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Ibuprofen

by Adam abdelnoor
992 1 05/23/2012 08:09AM
Last Post by Adam abdelnoor

Name Confusion

by lisa s
1,284 2 05/23/2012 09:24AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Vitamin K2 as MK-7

by Lou Toews
1,496 10 05/28/2012 11:33PM
Last Post by Lou Toews

patient advice site

by angela chapman
1,089 5 05/24/2012 06:35PM
Last Post by DickI

Does WW make anyone thirsty with a dry mouth?

by Windstar
1,164 6 05/25/2012 06:48PM
Last Post by Windstar

How does the black pepper benefit afibbers in Doctors Best Magnesium??

by Maree
1,295 8 05/25/2012 07:47AM
Last Post by jjohn McDee

Hans, can you help with this?

by Anonymous User
1,225 10 06/01/2012 02:27AM
Last Post by Marg

Reduced cardiac function after successful PVA

by Barry
1,168 6 05/22/2012 02:21AM
Last Post by Barry

horrible ablation

by Janet
1,299 17 05/25/2012 03:30PM
Last Post by Ken

Need Help Electric Cardioversion

by Elizabeth Perez
2,128 33 05/25/2012 03:18PM
Last Post by Elizabeth

Norwegian study on palpitations and AF

by researcher
1,320 14 05/23/2012 12:25AM
Last Post by Jackie

?Bone marrow affected by Flecainaide

by angela chapman
1,134 5 05/17/2012 02:37PM
Last Post by Ritze

GERD and Digestive Disorders?

by Paul M
1,629 14 06/03/2012 02:34PM
Last Post by Paul M

bad sleep and heart scarring article by Dr. John M.

by Windstar
1,409 6 05/17/2012 09:55PM
Last Post by Jackie

dam it's back! had a good 5 years...........

by mikel
1,135 5 05/18/2012 11:51PM
Last Post by Carol

AFIB, Low-T, and TRT (Androgel)

by JIGNE001
1,793 12 05/23/2012 12:55PM
Last Post by JAYHAWK

Has AF ablation reached first-line status?-Jerry

by jerrynmn1
1,485 13 05/22/2012 03:56PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Turning the AF ablation world upside down--FIRM ablation

by jerrynmn1
1,240 1 05/14/2012 07:45PM
Last Post by jerrynmn1

Study Shows Link between Gerd and Atrial Fibrillation!!!!!

by Ivan
1,114 2 05/17/2012 03:45AM
Last Post by ivan

Supplements.....need guidance

by Mary
1,030 9 05/21/2012 07:14PM
Last Post by Paul M

Questions for UK afibbers

by Justine
949 5 05/16/2012 08:59PM
Last Post by justine

More info on Dr. Narayan

by SamH
1,135 5 06/07/2012 03:06AM
Last Post by McHale

salt water nasal rinse and AFib

by Windstar
1,362 9 05/14/2012 12:59PM
Last Post by Jackie

thumbs upOne Year Post Ablation Report

by Lon
1,164 5 05/13/2012 05:33PM
Last Post by Louise Emerson

Video interview with Dr Narayan re FIRM ablation

by Gill
1,579 17 05/19/2012 02:19PM
Last Post by Shannon

FIRM ablation

by francesca
1,158 7 05/15/2012 03:32PM
Last Post by Ken

The Zio Patch

by francesca
1,139 3 05/12/2012 05:08PM
Last Post by Windstar

Alkalize or fibrillate???????

by Barry G.
1,529 20 05/20/2012 04:05PM
Last Post by Carol

Did I cure my AFIB????

by Ivan
2,004 16 07/02/2012 09:52PM
Last Post by colindo

Longest clinical follow-up study Of Ablation results

by jerrynmn1
1,771 24 06/04/2012 05:45PM
Last Post by MacKey

WW, headache, and night sweats

by Windstar
1,059 5 05/21/2012 11:29PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Questions on starting to drink WW

by Windstar
1,048 1 05/10/2012 05:57PM
Last Post by Windstar

Boston AF symposium daily blog by Dr. John M

by Jackie
1,242 8 05/13/2012 03:58PM
Last Post by McHale

Canadian study on gender difference in AF stroke risk

by researcher
1,157 1 05/09/2012 02:48PM
Last Post by researcher

heart diagnosis help

by gldnsthal
1,288 8 05/23/2012 04:18PM
Last Post by researcher

Sore chest after afib?

by montos
11,749 14 05/10/2012 02:34PM
Last Post by Jackie

Erling, questions about lemon added to WW

by Windstar
1,443 16 05/19/2012 10:21PM
Last Post by windstar

question for debbie sennett

by lynda
1,006 3 05/12/2012 12:45PM
Last Post by lynda

Issues after stopping Cardizem (Please help!!)

by Matt
2,225 5 05/08/2012 09:58PM
Last Post by Matt

Here we go again !!!

by rosemarie
1,241 6 05/08/2012 11:24PM
Last Post by rosemarie

Waller water

by alex
1,232 13 05/13/2012 04:15PM
Last Post by gldnsthal

WW, Unique Water - testing results?

by Tom B
1,108 7 05/09/2012 05:57PM
Last Post by Tom B

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!! grinning smiley

by Robert
1,023 5 05/09/2012 05:58AM
Last Post by Murray L

Aconite homeopathic remedy

by Robert
2,673 12 05/11/2012 07:21PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Newest adverse event results - Pradaxa vs Warfarin

by researcher
1,346 3 05/08/2012 01:04PM
Last Post by researcher

Back in afib after 7 months. Question about ablation

by montos
1,416 17 05/12/2012 02:31AM
Last Post by Adrian

Transdermal magnesium

by alex
1,138 3 05/10/2012 02:45PM
Last Post by Jackie

Update

by Steve O.
1,242 4 05/08/2012 01:28PM
Last Post by Jackie

Alkalife products

by Francesca
1,459 8 05/07/2012 11:57PM
Last Post by Barry G.

Sidetracked

by Barry G.
1,363 8 05/07/2012 05:00AM
Last Post by Barry G.

Going off Cardizem

by Matt
934 2 05/17/2012 08:54PM
Last Post by Elizabeth

Was Collagen & Wobenzyme keeping me out of afib?

by Tom Poppino
1,440 8 05/06/2012 11:37AM
Last Post by Tom Poppino

Is Pradaxa a bad drug?

by jerrynmn1
1,506 3 05/08/2012 12:52AM
Last Post by jerrynmn1

AF, potassium / sodium dietary ratio and intracellular pH.

by Anonymous User
1,091 2 05/05/2012 10:17AM
Last Post by Barry G.

Making Waller Water on a tiny island in the Indian Ocean

by Gill
1,159 3 05/04/2012 01:08PM
Last Post by Jackie

inflammation

by montos
1,195 6 05/04/2012 09:07PM
Last Post by Murray L

FYI: Study: Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin

by wes
949 3 05/04/2012 05:33PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Hans:ectopics/taurine - thanks! ?co-enzyme Q10

by Gay McWhinnie
1,052 3 05/04/2012 06:16PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

May 2012 issue of The AFIB Report

by Hans Larsen
1,081 1 05/02/2012 11:37PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

WW concentrate calms down skipped beats

by Jackie
1,358 14 05/09/2012 07:48PM
Last Post by Jackie

Food Grade Bi carb

by Jim W.
979 4 05/03/2012 02:55AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Surccess rate of open surgery for AF

by researcher
1,176 5 05/04/2012 01:15PM
Last Post by researcher

P-type ATPase "superfamily" ion pumps and AF

by Anonymous User
1,479 12 05/08/2012 10:08PM
Last Post by Robert

uncontrollable high rate during afib

by neginf
2,372 32 05/15/2012 03:33AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Right Chest pain

by BillC
1,316 2 05/01/2012 09:25PM
Last Post by Jackie

dosages?

by Marisa
991 2 05/01/2012 04:58PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Low BP & Afib relationship?

by Nancy
1,246 6 05/04/2012 06:34PM
Last Post by Elizabeth Perez

Any suggestions?

by Eddie
1,137 3 04/30/2012 02:48PM
Last Post by Jackie

confused smileyWARNING: Nattokinase may worsen hiatal hernia??

by Robert
1,958 19 05/02/2012 08:32PM
Last Post by Jackie

Exhausted need advice (moved from other BB )

by Anonymous User
1,334 8 05/03/2012 05:21PM
Last Post by elizabeth perez

Natale ablation#2 report - day 5

by Cindy O
1,487 11 04/30/2012 08:38PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Comparing different types of bicarbonate & where to buy?

by Sam
1,549 5 04/30/2012 04:09PM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Bicarbonate versus Gluconate or Citrate

by Ian
1,075 4 04/30/2012 04:42PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

18 days post Ablation

by DavidS
1,036 5 04/28/2012 02:09AM
Last Post by DavidS

Question about supplements

by Kate
1,108 3 04/29/2012 01:24AM
Last Post by Kate

Alcohol?

by Randy
1,339 13 04/30/2012 01:48AM
Last Post by McHale

comparison of 3 ablation strategies for persistent AF

by researcher
1,484 9 04/27/2012 04:33PM
Last Post by E. B.

PACs after ablation

by neginf
1,489 11 05/01/2012 02:29AM
Last Post by rich

Waller Water and bicarbonate

by Trent
2,438 29 05/06/2012 09:29PM
Last Post by francesca

Update and a couple of questions

by Carol
1,183 7 04/29/2012 10:57PM
Last Post by Carol

Zantac and AIFB

by Wade
1,062 4 04/28/2012 06:47PM
Last Post by Jackie

Tom B- valerian root extract

by MQ
1,035 6 04/26/2012 10:11AM
Last Post by Maureen

Are afib monitors available for purchase by the public?

by Windstar
968 7 05/05/2012 02:28PM
Last Post by Tom B

I'm back! in AF sad smiley

by Paul
1,322 6 04/24/2012 12:12AM
Last Post by Jackie

Attn. AFers: Consider potassium bicarbonate instead of potassium gluconate?

by Anonymous User
2,799 37 05/04/2012 05:07PM
Last Post by Jackie

Persistent Lone Afib

by Chuck
1,064 5 04/23/2012 04:20PM
Last Post by Jackie

Occasional sub afib ?

by alex
1,079 3 04/24/2012 07:21AM
Last Post by Alex

What is a good alternative to Flecainide?

by Windstar
8,015 3 04/23/2012 06:10AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Natale ablation #2 on Monday

by Cindy O
1,736 10 04/23/2012 11:23PM
Last Post by Tom Poppino

How does Paul Wang, MD rate on ablations?

by Windstar
1,174 1 04/22/2012 04:20AM
Last Post by Windstar

AF and alkaline magnesium bicarbonate water (WW)

by Anonymous User
1,291 2 04/22/2012 02:38PM
Last Post by Jackie

Global AF Patient Charter/Sign Against Stroke in AF

by Mellanie True Hills
1,379 5 04/23/2012 12:24AM
Last Post by Mellanie True Hills

Why I May Have a Afib/Histamine Intolerance Connection

by Claire
2,437 5 04/22/2012 02:07PM
Last Post by Claire

Sympathetic nervous system

by Lorne
1,074 4 04/21/2012 04:43PM
Last Post by Tom B

Mg supplements increase my BP!

by gehauser
1,217 6 04/21/2012 07:30PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

So far, so good

by Lou Toews
1,268 9 04/22/2012 06:50PM
Last Post by Lou Toews

New Pradaxa Study

by jerrynmn1
1,207 1 04/19/2012 08:31PM
Last Post by jerrynmn1

Histamine Intolerance Connection

by Claire
1,219 10 04/22/2012 04:44PM
Last Post by Claire

Yawning excessively

by DSENNET
2,223 4 04/20/2012 03:38AM
Last Post by lisa s

Cardiologist Appt Today. Comments Welcome

by Mark Robinson
1,064 1 04/19/2012 12:48PM
Last Post by Mark Robinson

Back in AF after 8 months

by Maria from Australia
1,197 8 04/22/2012 09:39AM
Last Post by steve n.

Average / Median age for an ablation?

by Chuck Connors
1,179 4 04/20/2012 06:45PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

One for the women

by Nancy
1,105 3 04/24/2012 09:27PM
Last Post by Darcy

AF and "Emergency" Dental Work

by lisa s
1,258 4 04/19/2012 04:00AM
Last Post by Valli

What does taking Flecainide do to one's health?

by Windstar
2,021 13 05/02/2012 03:20AM
Last Post by McHale

catheter abalation with one catheter

by karenannian
1,268 13 04/30/2012 04:43PM
Last Post by kareannian

Experiences thus far (newbie) - help appreciated

by gehauser
1,410 14 04/21/2012 05:42PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Postcard from Bordeaux

by Adrian
1,414 2 04/18/2012 01:40AM
Last Post by Valli

Question for Hans on P5P for stroke prevention

by Windstar
1,579 7 04/20/2012 07:16PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Sudden intolerance of magnesium and potassium

by justine
1,572 14 04/19/2012 10:09PM
Last Post by Justine

Pranayama Left and Right nostril breathing....?

by Heather
1,136 2 04/16/2012 11:20PM
Last Post by phyllis

Weekend vs weekday admittance for AF

by researcher
1,056 1 04/16/2012 04:10PM
Last Post by researcher

Celebrating 5 years PVAI anniversary

by Marian from Miami
1,021 9 04/19/2012 03:06AM
Last Post by Aldona

DHEA - too much triggered my afib Saturday??

by Tom Poppino
1,096 7 04/19/2012 12:09PM
Last Post by TomC

ablation number two

by Lou Toews
1,334 13 04/18/2012 02:44PM
Last Post by Murray L

FEELING MANY, MANY SINUS PAUSES THIS A.M...AWFUL!

by Laurel Harrell
1,493 14 04/24/2012 01:48AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

magnesium and potassium question: PVCs

by phyllis
1,513 3 04/20/2012 12:23PM
Last Post by TomC

Back In NSR!! was it Toprol XL or sex??

by Tom Poppino
1,260 11 04/16/2012 04:45PM
Last Post by steve n.

How long does Cardizem stay in your system?

by Matt
7,583 4 05/05/2012 06:22PM
Last Post by Matt

Is a CT Scan mandatory prior to Ablation? or MRI ?

by Tom Poppino
1,769 11 04/17/2012 11:53AM
Last Post by Tom Poppino

Beginning at the beginning to understand why this WW hoopla:

by Anonymous User
2,126 11 04/21/2012 02:33PM
Last Post by Jackie

Lost weight and now meds are in flux

by Kate
1,256 10 04/16/2012 04:30PM
Last Post by Kate

Afib and Varicose Veins treatment

by Windstar
1,101 1 04/14/2012 01:52AM
Last Post by Windstar

Pulmunary issues a trigger

by Nancy
2,197 6 04/16/2012 08:23PM
Last Post by Nancy

Left Atruim Shrank

by McHale
1,465 11 04/14/2012 06:27AM
Last Post by McHale

A Newbie Initial EP Consultation

by Anonymous User
1,026 2 04/13/2012 04:04PM
Last Post by Lon

Fibrinogen levels and CRP

by alex
1,183 9 04/18/2012 08:01PM
Last Post by Jackie

Cavalier attitude of doctors to bloodthinning drugs??

by Anonymous User
1,109 14 04/24/2012 07:43PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Waller Water and Ideal Afibber pH

by Windstar
1,108 5 04/13/2012 10:04PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

cardiologist interested in holistic approach in Maryland?

by anneh
1,270 5 04/17/2012 09:38PM
Last Post by anneh

Magesium importants continues to be in the current news

by Anonymous User
1,125 6 04/15/2012 03:18PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Why are my Cardiologist figures on stroke risk different from our Board?

by tobherd
1,428 13 04/13/2012 10:13PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Share my experience

by Randy
1,034 6 06/06/2012 10:35PM
Last Post by Randy W

Silicon Valley Cardiology - Dr. Winkle/Dr.Patrawala

by TigerHeart
1,369 7 04/13/2012 04:06PM
Last Post by Tom B

Is it the low sodium or the l-arginine?

by DSENNET
1,248 3 04/26/2012 11:53AM
Last Post by lynda

Question for those who had Natale ablations

by Tish
1,150 9 04/14/2012 12:26AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Alkaline / acid, cell voltage, WW, AF.

by Anonymous User
1,984 9 04/15/2012 06:23PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Rapid regular rate out of the blue

by Nancy
1,517 15 04/17/2012 01:10AM
Last Post by Nancy

anticoagulant use, CA procedure improvement, robotics

by DickI
1,386 3 04/10/2012 02:42PM
Last Post by researcher

Razor Burn and Cardizem

by Matt
985 3 04/11/2012 09:52PM
Last Post by Matt

Electrophysiology Study too soon?

by Matt
967 4 04/11/2012 10:55PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Waller Water

by bobrt1
1,898 16 04/12/2012 01:43AM
Last Post by Windstar

Wrist/thumb pain

by Robo11
1,315 9 04/15/2012 05:52PM
Last Post by Robo11

Ranolazine

by Mikef
966 2 04/08/2012 09:45PM
Last Post by Mikef

Kidney infection and Afib

by James
1,348 2 04/08/2012 04:50PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

This sucks.

by Nancy
1,215 13 04/13/2012 05:37PM
Last Post by Anonymous User
This topic has been moved.

Silent Inflammation – Risk Marker for Stroke, Heart Attack & Much More

by Jackie
    This topic has been moved.

5 PERFECT MONTHS

by Tom Poppino
1,142 15 04/12/2012 09:43PM
Last Post by Pat

Ribose, fungus, Mesosilver

by Windstar
1,057 2 04/07/2012 01:08AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Cardizem Side Effect?

by Matt
2,032 6 04/08/2012 10:26PM
Last Post by Valli

Standing up a trigger?!!!

by Nancy
1,292 6 04/06/2012 01:46PM
Last Post by Nancy

Bordeaux ablation

by Adrian macd
1,444 20 04/13/2012 03:21PM
Last Post by Adrian

Another cardioversion for now; ablation can wait....

by Chuck Connors
1,322 5 04/06/2012 06:27AM
Last Post by Murray L

Cryoablation vs. Radio Frequency Ablation

by Chuck Connors
1,309 5 04/16/2012 03:40AM
Last Post by McHale

Does This Make Sense to Anyone?

by Anonymous User
1,192 9 04/08/2012 12:44AM
Last Post by McHale

Waiting 30 Minutes to Check PV Ablations

by Rahmulus
1,317 6 04/06/2012 04:09PM
Last Post by downhearted

Pill in pocket query

by Jim in Oz
1,321 2 04/07/2012 02:50AM
Last Post by Jim in Oz

web site for the newly diagnosed

by DickI
1,442 6 04/08/2012 06:39PM
Last Post by DickI

When to take taurine

by Windstar
1,064 2 04/04/2012 09:00PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

L-Arginine & ectopics & side-effects

by Gay McWhinnie
1,239 7 04/07/2012 02:23PM
Last Post by Jim

Here comes 3rd ablation?

by Janet
1,177 19 04/06/2012 11:55PM
Last Post by Barry G.

Wheat is bad for you?

by Chuck Connors
1,311 4 04/06/2012 03:52AM
Last Post by Windstar

Definition of "aggressive" when it comes to an ablation procedure

by Chuck Connors
1,533 9 04/04/2012 11:37PM
Last Post by Barry G.

From UW to WW with love:

by Anonymous User
4,073 10 04/09/2012 12:15AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Elimination of cardiac arrhythmias using oral taurine with L-arginine

by Anonymous User
1,618 3 04/04/2012 04:38PM
Last Post by Gay McWhinnie

Multaq (dronedarone) survey

by Hans Larsen
1,035 1 04/04/2012 12:23AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Almost made it

by Jeff D
866 2 04/04/2012 06:29PM
Last Post by Jackie

How safe is PIP flecainide?

by Mark m
1,605 9 04/22/2012 01:21AM
Last Post by Brian59-laf

FAO George re Propantheline

by Mikef
941 3 04/04/2012 05:05AM
Last Post by GeorgeN

Need Tips to Shorten Afib Attacks

by Windstar
1,011 4 04/05/2012 02:06AM
Last Post by Windstar

FAO George: Propantheline starting dose??

by Anonymous User
940 3 04/03/2012 06:39PM
Last Post by Jill

AF morphing into fast beat not flutter

by Anonymous User
969 1 04/03/2012 05:39PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Smoking and atrial fib - some anecdotal musings

by Russ Ward
1,037 6 04/08/2012 08:54AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

In afib more than out of it lately

by Nancy
1,199 2 04/03/2012 03:34PM
Last Post by Ken

Alkalizing the body

by Barry G.
1,338 10 04/04/2012 06:54PM
Last Post by Jackie

Alkalizing the body

by Barry G.
1,344 7 04/04/2012 07:11PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Afib and sleep apnea; any available studies showing the connection?

by Chuck Connors
1,226 6 04/07/2012 03:27AM
Last Post by McHale

Fish oil vs. DHA

by Windstar
983 2 04/03/2012 06:54PM
Last Post by Jackie

Ablation

by Ian G
1,071 5 04/06/2012 01:49PM
Last Post by Jackie

New forum poster - ongoing a-fib issues

by Donna
1,142 6 04/03/2012 07:01PM
Last Post by Jackie

Energy

by Chuck
1,511 13 04/04/2012 07:01PM
Last Post by Jackie

Back on Tikosyn

by Howie
1,047 6 05/22/2012 01:24PM
Last Post by Mary

New Person Needs Help Please

by carolyn
947 2 04/02/2012 12:37AM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

Max Left Atrium Size for Ablation?

by Murray L
1,356 8 04/13/2012 01:35AM
Last Post by McHale

An expanded version of my story

by Anonymous User
1,119 6 04/02/2012 01:44AM
Last Post by Anonymous User

A week of night time troubles

by Gary McLean-Quin
1,561 20 04/02/2012 08:29PM
Last Post by Anonymous User

Why does this happen!!?

by Adrian
1,329 2 03/31/2012 04:58PM
Last Post by Barry G.

April 2012 issue of The AFIB Report

by Hans Larsen
1,280 1 03/30/2012 07:32PM
Last Post by Hans Larsen

To all you experienced folk, have a question!

by Randy
1,740 11 04/03/2012 07:34PM
Last Post by Paul L

Propantheline

by GeorgeN
1,364 11 03/31/2012 02:16AM
Last Post by E. B.

A Cardymeter for Calcium?

by Ian
1,192 8 03/30/2012 03:09PM
Last Post by Ian

Cindy O

by Murray L
1,266 4 03/29/2012 04:26PM
Last Post by Murray L

DavidS

by Barry G.
1,391 3 03/29/2012 12:12AM
Last Post by McHale

Six Months Later I'm a Success Story

by MariaB
1,257 3 03/28/2012 08:34AM
Last Post by Janet

New blood-thinner options have their own downsides

by Jackie
1,237 8 04/02/2012 05:16PM
Last Post by Jackie

Question for Erling

by Gill
1,466 10 03/29/2012 09:55PM
Last Post by Dean

Cost Of My Ablation

by Lon
1,022 2 03/27/2012 08:23PM
Last Post by elizabeth

Stroke risk

by Josiah
1,638 5 03/29/2012 02:19PM
Last Post by Josiah

Ablation Cost in US?

by downhearted
1,657 17 04/03/2012 01:09AM
Last Post by TomC

New Vitamin C Story

by Barry G.
1,339 4 03/28/2012 01:32AM
Last Post by Barry G.