This video popped up on my FB page...I guess because I have watched Dr. Gupta's videos in the past. I don't post on here much, like I did when I when I had my 1st (and only....knock on wood) AFib episode in late 2018, but I do come here to read frequently. Thought some might benefit from this discussion and hope it's okay to post it.by katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
I looked at the list and I do not take any of the drugs listed. Just 2 BP meds (bisoprolol and amlodopine)by katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth [Workout ? What's that? Extra heavy knitting We are both in our late 70s} That is no excuse, maybe you are being funny? I have a very big lawn that I cut and roto till a large garden, also have fruit trees and berries, I am 88. Wow - that is amazing. Good for you!by katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you. I actually just went back to past EKG and found one from 2017 when I went in for a gallbladder attack. My QTc was 481... I have found other EKGs where the QTc is much lower (439 in 2018). I wonder if stress plays a part? I was reading (bad I know) that calcium channel blockers might cause it, but I was not taking any meds in 2017.by katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you so much! So, what exactly does that even mean? Does reducing the beta blocker mg affect it? My heart rate was just so slow (average 50, sometimes dipping to 49) that the BB was zapping my energy. Exercising had become such a chore that I was hoping that reducing the mg would help. Can I improve the QTc interval on my own? Thank you again. .by katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
Okay...I've got myself really worked up. (actually shaking while I type this ). I had my first (and only recorded) AFib episode in November 2018. My BP was high (and had been for awhile, I was just ignoring it and hoping it would go away). I was put on a beta blocker and amlodopine. (Bisoprolol-HCTZ 10-.6.25 mg and Amlododipine Besylate 5mg. I took Eliquis for 3 months,until Iby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
Wow, I had to look twice to see if I had written your post. Almost totally identical circumstances. (Except I have 2 sons in college lol). If you can, go back and read my first post (I was absolutely terrified.) Still don't like it AT ALL. I haven't had an episode like that again, but I certainly do have flutters and at times feel like an Afib episode is going to start. But, I wby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotewolfpack I had soreness at the injection site for all of one day. That was it. I'll get the 2nd dose on April 21 and report back how that goes. Same here. My 2nd is on 4/21 also. My BIL and sister had their 2nd one last week. He was advised by his sister to take Tylenol that night. He did and has felt perfectly fine. My sister has a rash on the vaccine arm, which I think is not uncby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey I have my first Pfizer scheduled for tomorrow (GA has opened it up to age 16 and over!). I'm a little nervous. Seems like all the conspiracies are popping up. Is there any reason to think the vaccine might cause Afib to start up? My cardiologist told me that having Afib itself doesn't make you a "high risk" Covid patient. Note to add - my sister passed fby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteKen I have had both Pfizer shot (my wife too). Nothing to it. For both of us, a slightly sore arm for one day after each shot. Too much negative hype for little or no reason. Good to hear!by katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have my first Pfizer scheduled for tomorrow (GA has opened it up to age 16 and over!). I'm a little nervous. Seems like all the conspiracies are popping up. From what I've heard, the first injection doesn't typically cause many discomforts, but the 2nd one might. Is there any reason to think the vaccine might cause Afib to start up? My cardiologist told me that having Afby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well, I didn't read the article - sort of scanned it, because I saw no reason to alarm myself. But, in a recent consult with the cardiologist (via video), just to renew my prescription for BBs, I asked about Covid. His answer was that Covid might bring on Afib, but that we are not at a higher risk of complications than anyone else.by katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
I've had the "breathless" feeling, but not to the degree you are describing. I figure it has something to do with my Afib. As far as the head rush, I've had those - thankfully few and far between. However, had one this morning. It's very unnerving. I'm telling myself that it is anxiety. With all the Covid news on 24/7, I think it's causing a lot of streby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
I've tried different brands for the last year. (always glycinate) I have been taking Doctor'; Best for a couple of weeks. What's the prob with the ingredients? Thanks.by katesshadow - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
If this is not allowed, please delete. I'm not able to do it, as you have to be 65 or older.by katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth Kate: Are you saying persistent or is it permanent? So if it is persistent he then must be on other drugs and gets episodes of AF. L "Since 2003, Biden has had episodes of atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that’s potentially serious but treatable. His doctor now describes the atrial fibrillation as “persistent.” O’Connor cited a list of tests thatby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth George: Yes, I took Propafenone for many years, but I only took it at bedtime, that drug is supposed to be taken every 8 hours. My doctor said to take it only at bedtime as I got my episodes around 4:00 to 5:00 a.,m. I don't think that drug ever did much for me as I took it before bed and yet a few hours later I got AF, but I always converted on my own. I will try onby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth Susan: I wouldn't want to lay in bed not being able to sleep, I would rather just stay as I am---my AF is not bad now and all I take is Xaralto. Liz Just curious as to what is the downside of persistent/permanent Afib? I know a couple of people who are in Afib 24/7. Apparently they are on ACs and it doesn't bother them. Is their heart being damaged and/or thby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotesusan.d I’m happy it works for you to use the pill organizer and you don’t have neuropathy (from chemo) in your hands and drop things. Imagine dropping your pill organizer multiple times a week...or days? I don’t know, I should wear doc marten steel enforcement shoes for the frequency of dropping things on my foot. Glass jars and can foods are the worst. I’m laying river rocks for my landby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
My box works just fine for me. I don't have small children around, but when my oldest son was a baby, my BIL (who was staying with us) dropped several Lipitor pills on the floor. My son was sitting on the floor and by the time I got to him, he had one in his hand. I was so afraid he had already put one in his mouth. When I called the doctor, she assured me he would be fine....that his choby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is the pill organizer I use. I only take 2 prescription pills a day, but take several vitamins. I like this one because it packs well, and if you go out for the day, you can take just that day's box with you.by katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN Can't access the LivOn labs site?? Try this. Thank you - it worked and I ordered !by katesshadow - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
QuoteJackie Reminder/Awareness Alert for Staying Healthy in Cold and Flu Season This is not new info, but since we are currently faced with some extremely virulent, new strains of viruses and other bugs, I’m offering a reminder on the effectiveness of the patented, liposomal/lipospheric form of Vitamin C. There are many previous posts on the topic, but since we have many new readers and now,by katesshadow - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I used my Kardia on my husband. I don't know how to read an EKG, but his was really wacky and said "unclassified." Turns out his fingers were really, really dry. We tried again after he put a little lotion on and it read normal.by katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotesusan.d Liz, ER’s cardio converts all the time. I trust them. The only time my cardiovert wasn’t in the ER was during my ablation under the gifted hands of the master Natale. Regarding routine description: Maybe because they know me at the ER by sight or it’s in their computer details, I am greeted by security and I pass through an TSA type X-ray arch and my purse is checked, I’m asked whyby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteRalph Kate, see Steve's protocol which suggest high dosing for a 10 days or so. I modified it somewhat - took a bit less for a little longer. I started out at 32ng/ml OK...I didn't do the "loading" dose. Just started with 5,000/day.by katesshadow - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Quotesusan.d . My pet peeve is an ER doctor who would say there is nothing wrong with living in AF. Let him try out my AF and get back to me “how does he like it?” I was diagnosed with Afib in Nov. 2018. I went to the ER after several hours of my heart racing, didn't realize it was out of rhythm (but knew I didn't feel right . The ER doc took one look at the ECG and said I waby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey There are several videos of cardioversions on youtube if you want to know how it really looks. This one is my favorite. It's amusing and it demonstrates why you should never allow yourself to be talked into a cardioversion under conscious sedation. Demand full sedation. I watched the one after that (automatically went to it). It was an ER doctor in his 70s. He has had Afibby katesshadow - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteRalph My calcium intake has been between 300-500mg per day, and my Vitamin D started at 32, reached 60 in a couple of weeks and remains there. I did not change anything else in my diet, lifestyle (which is a healthy one) or supplements (I have continued throughout this time with my New Chapter multivitamin which has 100% RDA of K among other things all in fermented forms, 640mg of fishby katesshadow - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM