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JR - That's wonderful news. See, it just takes more time with some people. I'm sure this will be the beginning of the peaceful heart you have wanted all this time. Now it is becoming a reality. Silent night, all is calm and sleelp in heavenly peace are wonderful words to savor this season, especially so for those of us who are recently post ablation. I share your joy! All theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glenn - thanks for that info. 32 years is a very long time. Fortunately it was mostly controlled. I can only imagine how you've felt all those years living with the threat of afib. My heart goes out to you. I only had six rugged years out of 8 and I threw in the towel. I would think you are a candidate for some type of procedure.... and my only caution would be sure - if you can - toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - welcome to the BB. You can go back into the archives and read some of the info about the distinction between the two types of afib. And I strongly recommend you purchase Hans' book. It has all the details you need right in one easy refrence. Read all you can absorb and let it sink in for a while. Feel free to ask questions. One that I have for you...did you have afib before theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gerry - A while back, this same question was posed and I believe another Gerry - with a "J" posted that Viagra was contraindicated but also suggested the natural remedies. As Denny and Richard posts - Arginine is very effective for both men and women. It's just an amino acid so shouldn't have any interactions with drugs. Go for it. Beta Blockers are bad news for boby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hey Sammy - Count me in! I'd love to come, What time? Pam - a little treat now an then is better than total denial and all those negative feelings of deprivation. Moderation. Everything in moderation. Now...about Fran.... I'll bet she'll say..... no no no. Just kidding, Fran. Cheers to all. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Pam - only I'm not laughing. This is really sad. And remember, these are only the reported incidents. Many times drug interactions kill people who are old or frail and the cause of death is never investigated (autopsy); rather just chalked up to the inevitable. So these deaths aren't included in that 120K stats number - yet doctors do prescribe harmful drugs and if a persby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - when I experienced afib - I did not have the symptoms you describe. I was anxious - in the early years and then I learned how to relax an ride them out. Your reasoning, though, is plausible. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gerry - what does your cardiologist say about Viagra and your meds? Have you done a search for the specific drugs and the side effects? Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Chuck - where did you have the Maze procedure? What are the comments about your situation now - especially after the maze? Do they think a left side ablation was not done with the maze? Details? January isn't far off - so hang in there. Those of us who have had the PVI which is on the left side are benefiting from this procedure. Need more info. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Bob - What a wonderful, wonderful report. I am so very happy for you. I just knew everything would be fine. The angels were indeed there and of course, God is always there. So glad you had such a competent EP and so glad you are happy with your decision, soon - life will be as it should be for you. Please give us progress reports. Most of us had a "mild" experience compared toby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glen - I don't recall that what you said about how long you've had afib, but I'm not at all sure that it would be a good thing to jump right in and have an ablation. I'm not even sure that an EP will do it for you based on "desire." They usually do ablation after the person has tried the drug routine and it has become ineffective or it is severely interferring witby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Glen - Regarding dosage of magnesium glycinate.... you actually can begin with 100 mg with every meal...and work up from there....like every 4 or 5 days if you feel fine. The only downside to magnesium supplementation is bowel intolerance or loose stools. Correction - anyone with kidney disease or impairment should not take magnesium supplements without supervisionof their physician. I worby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yea! Hans! Erling will be thrilled. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Peggy - I learned about taurine from the web site please go to that site - it's worth reading about magnesium and taurine....as well as the zinc the host of the site, George Eby invented and patented. Following is an excerpt from the section on taurine "Taurine is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body. It is found in human and animal central nervous systems, skeleby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Global Happy Holidays! I wish every reader on the BB a Special Holiday Season, blessed with Peace and Joy. Thank you all for your caring support this past year. May we all have peaceful hearts in the year 2004. Thank you, Hans, for providing this medium of support. We are all the richer for it. Most sincerely, Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - I've been thinking more about your crystals. Most likely, the increase in pH of the urine is precipitating out the uric acid crystals...thereby elminating the possibility of future kidney stones. Magnesium is known to prevent kidney stones. Could be that you've done yourself a big favor by stepping up the magnesium. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
John - check out a google search - type in " uric acid crystals pH" - there are about 4500 hits on this topic.... Also - how long have you been at a level of 1000 mag. glycinate? Do you think you need this much? Has it helped your afib and related symptoms? Do you have gout symptoms? Jackie Here are just a few of the search results.... kidney stone - Stone Center - anatomy ..by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom - I've never chewed - never read it either(at least I don't remember reading it ) but my MD crushes the tablets for her magnesium deficient daughter (big tablets - smallchild) and puts it in applesauce. So I guess it doesn't hurt the action of the magnesium...just as if the ingredients would be powdered in a capsule as is the magnesium glycinate from Pure Encapsulations.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim C Rose - You've undoubtedly read my posts before and after PVI ablation - My decision to proceed was mainly based on increasing frequency of events - some were every day or everyother day as well as very long events - some ranging 36 - 37 hours. The whole thing was debilitating....although I had gotten over the anxiety part of it. With my doctor's help and support, I managedby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hans - you are absolutely correct about vagal fibbers getting the beta blockers as a standard of care - initially.... I was on beta blockers for the first 5 years and had terrible control of the events.... hmmmm. wonder why? Even after I went to the Cleveland Clinic, beta blockers were still the drug of choice; and even now post-ablation, they were still trying to put me on a rate control BB aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Newman - You describe exactly how I lived much of my 8 years prior to ablation. It wasn't until I developed a-flutter and went 4 days and then to the ER that they really got excited about no Coumadin. Now mind you, I had ridden out some very intense events with lots of frequency as well. However, once I became 65 - I'm 67 now - The pressure was really on about Coumadin. That madeby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
njb - Wonderful news - I'm so envious. Can't wait to get off Coumadin... I'm so happy that things are going well for you. I agree about this medium and the support. It does get us through the rough times. While I don't have my all clear yet, I, too, am grateful for the skill and knowledge of Dr. Natale and his staff. I was fortunate to have access to them. Have theby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Richard....ho ho ho, yourself! You are challenging me to rethink some of the reasons why I take MSM.... I'll be re-reading Methyl Magic soon and will seriously evaluate what you've said - especially about the MO stores. You could be on to something here. (in my case) ..although, I have to tell you that for about 2 months, I haven't taken the MSM and I'm feeling some fibromyaby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Susan - No, we never tire of searching for the truth.... and helping others. If you don't have the passion for it, I'm sure it seems boring. If the answer was found in a quick fix; there would be no need for this forum. But, since there is no quick fix, those of us who are interested in regaining health the natural way, that is, restoring what is out of balance, actually enjoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
I was told to stay away from all types of licorice because it could increase blood pressure and at that time, they were thinking I was getting Bp spikes that caused the afib. I didn't consume any candy-type licorice, but was doing the diglycerrized licorice for digestion. If it is candy that you are eating - it could also be the sugar and the insulin response known to be a trigger. Jackieby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Carol - I didn't have enough time this morning to do a search for a reference to this but the rash comes as a result of candida die-off and the body is getting rid of the debris.... drinking extra water is supposed to help. The skin is the largest detox area - all waste products go through the skin - and kidney and bowels...but for some reason, a detox rash is very common with candida.by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim - Wonderful news - I just knew it would be this way for you. I can feel your enthusiasm in your message and it is good to see. Peace and Joy are truly meaningful for you this Holiday Season. Continue to enjoy your new life. You certainly deserve it. I'm at day 35 now with no afib. I had three rapid beats last week that certainly got my attention, but that's all they werby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Billo - I'm really sorry to see this latest development. What can I say? I think that after our 3 month checkback, though, that we should all write a comment to the CCF ombudsman about the monitoring lab. I'm always in NSR when I call, but if I were in afib and received the typical run-around, I'd be really upset. You nailed it - definitely a weak link. While I can see how yoby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Steve - Oh, that's really too bad about your eye and now this flu and afib. Take care of yourself and don't push too hard. These are dangerous times. I and friends use therapeutic essential oils of plants for sinusitis problems; better and more effective than antibiotics and far less dangerous for the system as well. If you are interested in knowing more, just email me privately aby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dennis - If you haven't already done so, please order Hans' book if you can. There is more knowledge packed into that book that you will ever hear from your MD about the symptoms and conditions and treatment of afib. From that knowledge, you will be able to make some decisions on your own about how your heart is responding to the various drugs and if you have developed SSS.....whichby Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM