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Re: What if Label Just Says "Magnesium Glycinate"? - 10 years ago

smackman...isn't that crazy that doctors don't know what an Exatest is? It's crazy. Travis

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Re: Is This The Greatest Magnesium Product Available? - 10 years ago

George if you try it let us know how it goes. Like I said, I've been taking it for a few weeks now but I have no idea if it's really absorbing or not. It has ZERO laxative affect no matter how much you take. I took 1,000mg of it at once and it didn't affect me at all as far as the laxative affect goes. I don't know if that means it's 100% absorbed or if the product isn&#

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Re: Magnesium... what's in your supplement? - continued - 10 years ago

Thanks Nancy! I've had a chance to look over the Amazon review I linked to and thought I would copy the author's conclusions here for those like me that just want the bottom line! From the review author: "Based upon my analysis, in my opinion, Doctor's Best High Absorption 100% Chelated Magnesium, Nutrigold Magnesium Gold, and JigSaw Magnesium w/SRT are the best performe

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Re: Magnesium... what's in your supplement? - continued - 10 years ago

Larry: Yup. I'm going to work on putting together a list. And what I mean by "super easy" is that it would be super easy for someone to simply chime in with the products they're using. Jackie has written extensively on the topic of magnesium so I would imagine she has a wealth of information on which specific products are good to start with. George is another one who knows

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Re: Is This The Greatest Magnesium Product Available? - 10 years ago

I reached out to Dr. Dean and surprisingly she responded within a couple hours. I asked her how her product compared to magnesium glycinate. Here was her response: "ReMag is something I developed because I couldn't get enough magnesium to treat my own heart palpitations and leg cramps without getting the laxative effect. Most mags are only maximum 20% absorbed. ReMag is 100% absorbed

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What if Label Just Says "Magnesium Glycinate"? - 10 years ago

After a bunch of research in here I understand we want to look for amino acid chelated forms of magnesium glycinate - specifically Albion patent products. I found a magnesium product that looks good except all it says on the label is: magnesium (as magnesium glycinate). There is 120mg of it per capsule. This is the link to the product: Would this be a good magnesium product to consider even

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Is This The Greatest Magnesium Product Available? - 10 years ago

I'm sure you're all aware of Dr. Carolyn Dean, the magnesium expert and author of the Magnesium Miracle. She developed a magnesium product called ReMag, or is heavily involved with the product. I have been taking it but I don't know if it really works or not. What I can tell you is that when I had my last afib episode, I downed 1,000mg of it. If I did that with any other form of ma

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Re: Magnesium... what's in your supplement? - continued - 10 years ago

O.K. I'll ask the obvious question. As a relative newbie here, are you telling me there isn't a "master list" of recommended brands??? That sounds totally crazy to me. I just did a search and I couldn't find anything explicit. Can we get a list going? This should be super easy to do. There are probably only a handful of recommended brands/products, right? And I'd

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Re: What's The Best Way To Recover from an Ablation? - 10 years ago

Excellent. I'll say hi to him if by chance I run into him. I wish I was just 3 hours away from Dr. Natale! He's extremely fortunate to have him in his backyard. I think if Natale was in Europe I would fly there to be treated by him! Travis

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Re: What's The Best Way To Recover from an Ablation? - 10 years ago

Allan - Thanks for sharing that link. That is super helpful. And thanks for your tips as well. This is exactly what I was looking for. George - What is your friend's name? I know it's unlikely I'll run into him but if I do I'll say hi to him and let him know I bumped into you here I wish your friend a successful procedure. According to Dr. Natale's nurses, I'll b

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Re: Ken doing well after Natale PVAI ablation in Austin today - 10 years ago

Thanks Ken! I'll check out the Marriott for sure if we go that route. I'm bringing my entire family with so I may need a house so the kids can run around I'm so glad to hear things are going so well for you. I wish you a continued successful recovery! Travis

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Re: What's Life Like on Eliquis? - 10 years ago

Shannon, thanks for the very practical tips. I didn't even think of the id bracelet. That's a great idea! Thanks to everyone else for your input as well. This place rocks. I don't know what I would do without it. I always feel better once I spend a little time in here. Eliquis here I come Travis

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What's Life Like on Eliquis? - 10 years ago

I'll be starting my Eliquis program next week in preparation of my ablation in March. I've never been on a blood thinner before so I'm freaking out a little bit. Am I going to have to be super careful with everything I do? Can I still exercise and lift weights and otherwise live a normal life while I'm on it? Will a simple nose bleed or a cut on my finger require

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What's The Best Way To Recover from an Ablation? - 10 years ago

As some of you know, I have my ablation with Dr. Natale coming up on March 5th. What foods and supplements can I take after the ablation to help my body recover? I'm assuming an ablation creates a lot of inflammation in the body so I'm guessing whatever I can do to help reduce inflammation will help. I'll be on Eliquis for several weeks after the ablation, obviously, so I need

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Re: Ken doing well after Natale PVAI ablation in Austin today - 10 years ago

Ken: It's so awesome to hear you had such a positive experience! I have my ablation with Dr. Natale in Austin on March 5th. I have to say I'm a nervous wreck. Thanks for sharing your story in such great detail. It has put my mind at ease. If I'm following your story correctly, you were well enough to travel back home just two days after you were released from the hospital? Th

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Re: Omega 3's and bleeding risks - 10 years ago

Jackie: You read my mind. I was literally just going to post this question in the forum as I'll be taking Eliquis for the first time next week. I take about 4g. per day of fish oil and I was really concerned about whether or not I could maintain that. I think I'll cut it to 3g. and just see how things go...and then ramp back up to 4g. Thanks! Travis

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Re: Can An Ablation Make Things Worse? - 10 years ago

Thanks guys for assuring me I have nothing to worry about when it comes to the pain. My family will be the first to tell you I am the biggest wimp when it comes to doctors, hospitals...and especially needles! I got an infection in my finger nail last summer and I had to have part of my nail removed. They had to give me 3 shots at the base of my finger. I almost fainted I panicked so much. I a

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Re: 9.5 years coming up since my Natale ablation - 10 years ago

Denver: Thank you so much for sharing your story. I have my first ablation scheduled with Dr. Natale on March 5th. Your post has inspired me. Thanks for making my day Glad to hear you've had so many years of NSR. Was this your one and only ablation or was this a repeat procedure? Travis

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Re: Magdalena's surgery underway - 10 years ago

Wow...that's incredible what her doctor was able to do. I'm always amazed at what skillful doctors can do. I'm so happy to hear her tumor wasn't cancerous. I can't imagine how relieved and happy you both must be. What a blessing from God! I wish you both well during this process and I pray for a quick and total successful recovery for her. Travis

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Re: Can An Ablation Make Things Worse? - 10 years ago

@Shannon - Your responses to my posts and others in this forum always make me feel better. Thank you! And I especially thank you for taking time out of your own hectic schedule during your wife's treatment to respond. I hope she is doing well during her treatment. @Monty - My local EP's pushed for a daily regime of Flecainide but I had ZERO interest in taking drugs on a daily basis

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Re: Need Help Optimizing Electrolytes - 10 years ago

Perfect. Thanks Jackie and Ron for the info. I have my meeting with a ND next week. I'll be discussing both of your tips with him. This ND has *some* experience with naturopathic cardiology so that should be a bonus. He says he has a lot of patients he treats that have afib. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks! Travis

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Re: Can An Ablation Make Things Worse? - 10 years ago

McHale: You crack me up. Afib > Flutter > Cardioversion...yahoo!! Something to look forward, I guess. Please don't mistake my nervousness for being ungrateful. Nothing could be further from the truth. I thank my lucky stars every day that I have been blessed to be treated by Dr. Natale. I'm just nervous about the decision in general, that's all. I'm so fearful t

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Re: Good All Around Multivitamin You Would Recommend? - 10 years ago

@ron - thanks for the info. I've always wondered if the USP was really that important. @Peggy - thanks so much for curating those links. I appreciate it. And yes I know there is a search function but I was just lazy, I guess. Sorry. @Gordon - I've looked into LEF's products on and off over the years but have never pulled the trigger on them. The expensive always scared me off

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Need Help Optimizing Electrolytes - 10 years ago

Well the subject of this post speaks for itself. I've read in some of Jackie's posts that she has attributed her success of managing her afib to "optimizing her electrolytes." Are there any articles somewhere in here that outlines how to do this? I take magnesium now and low-sodium V8 for potassium but I have no clue if I'm taking the right stuff or the right amount.

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Can An Ablation Make Things Worse? - 10 years ago

I have my first ablation scheduled for March 5th with Dr. Natale. Until the past four months or so, I would only have one episode a year. I've had afib since 2006 and I'm 42 years old. Now I have an episode once a week or two. Fortunately, I am able to pop Flecainide and within 6 hours I'm back in NSR. But here's my #1 concern about having an ablation (aside from the poten

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Re: 6 Month Natale Ablation Report - 10 years ago

Gary: So so glad to read this. I have my ablation scheduled with Dr. Natale on March 5th and I'm starting to freak out as the date slowly gets closer. I question my decision to do this every day but after reading this I suddenly feel a little more confident in my decision. Thanks...and congrats on your success so far. I wish you NSR for life! Travis

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Good All Around Multivitamin You Would Recommend? - 10 years ago

Like most afibbers here, I'm taking a plethora of supplements including the usual - d-ribose, magnesium, etc. However, I've never been able to find a "basic" all around GOOD multi-vitamin. You either find products that are loaded with all kinds of crap you don't want or need or the ingredients they use are poor. I just want a simple, "clean" multivitamin

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Re: Not Happy with Dr. Natale - Looking for Alternatives - 10 years ago

Shannon: What a pleasant surprise to hear from you. I wasn't expecting a response from you given your wife's situation right now so I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to drop me a line (or two...lol). After reading your post I feel stupid I had any concerns in the first place! By the way, I already posted this in the other thread where you made the announcement that you'

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Re: practical equipment to have at home - 10 years ago

Alex: Do you have a smartphone or tablet like an iPad or anything? If you do, the AliveCor heart monitor is a must. I couldn't live without it. It takes EKG recordings instantly. I use it to confirm when I'm in afib (and when I'm out of afib). Otherwise, what sorts of things would you want to monitor on a regular basis from home? Once we know that we can probably recommend s

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Re: Not Happy with Dr. Natale - Looking for Alternatives - 10 years ago

First, I want to thank you all for giving me greater confidence in Dr. Natale's team. This is my first experience with an ablation so I have no idea what to expect. Up to this point, my only experience with EPs have been with my local EP's and they have always been great when it comes to "customer service" (i.e. never being late for an appointment, giving me all the time in th

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