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EnsenadaDr
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Have a wonderful weekend to all. I am here to help.
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BajaBlanca
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no pace makers out there? That is something I know nothing about and would be interested in hearing about.
Also, if you snore, this contributes to irregular heart beats. I am no doctor but I highly recommend the CPap. It has certainly helped my husband.
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JZ
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Here is a tip for anyone with afib. Don't get the normal ablation everyone gets. The success rates are too low.
Get Thoracoscopic Maze Surgery. You won't have afib anymore.
Late 30's I had afib. Super great shape otherwise, worked out 5+ times a week. Zero issues with my heart. It was mostly brought on by alcohol and
caffeine.
I saw specialists at USC and UCLA. They were pushing me to ablation. I did a bunch of research and didn't like the probability of success.
I had the mini-maze procedure done at the Ohio State University. 4 years later not a single episode of afib.
Tip number 2, do your own research, not all Dr.'s are created equal. Just look at the OP... LOL.
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SFandH
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| Quote: | Originally posted by JZ
4 years later not a single episode of afib.
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Serious question. How do know that?
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SFandH
| Quote: | Originally posted by JZ
4 years later not a single episode of afib.
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Serious question. How do know that? |
I think you're asking how do you know you didn't have a a-fib event?
Although a MD is quoted in the posted article stating '''many patients don't even know they are having a-fib,'' I question where did he draw that
conclusion? His own experience or something he read?
I know immediately when I've gone a-fib -- I can feel it -- my body vibrates, my chest pounds a bit, I take my pulse (brachial) and it's definitely
irregular, I get light headed.
Maybe someone who's never had a-fib wouldn't know what it was -- otherwise, a person who has had the event definitely knows something is happening.
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JZ
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SFandH
| Quote: | Originally posted by JZ
4 years later not a single episode of afib.
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I check my pulse. I've worn 10-day monitors as a check-up.
For a while I had PACs, but those are 95% gone.
Trust me I knew when I had afib before. No medication. Just did a 6 mile hike today in the mountains in 95 degree weather.
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I am certainly no Cardiology expert by any means, but I have a couple of long time Cardiologist fishing buddies who are. Over the years I have
benefited by listening to many cases and theories on heart health while sitting in a boat. A couple of important tips I believe have helped me avoid
problems is taking an Aspirin every day. Another simple way is to monitor your blood pressure and heart rate daily with a cuff type monitor. As
discussed previously, this will monitor blood pressure, heart rate and most will detect and display irregular rate. There is a fine line between ATFIB
and irregular heart rate, Atfib being potentially the most serious. Some people can't detect less severe episodes of Atfib without a monitor of some
kind. If detected, get to an emergency room ASAP. The finger Oxymeter with heart rate display is an excellent detector of not only blood oxygen level,
but heart rate is very obvious as most models will display the rate and also a pulse blip like you would see on an EKG machine. A normal rate will
display steady as a rock, and irregular or Atfib will be all over the place. I am convinced that spending a few minutes daily will give you a
benchmark that you can see sliding into the abnormal and take necessary preventative action if needed. I have learned the Docs have no confidence in
the heart rate displayed with the cuff monitor. The sampling rate is not reliable but may be a fairly reliable indicator of irregularity. This simple
procedure has worked for me for some time now. A great way to tell when to cut back on Cerveza and double cheeseburgers.
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bajabuddha
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
So I receive a personal U2U from a poster in this thread that says Doc -- I'm out of line with my personal comments. Sorry for that. The ''article''
really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm described as NOT a ''good patient.'' The article aside, you come across as a caring and knowledgeable person. Good
success in your practice.
When I asked the poster to post their comments, they said that the "friends" I already had on Nomads would not be swayed on what he said. Go figure.
Sounds to me like they are afraid to let anyone know about their U2U. So slam and discredit the Doctor on the WWW, but follow up personally to
appease him/her?
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Hypocrites in BN??? SAY IT AIN'T SO !!   
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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SFandH
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Thanks JZ and Lee for answering my question (even though I left out the word "you"). I didn't know whether or not afib can be felt in any way without
feeling your pulse.
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EnsenadaDr
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Some people get a feeling also of palpitations in the chest. Symptomatinc Afib which has shortness of breath and dizziness accompanying it is a real
medical emergency so head over to the ER immediately.
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JZ
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
So I receive a personal U2U from a poster in this thread that says Doc -- I'm out of line with my personal comments. Sorry for that. The ''article''
really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm described as NOT a ''good patient.'' The article aside, you come across as a caring and knowledgeable person. Good
success in your practice.
When I asked the poster to post their comments, they said that the "friends" I already had on Nomads would not be swayed on what he said. Go figure.
Sounds to me like they are afraid to let anyone know about their U2U. So slam and discredit the Doctor on the WWW, but follow up personally to
appease him/her?
[Edited on 7-29-2014 by EnsenadaDr] |
You are insufferable.
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by JZ
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
So I receive a personal U2U from a poster in this thread that says Doc -- I'm out of line with my personal comments. Sorry for that. The ''article''
really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm described as NOT a ''good patient.'' The article aside, you come across as a caring and knowledgeable person. Good
success in your practice.
When I asked the poster to post their comments, they said that the "friends" I already had on Nomads would not be swayed on what he said. Go figure.
Sounds to me like they are afraid to let anyone know about their U2U. So slam and discredit the Doctor on the WWW, but follow up personally to
appease him/her?
[Edited on 7-29-2014 by EnsenadaDr] |
You are insufferable. |
FYI:
in·suf·fer·a·ble
synonyms: intolerable, unbearable, unendurable, insupportable, unacceptable, oppressive, overwhelming, overpowering;
More antonyms:
having or showing unbearable arrogance or conceit.
"an insufferable bully"
More synonyms: conceited, arrogant, boastful, c-cky, c-cksure, full of oneself, self-important, swaggering; More
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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thats totally inappropriate. its lewd, lascivious, salacious, outrageous! 
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EnsenadaDr
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So cough it up Lee!! Why don't you admit to writing me the U2U? | Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
| Quote: | Originally posted by JZ
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
So I receive a personal U2U from a poster in this thread that says Doc -- I'm out of line with my personal comments. Sorry for that. The ''article''
really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm described as NOT a ''good patient.'' The article aside, you come across as a caring and knowledgeable person. Good
success in your practice.
When I asked the poster to post their comments, they said that the "friends" I already had on Nomads would not be swayed on what he said. Go figure.
Sounds to me like they are afraid to let anyone know about their U2U. So slam and discredit the Doctor on the WWW, but follow up personally to
appease him/her?
[Edited on 7-29-2014 by EnsenadaDr] |
You are insufferable. |
FYI:
in·suf·fer·a·ble
synonyms: intolerable, unbearable, unendurable, insupportable, unacceptable, oppressive, overwhelming, overpowering;
More antonyms:
having or showing unbearable arrogance or conceit.
"an insufferable bully"
More synonyms: conceited, arrogant, boastful, c-cky, c-cksure, full of oneself, self-important, swaggering; More |
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micah202
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....does that mean you'll finally fess-up to those loveletters you wrote me!!??
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
So cough it up Lee!! Why don't you admit to writing me the U2U? | Quote: |
[Edited on 7-29-2014 by micah202] |
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
So cough it up Lee!! Why don't you admit to writing me the U2U? |
There's nothing to fess up Janene. Thought my snarky comment about you passing bogus and misleading medical information and trolling for business
here, plus a date with Dennis, might have hurt your feelings. I think you're still hurt but you can take it.
You are educated but your lack of judgment represents the turd in the punch bowel. I mean, who wants health care from someone rolling in OT slime?
You have your supporters here but detractors, as well. Please, reread the definition below and what some nomads think of you?
in·suf·fer·a·ble
synonyms: intolerable, unbearable, unendurable, insupportable, unacceptable, oppressive, overwhelming, overpowering;
More antonyms:
having or showing unbearable arrogance or conceit.
"an insufferable bully"
More synonyms: conceited, arrogant, boastful, c-cky, c-cksure, full of oneself, self-important, swaggering;
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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EnsenadaDr
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so did you write me that kind email about what a caring person you thought I was? One thing I am that you are definitely not, is direct. I would not
send a U2U and have it represent the total opposite of the spectrum that you are writing here. On the East Coast we call those types of people
transparent. No actually I am trying to give people simple tips to help better their lives. So again, I will ask you, did you write the very kind
U2U or not? | Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
So cough it up Lee!! Why don't you admit to writing me the U2U? |
There's nothing to fess up Janene. Thought my snarky comment about you passing bogus and misleading medical information and trolling for business
here, plus a date with Dennis, might have hurt your feelings. I think you're still hurt but you can take it.
You are educated but your lack of judgment represents the turd in the punch bowel. I mean, who wants health care from someone rolling in OT slime?
You have your supporters here but detractors, as well. Please, reread the definition below and what some nomads think of you?
in·suf·fer·a·ble
synonyms: intolerable, unbearable, unendurable, insupportable, unacceptable, oppressive, overwhelming, overpowering;
More antonyms:
having or showing unbearable arrogance or conceit.
"an insufferable bully"
More synonyms: conceited, arrogant, boastful, c-cky, c-cksure, full of oneself, self-important, swaggering; |
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EnsenadaDr
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You initiated all the U2U's. As a matter of fact I get many notifications that a person near Seattle keeps looking at my profile. When I saw where
you are posting from, it all made sense. | Quote: | Originally posted by micah202
....does that mean you'll finally fess-up to those loveletters you wrote me!!??
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
So cough it up Lee!! Why don't you admit to writing me the U2U? | Quote: |
[Edited on 7-29-2014 by micah202] |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by micah202
....wowwwweeeee,,since you bring it up....remember posting quotes of me from the ToyotaVanPeople forum?..some strange effort to 'out' & intimidate
--I think I used the word PATHETIC at the time...sometimes things don't change much.......obsessed indeed!!
...you can post whatever you want--if it actually ever matters,I'll post proof of what I say.
...try cutting-back on the coca---it's said to cause psychosis and paranoia 
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
You initiated all the U2U's. As a matter of fact I get many notifications that a person near Seattle keeps looking at my profile. When I saw where
you are posting from, it all made sense. | Quote: | Originally posted by micah202
....does that mean you'll finally fess-up to those loveletters you wrote me!!??
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
So cough it up Lee!! Why don't you admit to writing me the U2U? |
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anyone else looking for a doctor?
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