Some people have even had emotions or past traumas come up during these techniques (though I've never experienced this) I'd love to find a technique that brings up past youth even at the cost of experiencing those traumas again.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
George - just to clarify - are these Valsalva or modified Valsalva maneuvers or something else? Is there a video on YouTube demonstrating the technique? Thanksby NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
My father had a pacemaker. His death was caused by a fall and unrelated to any heart or health issues. When he turned 70, I began to reiterate the caution needed to 'not fall'. Bones are fragile, recovery takes a long time and lots of muscle is lost which in turn leads to more falls. # 1 tip IMHO is DON'T FALL. Pop lived 16 years with a pacemaker and his only frustration waby NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I found a photo of the young Dr online.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lisa, Maybe no one responded because the name was spelled wrong. Are you thinking about getting an ablation? Maybe tell us more about your history, what you've done for afib and current health parameters. Lot of helpful people here but they need more info to give guidance/advice.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
It takes more than a year of 1000 mcg daily to get below 1.0 This is about undercarboxolation of osteocalcin. The lower the better (more carboxolated) It's not a hard figure but making the point that 375 mcg likely won't get you there.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I had a nice big post on this and it got deleted. (Poor choice of words on my part. I went to post and fat fingered the back button and deleted my own post) Yes - in fact natto drizzled with olive oil is very tasty. Try it. It's more agreeable than wasabi, mustard and soy sauce. The goal of taking MK7 is to regress and/or stabilize CAC and to reduce undercarboxolation as measuby NotLyingAboutMyAfib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
My 2020 afib related health costs were over $400k in total. Thankfully, I had good insurance.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
ER visit with insurance resulted in a $17k bill. Complete waste as I went to ER in AF and was released in AF but with several dangerous drugs. You better yet ?by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm happy with the results but I really went through hell to get here. If I can milk this NSR for a decade or more, I will feel it was worth it.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
This was a reply in another topic but worthy of it's own post. Some research on B vitamins - Google PDF - Cardioembolic stroke: everything has changed It is also increasingly recognised that high levels of homocysteine, often due to undiagnosed metabolic deficiency of vitamin B12, markedly increase the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation, and that B vitamins (folic acid and B12)by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
Some research on B vitamins - Google PDF - Cardioembolic stroke: everything has changed It is also increasingly recognised that high levels of homocysteine, often due to undiagnosed metabolic deficiency of vitamin B12, markedly increase the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation, and that B vitamins (folic acid and B12) do prevent stroke by lowering homocysteine. I spent some time reseaby NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Notes in the EP report for LAA 6. Successful ablation of the left atrial appendage without isolation.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey an EP would never prescribe aspirin for you. . Why is this? Thanks.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just heard back from Dr N's office - 6 days of Zio (came loose after hot tub) not a single hiccup other than 2 seconds of tach (6 beats) during the 6 days I had it on. No idea if this is predicative of future NSR but happy for now especially considering the difficulties I had getting here. I'm not doing anything to press my luck. Hoping I'll get the OK to get off Eliquis.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I don't let them take my BP anymore - I take them a spreadsheet with previous months readings and averaged out. Same goes with dentist and others that want to take my BP.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
I can't name names but I used to ride with several national champions, world champions, world record holders and olympic medalists. One of these friends (to identify his leading palmarès would identify him) and I were out on a 90 mile ride one day. We both had HRMs on and despite having always assumed we were somewhat equal in HR, I bothered to ask him where he was. We'd been ridinby NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I fast and IF fast and can do it because I still have body and visceral fat to lose. I like a 19/5 schedule where I have one meal at 7:01 AM and have another that finished before 11:59 AM. This is easy to do. I also sometimes skip breakfast and have OMAD at noon. My record fast is 13 days ended by one meal and another 7 day fast. I don't end these from hunger but boredom. Prepping andby NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Agree with Ken. There is also a tendency to attribute afib triggers to about anything once you have afib. I never found one that I could stop doing and as a result stop afib. If only living at sea level was a cure. We'd all be building a resort in Death Valley.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Interesting.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
If we were only loved as much as zebra fish and salamanders....by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM
About 10 minutes after boasting how well the tagaderm helped, I got in the hot tub and noticed the device was sweating off. I went ahead and turned it in. 6 days should be enough data. I've got another wearable on right now - a CGM. BG in 90s every time I've read it so far.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I think some of us have been were you're at. I had my 1st 7 months ago but really had an experience so bad that I don't like talking about it. I am in NSR, no meds and just sent in my Zio. I follow George's guidance to a large part and am prepared to take flecainide PIP if afib returns. It is a mthrfckr. But it is what it is. I guess I would consider a 2nd if needed but I am hby NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
Putting a tagaderm over the Zio has made this week long experiment a lot more tolerable. I've showered and bathed like normal. I'll post the size patch I used later.by NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am kind of thankful I no longer have any cycling friends. Practically every ride I've ever been on was either to punish others or have them punish me. I still have to constantly remind myself when someone faster than me goes by. "it's not big deal... relax... stick to your plan". When I used to race or train hard, I'd keep my heart rate between 188 and 192. Today iby NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I bought the book shortly after making the post. George - as always, thank you for your thoroughness and well thought out solutions. I am already a believer in your philosophy and will refine based on your notes above. I'm not sure if 'too much' exercise is a problem but I definitely believe that 'too intense for too long' is a problem. It's very hard tby NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
# 1 - Is this a good book? Too much exercise can kill you. The Haywire Heart is the first book to examine heart conditions in athletes. Intended for anyone who competes in endurance sports like cycling, triathlon, running races of all distances, and cross-country skiing, The Haywire Heart presents the evidence that going too hard or too long can damage your heart forever. # 2 - Aby NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM
I think intense exercise creates a lot of inflammation that damages the heart. Cycling is one of the worst sports as the ability to coast and draft for recovery leads to repeated and very high levels over longer periods than running and other sports. When competitive, I had blood lactate > 18mmol tested at the Olympic training center. Easy to imagine that other inflammation markers were alsby NotLyingAboutMyAfib - AFIBBERS FORUM