I would steer clear of V8 as it contains "natural flavors", i.e. neurostimulator to enhance taste, but potential trigger for adrenergic afibbers. I believe there are organic brands that would be safer. BTW "natural flavors" are not at all natural, do your research...by Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
You said: "I exercise very hard without problems for years at a time." It sounds to me like you "do" have problems...Everybody's body is different. Although "you" want to exercise "very hard" maybe your heart does not want to exercise that hard. Reasonable proposition? Much afib is from overdoing. Maybe consider pulling your intensity back 25% andby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Absolute predictable trigger for me. Do a trial on yourself to answer the question. A couple sites below: Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Yes, over the years,for me, I have confirmed they are quick triggers and I avoid them like the plague; especially soy products. Good luck with the research. Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Daily, low dose propranolol (10mg) has given me significant anxiety relief over the years. No side effects for me, also keeps my heart rate mellow. Good luck, its a process... Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just a quick thought Lynn. Kind of obvious, but you said, "Knowing that magnesium is eaten by stress, I upped the magnesium but am now in permanent afib". So why not stop the magnesium as a trial? Magnesium has over the years been clearly helpful with my 20 + year afib; but recently, it has become a clear trigger for my afib. Maybe too much of a 'good thing', at some pointby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks Carey. It might be worth a trial then ... Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Just curious if any of you have had any experience with cbd and afib reduction or increase? Thanks, Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Marco. I understand your concerns and confusion. I have had afib for 17 years and it is gradually getting better because I am getting healthier and more respectful of my limitations. It’s really important to figure out what your triggers are. I know for me any stimulants or metabolic stimulants, such as Alcohol, coffee, chocolate candy, coq10, DHEA or even vitamin D3, food additives which isby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
BJS, Its so easy to drive yourself crazy trying to figure it all out... but staying hydrated, lowering calcium /sodium intake, not overdoing or over-stressing and eating only whole foods without additives and no alcohol are good places to start; then see if you have any episodes. Maybe your episode was a 'one off' as you got into some triggering food ingredients (msg, soy sauce, stimuby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Jim, Seems very reasonable to be wiped out after a significant surgery and anesthesia like you had. We can underestimate the subtle impacts on our body, brain and heart of this very invasive procedure, both physically and psychologically. Give it a month or so and then worry. Just my 2 cents, Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great Mike! Thanks for taking the time and effort to share your experience with us - makes sense and potentially very useful/commonsensical for us all. Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Pixie, Yes, for me an automatic episode to follow; very strong correlation and have tried it numerous times. I have allergies and went to a allergist for alternatives. He was able to help me out without impacting my afib - which he knew of. Just my take on it. Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Edda, I am sorry you are having difficulties. I can hear this is very upsetting to you... I have had afib for 20 years, and would suggest you read the book, 'The Afib Cure', lots of good current information on triggers, etc. I would also suggest a beta blocker consult with your physician for anxiety and rate control, a very low dose. I take 5mg of propranolol. This has helpedby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Have you made every change possible to eliminate any and all stimulants from your diet? Including over supplementing (mag ok), caffeine, alcohol, soy based products, food additives, flavor enhancers, etc. Until that is done an adrenergic afibber is just asking for trouble. The concept is to stay as natural as possible and not play ' Amateur Chemist' with a 300K year old, beautiful machiby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
I just ran across this article about Ranolazine and its recently discovered protective actions in the heart, as well as its ability to block intracelluar calcium and cell excitability. That let me to search the web for a possible impact on afib, which it seems to have. Here are the two short articles below: I am wondering if any of you have had any experience with, or knowledgeby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
If you are having panic attacks, why not cut out the caffeine and see? If you are an adrenergic afibber like me, you are asking for trouble with any stimulants. But its your choice...by Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Do you know what type of afibber you are? Adrenergic vs Vasovagal? This is critical to establish for a starting point in self-care. I myself am adrenergic. For me B vitamins are an absolute trigger. I have tried them all numerous times and next day afib - like clockwork. For anybody new to afib, I would recommend the book, The Afib Cure by Dr. Day and Bunch. Its well done, contemporary and reallyby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
George is correct on D helping the absorption of CA. I also have osteopenia and get my D from 20 minutes of sun when available. According to my labs it does work quite well. Not as convenient as a pill but limitations seem to go with afib.by Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Madeline, I think you are on the right track. Any Ca or D3 will soon put me in afib - like clockwork. Anything excitatory for me will trigger afib, e.g. sugar, caffeine, food additives... Its challenging, but keeping your lifestyle and eating habits as peaceful and natural as possible is a sure path to less afib and better longterm health in general. I would be happy to go into more detail abouby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Great update and thoughtful background reporting. Thanks Ralph! Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hi Bob, If you haven't yet get the book: The Afib Cure. Its likely the best and most update book I have found. Lots of info. about triggers for afib, and likely will apply to frequent PACs. Good luck, it is a personal journey of discovery... Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Thanks for posting this David. Radiation can be deadly in the long run. It should be a concern for many... Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Ralph, Thanks for taking the time to keep us updated! Very helpful. Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Some thoughts Triplea, My experience with reducing afib episodes has been: getting my diet extremely clean (organic), no processed foods with flavor additives, knowing all my triggers; including alcohol, caffeine, sugars, salts, soy, dehydration; reducing physical and emotional stress, not taking supplements unless I know I have a known documented medical deficit. These changes have been esseby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
I am just curious, did a doctor prescribe your armor thyroid? If not, you might run it by your EP. Just a thought... Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Marge, I would agree with Carey, look at the statin. Maybe take a break from them (advise your doctor first) and see if that makes a difference - it very well could... Good luck, Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Lorraine, For what it is worth, I have attempted to add fish oil to my diet numerous times over the past 15 years; same result: palpitations after a couple of days, then into afib. So for me, I avoid it like the plague. Jeffby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM
Fidrych, I have kind of a simple question for you. Are are you drinking lots of water? Not sodas, etc. Sounds like you have orthostatic hypotension; blood pressure lowers upon becoming more upright. Maybe you can offset the side effect of Rythmol (hypotension) with lots of hydration - so simple, but often overlooked. Water is life indeed. Hang in there. Stay connected. Talk to your doctorby Jeff W - AFIBBERS FORUM