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Frequent PVCs natural remedies?
Hi. I'm new here. I have high BP which is treated with 4 different meds. My PVCs are very frequent. During my echocardiogram the tech said they were almost every other heartbeat. She had to frequently stop the test until my heart went back into rhythm. I always feel it when it happens. Yesterday it was all day long! Couldn't sleep well. I was lightheaded when I stood too fast and had some shortness of breath when it was happening. I eat an apple a day for potassium like my dr recommended. Is there something I can do naturally to stop this? I don't drink,smoke, and I exercise regularly.
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A blood assay would help to establish sodium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium levels. However, those only show a snapshot at what is currently available in your blood serum. There are more sophisticated tests, usually costly, to establish the bioavailability of each of those in your tissues, which is where they do the most good...not in your blood. For example, the EXA and RBC tests can more accurately determine what level of magnesium your tissues have.
So, in case it isn't obvious from my preamble, electrolytes play a key role in heart rhythm and myocyte function. Some with arrhythmias take supplemental Mg, and really the salt version you choose at the drug store should be whatever is on sale. Just be aware that the 'citrate' formulation, which happens to be the easiest to assimilate for the body, is also the salt that will increase stool production and flow...meaning you could develop diarrhea if you overdo it. I have taken glycinate, bis-bligycinate, malate, and citrate, and never had any problems.
I don't know if you're the type of personality who wants to know about, and to research the bejaysus out of something (I am) coming his/her way, but if you do a google search like 'formulations of magnesium for supplementation', you should find several hits listing the various formulations and what the science, or anecdotal evidence, suggests is good for a given condition.
I take a mixture of different magnesiums and use low sodium V-8, which is rich in potassium. I also take calcium and D3. I separate calcium and magnesium by two hours at least because they compete.
Your PVC situation sounds severe and symptomatic. What does your cardiologist suggest?
Is there any possibility that your 4 blood pressure meds are contributing to your issue? I have no idea- just asking!
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1 ReactionI had not thought of V-8 for potassium. My cardiologist did say I needed apple, avocado or banana each day but I like the idea of V-8 better. It does seem more than mild PVCs but he wants to keep me on meds for awhile and see if it works itself out. Thank you for the suggestion.