathic nervous systems so that theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - I am checked every couple of months with a thyroid panel that includes the following: TSH high sensitivity free T3 freeT4 reverse T3 Total T3 and T4 My diagnosis came about from the elevated reverse T3 number. (once the rT3 is normalized, it isn't necessary to repeat every time) Once a year, it is important to check Thyroglobulin and also for anti-thyroid antibodies. Also of impby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - you are sooo funny. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM