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Re: Dental procedure - 2 years ago

Hi Pam - Once I developed Afib long ago, my experience was that dental anesthesia that contained epinephrine did cause ectopics and sometimes, Afib. After that, if I needed numbing, I always requested w/o the epi. It's on my chart. No problems after that, but I also rarely have dental issues that require anesthesia. LaniB's suggestion to try L-theanine or GABA is what I use

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Is Iodine Deficiency a risk factor for cardiovascular disease without thyroid dysfunction? - 2 years ago

Thanks, Liz.... I'm still having problems seeing new posts... it comes and goes/ Jackie

by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: Is Iodine Deficiency a risk factor for cardiovascular disease without thyroid dysfunction? - 2 years ago

Hi Liz... yes - I can read the posts now...... had some computer problems that are partially remedied... but now I can see the posts... at least today. Weird experience. Not a 'typical' problem. Jackie

by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: Jackie cannot see Current Posts (when opening site)?? - 2 years ago

Thanks, Carey... I was also having problems receiving regular email via Earthlink and had to try to deal with that as well... Thought it was fixed but still not right. However, now, the good news is I can access and see posts here again. Jackie

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Jackie cannot see Current Posts (when opening site)?? - 2 years ago

Still having problems seeing current posts... So, if I'm not responding, please send a PM so we can communicate that way. I'm attempting to get the fix via customer service with Earthlink, but still can't connect to discuss the problem. Best to all, Jackie

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: New Member- Need Advice - 2 years ago

There is an archived Conference Room Session 36 report on Right Side/Left Side Sleeping related to Afib that may contain some relevant info to new members... I Know it helped me.... Just FYI. Jackie

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Jackie cannot see Current Posts (when opening site)?? - 2 years ago

Thanks, Tom. This morning, it appears as if all is back to normal. Jackie

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Sinus Rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopy (PACs?) - 2 years ago

Hi Colin... this is odd. After receiving your email just now, I used the Search feature for 'Colindo' and now I can see your post and GeorgeN's reply.... However, the opening page of the Afibber's forum does not show new posts after April 5... and I couldn't see Tom Poppino's post about my dilemma with this 'quirk'... and I can't access the

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Is Iodine Deficiency a risk factor for cardiovascular disease without thyroid dysfunction? - 2 years ago

Just offered today, Epoch Times report on the importance of Iodine...plus a video with Dr. Brownstein. FYI Iodine Deficiency: Prevalent and Devastating, But Easily Preventable . Jackie

by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: Is Iodine Deficiency a risk factor for cardiovascular disease without thyroid dysfunction? - 2 years ago

Hi George - Glad you are having some positive effects from Optimox. From what I remember, it took a while to notice results... at least it did for my enlarged thyroid. The dose that I continue to use is the 12.5mg by Klaire Labs, but it appears they have discontinued that product so I may have to experiment. (Sigh). I've been so stable all these years, I hate to think about yet anoth

by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: Update - Importance and Benefits of Taurine - 2 years ago

FYI... I've been helping a non-afibber look into Taurine benefits and found yet another important report from Life Extension... Title: Grow New Brain Cells - Sept. 2015 issue of Life Extension's monthly magazine. The back cover's description: "Taurine Regenerates Aging Brain Cells - Recent studies show that the amino acid taurine triggers new brain cells to grow in t

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Celiac Disease and Atrial Fibrillation - 2 years ago

Susan - Sorry about your unfortunate exposure. I do not have Celiac disorder, but I did tested positive for gluten sensitivity many years ago when I had my first series of Genova Diagnostics' NutrEval assessments. It was a surprise as I had no obvious symptoms or reactions to gluten-containing food. What I learned early on is that you can't really trust restaurant food

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Is Iodine Deficiency a risk factor for cardiovascular disease without thyroid dysfunction? - 2 years ago

Important consideration, Susan. Thank you. I have ancient history of iodine deficiency (born and raised in NE Ohio aka “the Goiter Belt” or Great Lakes region) and for many years was plagued with typical deficiency manifestations such as fibrocystic breast tissue, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovarian disease and goiteroid tissue. Sadly, back then, the numerous physicians I consulted did no

by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: Can electrolyte supplements cure A-Fib? - 2 years ago

Re: Can electrolyte supplements cure A-Fib? February 28, 2022 Quote Steve Verplank Have heard that taking electrolyte supplements can cure A-Fib? Any truth to this? George N wrote: I'm the unicorn here, and have kept afib in relative remission for 17 1/2 years. Electrolytes are part but not all of my remission plan. I'm certainly not "cured." Everybody is differen

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Can electrolyte supplements cure A-Fib? - 3 years ago

Hello Steve... and welcome to our group. There is an archived report from about 12 years ago titled, The Strategy and if you scan through the first ten pages or so, you'll find some important fundamentals on the influence of our electrolyte balances or reserves that you may find helpful. I definitely had an electrolyte imbalance and an outright deficiency in magnesium plus I w

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Checking in, Watchman, Gallblader issues - 3 years ago

gmperf - Sorry to read about your current situation. Now, as we all know, every case and is different, but almost two years ago, I went to the hospital for abdominal pain diagnosed as gallbladder stones and was admitted and scheduled for surgery. This was something totally new. I didn't have a history of abdominal pains or symptoms as a precursor. Because of my age (84 at the tim

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Update - Importance and Benefits of Taurine - 3 years ago

Hi Liz and Vanlith - yes... as we know from years of everyone reporting on what supplemental nutrients work for them and which do not, biochemical individuality is always a factor. I definitely feel fortunate to tolerate taurine all these years but then I've always taken a product with the GMP label and it definitely helps keep my heart calm. Be well, Jackie

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Update - Importance and Benefits of Taurine - 3 years ago

Yes, Susan, thanks - that's true with just about any supplement. Some may trigger AF. Often, those reactions such as afib can be linked to the quality and ‘pureness’ of the product, itself, the ‘fillers’ added or even the quality control of the manufacturing facility. Because I have a history of MCS, I have to be very careful to choose a reputable source which can mean it can cost

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Update - Importance and Benefits of Taurine - 3 years ago

In 2005, my interest in using taurine for heart health support led to the report, What About Taurine? Taurine has been part of my daily nutritional supplement routine for all those years and I find it helps support the ‘calm heart’ feeling. And, since I do not eat daily amounts of fresh seafood as a natural taurine source, I decided that it was important to supplement to get the bene

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: I had my watchman implant today - 3 years ago

Great news, Susan. So happy for you. Yes, no doubt. He is the maestro!!! Jackie

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Which Vitamin D is the best? - 3 years ago

Hi Susan - Sorry to be so late in responding to this. I'm wondering if you have had the 25 OH D test to determine your vitamin D levels...and if so, what your number is. And if you have been taking vitamin D, have you also been taking the K2 MK7 to help avoid the arterial calcifications, etc? Also wondering since you live in sunny California, are you taking advantage of natural sun

by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: Having trouble w/ Cal/Mag supplmentation - 3 years ago

Colindo... My experience on this topic indicates a DEXA scan (bone density evaluation)... is appropriate. My bone density has been excellent. Typically, it's important to warn afibbers against taking supplemental calcium because of the 'excitatory' property of calcium... especially when intracellular levels of magnesium are low (and obviously, to avoid arterial and soft t

by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: Afib trigger - 3 years ago

Afibber 20... There are numerous past posts on the benefits of supplementing with Vitamin K2 in the Menaquinone 7 form... or K2 MK7.... and some have found natto (food) consumption helps boost the MK7 levels. The focus of this practice centers around the extensive research offered by University of Maastricht ... specifically two PhD researchers mentioned here also in previous posts... ie, L

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Afib at night - 3 years ago

Welcome, Gethealthy6... An additional potential you might want to consider is low blood sugar levels or hypoglycemia. It's well known to cause a variety of symptoms. I had that.. and am not diabetic. Remedy was to not go too long between meals...and also as preventive, eat a protein snack if the time between meals was going to be overly long. Plus other dietary practices. The oth

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: "well over a thousand" from this forum have seen Natale? - 3 years ago

George - Thanks for that Dr. Pinski reminder. I was corresponding with two afibbers in Florida back then and suggested they consult with him. They did and also proceeded with ablations. They were both extremely satisfied with the result. Jackie

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Having trouble w/ Cal/Mag supplmentation - 3 years ago

Californiagal - Sorry, I didn't see your question in this post. I've sent you a PM... Jackie

by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: Having trouble w/ Cal/Mag supplmentation - 3 years ago

There are numerous past post on the benefits of using the menaquinone 7 form of Vitamin K...ie, K2 MK7... note this clip... My comment: keep in mind that, ultimately, what this all means for afibbers is that supplementation with Vitamin D tends to liberate calcium and in addition to the adverse deposition as soft-tissue calcifications, the circulating calcium can overwhelm magnesium - espe

by Jackie - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: Do you wish you had never done an ablation? - 3 years ago

Hello BettyLou... You've probably seen this past post, but in case not, this link briefly describes my AF/ablation history. This coming March, I'll be celebrating my 86th birthday and I'm pleased to report that my heart is still peaceful after the last Natale touch-up ablation in 2015. I have absolutely no regrets about having the ablations but I do emphasize the importan

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: PACs & PVCs & paroxysmal afib - 3 years ago

A few links in my files... on the L-arginine topic : And these clips from the product data sheet by Designs for Health on their L-arginine: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult with your healthcare practitioner about your specific circumstances and an

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Supplements - 3 years ago

Allegra - Nutrient absorption occurs in the intestinal mucosa. When there is impairment of that process (from a variety of causes), the interference deficiencies can result in a whole host of maladies. Functional testing has been available for years and helps target the etiology and measure nutrient deficiencies. Genova Diagnostics Comprehensive Stool Analysis is one of several evaluati

by Jackie - AFIBBERS FORUM