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Female 31, constant PVCs. What can I personally do to help myself?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Feb 10 8:08am | Replies (21)
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@missdee1993

I definitely don’t have access to those facilities, I’m very far away from the US (Africa).

What medication do you take, if I may ask?

For me, my PvCs have suddenly gotten worse. Previously I was guaranteed some hours of relief in the day. But this entire week they have been constant, every 3 or 4 beats. I haven’t slept more than an hour or two each night of this week. Which is why I’ve had to schedule an appointment with my cardiologist.

I’ll see how that goes.

Thank you for your reply 🫂

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jc76 | @jc76 | Feb 8 6:51am

@missdee1993
The medication I take is called Mexiletine. 150 MG every 8 hours. I wanted another ablation, but EP said let's try medication first.

It has low toxicity, so you have to take every 8 hours to keep in your blood stream.

I also take 400 MG of Magnesium Citrate per my EP.

Recently had unexplained episode with ICD/Pacemaker and EP recommended drinking Electrolytes. I am doing that also.

What my EP and HF doctors say is what I do. Find an exercise (after doctor approval) you like doing and/or hobby to bring some joy to your life. It helps reduce stress and anxiety and can go a long way to reducing stress in your life which per my EP can have a drastic effect on the number of PVCs you can have.

Wow Africa. You are a long way off. Good luck!

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