Yes, but note that heart failure is grouped under a section of items that says, “Preliminary research suggests”. So I take that to mean that there are perhaps small studies that are favorable for using creatine for heart failure, just not enough to actually recommend for heart failure. I’d say that may supplements recommended on this board don’t hsve enough research for docs to actually recommeby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Elizabeth, I am just beginning my research into this topic and while everything has potential side effects I was hoping for something a bit more technical or some real life experiences. I do know nonafibbers who use this supplement with good result and would certainly ck with my own doc before use, I was a bit surprised that no discussion had taken place in something that is made by our own boby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am not able to find any discussions referring to adding creatine supplements to our regimen, is there a reason? Is there a reason not to use an ATP supplement? It seems like both would help boost ATP which is good for our heartby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
My mother had permanent afib for at least 30 years. She used aspirin as her anticoagulant for almost 30 years. She was switched to Coumadin. And was also diagnosed with CHF some time time in her 70s she was also diagnosed with TIAs. By 80 she was showing definite signs of dementia. She lived until age 86. Just thought I’d throw this out there in case the studies are getting you down.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just curious,who performed your ablation?by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Is there any good reason why hawthorn cannot be used in place of a beta blocker, if per use of a Kardia monitor heart rate is kept in appx the same range as the beta blocker while in afib?by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Jackie. After doing more reading I am not sure I even want my child who is actually a young adult taking this. Apparently at one point Canada almost pulled it off the market due to cardiac deaths. This was reversed after much lobbying from the drug companies. Plus many feel that adverse drug events are grossly underreport death.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I suspect it is because afib is only a symptom of an underlying problem. Treating the symptom doesn’t cure the problem.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have a teen recently diagnosed with ADD. After various natural therapies my child is using a low dose of adderall. It has been clear to both myself and my entire family that I have been ADD for years. I would be very open to trying a low dose, but was wondering if anyone here has managed to use an ADD med inspire of their afib.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I remember when this study was initiated a few years ago. It looks like this has shown some success. A quick google search didn’t turn up anyone providing this treatment. I do see a related article in the international Journal of Cardiology .by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ben, Thank you for sharing this very informative article. It really pulls together a lot of issues that can effect T4 to T3 conversion. This is one if the best articles I have seen that covers thyroid issues for the layperson. Definitely some food for thought here.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
This harkenes back to a problem I had 10 years ago, pre iodine. So I am doubtful that has anything to do with iodine. Also, I've taken iodoral many years without this issue surfacing. The symptoms I experience in conjunction with low T3 are very dramatic so I have a very good sense of when I hit the low T3 zone. It's very mysterious.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie, Free T4 and T3 are as stated above. As part of this panel reverse was not tested. Past tests for hashi have been negative. In the past I have went off iodine for six months at a time. Weight has gone up and thyroid function has decreased. Basically, if I decrease iodine I need to increase synthroid. From my reading so far I am seeing that low T3 is not a thyroid problem per se,by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for your response Liz. I have been taking 50 mg of iodoral for the past three years. I think it helps keep my T4 up just not sure why it's not converting to T3. I'm adding some thyroid support supplements to see what happens. From what I have read, the medical community doesn't know why this happens. Whatever the reason, I'm pretty darn sure that there is a connectioby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am having one of the longest afib episodes I have ever had. Two weeks now. I have long thought that there was a thyroid connection to my afib and even Dr Natalie didn't recommend an ablation till my thyroid was stable. For years I was on mainly cytomel. About a year ago I switched myself to synthroid only because I had noticed that my T3 was frequently exceeding the upper limit and I wasby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tom, You are welcome. I was so thrilled to find this info., but I am kicking myself because I found out it has been available since 2014. Lots of wasted money.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
You might look at something called the "dreampad". I haven't tried it yet, but am considering it.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
If you have commercial insurance, you can get a $10 copy card from eliquis. You can request it by going to their website. This dropped my copay from $350 to $10.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Or does this speak to the importance of using other blood thinners besides warfarin?by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Is there any reason why I couldn't use Pellegrino to make Waller water?by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm definitely androgenic. No high BP either. I found Dr. Gundry's interview intriguing. I had never heard of the A2 type of dairy. I wonder if the diet he would recommend to a e3/e3 would differ in fat content from his book. Seems like he approved of the host's daily breakfast of bacon and eggs. My high-sensitivity CRP is .5 so inflammation doesn't seem to be an issue. Iby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thank you, for the Gundry info, very informative. I myself have the E3/E3 genotype so can I assume that I would not have to reduce animal fats. My bigger concern of late is an A1c of 5.7, which one of my doctors thinks is attributable to insulin resistance from metoprolol. I've always been a low carb, higher fat type although as of late I do allow the occassional dessert. My afib episodby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie, I have seen my A1c shoot up since being on beta blockers. Are there beta blockers that do not create the insulin resistance that metoprolol does? Calcium channel blockers have not agreed with me in the past.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks George, that's where I was getting confused, I thought that it had 1200 mg of magnesium per tablespoon. In regards to your diet, I remember that you are following Gundry. I've started reading his book but haven't finished. Your diet is admirable. Why no seeded veggies, wouldn't cucumbers be ok?by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
George thanks for your input. Good to know about your potassium levels, not doubt your bone strength is due in part to your admirable level of physical activity. So then via chemical reaction ACV is no longer ACV. I wonder if, although reacted, the ACV would still help with insulin sensitivity. How is it that this mixture yields only 1g magnesium when the 2 T of MoM contains over 2 g of magby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I was reading some old magnesium threads and ran across this recipe for magnesium acetate: One can DIY magnesium acetate from Milk of Magnesia (MoM) and vinegar. Approx 2 TBSP MoM and 8 TBSP white vinegar. Stir. If not clear, add slightly more vinegar until it does. This makes about 10g (heaping TSP) of mag acetate dissolved in 150-165 ml of water. Consume the whole thing for a 10g dose, or evby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Your story sounds similar to mine back when afib started for me around nine years ago. I had heavy bleeding during my cycle which it turns out was because of low thyroid, also had the heart racing and anemia which was caused by the blood loss. Back then the standard of care for anti coagulation was a baby aspirin and that's what I took plus fish oil and some enzymes. Floradix is an herbalby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
My dr. recently gave me a Spectracell test which supposedly measures the intercellular levels of many nutrients. The test came back showing many nutrients were less than optimal. The interesting thing is that serum levels of many of the same nutrients we're drawn at the same time and serum levels were more than sufficient. Some of the less than optimal nutrients were important things likeby Lynn - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM