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'dby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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! Travisby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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 bby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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! Travisby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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 Travisby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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 requireby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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 needby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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? Thby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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! Travisby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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 aby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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? Travisby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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. Travisby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
@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 basisby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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! Travisby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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 tby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
@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 offby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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.by tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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 potenby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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! Travisby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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" multivitaminby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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'by tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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 sby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
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 thby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
ggheld Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Your investigative, research and logical > thinking processes, talents and skills will > certainly continue to serve you well in developing > the best options for Magdalena's treatment, then > helping her choose the most appropriate for her. > Gordon Gordon summed up what I was going to say peby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM
Hello everyone. While I'm pretty active in the "afib community" this is my first post here. I'm hoping you guys can point me in the right direction. I have an ablation scheduled with Dr. Natale in Austin, TX on February 2nd but I'm having second thoughts about him and his practice. When I flew down there (I live in Minneapolis, MN) I was very disappointed. He was overby tvanslooten - AFIBBERS FORUM