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Kathy - I'm sorry to hear of your situation. AF is certainly frightening until you become educated about the nature of it. At the very least, it is very inconveniencing. About the doctor not sanctioning the use of supplements, don't be surprised.... most conventional medicine practitioners are not educated in the benefits of supplements. They simply aren't taught that in theiby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hak - I understand your frustration. I've been a BB member coming up on two years now and my impression is that most of those who have gone for ablations went the full gamut.... drugs, drug changes, drugs becoming ineffective, more frequent events..trips to the ER, cardioversions.....and just plain tired of it all. By experimenting, your cardiologist can usually find a drug that keeps yby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - I'm sorry to learn your afib seems to be progressing. Have you followed the magnesium/potassium suggestions seen frequently here on the forum? Regarding the time to convert - at the Cleveland Clinic here in Cleveland, OH, they follow the 48-hour rule. If you come in before 48 hours, they will convert you without a TEE (presuming you are not on Coumadin). If you are on Coumadin,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman - 1) Andrea Natale, MD, specialty -Electrophysiology 2) Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 3) November, 2003 4) Yes, I would use Dr. Natale again 5) Yes, I would go to the CCF again 6) I am awaiting the official report, but verbal assessment indicates no stenosis. I went 103 days after ablation with no afib;had one event that had to be cardioverted before 48 hours wasby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike F - I was told and so was Stan B. that flutter does not convert on its own. Both he and I had cardioversions because of flutter. I was also told this by the ER docs and the EP's. I could not tell the difference between aflutter and afib except for the fact that the flutter was at a lower HR (around 100 bpm) and was extremely comfortable...hence I lived with it for 48 hours beforby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi all - here in NE Ohio, we have been liberated! Spring is here and we have sun, warmth (80 °), breezy and just plain nice. A long time coming, but oh, so very welcome. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
David - B vitamins - when you have neurological complications, saturate with B vitamins....try a B-complex and if you can find it, one with Coenzyme B vitamins. These do not require the usual conversion by the liver but are directly transported to their action sites. This enables the body to use the coenzyme B vitamins more efficiently this lower potencies are needed for energy production. Herby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jens - this is the place. You have found a very important source for information regarding afib and a wonderful support group. I, too, urge youto buy Hans book and read all the archived material. Soon, you will be an expert on this condition and able to hold a conversation with any MD about your particular symptoms. This is important. We are all here to help you learn and get through the dby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - condolences. Very sad. Stress like this will surely make your heart act up. Try increase your magnesium and potassium, but most importantly, try to go inside an calm your inner being. Meditation and prayer helps greatly. I understand your pain. So sorry. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
PJ - My PVI was on 11/12/03. I and several others who've had ablation have been told that the heart is healed after 8 weeks. Any breakthrough arrhythmia indicates areas where cells have either re-grown or were missed in the initial ablation procedure and will have to be ablated in a touch up procedure. 103 days after my PVI, I had breakthrough arrhythmia and was cardioverted. I had aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Doug - When I was recently cardioverted, I asked Dr. Natale of the CCF how many times a heart could be converted, and he said any number of times, but it isn't practical to continue to do so. This was in reference to my situation post-ablation. He said if I continued to have AF after the PVI, then he would schedule me for a touch up procedure (second ablation.) Fortunately, I've notby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gregg - I found when I would begin an event - if I could immediately take 200 or 300 mg of mag glycinate along with 200 potassium gluconate, my heart would begin to settle down... that is not so turbulent or flip-flopping. Sometimes, it even stopped the AF. In addition to that, I always took an aspirin 325 mg, if I hadn't had one that day, a Vit E capsule 400 IU, and at least 100mg. softby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gregg - the diaphragm. Check out some of the posts on Hiatal Hernia and the article about HH and the vagus nerve. Start with this post Acid Reflux, GERD, Hiatal Hernia and Vagus Nerve Imbalance Author: Jackie (---.73.204.229.Dial1.Chicago1.Level3.net) Date: 03-18-04 12:24 When the diaphragm moves up with strenuous coughing, it often distorts the vagus nerve. If the vagus is irritateby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hang in there, Marshal. I'm sure all the discomfort will gradually diminish and you will emerge a "new man." That's the hard way to go on a diet, but in the long run, you may be very pleased with the rewards all this has brought about. Glad to know you are progressing. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Scott - Thanks for this - sounds interesting. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Adrian - thanks that was very helpful. I should have mentioned that originally. Sorry Pete. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeanne - Quoted from the CR post "The reason why this topic is relevant to afibbers is the fact that both diagnosed and subclinical HT can cause atrial fibrillation. (Subclinical means not diagnosed by laboratory tests.) Hypothyroidism can result in reduced heart rate due to the slowing of metabolismÂ…and this could set the AF stage for many people." Hans references it in his book; and manyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - just working with the TSH number now.... this is what I posted in the CR.... Note the last sentence by Dr. Mercola..... It would appear from this - that you are hypothyroid. Also, verify by physical conditions and how you feel. You can try the basal temp thing and the iodine smear as another guide. Jackie Taken from the CR post: REVISED GUIDELINES TSH levels are typically the cby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Patrick - thanks for checking in and wonderful that you are doing well. Life without AF is certainly wonderful. Long may it continue for all of us. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy - the easiest thing to do is try it. Send a test message using all the features. The preview is just that...preview of your message. The quote gives you the message to which you are responding so you know what's in it when responding. peggyM wrote: > When you reply to a message, like i am doing right now, you are > typing in a square white window. At the bottom righby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
James - I spoke with a neighbor who is a nurse about what current thinking was regarding the comparison of tympanic temps versus oral, etc. She said recently there is alot of research being reported and the results seem to be leaning toward the tympanic being the most accurate in terms of core temperature....which is what you initially said....so it would seem that if we are interested in assesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeanne - In the conference room, is a post I did on subclinical hypo thyroidism and the connection to afib. There is definitely a connection. True, hyper is very obviously a connection, but undiagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism is rampant in this country and is definitely a player in AF. I've answered Pete by email so we can compare his tests to what the new guidelines say. Pete - plby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thor - I'm pleased to learn you continue to do well. That's they way I found the efficiency to be at CCF as well. Got in for a consult; set the date and I could have even moved up a couple of months earlier, but I was doing well so I decided to wait and give the spot to someone who was desperate. Jackie Jim W.... You sum it up perfectly. I'd like to add that I was on tby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John II - Interesting that you proved to yourself how important potassium can be to afibbers. You say high doses from natural sources....is it not possible for you to continue with that means? My recent potassium post stated the daily requirement could be as high as 5 grams in some people..... it's the very best to get potassium from food, but PC and others have reported taking supplby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - I previously suggested that you contact Bob G who had his ablation with Dr. Pinsky at the Cleveland Clinic down there. I'm wondering if you were to call his office and talk with the nurse - you could ask for a list of cardiologists that Dr. Pinsky works with.... just say you aren't ready for an ablation yet, but need some direction in finding a doctor in your insurance plan andby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peter - Welcome to the ranks of ablated afibbers. Long may your heart beat in NSR. It seems to be standard now to check out the superior vena cava. Glad yours was thorough. Don't over do. Let your heart recover from this insult. You will feel good very soon. It's pretty amazing. Be well, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jack - I was on rate control for about 4 years with not much benefit. Events were not stopped; I felt terrible; energy level very low and blood pressure and heart rate so low I thought I was in hybernation. Around year 5 and because of my increasing frequency with high heart rate during events, I was placed on the antiarrhythmic, Flecanide. Eventually and after learning on this BB that beby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - These are the lab tests my functional medicine MD orders: TSH high sensitivity free T3 freeT4 reverse T3 Total T3 and T4 Have you been to the Conference Room to read that post on Subclinical Hypothyroid diagnosis? If you have results from any labs that match up with these tests, then just compare where they are with the accepted range. The one we were discussing in the CR was the TSby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hans - go for broke - come home with no afib and never have it return.... Best wishes for the best vacation ever. You deserve it. Thanks for allyou do for us. Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marshal - angels, prayers and blessings.... continue to be sent your way. I'm sure you are in need of your pain meds. Glad to learn it went well and the very good news that no afib and off drugs as well. Great news. Be sure you take it easy. Thanks for mustering up enough strength to let us know how you are. You've been on my mind. Be well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM