So the calcium+mag is causing sleep troubles? I had no issues prior to adding the mag and have the same diet. Should I be trying to minimize calcium or eliminate it? I eat a yogurt a day and usually have cheese on my sandwich. I guess I'm asking is there some sort of ratio of mag to calcium I can go by to be sure i'm absorbing enough?by elo76 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Since I've found this site, I've started supplementing with Doctors Best Magnesium. I've been gradually ramping up the dosage and it seems that it has been harder and harder for me to stay asleep. I thought this was supposed to have the opposite effect, but after a quick google search I found that this is not true for all. I've been dosing: 200mg/morning, 200mg/afternoon,by elo76 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for the replies. So I will try to have a conversation with my cardio on my next appt. If that fails...I got a name of an EP from a guy at work that had an ablation. I just don't understand how a doc could have me on something that is possibly aggravating my condition.by elo76 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I'm glad I came here. I'm learning alot! I wish I started researching on my own earlier. Should I start with talking with my current doc and bringing up some of the points you guys have discussed or look for an EP? I would like to discuss taking me off the beta blocker. I'm betting he doesn't even know that my afib is vagal. Heck...I didn't know till I came hereby elo76 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteThe Anti-Fib If don't have one already, I recommend getting a BP monitor so you can measure yourself. My BP is fine at home (120/80), but after stressing through traffic, with my car over-heating, I get to the Dr. Office, and I have high BP, like 150/90. You asked about being on the Meds, are you sure your BP was really that high to begin with? Perhaps a trial reducing your Meds is wby elo76 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteTomC Mag Glycinate, retire from bodybuilding and limit or eliminate the alcohol and stay away from MSG and you might not need the meds I can do everything but stop bodybuilding. I've never had it trigger an episode but I've had it convert me back so why would I stop it?by elo76 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteOldticker You should start talking to an electrophysiologist. about an ablation. I was the same as you with episodes coming once a year. It's only going to get worse and medicine and supplements only go so far. You don't want to be taking medications at your age. I had an ablation and it was the best decision I made. A young and fit person like yourself, you should recover in no tby elo76 - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteThe Anti-Fib How cold was the water in the Pool? Or was it warm? Did jumping in the Pool immediately covert you, or did you just happen to notice that you were in NSR sometime later after jumping in? Why does your Doc want you on Toprol when in NSR? Do you have high BP? You may just need a Beta-Blocker on hand to control your rate if you have another episode. What was your HR duringby elo76 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotewolfpack The Toprol is a beta blocker, which is a rate control drug. It won't really work to correct the rhythm. It just slows the ventricular response to the fibrillating atria. I wouldn't take too much as it could cause a dangerously low heart rate once you do convert to normal rhythm. Yes, magnesium supplementation is a good idea. Worst thing that happens is loose stools.by elo76 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello everyone. I’m new to this forum, but not to afib. I just came out of an episode this weekend. It was my 4th one in 4 years. So far it seems as though my trigger is eating/drinking something cold after consuming alcohol. I finally realized this and my next step is fixing that issue. This last episode started Saturday morning at 5:30am when I woke up and drank some cold water. It lasby elo76 - AFIBBERS FORUM