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Bob and Frank - good luck to you both in July...won't be long now and you will be enjoying the bliss of NSR. Blessings to you both. Please report in when you can. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Faith - Thanks for your input. Just so you know - the red yeast rice is the same, really, as Lipitor. The makers of Lipitor fought, unsuccessfully, to have red yeast rice banned from the marketplace. In fact, when I took RYR, in about five days, I had the same muscle weakness and pain that I get from Lipitor. For people who are not sensitive to statins, it may be an option, but since it woby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
William - my mother smoked all her adult life... I was very sensitive to it...almost allergic. Then I did a crazy thing and started smoking when I was about 25.....not heavily... and stopped 5 years later. I am still very sensitive to the second-hand smoke. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Devin - Thanks for sharing and giving a little education about this condition. No wonder you were having such a time of it. I hope the remedy will allow you to forget all about AF and you can get on with a normal life. Good job in finding the right doctor. Keep us posted. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - that's so good to hear. I'm so pleased you are progressing. Just keep in mind that it does take the full two months if not longer to normalize, but you will get there. You are already off to a great start. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - It is fortunate you have discovered your blockage early. I have a ton of information about the downside of Lipitor if you want to email me, I'll be glad to share it with you. Chelation therapy will unblock the artery if you would be willing and able to find a practitoner who is licensed to do Chelation Therapy. I'm also curious if your cardiologist has tested your Homocby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Benj - You have to understand what the standard of care means. Most conditions are traditionally treated by a "standard" method or protocol which seems to work best for the majority of patients and is usually backed up by studies that prove the theory. While many physicians understand there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to every condition treated, most just give youby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle Steve . if you do a Google search on selenium cardiomyopathy, I found about 5,370 for selenium cardiomyopathy Here are a couple from the first page. I know a selenium deficiency is found in cardiomyopathy patients thats why I made the comment. Now, its important for Steve to learn about it. Jackie Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle is damaged and no longerby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike H. Had I learned about the six expressos, I would have "launched" on you earlier, but good heavens! Why would you want to do that do your body? Caffeine elevates cortisol for a very long period of time. Cortisol is the stress hormone, also called the death hormone. While you need physiologic amounts of it... high levels are definitely detrimental to ones health so take heed anby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Soy ihas recognized and significant food allergy implications. Could be you are allergic. Your body is telling you it doesn't get along with soy. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - what is the HCM abbreviation in your post. Something to do with cardiomyopathy? If so, I would immediately begin taking selenium and significant doses of Coenzyme Q10 and follow the other advice to see an EP. They are the only ones you should be consulting with as this is a specialty area and many cardiologists do not know how to handle rhythm problems. Don't wait. This couldby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Woodcliff - I had my first event 103 days after PVI and was cardioverted at 39 hours because I was off coumadin by then and had to be converted within the 48-hour time frame. Thankfully,I have not had a lengthy second event. However, I was instructed to take at the onset of any future events.... 25 mg. of Toprol (beta blocker) to slow down the heart and about 20 - 30 minutes take 100 mg. of Flby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glenn - thanks for the update. Let us know after the next pacemaker check. If you have to have the touch up, so be it. Look at the encouraging news Stan B has just reported. I wish you well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - note this - while it covers why some people faint when emptying the bladder, the explanation about the vagus nerve may also relate to what you describe: Micturition Syncope: Fainting may occur if the vagus nerve, which supplies the neck, chest, and intestine, is stimulated. When stimulated, the vagus nerve slows the heart. Such stimulation also causes nausea and cool, clammy skin. Thisby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Stan - That's wonderful news. Thanks for your very encouraging report. I know it was a bit rocky, but I'm so very pleased to learn you are cured and feeling well. Enjoy the second half of your life in NSR. Blessings to you. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dean - My knowledge of taking minerals regarding stomach acid is to always take them with a meal when the concentration of HCl is highest. That way the minerals are prepared for assimilation, do not lie in the stomach and function as they are intended to function for absorption in the small intestine. A reduction of calcium, to some extent, is helpful since too much calcium can be depositedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dear Bob - I'm delighted to learn you are doing so well and can hear your uplifted spirit in your message. That's truly wonderful when I think back on some of your original posts. You've come a long way. Congratulations to you and Dr. Pinski. Because of your fine reporting, I know you have encouraged others to seek help not only in Florida but for ablation, in general. Pleasby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman - I can only go by my diet and supplement intake when on Coumadin and what result that had on INR. I consumed 6 grams of fish oil daily....you may get even more through your diet. It was difficult to get my INR level in the 2.0 range...I was always low and that was fine with me but obviously, not with them. Maybe Hans will agree, but I'd think stop the Vitamin E for now, at leby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - Push getting in to see a cardiologist very soon. I don't like the sound of chest pain. Typically, AF is not painful. It may create some other annoying symptoms like pressure, turbulent heartbeats, the need to cough, lightheadedness to name a few but not often - pain. Additionally, anything ventricular in nature needs to be checked out immediately as well to be sure exactly theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glenn - I'm so sorry to learn this news. What are the plans for you and correcting this problem? Blessings. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Isabelle - I have no experience with this feet burning thing, but I do know that Splenda is another of those chemically constructed sweeteners which are very bad for our health. Just consider it as bad as aspartame and refrain from trying it. Much is written about the detrimental effects just as it is about NutraSweet. Sorry you had such a bad experience. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman - You know my disdain for Coumadin. Here is my track record for what it is worth... of course - you and I are totally different chemistry, but this is just for your information. I'm not advising you to or not to take Coumadin. I was 67 when I had the ablation, but prior to age 66, I was never told I should take Coumadin. I took aspirin 3 times a week and always at the onset of AFby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Also Peggy - palpitations are associated with perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms. I've known several women who have had several trips to the ER because of palpitations that were so scary and then they hyperventilated to make it worse and ended up in the ER. When it happened several times, the problem was eliminated with hormone replacement therapy. Now that HRT seems to not be aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marian - Frequently, not always, that is they way our veggies look... when they do look good.... a small head of broccoli for instance will be 1.99 to 2.49 compared to either 79 or 99 cents. We date ourselves when we use the term, "Victory Garden"..when I was a child, my parents I always had a very large garden and then with the war effort at home, it became a Victory Garden. We even hadby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howard - back in October and November and coming forward go into the search tab and search for posts on PVI by Newman, Jim W and Jackie...also Anton, Paul, Char and Lynn.... I'm sure I've forgotten many more. We all have posted extensively on our PVI's and they were all done by Dr. Natale. I and others have posted some on cost. I'll be glad to answer any specific quby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy - I surely understand that. Here in Ohio, and out of season, we con't have many options either. The cost of everything going up is pinching everyone. I know you do the best you can and I wasn't implying otherwise. Forgive me if it came across as that. Just dishing out advice for those who are new readers. I will tell you something, though, I found interesting. Fresh, oby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lorraine - good point...I read quickly and "assumed" she was a legit bonafide, diagnosed Afibber. Nevertheless, cleaning up her act was a good thing even if she wasn't an afibber. I should read more carefully! But this information doesn't detract from Carol's input or Sue's dedication to very important lifestyle changes....especially recognizing and acting on tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mavis - good - You will feel better overall, I'm sure. We all need protein to function properly. This is a start. Keep me posted. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin - when I went on my concerted effort to eliminate AF in the months before my scheduled ablation....I was hoping to cancel the ablation.... I did the extra magnesium glycinate along with extra plant based potassium supplements in addition to food. My AF reacted exactly as you describe... first it was far less between events and second, the intensity was greatly diminished. It would startby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - thanks for this post. I agree with your assessment entirely. Fresh food is best. Processed V8 is simply a convenience and I would think a good thing to have on hand in storage in case one runs out of fresh veggies. Benj - thanks for taking the time to type the list of foods....that's helpful and points out that by eating well, one can easily get over the minimum requirement forby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM