Guest guest Posted June 14, 2001 Report Share Posted June 14, 2001 Mely, Hi How are you doing on induction this week. My modem got zapped by lightening so I have been without my internet access. Boy did I miss it. I have been doing very well. I have lost 4 1/2 lbs so far this week. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2001 Report Share Posted June 14, 2001 Mely, Hi How are you doing on induction this week. My modem got zapped by lightening so I have been without my internet access. Boy did I miss it. I have been doing very well. I have lost 4 1/2 lbs so far this week. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2001 Report Share Posted June 14, 2001 Thanks but this is 4 1/2 lbs off of the 9 that I put on after going on a 5 day binge. I hope to never do that again. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2001 Report Share Posted June 14, 2001 Thanks but this is 4 1/2 lbs off of the 9 that I put on after going on a 5 day binge. I hope to never do that again. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2001 Report Share Posted June 14, 2001 Thanks but this is 4 1/2 lbs off of the 9 that I put on after going on a 5 day binge. I hope to never do that again. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2001 Report Share Posted June 14, 2001 It doesn't matter Laverne, 4.5 off of a binge gain is still 4.5 off. I am still trying, yo-yo-ing, to get off my Thanksgiving to New Year's gain. I will NEVER do that again. Oh, by the way, could 5 or 6 hundred of you remind me that I said that sometime around November 20 or so??? LOL Jean 190/143.5/135 12/7/98 Recurring Friday Goal - 142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2001 Report Share Posted June 14, 2001 It doesn't matter Laverne, 4.5 off of a binge gain is still 4.5 off. I am still trying, yo-yo-ing, to get off my Thanksgiving to New Year's gain. I will NEVER do that again. Oh, by the way, could 5 or 6 hundred of you remind me that I said that sometime around November 20 or so??? LOL Jean 190/143.5/135 12/7/98 Recurring Friday Goal - 142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2001 Report Share Posted June 14, 2001 It doesn't matter Laverne, 4.5 off of a binge gain is still 4.5 off. I am still trying, yo-yo-ing, to get off my Thanksgiving to New Year's gain. I will NEVER do that again. Oh, by the way, could 5 or 6 hundred of you remind me that I said that sometime around November 20 or so??? LOL Jean 190/143.5/135 12/7/98 Recurring Friday Goal - 142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2001 Report Share Posted June 14, 2001 You got it Jean. In fact, I'm going to our page right now and put a reminder on the calendar for everyone to remind not to forget and pig out over the holidays! Terry168/159/156 (minigoal)/ ? (To be determined) Visit my web page at www.dtnorth.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2001 Report Share Posted June 15, 2001 Thanks I will be sure to remind you on Thanksgiving. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2001 Report Share Posted June 15, 2001 Thanks I will be sure to remind you on Thanksgiving. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2001 Report Share Posted June 15, 2001 Thanks I will be sure to remind you on Thanksgiving. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Dizziness and fatigue can be side effects with some meds, but slight chest pains... I don't know. Maybe you want to tell your doc how you are feeling. Good luck and keep us posted. Sandy > I have recently been diagnosed with Afib. I am on > 80mg Betapace, 325mg Asparin, Folic acid and Thiamine. > I am scheduled to see a EP in 2 weeks. My question > is is it safe to exercise with afib. Like light > resistance training and walking? Please respond.. > > Also, after taking said meds.are dizziness, fatigue, > and slight chest pains normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 > I have recently been diagnosed with Afib. I am on > 80mg Betapace, 325mg Asparin, Folic acid and Thiamine. > I am scheduled to see a EP in 2 weeks. My question > is is it safe to exercise with afib. Like light > resistance training and walking? Please respond.. > > Also, after taking said meds.are dizziness, fatigue, > and slight chest pains normal? I take 150mg of flecainide twice a day, and 325mg of aspirin. I lift weights in the morning and do 45 minutes of aerobics in the evening every day, when I'm not in a-fib. You doctor can tell you if it's safe to exercise, but when I'm not in a-fib I can exercise as hard as I want. If I'm even slightly in a-fib, there's no way I can exercise, so I look at each workout as a blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 > I have recently been diagnosed with Afib. I am on > 80mg Betapace, 325mg Asparin, Folic acid and Thiamine. > I am scheduled to see a EP in 2 weeks. My question > is is it safe to exercise with afib. Like light > resistance training and walking? Please respond.. > > Also, after taking said meds.are dizziness, fatigue, > and slight chest pains normal? Betapace is partly a beta blocker. For many people beta blockers cause fatigue, sometimes dizziness. When I started on a beta blocker and when the dose was increased I had an unpleasant tightness in my chest for about two weeks. When I had some significant dizziness, my doc reduced my dose of beta blocker. If you haven't had them already, the EP will almost certainly want you to have tests like a stress test and echocardiogram to be sure there is no underlying heart condition. (There almost never is, so don't sweat having to take the tests.) When I'm not in afib, I can walk for exercise, but I can't exercise with weights without bringing on afib. When I'm in afib, any exertion makes it worse. However, this varies from person to person. For some people, exercise in afib sometimes even makes the heart rhythm normal again. There are a bunch of things that for some people make afib more likely or worse, you kind of have to learn how you respond - stress, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, cold drinks or food (ice cream), sour foods, dairy products, etc. There is a lot of general info abut afib at the afib foundation web site www.affacts.org Please let us know how you are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 In a message dated 9/20/2004 5:38:07 PM Central Daylight Time, slither30@... writes: I have recently been diagnosed with Afib. I am on 80mg Betapace, 325mg Asparin, Folic acid and Thiamine. I am scheduled to see a EP in 2 weeks. My question is is it safe to exercise with afib. Like light resistance training and walking? Please respond.. Also, after taking said meds.are dizziness, fatigue, and slight chest pains normal? Betapace has a beta blocker in it, I think, which will lower your heart rate and blood pressure. this can cause dizziness and fatigue which usually goes away in a week or so. I am not sure about the chest pains, I would certainly talk to your Dr. about that.If you feel OK while exercising I wouldn't worry about it. Early in my Afib life while on propafenone I would get so dizzy after stomach crunches I would have to sit on the bench for a few minutes and wait for it to go away. Eventually I had no problems and have not for several years. I urge you to ask about the chest pains though. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I've only been diagnosed with afib for slightly over a year. So far I've stayed off of the medicines other than 81 mg aspirin and warfarin. I go thru a 25 minute exercise (toning weights, situps, pushups and the like) every day, walk an hour (3.5 miles) and during the summer swim 50 laps a day. As it cools down I will probably resume running a mile a day and drop the swimming. It is definitely easier to exercise when in NSR, but it is also very doable while in afib. I find the fatique factor is a bit higher (blood oxygen deficiency?) and sometimes I have to adjust my pace a bit, otherwise no problem. Unless there are other mitigating circumstances I know of no reason to stop an otherwise normal routine. But you can check with your doctor to confirm. > I have recently been diagnosed with Afib. I am on > 80mg Betapace, 325mg Asparin, Folic acid and Thiamine. > I am scheduled to see a EP in 2 weeks. My question > is is it safe to exercise with afib. Like light > resistance training and walking? Please respond.. > > Also, after taking said meds.are dizziness, fatigue, > and slight chest pains normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I've only been diagnosed with afib for slightly over a year. So far I've stayed off of the medicines other than 81 mg aspirin and warfarin. I go thru a 25 minute exercise (toning weights, situps, pushups and the like) every day, walk an hour (3.5 miles) and during the summer swim 50 laps a day. As it cools down I will probably resume running a mile a day and drop the swimming. It is definitely easier to exercise when in NSR, but it is also very doable while in afib. I find the fatique factor is a bit higher (blood oxygen deficiency?) and sometimes I have to adjust my pace a bit, otherwise no problem. Unless there are other mitigating circumstances I know of no reason to stop an otherwise normal routine. But you can check with your doctor to confirm. > I have recently been diagnosed with Afib. I am on > 80mg Betapace, 325mg Asparin, Folic acid and Thiamine. > I am scheduled to see a EP in 2 weeks. My question > is is it safe to exercise with afib. Like light > resistance training and walking? Please respond.. > > Also, after taking said meds.are dizziness, fatigue, > and slight chest pains normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 I've only been diagnosed with afib for slightly over a year. So far I've stayed off of the medicines other than 81 mg aspirin and warfarin. I go thru a 25 minute exercise (toning weights, situps, pushups and the like) every day, walk an hour (3.5 miles) and during the summer swim 50 laps a day. As it cools down I will probably resume running a mile a day and drop the swimming. It is definitely easier to exercise when in NSR, but it is also very doable while in afib. I find the fatique factor is a bit higher (blood oxygen deficiency?) and sometimes I have to adjust my pace a bit, otherwise no problem. Unless there are other mitigating circumstances I know of no reason to stop an otherwise normal routine. But you can check with your doctor to confirm. > I have recently been diagnosed with Afib. I am on > 80mg Betapace, 325mg Asparin, Folic acid and Thiamine. > I am scheduled to see a EP in 2 weeks. My question > is is it safe to exercise with afib. Like light > resistance training and walking? Please respond.. > > Also, after taking said meds.are dizziness, fatigue, > and slight chest pains normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Kathy, You're not maxed out on metformin, so an increase in that might do the job for you. Exercise is great if you can do it, but if you can't there are other ways to control this disease. There are other meds that can be added to mix, there is insulin as an option, and there are some supplements that might help. No need to fight the fight alone - ask your new doctor for help in achieving better numbers. Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Kathy, You're not maxed out on metformin, so an increase in that might do the job for you. Exercise is great if you can do it, but if you can't there are other ways to control this disease. There are other meds that can be added to mix, there is insulin as an option, and there are some supplements that might help. No need to fight the fight alone - ask your new doctor for help in achieving better numbers. Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Kathy, You're not maxed out on metformin, so an increase in that might do the job for you. Exercise is great if you can do it, but if you can't there are other ways to control this disease. There are other meds that can be added to mix, there is insulin as an option, and there are some supplements that might help. No need to fight the fight alone - ask your new doctor for help in achieving better numbers. Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Hi, Kathy...I'm glad you got a new doctor! You could try adding other pills (and I'm sure others can suggest which specifically) but IMHO, the fastest route to good control is insulin. Finding your correct dose takes time , but once you learn how to dose correctly -- and none of this " standard dosing " that doctors are so fond of -- you can get really good control. Your doctor may be surprised if you request insulin, because most doctors seem to think insulin is to be used only as a " last resort, " after all else has failed. Unfortunately, this is often after diabetic complications have happened. If you want to avoid such complications, as I said, IMHO insulin is the best way to do it. If you want to learn more about how to gain good control with insulin, I could refer you to my " other list, " whose moderator, Ron Sebol, is a retired engineer who has devised an individualized insulin dosing program which he shares with anyone who's willing to undergo extensive BG testing. He has helped many diabetics, and I hold him responsible for my own excellent control. This offer, of course, is for anyone who wants to learn how to get maximal control of BGs. Vicki, 7+ years with diabetes now, A1Cs consistently under 6 for more than 5 years, no complications, plan on none ever! exercise > > Have a question for you more knowledgeable members out there. How can > one > control the bg's when one can not exercise and are sedentary not by > choice > but necessity. I was diagnosed Type 2 back in Augest , it was > discovered > during my pre-op lab work.I had been checked for it just two weeks > prior to > the pre-op lab when I asked my then Primary care giver to check me for > it > when I realized I was experiencing many of the symptoms and it runs in > my > family. At that time he assured me I was not diabetic and I really > don't > think i became diabetic in just two weeks which is one reason he is no > longer my Dr. Anyway I have been trying really hard to get my numbers > down > to a non-diabetic level with diet and meds only but not having to > much > luck. The lowest I have got was once 100 fasting but usually they run > 115-129 first time before breakfast and 140-160 before lunch then > anywhere > up to 190 at bedtime. I try to keep my carbs down to no more than > 27-30 a > day. I am unable to get exercise due to health reasons and my > disability. > There are many days just getting out of bed is about all i can do. So > my > question is how do we control the numbers when we can get no exercise. > I > take 2 500mg tablets metformin daily now and have a Dr appointment > Friday > to see if he thinks increasing that would help. Any suggestions would > be > greatly appreciated. I am already experiencing signs of neuropathy in > my feet. > Kathy K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Hi, Kathy...I'm glad you got a new doctor! You could try adding other pills (and I'm sure others can suggest which specifically) but IMHO, the fastest route to good control is insulin. Finding your correct dose takes time , but once you learn how to dose correctly -- and none of this " standard dosing " that doctors are so fond of -- you can get really good control. Your doctor may be surprised if you request insulin, because most doctors seem to think insulin is to be used only as a " last resort, " after all else has failed. Unfortunately, this is often after diabetic complications have happened. If you want to avoid such complications, as I said, IMHO insulin is the best way to do it. If you want to learn more about how to gain good control with insulin, I could refer you to my " other list, " whose moderator, Ron Sebol, is a retired engineer who has devised an individualized insulin dosing program which he shares with anyone who's willing to undergo extensive BG testing. He has helped many diabetics, and I hold him responsible for my own excellent control. This offer, of course, is for anyone who wants to learn how to get maximal control of BGs. Vicki, 7+ years with diabetes now, A1Cs consistently under 6 for more than 5 years, no complications, plan on none ever! exercise > > Have a question for you more knowledgeable members out there. How can > one > control the bg's when one can not exercise and are sedentary not by > choice > but necessity. I was diagnosed Type 2 back in Augest , it was > discovered > during my pre-op lab work.I had been checked for it just two weeks > prior to > the pre-op lab when I asked my then Primary care giver to check me for > it > when I realized I was experiencing many of the symptoms and it runs in > my > family. At that time he assured me I was not diabetic and I really > don't > think i became diabetic in just two weeks which is one reason he is no > longer my Dr. Anyway I have been trying really hard to get my numbers > down > to a non-diabetic level with diet and meds only but not having to > much > luck. The lowest I have got was once 100 fasting but usually they run > 115-129 first time before breakfast and 140-160 before lunch then > anywhere > up to 190 at bedtime. I try to keep my carbs down to no more than > 27-30 a > day. I am unable to get exercise due to health reasons and my > disability. > There are many days just getting out of bed is about all i can do. So > my > question is how do we control the numbers when we can get no exercise. > I > take 2 500mg tablets metformin daily now and have a Dr appointment > Friday > to see if he thinks increasing that would help. Any suggestions would > be > greatly appreciated. I am already experiencing signs of neuropathy in > my feet. > Kathy K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Hi, Kathy...I'm glad you got a new doctor! You could try adding other pills (and I'm sure others can suggest which specifically) but IMHO, the fastest route to good control is insulin. Finding your correct dose takes time , but once you learn how to dose correctly -- and none of this " standard dosing " that doctors are so fond of -- you can get really good control. Your doctor may be surprised if you request insulin, because most doctors seem to think insulin is to be used only as a " last resort, " after all else has failed. Unfortunately, this is often after diabetic complications have happened. If you want to avoid such complications, as I said, IMHO insulin is the best way to do it. If you want to learn more about how to gain good control with insulin, I could refer you to my " other list, " whose moderator, Ron Sebol, is a retired engineer who has devised an individualized insulin dosing program which he shares with anyone who's willing to undergo extensive BG testing. He has helped many diabetics, and I hold him responsible for my own excellent control. This offer, of course, is for anyone who wants to learn how to get maximal control of BGs. Vicki, 7+ years with diabetes now, A1Cs consistently under 6 for more than 5 years, no complications, plan on none ever! exercise > > Have a question for you more knowledgeable members out there. How can > one > control the bg's when one can not exercise and are sedentary not by > choice > but necessity. I was diagnosed Type 2 back in Augest , it was > discovered > during my pre-op lab work.I had been checked for it just two weeks > prior to > the pre-op lab when I asked my then Primary care giver to check me for > it > when I realized I was experiencing many of the symptoms and it runs in > my > family. At that time he assured me I was not diabetic and I really > don't > think i became diabetic in just two weeks which is one reason he is no > longer my Dr. Anyway I have been trying really hard to get my numbers > down > to a non-diabetic level with diet and meds only but not having to > much > luck. The lowest I have got was once 100 fasting but usually they run > 115-129 first time before breakfast and 140-160 before lunch then > anywhere > up to 190 at bedtime. I try to keep my carbs down to no more than > 27-30 a > day. I am unable to get exercise due to health reasons and my > disability. > There are many days just getting out of bed is about all i can do. So > my > question is how do we control the numbers when we can get no exercise. > I > take 2 500mg tablets metformin daily now and have a Dr appointment > Friday > to see if he thinks increasing that would help. Any suggestions would > be > greatly appreciated. I am already experiencing signs of neuropathy in > my feet. > Kathy K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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