Thanks George. My CRP test just says C-Reactive Protein Quantitative. Not sure if that's the right one. You'd would think the EP would know which one to order. So for the Homocysteine and B12 does that mean I could be deficient in B12? Not sure I can get the MTHFR test. Is that a usual test that my GP can order? I'm working to lessen inflammation and I think it's geby redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Jackie, My CRP is 1.8, ref range <8.0 mg/L. Elaineby redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Well, I got my doc to order the inflammation tests and all were good except the Homocysteine was a little high. 11.9 and should be <10.4. Ferritin is 68. Reference range is 20 - 288 ng/Ml. Isn't ferritin also related to B12 in some respect? I was wondering if my ferritin level should be higher within the range? What does anyone think. Also, I have 2 tiny blood bubbles under mby redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Jackie. I sent a note to my doctor to request those tests. Haven't heard back yet. How often do I need to get these tests? Elaineby redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM
I was reading the article about SI and am wondering about what supplements to take. As noted in my previous posts I'm going to take Natto and Serrapeptase. Is it okay to take Gingko, Astaxanthin and Krill too? I take Vitamin C and Taurine, D and K from LEF. Interesting my Lpa levels were always low even though I have high LDL. Haven't measured them in a while. Elaineby redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon, Thank you so much for your time and expertise. Since my CHAD score is 2 (afib and age, nothing else) I want to try the Natto and Serrapeptase. I also can't afford Eliquis. So I guess I will have to be diligent about monitoring my pulse, etc. I think I have been in short episodes of afib more than I realized because I was complacent since I did so well in the past. Just thinkby redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Dean, Do you mean a CT Scan? I had one last year and had neglibile plaque. My heart doctor almost fell off his chair and I have high cholesterol and he's always trying to get me on statins.by redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Jackie. My doctor said my CHADs score is 2 (I'm 72) but when I went to that calc it was 1. All the answers were "no" except for age. I have no other heart problems. Do you think the Natto and serrapeptase would be sufficient to use? The Eliquis is expensive and I can't afford it. I'm thinking if the meds keep me in normal rhythm then I would be ok. Well, iby redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Shannon, Where can I find that report? I'd love to read it. Thanks. Elaineby redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi, I'm new to this group although I have read articles. I have Lone Afib and was not on meds except for baby aspirin and pip metoprolol when needed. But lately I have had more episodes than usual and had to have a cardio version. All other tests were good. Now I'm on propfenone, and metoprolol. I also have to take Eliquis for a month after the conversion. I don't want to takeby redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Does anyone have any side effects from taking Eliquis? I have 2 tears in my right shoulder and it seems since I've been taking Eliquis I've had more pain/inflammation. But it comes and goes so I'm not sure if it's from that. Thanks.by redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi, I'm new to this group although I have read articles. I have Lone Afib and was not on meds except for baby aspirin and pip metoprolol when needed. But lately I have had more episodes than usual and had to have a cardio version. All other tests were good. Now I'm on propfenone, and metoprolol. I also have to take Eliquis for a month after the conversion. I don't want toby redhead19047 - AFIBBERS FORUM