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Isabelle - Thanks for reminding everyone of this. Extra iron consumption is to be avoided by women past the childbearing ages and for all men over age 18. Everyone should have a Ferritin level checked regularly - especially afibbers. Too much iron is not a good thing. On the topic of juice, no afibber should be consuming large quantites of any juice - especially one that is sweeter suchby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Nick - I took that Sotalol ((Betapace) in the first few years of AF and found that it sapped all my energy. It did not control AF very well, either. You seem to be vagal and beta blockers are not advised for vagally mediated AF. Hans says in is AFib book that Sotolol is useless and has serious side effects....he says "With a success rate of 0% and side effects occurring in 76% of the usby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - that's a really powerful testimonial and I commend Susan for her discipline and dedication....which would seem to support that balancing biochemistry is central to the issue and certainly, unburdening herself of all stressors was also a key element...especially the stressful marriage. Really remarkable that she was able to recognize all the potential stressors and remove them.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Joyce - I'm a type O and definitely a bleeder - even before I took natural measures to keep my blood platelets "slippery" and not sticky. We all need to clot when we are injured so we can't eliminate that property entirely. Your theory about secretors could be appropriate. There is alot of controversy over Peter D'Adamo's work. I think it is plausible for the moby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy ---- about the part if you reach 75..... the wording is: WHEN I reach the age of 75, I will be comfortable knowing I've included nattokinase with my supplements and not have to worry about going on Coumadin. And....think of this... I was not taking nattokinase at the time. Based on the studies thus far, I think natto should be included in the regimen for anyone with frequent AFby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Phil - great MD who recommends magnesium and fish oil! Hang on to him. He has been enlightened. You are very fortunate. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - I was only on Coumadin for 7 weeks after ablation. The order was for 8 weeks and to stop then. Because of my history with hematomas and Coumadin, I wanted off as soon as possible. In Europe, I believe, the protocol is six weeks. Probably they extend it longer here because of our litigious society. Michelle told me that the minimum was 6 weeks but they preferred longer. I can seeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kevin - there have been many positive reports about people having good results with the use of low sodium V-8 for the potassium content and the fact that it helps eliminate extra beats, PACs, etc. I have frequently recommended it just because it is easy, but there are some considerations everyone must realize.... 1. The reason it does this is because of the need in the heart for potassiumby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - Happy Anniversary to you and Skippy. And, thanks for your very encouraging report. It is a welcome post for those of us who have not yet reach one year post-ablation. Your contribution is important. Enjoy the rest of your life in NSR. Sincerely, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mavis - Toast and tea is not the best breakfast. You need something with protein and not a starchy carb such as toast. I would be willing to bet you are experiencing the beginning of hypoglycemic events. Hypoglycemia is a precursor to both insulin resistance and diabetes so it is something to consider seriously. You must eat protein with every meal and snack...eat frequent and small meallsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Stan - First, I would say to the EP that you have some concerns and have a list for which you need answers...and add that you hope he has the time to listen and answer. If he says he doesn't, then ask when he will because you NEED answers. I would prioritize your list of questions and ask the vital ones first..in case something happens to interrupt the visit. Good luck...let us know howby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Liz - If I had been working at the time, I think I could have gone back to work easily within two weeks. I felt great. That said, if you go back to a stressful job, I would either delay going back or shorten the days and put some resting time in your day to "regroup". Just don't become stressed. Physically, I had no problem after the ablation. It was months later that the thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hey Carol - that's good news for the person. The best news is that they listened to you and took steps to improve their lifestyle. Good job, Carol. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mavis - Welcome. About your breakfast...does it contain substantial portions of protein? Or is it fruit, cereal, milk, toast, sugar type foods? Your symptoms sound very much like hypoglycemia brought on by a meal too high in starchy carbs and not enough protein and fat to balance it and slow down the rate at which the glucose enters your blood stream. Additionally, in some people, beta bby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - Congratulations on losing the weight and getting a good report on the stress test. I'd like to learn what you eat for dinner and what you have later for a snack before bed. It sounds as if you could be experiencing bouts of hypoglycemia. This happened to me. You can correct it. If you are doing sugar or starchy carbs, this is one answer. If you are going too long without eatby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howie - Sorry to hear the intended plan didn't go as you had thought it would, but coming to Cleveland may not be all bad. Then they will know how your heart responds etc. You're in good hands here. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman - this is no laughing matter and I admire your candorc in bringing this forward. I do hope your doctor is correct....and I also urge you to get a second opinion from someone who deals with vascular disorders just to be sure....or even another urologist. Just be sure. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol...no sense avoiding the reality of the risk factor even if we don't have AF...eventually, we all are at risk...so I as I often say...forewarned is forearmed. Just for reassurance, I now carry a little vial with some softgels of nattokinase with me when I'm away from home. Should I ever be fortunate enough to recognize the signs of a stroke, I will swallow several immediately. Mby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - Hang on.... Hans book goes into great detail about the questions you ask. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Stephen - no need to have been downing magnesium all day.... then or now.... and without adequate potassium you probably won't get relief from PACs either. Moderation. Just because magnesium works in doses just over the RDA level doesn't mean one should take it by the handfuls...more is not necessarily better. That just stresses or over-burdens your body because what it can'tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - While it did not help me, I truly believe for some afibbers, deep breathing or meditative breathing will terminate an event. I took lessons in Eucapnic Buteyko breathing and as I recall...don't hold me to this...the principle behind this is to increase CO2 levels and thereby increase pH levels from acid to alkaline which is somehow supposed to be helpful. I could have this backwarby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm bringing forward this post from Richard from 8/30/03...in light of recent posts on Flecanide: Author: Richard (---.gh.centurytel.net) Date: 08-30-03 21:08 Bill, Here's a bit, that might interest you. Side Effects: CV: New or worsened ventricular arrhythmias, increased risk of death in clients with non-life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias new or worsened CHF, palpitations, cby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James D.... thanks for researching this and the links. It will take me a bit of time to get through it but I'll respond shortly. Garry - He just said, "after Cardioversion the heart is again unstable and we like to see patients on Coumadin." or words to that effect.... Well, I wasn't surprised because I view the pushing of Coumadin as a protective mechanism which docby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cillia - excuse the interrupted post.... what I was thinking and typing was - on for a month and go off for 4 days.... which is standard...but if one is not on Coumadin ....I think a month is an awfully long time...maybe it's standard procedure for your EP and hospital...which is certainly fine. Also - from what I remember being told, a TEE is the only accurate method of checking for clotsby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Cillia - I doesn't make sense to me to say that Coumadin is taken for a month to protect from stroke for a month before the procedure....and then go off it forby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
and I reposted again Alternatives to Coumadin - We do have options 4/06/04 Just do a search on Nattokinase author Jackie and lots of dialog comes up including the Natto post. However, please all keep in mind that just buying and taking natto is not all you need to do here. Youl need to read and understand the clotting mechanism and what puts afibbers at risk and you can learn this from Haby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - the drug used for me was the same as for a colonoscopy - a mixture of Versed and Fentenol. It's a twilight type drug, I guess depending on the ratios. My experience with it is that it is short lasting once the procedure is completed, the patient is usually alert. In fact, after the cardioversion this time, I stood up and walked back to the area where I was to sit, eat, and beby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James D - One further thought..... have you found reference to the mechanism that allows a clot to form from a cardioversion procedure? If not, does anyone have research as to why this occurs. It would seem important to all of us to discover exactly why this can happen. Thanks Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
To all - again - James D. brings up important information. I was not aware of the tendency to clot after cardioversion. This makes me wonder about the advice I received from the CCF EP attending the cardioversion, when he said, we normally don't put people on Coumadin if they weren't on it before cardioversion. Anyway.... here are my thoughts on what James has brought up. 1. Goby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Babs - it is mildly diuretic so the water loss consitutes weight loss... the only problem there would be loss of electrolytes if one over does the dandelion thing...I would imagine. It isn't like "dieting." The best way to lose weight safely is eat all the wholesome foods necessary for good health, but cut down on the portions and eat six small meals a day instead of three larby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM