Lol.

In regards to the Marijuana critique. If some of this new (speculative data) is correct I am indeed surprised. I know many people who engage in this activity. None of whom have AF and although, I personally believe that inhaling any concentrated vapor (on a regular basis) is potentially damaging. I also believe that in moderation, this alternative can benefit the user with stress relieving properties. I think the brownies suggestion is a great option.

The AF triggers (in theory) indeed continue to escalate.

Each to his own and caviat emptor. IMO.

*Disclaimer: I do not engage in this stress relief option. It makes me feel sluggish and I have never really felt the benefits that most others do.

:)

The only thing that is close to speculative is related to afib. But the below can't be good for afibbers trying to relieve stress (and this stuff is not speculative):

Effects on the Heart
Within a few minutes after smoking marijuana, the heart begins beating more rapidly and the blood pressure drops. Marijuana can cause the heart beat to increase by 20 to 50 beats per minute, and can increase even more if other drugs are used at the same time.
Because of the lower blood pressure and higher heart rate, researchers found that users' risk for a heart attack is four times higher within the first hour after smoking marijuana, compared to their general risk of heart attack when not smoking.

I would hate to let anyone believe grass could be good for stress relief for people with afib, even if used sometimes.

petey

Re: Pet. There are some breeds of cats and of dogs that are hypoallergenic. I am allergic to cats, but had a Yorkie for a while and had no problems. As to dogs, some have hair rather than fur (such as bichon group, poodle, schnauzer,) and there are the "hairless" Sphinx cats (wierd looking I admit, but good pets).

You convinced me, Petey!! Not going that route!

NYNM-I like cats rather than dogs. I have heard of the hypoallergenic dogs. The hypo cats just look very strange and not very soothing. Like petting skin... Thanks for the info!

How 'bout a Baby Sloth~

http://www.flixxy.com/bath-time-for-baby-sloths.htm?utm_source=nl

So cute, yogacat!! Thanks! That was distressing just watching it!

I learned so much from all these posts. I knew most of them and do some of them when I remember. I made a list of all these [except the pot] and put it on the refrigerator so when an anxiety attack hits it's right in front of me. If all that fails I take 1/4 mg of klonopin.

It's great to share with each other what works for each of us! Thanks!

If the opportunity should arise i will monitor my heart and see what the effect pot has on my heart rate and report back. I like doing research if it is reasonable. On another day I will try the same thing with a few beers to see what happens.

"Effects on the Heart
Within a few minutes after smoking marijuana, the heart begins beating more rapidly and the blood pressure drops. Marijuana can cause the heart beat to increase by 20 to 50 beats per minute, and can increase even more if other drugs are used at the same time.
Because of the lower blood pressure and higher heart rate, researchers found that users' risk for a heart attack is four times higher within the first hour after smoking marijuana, compared to their general risk of heart attack when not smoking."

When I walk, which is everday, I am stress free for a few hours.
When I do yoga, meditate play with my doggies I am stress free
for awhile. so I think it all helps, and in extreme stress there is
always xanx.

When I am in afib, not much helps. I take K and 1/2 a beta blocker
and usually in about an hour I am over it, somtimes I have to repeat the formula


But I worry because i know afib gets worse as you get older.

Sounds like an oxymoron, is that the right word, petey?

missd,

You said when you are in a fib, you take K and 1/2 betablocker. What is K? It's great you can make the a fib go away.

Rick,

Keep us informed!!

That was interesting news about the increased heart rate and lowering of BP after marijuana use. I can see how that would increase the risk of heart attack in someone with Afib. My usual pulse is between 68-72 and if in a state of Afib it could cause my Atrium which is already up to 240 on average BPM to rise along with Ventricles to go well over 100 BPM for a period of time. My blood pressure is usually 100-110 over 60-70...so lowering it could cause complications and something as simple as passing out and hitting my head on something. Like I said earlier, I used marijuana and even smoked cigarettes when I was in my teens but would never do such a foolish thing these days.

The brownies comment in my last post was sort of a bad joke because they put marijuana in cakes and candy and all sorts of things these days. However, I think the results on our body would be the same no matter which form is used.

I am not real sure about taking what I presume is vitamin K is a good idea. My EP told me to steer clear of it and gave me a list of foods to avoid with K and split them into three categories from highest amount of K to the least. A very small amount isn't going to harm people but you should have been given some medication to control how thick or thin your blood is to prevent stroke.

Please update us on this if you don't mind.

"Effects on the Heart
Within a few minutes after smoking marijuana, the heart begins beating more rapidly and the blood pressure drops. Marijuana can cause the heart beat to increase by 20 to 50 beats per minute, and can increase even more if other drugs are used at the same time.
Because of the lower blood pressure and higher heart rate, researchers found that users' risk for a heart attack is four times higher within the first hour after smoking marijuana, compared to their general risk of heart attack when not smoking. " - Petey

Is there any additional (comparative) data of the effects (on the heart) when smoking cigarettes? - OR - When marijuana is ingested in other forms? I'm curious as there's absolutely no question that smoking anything on a regular basis can be potentially damaging. ;) - Thomas

I couldn't find anything on he subject. I HAVE heard THC in any form can predispose people to watching MSNBC (haha only kidding).

petey

Ha!!