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Richard - Several years ago when I discovered Dr. Baroody, I bought his Asparagus book and became a big fan. I still use asparagus for alkalizing. However, I never found that it helped to convert nor prevent the occurrence of afib....at least in my case. That does not diminish the importance of alkalizing or the very substantial nutrient value of asparagus. In his book, he says that even canby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Oh Marshal, poor baby! That sounds like inhumane treatment. I could never survive that. You must be tough. I'm voting with Richard... order the book and do more serious thinking before you submit to that surgery. Lots of prayers going your way. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just to weigh in here on joules required.... on my recent cardioversion, I had 100 joules - successfully. Maybe they start small and work up from there if it doesn't work the first time? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pierre - As Dr. Mercola points out in the first article.... the daily requirements are very low and most likely, we all need more D - just have to be careful not to overdose. For those of us who live in the North where sunshine is scarce, Vitamin D is definitely needed - at least in the winter. So, undoubtedly, your response was confirmation that you needed it - and don't forget, since youby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Kerry - I just think it is a matter of being on the "safe" side.... and also a matter of convenience for the hospital.... if I have prolonged AF and am on coumadin, they don't have to squeeze me in for conversion by that 48-hour deadline they have at the CCF. The EP who supervised the cardioversion said they normally don't put people on coumadin after a cardioversion....by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - Ever since I read your comment regarding hair loss and brittle nails, it has been on my mind to respond to you. I found that my hair began to thin even more after being on Flecanide for 3 years and my nails are brittle as well..... since those are two very obvious symptoms of hypothyroidism, I was placated into believing it was all due to thyroid..... and it may well be, but perhaps Flby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard - when I read this article by Dr. Mercola some time back, I did try the method suggested. Unlike your reaction, I felt nothing. But my concern, as yours, was the purity of the DMSO.... I was not sure the supply I had was free of contaminants. That said, I've used DMSO for over 20 years - or when ever it came out - for cuts, scrapes and general aches and pains. It's prettyby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chris - That's really too bad. Probably the most important thing is to try to remain in your sense of calm. Anxiety can't help, but it is difficult to control. I wish I could offer some constructive advice that would pull you out of this pattern, and perhaps the new drug will add some benefit but it may take some time. Just try to go with the flow and do my favorite mantra.... manby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pam - Just for the record - I'm not on Coumadin "indefinitely" - having taken myself off it; but you are correct, that is what was recommended after the cardioversion by Dr. Natale. That said, however, the EP who oversaw the cardioversion, said, typically, they don't put people back on coumadin. So - go figure. There was an article published about the AA some time backby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Welcome Thor - did you have your ablation here in Cleveland? In any event, welcome to the Dr. Natale alumni club ...as was recently mentioned in another post. We are accumulating quite a membership. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman - what makes you so sure he isn't an angel? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - The angels have been summoned. We are all praying for your successful procedure this time around..... no drugs and no AF. I'll be thinking of you and watching for your report once you get back to the computer. Be calm. Best regards, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Howie - One of the drills ablation patients are asked to perform during and after the procedure is what this article points out. I was impressed by the vigilant efforts of the nursing staff who repeatedly asked questions like...move your left foot; squeeze my hand; smile, answer questions like where are you, why are you here... and this was done every few hours for the whole time starting whenby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hey Mike - Not at all - as the saying goes: It's your funeral... or name your poison. My doctor likes to remind everyone that "sugar is the enemy" and you may want to make a little sign for yourself in the kitchen.....let your conscience be your guide and realize you already know the risks and the consequences. I'm just here to support you.... we all make our own choicesby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - Here's the lineup.... Before ablation: Flecanide 100 twice a day Coumadin - two weeks prior to ablation to determine therapeutic level Stop Flecanide 24 hours prior to ablation Stop Coumadin 4 days prior to ablation Ablation Back on Flecanide 100 twice a day for 2 months Same with Coumadin I stopped all heart drugs after 7 weeks; Then I had the breakthrough AF and was back on Fleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - It surely does fit my theory - and we've talked about that before.... when you drink alcohol - which metabolizes to sugar - or outright sugary carbs .... you will definitely get the spike in glucose, the rush in of insulin, and then the crash of glucose which brings on the panic or alert response- adrenaline and then afib. I've done it dozens of times before I finally learnedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Keith - I had PVI by Dr. Natale in Cleveland. I was told the cost would be between 25 and 40K and another estimate said to figure on 50K. I am accumulating all the bills but don't have a total yet. What I can tell you is that Dr. Natale's fee was about $10K for his piece and another $1K for use of the ICE monitor. The rest of the charges - each separately billed will be trickliby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Pete - My ablation was 11/12/03. My heart was in NSR for 103 days after that. Then I had a run of AF and was cardioverted. Then, two weeks later, I had a short run AF for 20 minutes. This is viewed as a potential for a touch up. I don't know what you mean by "feel bad" - do you mean because AF is still present? or other factors make one feel badly? I went into ablation thby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glenn - congratulations on your dietary diligence. It's alot of work, but back to basics pays off in the long run. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Patrick - So good to hear from you and that you had a positive experience. Dr. Natale and all certainly are great people - not to mention the skill. Let's hope this is the end of your AF woes. Keep us posted on your progress. I agree, it's really nice to meet fellow afibbers and BB members. I consider those I've met to be part of my extended family. It's truly a comfoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Understanding Adrenal Function Information Provided by BioHealth DiagnosticsPregnenolone -- The Basics Pregnenolone, like DHEA, is a steroidal hormone manufactured in the body. Pregnenolone is a precursor hormone synthesized from cholesterol, principally in the adrenal glands, but also in the liver, skin, brain, testicles, ovaries, and retina of the eyes. Go to this article to learn aboutby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Don't Be Fooled -- Order the Correct Test There are two vitamin D tests -- 1,25(OH)D and 25(OH)D. 25(OH)D is the better marker of overall D status. It is this marker that is most strongly associated with overall health. The correct test is 25(OH)D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D Please note the difference between normal and optimal. We don't want to be average here; we want to beby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - First - Happy Birthday! I note the change in numbers. Second, sorry about the recurrence. Such is the nature of this beast. Mine had the same pattern of showing up in the middle of the night or closer toward morning. I was told it was high cortisol levels. I found that when I ate a snack a few hours before bed that was significantly weighted towards protein - ie, turkey, egg, chby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fran - I've been meaning to ask why you recommend arrowroot in your nut recipes for cookies and pancakes. Is it because it is a non-grain? It certainly isn't low carb - each tablespoon has 9 grams carbs and the caloric content is fairly significant. I realize to improvise and come up with good tasting recipes, something has to be a binding element, and I presume you prefer arrowby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Calcium in Food is Superior to Non-Food Calcium By: Robert J Thiel, Ph.D., N.D. Believe or not, years ago, many in the mainstream medical community used to warn against calcium supplementation. Why? Because many of them concluded that since arterial plaque contains calcium and because kidney stones contain calcium, that supplemental calcium may increase risk to develop those conditions. Now,by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Vitamin D Lowers Inflammation 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 inflammationby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lynn - maybe it was just me, but Flecanide really gave me a dry mouth and general feeling of dehydration. It seems to have diminished quite a bit now that I'm off the drug. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jeanne and Glenn - Beta blockers reduce insulin sensitivity. One can become insulin resistant from taking them. This means there is way too much circulating insulin in the blood stream - creating hunger and making one feel very badly. Excess insulin is no fun and it is very damaging to the body. I am still recovering from the adverse effects of long term use of beta blockers, unfortunateby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Mike - That's really good news. So pleased you did well and that you found the procedure to be "not so bad." You were definitely in good hands and surely the angels were on hand as well. Keep us informed as time progresses. I hope you continue forward without a glitch and stay in NSR. Don't push the exercise.... just be kind to your heart. Be well. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I wanted to direct your attention to the recent Conference Room topic, since it hasnt received the activity it probably should. There is a definite connection to low thyroid function and atrial fibrillation. The CR discussion involves undiagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism SCHT . a condition over 27 million people share and which is estimated to be double the number of people thought to be aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM