Load up on the taurine. 3000 -4000 mg per day. I think you can go as high as 6000 mg. Taurine us also relaxing.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have visited a few EPs now as I consider having an ablation. I was told by one that women with thyroid problems are the most difficult to ablate and that I should make sure my thyroid is stable before attempting an ablation. The Dr. that told me this would not estimate my probability of success because of the thyroid issue. I am hypo and had a med. change this last summer because my T3 was qby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I have read interesting accounts of others on the web about being "floxed". Some very scary stuff. I don't know if it was a coincidence, but my afib began within months of using cipro.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ok. So they changed from CHADS to CHADS2. Now all women with frequent episodes (how is frequent defined) should be on OAC? I can't help but wonder who paid for the studies that set the new guidelines. Sounds like a sales motivated change. Not that stroke isn't a real concern, but as Shannon pointed out there is the risk of having a bleed too. Sure wish there were more studies on naby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just talked to someone today that had ablation by Dr. Tchou 8 years ago. Tried searching his name on the board,but nothing came up. I know I have seen it mentioned before. Any input on him?by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
George, thanks for the guidelines. I'd love to compare those to US guidelines. There seems to be no reference to using frequency of episodes as a guideline for making anti coag. decisions. Anti afib, it would be helpful to know your background or source of your info. I too have an alivecor and my strips after conversion look identical to those I take when in NSR. To me anti coag haby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I remember something written by Hans that was a compilation of studies where he concluded that stroke risk for a proximal afibbers was no greater than that of the general population. Then last time I was at my EPs office I saw one of the fellows who alluded to the fact that there were new guidelines that took into account the frequency of episodes. I have a CHADS of 0. I am female and have weeby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I purchased on of those about a year ago and wore it for awhile and also thought I was having an increase in episodes. The one I used was fitbit.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie, Glad to hear that all went well. Take care, Lynnby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Shannon. I have been searching the archives trying to get an idea of what the immediate aftermath of the procedure would be, as well as the blanking period. This is partially due to the fact that I am very risk adverse, but also because I know that getting a top tier doc will require travel and I am trying to envision what trudging through an airport and spending a few hrs. on a planeby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for your detailed explaination Shannon. The 50% stat came from another afib patient who had researched ablations, but I had no idea why someone would need anti coagulation after a successful procedure. Your explaination has clarified the issue.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon thanks so much for your very detailed explanation of that study. Any idea what Natalie's complication rates are and what types of complications do patients who go to a top tier ablationist experience.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Since I am beginning to explore the possibility of ablation I found the article linked below interesting and worthy of discussion. It is my understanding that Natale participated in this study. Has this affected how our ins. carriers view ablation? I thought I read a post saying that blue cross required that you fail drug treatment before they will pay for an ablation. How common isby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks everyone for your input. I won't mention the name of the doc whose nurse quoted me this rate until I call back and make sure I didn't misunderstand, but this is a top tier doc. Just like when I contacted Natales staff months ago no success stats or overall complication rates were given. I don't know if you just have to wait till your face to face with them, but I think thby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I recently set an appt. with a new EP to consult for ablation. I spoke to the EPs nurse about complication rates and she quoted me a 2% risk for stroke even thought warfarin is used. When I asked why, she said it is because they pierce the heart wall. Does 2% sound right? I never realized there was this risk.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Tim, thanks for your reply. Just curious who did your ablation.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Doreen, How is your exercise capacity? Just wondered if you noticed a decrease after starting the medication.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
What is LBBB? Since you had an ablation will you eventually come off the flec?by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
When I was early in my afib career I went to u of m for a second opinion. When discussing ablations and their safety they were quite up front and said they had only lost one. I could be wrong, but I thought a book was written by the family of the dr. who died warning about the dangers of ablation...not sure but I thought I heard this.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
As a stop gap I am thinking about taking rythmol on a daily basis. I've been getting episodes once a week sometimes twice. While I get my nerve up for ablation I am considering using rythmol. Never thought I would entertain the thought of using a drug with a black box warning. I am curious what others have experienced with this drug.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I posted awhile ago about this issue and was asking about Cleveland clinic and U of M at the time. I was given Dr. Schweikerts name and told that there was no one from Natalie's team left in Cleveland. However, no one said anything about U of M. I recently noticed on another afib site the a Dt. Morady at U of M was listed along with Natalie and Schweikert as one who does persistent aby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hypo state can cause more afib. Just prior to afib I was prone to inappropriate sinus tachy. One of my drs. recommended increasing my T3 dose. I did so with great apprehension and it worked. I now know if my thyroid becomes too low or too high it will cause afib.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I thought some of the studies you quoted came out of the Cleveland clinic. Is there not anyone left there who was trained by Natalie? I'd just like to have more than one option. Also, I thought U of M was a high volume center.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Are there any top tier guys at the Cleveland Clinic or University of Michigan? At this point I don't think my case is overly complicated, but I still want someone who is in the top tier that is within driving distance.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
I recently visited an environmental dr. Who has diagnosed me with mold toxicity. We are having our home tested to determine if it is the source. However, in the meantime, I am on a very strict diet and have been told to take a bath in a full tub with 1 cup of 3% ammonia at least a few times a day. I am looking for some other source to satisfy myself as to its safety. Other than a couple of moby Lynn - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I know digoxin is no longer recommended for afib. I believe it makes it worse. I am not well versed in the other drugs so I cannot make any other recommendations. I would make sure that she started supplementing with magnesium. See recommended supplement area on this site. I'm sure others will post on the Rx aspect.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
This is an experiment for me, but since iodine heals other things in the body I am hoping it can heal the cause of the erratic electricity. Maybe too much to hope for but I am willing to try. I will say that I have not seen many testimonials from those who have been completely healed. I read Williams post and it seems that he achieved a six month remission. I could live with afib every six moby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
All my numbers are good. I have an iodine literate doc.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Can u describe the details of your iodine protocol. What kind did you use, how much, how long did it take for you to build up to total body fulfillment, had you decreased your intake when afib returned.by Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jackie: I have read Brownsteins book and pretty much everything I could find on the web. What I wasn't finding was people posting about curing their afib with iodine. I seems very logical and I am giving it a try, but just couldn't find any anecdotal stories about individuals curing their a.fib. There are lots of testaments about iodine curing other things and improving overalby Lynn - AFIBBERS FORUM