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Re: taurine and eliquis? - 8 weeks ago

Thank you for sharing your detailed experience with taurine. I’ve been thinking about adding it to my regiment for some time now. Hearing your firsthand account is promising.

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Re: taurine and eliquis? - 2 months ago

QuoteGeorgeN I've taken a few grams/day of taurine for around 22 years. I was on Eliquis for a few months at 5mg 2x/day without issue with the combination. Are you taking a taurine supplement? Has it helped you maintain your heart rhythm?

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Re: Whether to treat persistent afib with few symptoms - 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing your ablation history and the good advice, Carey. My Apple Watch ECG showed an inconclusive result. I now have a Kardia 6L and will use it next time if needed.

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Re: Whether to treat persistent afib with few symptoms - 2 months ago

9 years AF-free after ablation sounds amazing and gives a lot of hope to many of us here. Quick question, if you don’t mind—have you ever experienced any other types of arrhythmias, such as tachycardia or atrial flutter? Or has your heart been completely calm and normal? I’m asking because I had a successful ablation 3 years ago, but recently had an episode of tachycardia (150–160 bpm) that

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Re: 2 yrs post ablation and now PVCs and thumps - 3 months ago

QuoteKen Two successful ablations, first good for 13 years, the second for 6 years, but unfortunately, there have been some breakthroughs. Afib will always come back. 13 years and 6 years sounds amazing, though still discouraging to hear "Afib will always come back". Has anyone had just one ablation and remained AFIB free for decades?

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Re: Dairy Products - 3 months ago

I found that book helpful as well. Dr. John Day also hosted a podcast from 2019-2021 called "Get Your Life Back in Rhythm: How to Keep Your Heart Young and Free of Disease". I enjoyed listening to them during my daily walk back then.

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Re: Post ablation questions - 4 months ago

I agree—and try not to panic if you experience ectopic beats. Be patient and give your heart time to recover, as everyone heals differently. My own recovery was slower than average. With my EP's permission I stopped Eliquis, Flecainide, and Metoprolol about 1.5 months after my ablation due to low blood pressure and stomach issues. Had one 2.5-hour episode at the 7‑month mark, which was su

by Yuxi - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Evolutionary Advantage - 7 months ago

Interesting. I just started using Magnesium Chloride spray after gym workout, hope it helps with recovery.

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Re: Evolutionary Advantage - 8 months ago

Thanks for taking the time to write this out. I like the idea of AFib as a warning signal — it gives a lot to think about. The dental/sinus connection especially resonated with me.

by Yuxi - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Had my pvc ablation! - 8 months ago

That's a lot to endure, Susan. I am glad the procedure went so well and your PVCs have stopped. Wishing you a smooth recovery and a healthy strong heart in the days to come.

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Re: Coffee Drops Risk for Atrial Fibrillation, Flutte - 9 months ago

Hi Jim, I don’t use K-Cups at home anymore because I’m trying to avoid microplastic exposure. I read George’s post here a while back and switched to organic coffee using a French press. I also drink organic matcha as an alternative when I want a change.

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Re: Dealing with Nasal Congestion - 10 months ago

You may want to look into the underlying cause of your congestion and address it directly. For me, my congestion cleared up after I removed dairy from my diet.

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Re: Coffee (ive never stopped it now i know) - 10 months ago

Good to know, I wonder if green tea offer the same benefits as coffee.

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Re: Resource for finding doctor? - 10 months ago

Quotemjamesone Personally, I never let them put on the mask until I see and identify my doctor walking into the room! That's smart! I was knocked out before the EP made it into the OR

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Re: SHOILD I GET A REDO ABLATION - 1 year ago

QuoteCarey What does a low histamine diet look like? There’s a long list of dos and don’ts, but the core principle of a low-histamine diet is to eat fresh foods and avoid processed foods, fermented foods and leftovers. For me, I’ve found that the worst triggers are cured meats (I used to eat smoked salmon and sausages) and aged cheese. I cook every day now and only eat out occasionally.

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Re: SHOILD I GET A REDO ABLATION - 1 year ago

I used to have year-round allergy symptoms—stuffy nose, headaches, skin rashes—and used Flonase off and on without heart issues, though it didn’t really help. Last year, I finally discovered the root cause after an allergy test: histamine intolerance. Since then, I’ve been following a low-histamine diet, and it has brought significant relief.

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Re: SHOILD I GET A REDO ABLATION - 1 year ago

Yes, I had one 2 hours episode 7 month after the ablation, which was terminated with Flecainide and Diltiazem. I was advised not to be too concerned unless I experience more episodes.

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Re: SHOILD I GET A REDO ABLATION - 1 year ago

Good point, Jim.

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Re: Exercise rehab can lessen severity, frequency and recurrence of irregular heart rhythm - 1 year ago

QuoteGeorgeN Being in the latter category, I empirically found that long duration high intensity exercise was a trigger. Could you clarify what you mean by “long duration”? How long is that — over an hour?

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Re: Dr Natale's staff is failing me - Any experience with Dr. Vivek Reddy? - 1 year ago

Susan, yes I had a PF ablation with him. Sorry you are suffering so much, I hope you get some relief soon.

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Re: Dr Natale's staff is terrible - Any experience with Dr. Vivek Reddy? - 1 year ago

That's very frustrating. Hope you get a call back soon. I had a good experience with Dr. Reddy and his team 2 years ago. As Susan said there might be a long wait, but worth to try. Wish you luck.

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Re: What anti-inflammatory and pain relief medications are safe for afibbers - 1 year ago

I've been using Advil sporadically and have had no issues.

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Re: Heart rhythm disorder traced to bacterium lurking in gums - 1 year ago

QuoteQwackertoo My issues have always been the upper teeth with horrible allergies my entire life with many sinus infections as a result and those roots being so far up and near the sinus cavities. One of my upper molars has been troubling me for decades. It all started with a sinus infection. A root canal lasted 15 years, and then I finally had an implant done a few years ago. Now I brush afte

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Re: Different issues post ablation - 1 year ago

Sorry to hear this. Sounds like you are 5-month post ablation, and your symptom did not improve as expected. I'd probably get in line for a touch up. Did your EP say what method will he use, Radiofrequency?

by Yuxi - AFIBBERS FORUM

Unisom - 1 year ago

A friend recommended Unisom for sleep, is it safe for Afibbers? Can anyone share your experience with it?

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Re: Are We Inflating the Success Rate of AF Ablation? - 1 year ago

Quotecornerbax I'm sure others can chime in with good info but if you actually had AFIB 7 Months post ablation that would likely mean your ablation didn't completely prevent the erratic signals from getting through or you have another area or areas that are Causing Afib and which can progressively get worse over time. Do you know definitively your one episode was Afib and not flutte

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Re: Are We Inflating the Success Rate of AF Ablation? - 1 year ago

Quotecornerbax If, after 90 days Afib is still present the ablation 100% failed. hmmm..I don't know about this and certainly hope this is not true. The only episode of AF happened to me after my PFA was in 7 months, when I thought I passed the blanking period already. I am 19-month post ablation today and hope to continue to be AF free.

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Re: Post Ablation: tea ok? - 1 year ago

I have several cups of green tea and 1 cup of decaf coffee every day with no issues. The one episode of Afib I had after ablation was triggered by a strong cup of Ginseng tea. I threw away the whole box of Ginseng tea bags after that.

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Re: Successful Ablation - 1 year ago

haha, I needed some laugh this morning, thanks to gloaming Congratulations, pokey!

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Re: Sleep position - 1 year ago

Quotegloaming It wasn't 100%, but so often that it ruined sleeping that way until I got my second ablation. So no more limitations after your 2nd ablation?

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