Guest guest Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Does anyone konw if diet can prevent episode of A-Fib? Also, has anyone been told by their doc to take coumadin and refused? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Mike, We'd all like to know if there was a diet to prevent AF. Unfortuately, I don't think any one has found that. I know I have had to stop ALL caffiene, including decaf coffee, tea, sodas and...chocolate. I have also been triggered by alcohol..so that's out the window. I also find Im better off with smaller meals at a sitting. But no, haven't found a specific diet...just things I stay away from. Coumadin is a med which none of us really want to take, but if your doctor recommends it he believes you are at risk of a blot clot. Bloot clots can cause stroke, paralysis and death. If you go in and out of afib and are not aware of it, or have freqent episodes, its very important to take it. I took it for a while...and then through a series of holter monitors, I convinced my doctor that I am aware the instant I go into afib. when he felt comfortable with this, I went off coumadin. As soon as an episode begins I start on it until I can convert back to NSR. It is not a medication they just put people on for no reason. Its for your own safety. If you look at statistics on the web. People with AFIB are a high % of people who have strokes. If you feel comfortable taking this chance, then ignore his suggestion. I am sure happy to have it working in my system when I have an episode. :-) Kathy > > Does anyone konw if diet can prevent episode of A-Fib? Also, has > anyone been told by their doc to take coumadin and refused? > > Thanks, > Mike > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hi Mike, I don't know of any specific diet that one can go on to prevent AFIB. I did ignore my Dr.'s advice to go on coumadin. I think they often prescribed it simply because it's the standard medical treatment. After doing some research on my own, I decided to take 325mg of aspirin daily and 400mg of vitamin E. I have lone afib with no heart disease or structural problems. I also could have taken Plavix if it was not so expensive. Two books I want to recommend that you may to read are: Lone Atrial Fibrillation Towards a Cure-Volume II by Hans R. Larsen and Bible Health Secrets by Reginald Cherry, MD. Hope this helps! Bill, age 61 in excellent health otherwise mikec9092000 mikec9092000@...> wrote: Does anyone konw if diet can prevent episode of A-Fib? Also, has anyone been told by their doc to take coumadin and refused? Thanks, Mike Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 -I have substantially change my situation with diet . I was persistent AF for 9 months, several years post diagnosis. At this time I an NSR for over three years . It takes a very high level of commitment.If there is an underlying heart disorder the chance of success is much lower. one must reduce the acid influence of the " standard american diet " It takes some time to get results. It is not enough to not eat a hamburger for lunch although it is imparitive to avoid engulfing a buffett.(volume and fat content is a big issue) nsr 3 years, whole food lifestyle.(no antiarrythmics) -- In AFIBsupport , " mikec9092000 " wrote: > > Does anyone konw if diet can prevent episode of A-Fib? Also, has > anyone been told by their doc to take coumadin and refused? > > Thanks, > Mike > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi Mike. I have been told several times that I should take warfarin and have refused. My reasons are that: 1)From what I have read, there is a risk of stroke if one stays in AF for 48hrs or more. I have not reached that stage. 2) There is no history of stroke in my family. 3) I am 54 and therefore not considered to be in a high risk group. 4) I have gone to lengths to find something else that thins the blood. Aspirin and Cod Liver Oil. 5) I try and keep my BP down by Yoga and Hawthorn. 6) I don't drink or smoke. My docs have said as long as I am aware of the risks, it is my choice. It does worry me but the effects of taking rat poison worries me more. If I have a stroke, this will change of course. Sue > > > > Does anyone konw if diet can prevent episode of A-Fib? Also, has > > anyone been told by their doc to take coumadin and refused? > > > > Thanks, > > Mike > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi, Sue. It sounds as if you have done a lot of thoughtful research and I wish you great luck with your choice. But I wanted to let you know that I also fit into your reasons #2-6, except that I did not know that I was in afib, and ended up having a blood clot problem. If you are aware when you are in afib, I guess your reasoning makes sense, but I felt concerned for you when I read your post. Re: Diet Hi Mike. I have been told several times that I should take warfarin and have refused. My reasons are that: 1)From what I have read, there is a risk of stroke if one stays in AF for 48hrs or more. I have not reached that stage. 2) There is no history of stroke in my family. 3) I am 54 and therefore not considered to be in a high risk group. 4) I have gone to lengths to find something else that thins the blood. Aspirin and Cod Liver Oil. 5) I try and keep my BP down by Yoga and Hawthorn. 6) I don't drink or smoke. My docs have said as long as I am aware of the risks, it is my choice. It does worry me but the effects of taking rat poison worries me more. If I have a stroke, this will change of course. Sue > > > > Does anyone konw if diet can prevent episode of A-Fib? Also, has > > anyone been told by their doc to take coumadin and refused? > > > > Thanks, > > Mike > > > Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi I have had a TIA (mini stroke) before being diagnosed with Afib, I do not had afib of more that 48hrs, there is no history of stroke in my family. I was only 43 my normal BP was 110/70. My afib consists of several short episodes everyday and it is that effect that caused a blood clot. After my experience I certainly would not take the risk. ine Hi Mike. I have been told several times that I should take warfarin and have refused. My reasons are that: 1)From what I have read, there is a risk of stroke if one stays in AF for 48hrs or more. I have not reached that stage. 2) There is no history of stroke in my family. 3) I am 54 and therefore not considered to be in a high risk group. 4) I have gone to lengths to find something else that thins the blood. Aspirin and Cod Liver Oil. 5) I try and keep my BP down by Yoga and Hawthorn. 6) I don't drink or smoke. My docs have said as long as I am aware of the risks, it is my choice. It does worry me but the effects of taking rat poison worries me more. If I have a stroke, this will change of course. Sue > > > > Does anyone konw if diet can prevent episode of A-Fib? Also, has > > anyone been told by their doc to take coumadin and refused? > > > > Thanks, > > Mike > > > Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hi Thanks. I am concerned for me too! I am always thinking about changing my stance and going for the warfarin. I know it is a gamble. I don't really understand why knowing you are in AF makes a difference. Can you enlighten me? Sue > > > > > > Does anyone konw if diet can prevent episode of A-Fib? Also, has > > > anyone been told by their doc to take coumadin and refused? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Mike > > > > > > > > > > > > Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com > List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the > group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to > AFIBsupport-help > > Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be > acted upon without consultation with one's physician. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 ine, thank you for your advice. It has made me think more about it. Sue > > > > > > Does anyone konw if diet can prevent episode of A-Fib? Also, has > > > anyone been told by their doc to take coumadin and refused? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Mike > > > > > > > > > > > > Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com > List owner: AFIBsupport-owner > For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, > send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help > > Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or > should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hi Sue I was really concerned when I read your post, as I was feeling absolutely fine before the TIA and it really hit me of what might have happened. I think what made things worse was the doctors concern, not allowing me to move, being taken for a CT scan on a trolley etc, and seeing other stroke victims that were not as lucky as me. I will always remember what a doctor once said. " The worse possible scenario would be to have a major stroke and survive. Everyone must decide for themselves about what they feel is right for them. Doctors have a very difficult decision to make regarding Warfarin, and I am sure they are quite happy for you to take that responsibility. I wish you all the best and good luck with what you decide, it must be a decision that you are happy with. ine ine, thank you for your advice. It has made me think more about it. Sue > > > > > Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com > List owner: AFIBsupport-owner > For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, > send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help > > Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or > should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hi, Sue, and thanks for the early morning smile! I was just going by what you said about the risk for stroke being related to being in afib at least 48 hours, so I figured that, if that's true, you want to atleast be able to tell when you're in afib (because I couldn't). Does that run-on sentence make sense?? I know, I also think about the long-term effects of being on warfarin. It's been a big change for me, made me feel old! because, until this happened, I had gotten used to my body pretty much doing what it should without medication. Re: Diet Hi Thanks. I am concerned for me too! I am always thinking about changing my stance and going for the warfarin. I know it is a gamble. I don't really understand why knowing you are in AF makes a difference. Can you enlighten me? Sue > > > > > > Does anyone konw if diet can prevent episode of A-Fib? Also, has > > > anyone been told by their doc to take coumadin and refused? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Mike > > > > > > > > > > > > Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com > List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the > group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to > AFIBsupport-help > > Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be > acted upon without consultation with one's physician. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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