QuoteCarey Only ever 3mg, which the research seems to have settled on being the maximum needed dose. Yep, read an article about melatonin a while back, and research found that the most effective dose is in that range, while higher doses actually have a paradoxical effect that impacts sleep negatively. But most people don't realize that and assume more is better, so they buy the supplemby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey CBTI Google it. Apparently, it's very successful and no drugs are involved, nor do you need to continue the therapy beyond about 6-12 sessions. I've heard multiple doctors praise it, including sleep experts. I agree. Check out Tracy the Sleep Coach and she has a private free FB group as well.by bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteRobbiecriss Sorry for my ignorance but what does inboxing mean? as Carey explained. I sent a private message. On my computer it is in the upper right. I have had some various diagnoses over the years. I just don't lay it all out on the forum. Happy to discuss in private. If you can't find it I'll list a few things here that I know.by bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Gut is huge in the autism world. And for myself I had all sorts of health issues including idiopathic anaphylaxis..(Anaphylaxis when they don't know why. That's just a little scary.) . until a doc correctly diagnosed me with leaky gut. I changed diet, did supplements and such. I am doing experimentation now with diet as well for a few reasons. A little graphic but my functional docby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteFibberMcGee I am on Eliquis 5mg BID for afib. I went up to Michigan's Upper Peninsula last summer and camped for the season in a pretty remote area. I drove my truck to a trail head about five miles from my campsite and went for a hike. About three miles into the hike, I stepped on a shed deer antler. It was laying on the ground, points up, and was razor sharp because critters had beenby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have some of those "coban" bandages in various places. When I remember I take them to blood draws as well because they don't always have them there- and if they poke me in the hand it helps keep the bruising down. I will add the bleed stop or wound seal as well to my First aid kit. Glad you shared this.by bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have a cardiac pharmacist at the hospital that I go to.. She has been a wealth of knowledge and actually seems to have data of interactions of supplements and such that I just haven't been able to google. Perhaps you can ask your cardiologist their team has someone like that. I totally hear you. I love this little drink I make with homemade almond milk- the recipe inventor calls it a huby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I also ask for it without the Epi. They sometimes have to us multiple injections. Same for the dermatologist when I get something removed. But once they give the first injection the other are less traumaticby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I was just googling to find a picture to put here with the different kinds and what they are used for... And I realized how many opinions there are. I take.. glycinate- for heart threonate- for sleep oxide - when my digestion is running. little slow if you catch my drift I recently bought a product called magtech w/ a combo. I was asking about Mg recently so here is a post that I askby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm deleting some of my 22K photos on my iPhone and came across a screen shot I took in a PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) group I am in- from several years ago. PANDAS can appear like autism and many people who suffer from this also have aggression and meltdowns. In any event, the discussion was on how D3 can cause aggressioby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I thought I was crazy with the D3 but confirmed it a few times for me too. I am seriously thinking of plopping down the hundreds of dollars for those sunlight lamps (was that you that talked about them on here?). In any event.. that is great. I am going to try and get my GP to let me have one of those continuous monitors for a month- I guess they can do that if you are not diabetic. (I have ovby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteMeganMN I will look into the watch or other device. I have worn a bunch of Zio patches. I am honestly kind of annoyed that my doctor wants another one. It has always been Atrial Tach (SVT) and it will be this time too. He seems skeptical that the Colchicine has stopped the arrhythmia. He just wants proof, I guess. I'll order something. Thanks, guys. That is very annoying I hate itby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Could you do a 2 week patch? I just finished my milliionth Zio. There are others. My doc even just sends it to my house and I apply it. It's a little itchy now and then but mostly I don't notice it. size less than a deck of cardsby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wow I am so sorry I just had a very small invasive testing done with no anesthesia. I took some vitamin X (Xanax) to help me and my heart rate was still up and not great. Praying for your anxiety to subside. I have been anxious all week since my test and it was a minor thing. If you want to chat feel free to PM me. PTSD is a real thing and I have struggled with it in other areas of my lifeby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
the best thing you can do is find a pharmacist on your cardiac team. They exist. The one I have had help with a few times had reasonable answers on supplements. I hear ya on figuring out what to do with supplements!by bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks JohnG. I am familiar with the D-minder app. Thanks for the links. I have a cardio thing this week- I may ask them or call my dermatologist on the med stuff. I may have med changes this week so I'll do some more digging before buying. I did have photo therapy about 10 years ago for psoriasis. Worked great. It was at a dermatology office and in a standing booth. I would totallyby bettylou4488 - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteJohnG Interesting question. The other is Vitamin D. Every time I start taking D (whether it was 2000 IU or 10,000 IU), I feel like it increases my ectopy. D doesn't seem to be as sure a bet as fish oil, but I try to avoid it...going to the extreme of using Sperti Vitamin D lamps during the winter instead of taking it orally. I didn't start taking K2 with D until I had disby bettylou4488 - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteJohnG Interesting question. For years I have thought two supplements seem to trigger heart irritation in me. The first, and by far the most conclusive for me, is fish oil. It's dose-dependent too with greater ectopy with higher doses. One time It tried 7g a day and that was a disaster. For me, even 1g a day seems to up the level of heart excitability. So, I eat fish. And Iby bettylou4488 - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I'll see if I can do a video tomorrow.by bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteDaisy Still $17.99 is expensive so why not pay a little more to get one that never dulls and you can cut into any proportion you want? I just looked at both of them and it seems like the advantage of the cheaper one is that is will center the pill better. I'd be happy to pay more for the metal one if it had that feature. yes.. that is why I like mine and why I think the cheaperby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I just l looked at Susan's. The reason I like mine is it stabilizes the pill before you cut it. I am not sure Susan's choice does. But look at videos of both. Ps I think they might be from the same company...by bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I wish I had asked here. I will have to keep Susan's on file. I like this one "ok". But my hubs said with all the engineering that went into it, they could have figured out a way to stabilize the top so it doesn't toggle when you push on it. I have a pill that is not usually split but doc has me splitting it. So even is important. It gets it most of the time... in caseby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN My house is kind of like a chem lab. I have scales that read down to 0.001 gram and am used to making a lot of stuff. I'm well aware that the way I approach things is different. I appreciate that. We have scales for pill splitting and also for a minute made our own THC tinctures for a family member so we could figure out mg/ml and based on the weight of the THC as to bestby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN Nothing wrong with it. For others benefit, the elemental magnesium is 200 mg/serving. Looks like you get 20 servings in a box (I have a Fullscript login) The mg numbers listed in your post are the compound weights, not the weight of the magnesium. If it works for you, wonderful! As I take at least 4000 mg of magnesium/day, this would be a very expensive way to get it (I'd neeby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I searched using google (afibbers magtech) and then also on this group and didn't see this anywhere. I have it in a shopping cart at the place I get my supplements and I don't know where I first heard about it. It looks good because it isn't a pill and those Mg pills are so huge.. Maybe I just found it myself but wondered if anyone was familiar. Called MagTech. I toggle back andby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Re the epi-- also at the dermatologist if you are getting anything taken off- ask for w/o the epi.by bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Not sure if this is chicken or egg- but I know many with afib are on a blood thinner and that is contraindicated. A lot of things at play. Good reason to ask your providers ahead of time and your situation is a reminder of that.. unfortunately.. but the rest can benefit. I have been told I can't take Paxlovid. When the monoclonal antibodies were around they were an option. Hoping you aby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi there- I have a different history than you for sure and recently started on a med that at one point my BP was... 75 for the upper number. (Before people freak I was in touch with my doctor). So I totally get what you are feeling. At one point I put my head down on the table and was like- I think I'll just take a little nap.. I know mine was a med (not afib related) but I also went dby bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have taken diltiazem as well and I agree with Carey- I felt like I couldn't walk across the room with a a BB. no issues with the diltiazem.by bettylou4488 - AFIBBERS FORUM