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Re: Dr John Day regarding scepticism re CHADS VASc score - 8 years ago

I was wondering about reducing my Eliquis dose to 2.5 bid from 5bid as I haven't had AF for over 6mths and was thinking perhaps doing the reduced dose (I am constantly fearful of brain bleed) along with fish oil etc and then taking full dose when in AF. anneh Quotewolfpack I like the article, but I wish he hadn't expressed things in percentages. 1% of what amount of time? Statistics sug

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Re: Eliquis and supplements for dry eye - 8 years ago

thnx for responses Sounds like its safe to take up to 1,000mg fish oil. Do you think its ok to add hemp oil (good for GLA) along with the fish oil?

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Eliquis and supplements for dry eye - 8 years ago

I now have dry eye apparently related to cataract surgery couple years ago. I was taking plenty of fish oil /hemp oil etc and other oils when it started last year (which seemed to help) but due to now being on Eliquis I cut back on them as most are likely to thin blood. So my question is - how much fish oil/hemp oil etc is safe when taking 5mgs bid Eliquis daily (female/145lbs/79) as the medical

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Anticoagulants Increase Risk of Hemorrhagic-Type Strokes - 8 years ago

Just read this info and find it frightening. In other words my Eliquis may help prevent an ischaemic stroke from afib but can cause me to have a hemorrhagic stroke according to Dr. M. Edip Gurol’s comments published in the March 18, 2018 issue Cardiac Rhythm News. A stroke neurologist specialist at Mass. General Hospital, he has a particular expertise in the care of patients at high risk for isch

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Re: thyroid lab results - 8 years ago

QuoteSam My TSH was up to 9.7. I stopped eating anything with gluten in it and the figure returned to normal in six weeks. thanks., that is interesting. I am gluten free (altho maybe every couple weeks may have a sandwich but will stop doing that) on a plant based diet

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thyroid lab results - 8 years ago

I have Hashimotos low thyroid and take Levothyroxine 50mcgs once a day. Last year I stopped adding the compounded T3 in case it caused more afibs and saved myself a bunch of money as my results have been the same without it. I see an integrative dr and recently had lab work done. My TSH is high 4.91 (0.40-4.50) but my T3 is good 2.4 (2.3-4.2). Now the dr is wanting to prescribe T3 again as he sai

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Re: depressed after seeing cardiologist today - 8 years ago

thnx for your input, I was praying for an answer that would help me and it has. I will up the dose and pray for the best. I think the reference to dementia was from NOACs causing brain blips btw.

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depressed after seeing cardiologist today - 8 years ago

so today i went back to cardiologist just for a followup since he put me on metoprolol and eliquis in July after several afib episodes (prior I only had them every 2-3yrs). I did have another short episode in late September. All was going well until he looked at my meds and asked me why I was on 2.5mgs of Eliquis 2xday, he said he wanted me on 5,g 2xday. I told him the anti coagulant office accep

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Re: surgery and Eliquis - 8 years ago

thnx maybe I shouldn't even be on it if my risk is so low, its because I am 79 that they put me on it, I worry alot about getting a hemorrhagic stroke from being on it =:0 anne h

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surgery and Eliquis - 8 years ago

Hi friends, I was started on Eliquis 2.5 2xday and 25mgs Metoprolol 1xday early August due to several afib episodes (prior I only got them every 2-3yrs for last 8yrs). I wanted the lowest dose of Eliquis because my diet is vegetarian and high in fruits/veggies and includes fish oil/garlic/herbs. So now have found out what I thought was a pimple on my face is a basal cell carcinoma =:0 fortunately

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Re: Blood coagulability test? - 8 years ago

thnx for responding Joe. How do they do a clotting test? I will insist the cardiologist do one. I had blood drawn yesterday because apparently they have to keep on eye on the kidneys if you are on Eliquis =:0 I noticed I had a purple mark where they drew blood, never normally get that. anneh

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Re: Blood coagulability test? - 8 years ago

on the subject of blood coagulability, I am wondering about the CHADs score. For instance I a 79yo so of course it adds to my score, however other than my afib bouts (until July I got them every 2-3yrs)I am extremely healthy and eat a vegetarian diet with loads of fruits/veggies. Prior to my bout of several episodes of afib in July, I was on Nattokinase/garlic/fish oil but because of my age the c

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Re: Anticoagulation and again - 9 years ago

I was hoping that ablation made it possible not to have to use any of the meds including blood thinners Perhaps after awhile you will be able to completely eliminate the Eliquis and go back to the safe routine. I am also on the 2.5mg Eliquis 2xday but was wondering if it would be bad to just take 1 dose once a day while not having any a-fib?

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Re: Anticoagulation and again - 9 years ago

so Jackie what is the actual dosage of Eliquis you are on? After reading the above report from science daily I am now very concerned as I agreed to go on 2.5 mg Eliquis 2xday last month per my cardiologist after several a-fib incidences (altho now on 25mg exteneded release Metoprolol daily) as I was told I am now CHADS2 due to my age. At this point I have had no more a-fib. I was taking my natto

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very afraid - 9 years ago

I started LAF 7years ago when a stupid dr overdosed my thyroid meds for my low thyroid. Since then have had episodes about every 2 yrs and able to convert at home within about 6hrs. This April I had an episode after 2 yrs. Then I had another a month later. Then I had one June 12th and now as I write I am having another I take a metropolol and 4 baby aspirin when I go into an episode). I regularl

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Re: Clot risk - 9 years ago

Hi, I was wondering exactly which products and dosage are recommended to try to prevent clots. I am currently taking 100mg Nattokinase at night and 2,000mgs of fish oil daily and a teaspoon of Kyolic liquid garlic daily. I take Mag Taurate am and Mag Glycinate pm and also take D-Ribose/B/C/CoQ10 (100mgs)/Taurine 500mgs daily. I had an a-fib episode over a month ago after 2 years so I lowered my

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Re: a-fib remedies without ablation? - 11 years ago

thanks for response, encouraging No, mine is not frequent enough but I was curious to know if everyone ends up having it done as I felt very depressed thinking everyone ended up with ablation plus have read enough to see its not always such a great idea anneh

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a-fib remedies without ablation? - 11 years ago

Hi, I seem to see that most people on the forum end up with ablation Anyone here managing their a-fib episodes without ablation? I had my last episode in March this year and used a dose of Metropolol to convert. My prior episode was 2 years before that and prior to that one went 1 year. My first episode 5 years ago was triggered by too much T3 in my thyroid meds which now I am very cautious abou

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Re: Thyroid test? - 11 years ago

My first AF episode was triggered by an overdose of T3 plus TSH too low by a stupid holistic doctor. I was on Armour at the time. Also we must be aware that if someone has Hashimotos auto immune thyroid then iodine is harmful. anneh

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Re: dental ozone therapy safe for AF? - 11 years ago

thanks again Jackie, will check with dentist as it sounds like perhaps a water infusion should be safe anne

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Re: dental ozone therapy safe for AF? - 11 years ago

thanks Jackie, I guess I was concerned that inhaling it might trigger AF as I am not familiar with it. I know to instruct dentists not to use epinephrine when injecting numbing substance (this dentist no longer uses epi) so that was why I was wondering about the ozone therapy. Are you familiar with its use? Thanks again, am currently living in fear of another episode so being extra cautious. Btw

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dental ozone therapy safe for AF? - 11 years ago

I recently switched dentists and the new one uses oxygen/ozone therapy including in the tooth cavity or during a root canal etc as ozone is supposed to be very helpful clearing out infection. Just curious if anyone knows whether this is ok for afibbers? anne

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Re: AF after 2 years - 11 years ago

Thanks for the input from everyone, really appreciate it. Jackie can you recommend which kind of magnesium to use both on a daily basis and perhaps during an episode and likewise the potassium? I will definitely get the L-theanine, assume use daily? Thanks again anne

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Re: AF after 2 years - 11 years ago

thanks George for the clarification, just updated my original post a moment ago anne

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AF after 2 years - 11 years ago

Ironically I was at the cardiologists yesterday and got a good report on everything to do with my heart plus a prescription for Metropolol to be used if I go into AF. I was feeling great and I take CoQ10/Mag etc every day. So today I was drinking my glass of afternoon vegetable juice (I juice every day) when I knew my heart had gone into AF. Maybe I have forgotten what it is like but it seemed w

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epinephrin question plus nattokinase question - 12 years ago

I may have to have cataract surgery next month and from what I understand ophthalmologists use some epi in their injection into the eye although they told me its ok for AF patients as it does not get into the system? Also, what is the difference or benefit with Cardiokinase vs NattoMax nattokinase? Thanks and btw a year AF free as I had an episode last October which I converted at home, had 2 epi

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Re: TEE Showed a Blood Clot in my Heart - 13 years ago

Hans, just curious how much Nattokinase you recommend, I usually just take one a day for precautionary measure anneh

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Re: episodes last for 15 hours - 13 years ago

I use Motherwort tincture whenever I start getting any missed/skipping beats etc. I take a dropperful in a little water along with a dropperful of hawthorn and a few drops of cayenne (they all come in dropper bottles from health food store).I keep baby aspirin and beta blocker for emergency use but so far have converted at home without the beta blocker the last 3 times. I also do some deep breath

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Re: Against Nattokinase - what do you think Jackie? - 13 years ago

I saw the mention of CardioKinase, is Nattomax still considered a good option to use? That is what I have been taking daily.

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aspirin damages eyesight - 13 years ago

now they have determined that aspirin may be causing macular degeneration I wonder if Gingko can do likewise or perhaps Nattomax also? anneh

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