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Haaken~ Advanced good wishes to you and your coming ablation. I had it done in November last year. Overall, I experienced very little discomfort. I had twilight sedation, but for the most part, I was out. I did feel three of the burns, however, and thought it was painful.. I moaned and started to breathe deeply and was told not to do that....and they put me under a bit more. I was not consby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Walter - thanks for an informative comparison. I'm satisfied with the PVI I had with Dr. Natale at the CCF on 11/03....and while the CCF is a very lage place and processes a huge number of people, most of the time, everyone is very pleasant.....but I agree with the admissions desk... they need to get their act together. I've heard very good input about Dr. Tschou....and your storyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fran - In one of the functional medicine seminars by Metagenics, I recall learning that skin tags are a manifestation of insulin resistance - especially prevalent in women with PCOS.... On google - I just typed in skin tags insulin resistance...and yup, my memory is correct...there is a connection.... You may want to google that and follow the threads. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Welcome, Arthur....sorry to meet you under the circumstances, but this is what brings us all together here. You'll find we are a compassionate group very willing to lend support and offer suggestions. May I first suggest you go back into the archives and read a much as you can absorb. Ask questions as you go. Best thought is to buy Hans Afib Book... saves alot of time searching...butby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fran.... yes.... it's always been thought that in seniors, the accompanying lack of stomach acid contributes to B12 deficiency and the consequences of that. This is aside from the intrinsic factor issue. Many people just don't produce enough stomach acid and because the food just lies in the stomach and is not digested, it ferments, creates bloat and gas and discomfort.... so to relby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ivan - must you take the Coumadin? When I was over-treated one time, I had little blood blisters on my lower legs toward the ankles that were leaking blood. I stopped Coumadin on my own. My thought was...if I can see this physical evidence here on my legs...what is happening in other areas of my body...like the brain.... and now you tell your story about the kidneys..... If you havenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Good News! Cilla.... you are on the "last lap"...soon the flutters will also diminish and when you can get off all drugs, you will begin to feel really well again. Best wishes for a wonderful life in NSR. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
From Dr. Mercola's website..... Contributed by John Jacob Cannell, MD, executive director of The Vitamin D Council Researchers in Belgium appear to be the first to show that simple, natural and cheap vitamin D (cholecalciferol) lowers C-Reactive Protein (CRP), a measure of inflammation in the body, in critically ill patients. Even small amounts of vitamin D, about 500 IU, lowered inflammatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - I thought I posted an answer...didn't show up... I've had intracellular RBC Mg testing for several years.... 11/02 - 2.2 (range 1.3 - 2.5) 1/03 2.3 6/03 2.3 changed labs 2/04 5.2 ( range 4.2 - 5.8) 6/04 6.3 I began increasing magnesium after the 6/03 reading... my ablation was 11/03...and the Feb and June 04 draws were when I was taking about 600 mg. Jacby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Faith - you and I have something in common..... my first AF event was triggered by Pizza...and red wine. The MD at the time said pizza is way too salty and could cause the problem. Now I know that probably it was too much starchy carb, plus the preservatives in the topping, and undoubtedly the preservatives/sulfites in the red wine as well. And... lidocaine also set off an AF event for me wby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
To everyone affected....count on my prayers too.... everyone be safe and please check in when you can. We are being told to expect some of the winds and rain even here in Ohio. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Erling - nicely done, as usual. Dr. Shivakumar's research is certainly important work. Thanks for that summary. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - I've had intracellular Mg analysis for several years.... here's what mine were: 11/02 2.2 (range 1.3 - 2.5) 1/03 2.3 6/03 2.3 different lab - and after increased Mg intake 2/04 5.2 (4.2 - 5.8 range) 6/04 6.3 Vitamin D helps reduce inflammation.... I've got a post on this topic...will do it soon. May help you.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
04.08.04 -- Betaine Lowers Homocysteine Levels By Alan R. Gaby, MD Healthnotes Newswire (April 8, 2004)Betaine, a vitamin-like compound that occurs naturally in the body and in some foods, can lower blood levels of homocysteine, reports a study in the Journal of Nutrition (2003;133:41258). Because keeping homocysteine levels low appears to reduce the risk of heart disease, increasingby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
02.05.04 -- Vitamin B12 Effective for Some People with Heartburn By Alan R. Gaby, MD Healthnotes Newswire (February 5, 2004)Supplementing with vitamin B12 can relieve the symptoms of heartburn (dyspepsia) in a subset of people who suffer from the problem, according to a report in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology (2003;37:2303). People who responded to vitamin B12 in this studyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Anton - thanks for explaining the fine details....probably Dr. Natale "generalized" for me with the description.... but he definitely said he didn't like to ablate in the ostium because of stenosis...that I remember distinctly. I understand what it is you are saying, though. And, I agree about the skilled hands to place those catheters and also the value of the ICE monitor toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dean - as you say here, hiccoughs and AF are a definite connection...and a hiccough is a spasm of the diaphragm. I had my diaphragm adjusted. That's how I eliminated most of my spontaneous AF when I would hiccough... But...until it was stable... out of no where, I'd get a hiccough and I would go right into AF. So... the info you post on the stomach and it's own electrical syby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob- Batten down the hatches! Hang on. I do hope you are missed. Kekep us posted. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mary Ann - do a search by Author and look for Stan B....he's had an ablation by Dr. Wharton and has written some very informative posts ...and he's very happy with his results. There was also another person who entered into his discussion who had ablation by Dr. Wharton and was pleased. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
toml - If I were you, I'd just take the Coumadin and have your INR levels followed by your local MD who will tell you the range of 2.0 to 3.0. Once you pass the 3 month checkback with Dr. Natale, and you can stop Coumadin, you may want to continue with Natto. That's what I'd do... entirely up to you. But I don't think many doctors are going to have the knowledge toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Fran, This is interesting - wonder why Dr. Seelig and others indicate the only side effect of too much magnesium is bowel intolerance. On the CR...didn't PC just make that statement as well? Hmmmm..... Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fran - regarding the soy issue...as you know, I'm not a proponent of soy products...however, Dr. Mercola sanctions the use of fermented soy products in small quantities. It is the other soy products which are made mostly from genetically modified soybeans that he really nixes. It is my understanding that natto is fermented and the size of the dose is very small...as is the gelcap. Inby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Toml - - Don't expect Dr. Natale to approve of your using natto. You should follow exactly what he wants you to do for the 3 months post ablation and then ...if you decide to take natto afterwards...fine. here's from the natto post I did a while back: (NK = nattokinase) and note that it doesn't affect INR time. Experts agree that NK is remarkably safe and virtually non-toxic for use bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - I don't object to your venting - on the contrary....it is important to get out information on the latest and most effective procedure. I also think patients who are potentials for PVI need to do their own research and not just trust what they are told. You went the extra mile to find out about the catheters, procedures, etc.... it certainly paid off for you and definitely helpedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Phil - I'd really like to know the resource of these symptoms because they are not at all what is typically written about magnesium. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Toml - it potentiates it...not interfere...that is if you take natto with coumadin, you have to adjust the coumadin downward.... and you need to get permission from your MD to do this. Back some time ago, I did a report on nattokinase and it said that doctors do work with patients who are lifetime users of coumadin to lower the dose and hopefully avoid the long-term side effects that come wiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elwood - I had my PVI ablation last November and am very happy with the outcome. I've saved all my questions and notes and will share them with you if you like. Just send me an email and I'll forward them to you. May shed some light on what to expect. Actually, Newman of this BB had his about a month before I did and he described it as "a piece of cake." I can'by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hutch - Interesting. I have no comments, but I'll look at some of my past info on glucosamine to see if anything turns up. Wonder if anyone else on this BB takes glucosamine sulfate. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM