Heart problems - advice appreciated

Blood work labs attached with personal details removed. Not 100% sure what all this means yet, but everything came back negative or in range. I am feeling better, just a bit low energy. My moments of fibrillation are decreasing in frequency and intensity. I think I have only had a couple brief fibrillations today and none of those fibrillations felt strained or concerning at all. So, maybe my previous theory was on track and this was just an semi-intense but passing thing?

Assuming that an infection is the culprit, my current theory is that doing the peptide protocol (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) stirred up a latent infection, but did not eliminate it as it was only a few days prior to the onset of fibrillation that I stopped taking LL-37 (I'm still taking KPV and BPC-157). Or more hopefully, the peptide protocol did destroy some latent infection but I failed to properly detox the aftermath from my system.
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My gut instinct is to fast for the next three days and when I do start eating again, just stick to meat, rice, and salt for a while.
 

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Miracle said:
I had my first case of concerning atrial fibrillation the past three evenings. The first night was pretty scary as the issue popped up out of nowhere. Definitely way more irregular heart beats then normal ones, occasional racing, and even some pain. I wasn't able to fall asleep until after 3am, and was awake at 7am to start a long workday.
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I'm sad to hear someone else here is having those problems. It's so frustrating and scary when we think we are healthy, and then, out of nowhere, this thing pops out.

Ina seems onto something because, I have been observing my own symptoms, and I suspect they worsen when I have an inflammatory diet, lacking minerals, or an electrolyte imbalance:

Ina said:
Usually Potassium gets depleted very commonly with dehydration, and low potassium can produce arrhythmia. Infrared sauna? Supplement electrolytes, specially Potassium.
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Also, in case you missed it, there is this post about Iodine that was helpful:

I'm not finished reading the Iodine thread yet, and Amazon.ca took 3 months to deliver my iodine; they are always out of stock...
So I only took 1 drop in a warm glass of water with a pinch of Celtic salts (sel de Guérande) 3 mornings in a row, just to see. My symptoms seemed to disappear for 2-3 weeks. Then, I went camping for 2 weeks, so not the best diet, with random hours for meals, and lots of cheating; symptoms came back and gradually worsened since last week, paired with leg muscle cramps. (I'm still not at home, so I don't have access to any of my supplements or diet routine).

BHelmet said:
There is perhaps a bio electric aspect going on what with the sun spewing like mad.
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This is also an interesting factor, but harder to measure unless someone has a rigorous diet/exercise routine. I'll check the Sun thread now that you mention it.
 
meadow_wind said:
Ina seems onto something because, I have been observing my own symptoms, and I suspect they worsen when I have an inflammatory diet, lacking minerals, or an electrolyte imbalance:



Also, in case you missed it, there is this post about Iodine that was helpful:

I'm not finished reading the Iodine thread yet, and Amazon.ca took 3 months to deliver my iodine; they are always out of stock...
So I only took 1 drop in a warm glass of water with a pinch of Celtic salts (sel de Guérande) 3 mornings in a row, just to see. My symptoms seemed to disappear for 2-3 weeks. Then, I went camping for 2 weeks, so not the best diet, with random hours for meals, and lots of cheating; symptoms came back and gradually worsened since last week, paired with leg muscle cramps. (I'm still not at home, so I don't have access to any of my supplements or diet routine).


This is also an interesting factor, but harder to measure unless someone has a rigorous diet/exercise routine. I'll check the Sun thread now that you mention it.
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Make a Google search on 'potassium channel biochemistry, adrenal glands, aldosterone, heart palpitations', or 'adrenal glands pathophysiology, potassium, tachicardia'. Start reading and gather info and make a little research project board about adrenal glands starting with anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, methods of diagnosis, methods of treatment. It is very doable, and it is fun. Once you have the whole picture, you can go to your GP and have a discussion or two because the investigation bifurcates between cardiology and endocrinology specialists, both expensive from my experience.

Muscle cramps symptoms will be in your search results, and also fatigue and headaches. This is caused by a an aldosterone imbalance, diagnosed by an endocrinologist.

The electrical anomalies in the heart behavior can be determined over a three day or 6 months period, wearing a monitor. This is recommended by a cardiologist though.

So you will go first to one 'circus', then to another 'circus' and for that you will need to know the whole story or have the whole picture for yourself in order to ask for the right tests and motivate why.

It's fun! You pay a lot but you have a say.

I am a geophysical engineer, I did a lot of chemistry, that's all.
 
Ina said:
So you will go first to one 'circus', then to another 'circus' and for that you will need to know the whole story or have the whole picture for yourself in order to ask for the right tests and motivate why.
It's fun! You pay a lot but you have a say.
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your sense of humor is priceless! 😂

Thanks so much for this info! I'm onto right now :)
I got back home last night, I took a multimineral + magnesium; this morning cramps are gone.

In Quebec, Healthcare is free, but that comes with a downside: huge waiting lists and lots of incompetent personnel. We'll see what I can accomplish. The Cardiologist, who saw me for a total of 2x 5min, sent me to a specialist, who talked to me for 10 min... and I'm now on a waiting list for the usual Afib ablation... There are a couple of people who told me (on my thread) that it's mostly a safe and benign procedure, but I'm still itchy about it.
 
meadow_wind said:
your sense of humor is priceless! 😂

Thanks so much for this info! I'm onto right now :)
I got back home last night, I took a multimineral + magnesium; this morning cramps are gone.

In Quebec, Healthcare is free, but that comes with a downside: huge waiting lists and lots of incompetent personnel. We'll see what I can accomplish. The Cardiologist, who saw me for a total of 2x 5min, sent me to a specialist, who talked to me for 10 min... and I'm now on a waiting list for the usual Afib ablation... There are a couple of people who told me (on my thread) that it's mostly a safe and benign procedure, but I'm still itchy about it.
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And I would be also. You are too young for that, of course I M unqualified H O. You can ask for a second or third QO.
I am sorry for the total inconvenience of the free Healthcare, but remember, that you are the one that must give consent.
 
Donated 350ml of blood on Thursday and slept great for the first time in two weeks that evening! Unfortunately, Afib symptoms came back by Friday evening, but at least they were fairly mild. I was able to do some light duty yard work Saturday morning without issue. So, iron overload seems to be the primary issue which is a relief to know. Thank you Gaby for the suggestion!

If my iron was so high as to cause Afib, I'd guess that donating blood once will not be enough to bring me back to a healthy level. I'll get my iron ferritin levels tested within the week. Additionally, I'll look into wet cupping therapy as a means to draw more blood in the meantime. In the US you are only allowed to donate blood every 56 days.

meadow_wind said:
Also, in case you missed it, there is this post about Iodine that was helpful:
https://cassiopaea.org/forum/threads/reintroduction.54527/post-1173628
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I hadn't heard of that before. I'll ease myself back onto iodine and see how I feel. I have taken myself off every supplement so I can better detect if anything is triggering or relieving Afib.
 
Miracle said:
Additionally, I'll look into wet cupping therapy as a means to draw more blood in the meantime. In the US you are only allowed to donate blood every 56 days.
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If you want or need to reduce your iron more without donating blood, there is always IP6, a supplement that reduces iron.

From searching yandex, because I forgot the name of the supplement. I'm sure there is more talk of IP6 in the Iron Overload thread on the forum. I think I even have some on hand if you want it right away to start taking after your next blood test.

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IP6
IP6 (Inositol hexaphosphate) is a natural compound found in many plants, vegetables, and foods with high fiber content, such as cereals.

Its anti-oxidant properties have long been well-known, and IP6 has recently been subjected to many studies regarding its preventative role for cancer and its part in reducing the size of tumors and existing cancerous spreads.

On top of those major functions, it also helps our immune system, lowers cholesterol levels, and maintains proper kidney function.

IP6 has been recognized as a natural supplement to reduce iron, making it a great supplement for patients with iron overload.

The IP6 supplement I take is Nature’s Way Cell Forté IP-6 & Inositol so that is what I would recommend to you as well.

Read my article on IP6 for iron chelation to know more about the dosage and best time to take IP6.
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Miracle said:
I hadn't heard of that before. I'll ease myself back onto iodine and see how I feel. I have taken myself off every supplement so I can better detect if anything is triggering or relieving Afib.
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Keep us updated!
Were you already taking iodine when you had your Afib?
 
Mike said:
If you want or need to reduce your iron more without donating blood, there is always IP6, a supplement that reduces iron.
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Is iron overload the same as high ferritin levels? My iron saturation is okay, it's just the ferritin that is high. :huh:
 
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