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Re: Watchman schedule - 14 days ago

Smackman, I'm sure it will go well on the 17th. Our thoughts are with you.

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Watchman schedule - 14 days ago

I'm so pleased to hear that the Watchman procedure is an easy one. I've had 2 previous ablations with Natale for my afib and they were longer surgeries. (I meant to PM you, Carey, but wasn't sure how to do so w/ the new format. Btw, great job on this). Anyway, I've had silence on getting the Watchman scheduled with Natale's office. It's been strange since it was p

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Osteoporosis / Calcium - 4 weeks ago

Thanks for these contributions, everyone.

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Osteoporosis / Calcium - 5 weeks ago

I've recently gone from osteopenia into osteoporosis at age 74. The degree of osteoporosis isn't bad, but metrics are metrics. I've taken low to no calcium supplementation for maybe 6-7 years, but have had dietary calcium. I've taken magnesium during this time span since I hear it's helpful for afib. I eat healthily and exercise. Am not bothered by general body symptoms

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Supplemental potassium when on keto like diet - 5 weeks ago

I'm looking into following a modified keto diet. Seem from what I've initially learned is that very low calorie/carb veggies are fine on the diet and encouraged.

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Magnesium supplement - 5 weeks ago

--Just wanted to share about a new magnesium supplement found at my local health food store. It's Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. Has 7 forms of magnesium. (Chelate, Citrate, Bisglycinate, Malate, Taurate, Orotate, and Sucrosomial.

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: homocysteine + afib + vitamin B - 5 months ago

Thanks very much for sharing your story, Barry.

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Ablation for Flutter - 6 months ago

cornerbax, FWIW, I just returned to Los Angeles from Austin where I got my second ablation with intent to 'isolate' the LAA. My understanding from the Austin team was that often, especially in women, the tissue around the LAA can be very active in producing arrthymias, especially if the areas aorund the pulmonary veins had already been ablated at a first ablation. On his morning af

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Eliquis & some possible supps ok? - 6 months ago

George, you are amazing!

by californiagal - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: Eliquis & some possible supps ok? - 6 months ago

I just wanted to interject that there's a websie that many doctor's use that gives info on reactions between pharmaceuticals and supplements/ herbs/ etc. I don't recall the name of it and possibly there's more than one out there, but when I checked to see if I could access one that a doctor had used on my behalf awhile back, I found the subscription to be extremely price-y. A

by californiagal - GENERAL HEALTH FORUM

Re: Anyone taking Ribose? - 7 months ago

I tried Ribose at two different times based on Dr. Sinatra’s love of it. I never felt anything from it, either.

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Anesthesia for colonoscopy - 7 months ago

I just had my 2nd ablation (a LAA isolation) with Natale in Austin and had a talk with the Anesthsiologist before hand in regards to my concerns about general anesthesia having effects on brain health. (There’s history in my family of Alz D). He remarked that ‘cumulative’ amounts of the gas type of anesthesia can affect brain health in some cases and suggested that he and the nurse anesthesiologi

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: The Carb Addiction Doc on Colchicine vs. statins - 8 months ago

So glad to be introduced to this video and Dr. Cywes, Gloaming. Thanks.

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Recomendations - hotels in Austin for Natale - 8 months ago

Thanks, JayHawk. :>)

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Depression and afib - 8 months ago

kliving, Do you take certain drugs for your afib? (Maybe they have more compatibility with Lexapro than mine do...)

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Depression and afib - 8 months ago

Hi all. I have a familial (and personal) history of depression. It tampered off once I hit my 30's, but I've always had a tendency toward low serotonin. (A test w/ Genomind last year revealed I have 2 Variants which can affect mental health. One is 5HT2C- Serotonin Receptor, and the other MTHFR). Being interested in alternative health, I'd take tryptophan or 5HTP to keep me smil

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Recomendations - hotels in Austin for Natale - 8 months ago

Thanks, Docboss. :>)

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Help with raising potassium? - 9 months ago

Although I don't have high BP, I recently borrowed Moore's book from a friend and find it fascinating....

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Recomendations - hotels in Austin for Natale - 9 months ago

Thnaks for you input, WhyMe...

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Recomendations - hotels in Austin for Natale - 9 months ago

Great information, Carey. Thanks....

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Recomendations - hotels in Austin for Natale - 9 months ago

I stayed at the Midtown Holiday Inn in May, 2023 for my first ablation with Dr. Natale and it was fair, but think I'd like an alternative place when I go back in August. I don't need ultra fancy, but appreciate cleanliness and acessable restaurants, either at the hotel or nearby. Thnaks for any recomendations. Dr. Natale did a very good initial ablation, but this time around he plan

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Omega 3's and Eliquis - 1 year ago

Betty Lou, like you, I was looking forward to what others would say on this topic, and it seems strange that more folks wouldn't have some input. Hmmm. Anybody?

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Omega 3's and Eliquis - 1 year ago

Betty Lou, your drink sounds delicious!! Maybe share the recipe? --I opened a can of sustainably caught skinless sardines from Costco this morning and absolutely LOVED them. (I've never liked sardines in the past).

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Omega 3's and Eliquis - 1 year ago

I've routinely taken Nordic Naturals omega 3 fish oils to the tune of under 1000 mg/day (a capsule am and pm). I've always watched for easy bruising as I take them, along with any other 'blood thinning' supplments, since I'm on 5 mg Eliquis twice/day. This past year my skin and eyes have become extremely dry so I'm considering starting the high quality omega 3 suppl

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Age cut off for ablations? - 1 year ago

I appreciate all these comments...

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Re: Which magnesium is better taurate or glycinate - 1 year ago

I take Kal Brand Magnesium Orotate 200 mg. That's 200 mg in 4 capsules, so 50 mg in one. I've had people on this forum say the orotate form doesn't absorb well. But I've always liked it. It doesn't cause diarrhea which is nice, too. I've tried many forms of Mag. The glycinate form relaxes me too much, which figures as glycine's a relaxing amino acid. / I'

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Age cut off for ablations? - 1 year ago

There's been some other reasons why Natale's office and I haven't initiated the weaning from the Flecainide yet. I hope to soon...

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Age cut off for ablations? - 1 year ago

Hello, I have a friend who's 85 and looking into a first time ablation, consulting with a few local docs. One doc had told her she might be too old. My friend has always been active as a long time hiker, eats a balanced diet, and is a good weight. I thought I'd ask general opinions from this forum, knowing that it would be 'blind' and 'general' feedback. (Btw, I&

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Re: Post ablation cough - 1 year ago

QuoteDaisy ”Sometimes ablation results in pulmonary vein hypertension which can be symptomatic with coughing” apply here? The usual way to check for pulmonary hypertension is an echo—have you had one since your ablation? Will be getting one October 20th...

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM

Re: Multaq vs Felcainide - 1 year ago

QuoteSdweller I'll be very interested to see how it goes off the Flecainide for you... I've been on the Flec for 3 years since my ablation, which did not work and had to stay on the Flec...everything was great until a few weeks ago, and i started having some runs of svt and a few short bursts of afib. I've upped the dosage so hoping it will hold. Good luck I'm hoping you will

by californiagal - AFIBBERS FORUM