Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group

Posted by Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator @kanaazpereira, Feb 14, 2018

Welcome to the Heart Rhythm Conditions group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
Did you know that the average heart beats 100,000 times a day? Millions of people live with heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) which occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats don't work properly. Let's connect with each other; we can share stories and learn about coping with the challenges, and living well with abnormal heart rhythms. I invite you to follow the group. Simply click the +FOLLOW icon on the group landing page.

I'm Kanaaz (@kanaazpereira), and I'm the moderator of this group. When you post to this group, chances are you'll also be greeted by volunteer patient Mentors and fellow members. Learn more about Moderators and Mentors on Connect.

Let's chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Heart Rhythm Conditions Support Group.

eileena | @eileena | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @scardycat "Can’t take Hawthorne when taking beta blocker." + (show)

scaredy-cat, please enlighten me. I was on carvedilol when I began with the hawthorne. Adding this supplement proved no problem, so please help me understand why I should not have been combining the 2.

scardycat | @scardycat | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @eileena "Scardycat, I take 4 directly for my heart. CoQ10, Carnitine, D-Ribose and Hawthorne extract. There is..." + (show)

Can’t take Hawthorne when taking beta blocker.

eileena | @eileena | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @predictable "Teresa (@hopeful33250), it turns out I haven't had my magnesium lab-tested for a while -- not..." + (show)

Martin, I use Magnesium Citrate cuz that is the one the Natropath told me is best absorbed.

Martin Jensen, Volunteer Mentor | @predictable | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@predictable Do you know what your magnesium level is, Martin?" + (show)

Teresa (@hopeful33250), it turns out I haven't had my magnesium lab-tested for a while -- not since I was in deep with my nephrologist in late 2012. It wasn't a problem then when it measured 2.1 mg/dl (standard range was 1.6-2.8 mg/dl), and I assume it's OK now with no symptoms. Martin

Martin Jensen, Volunteer Mentor | @predictable | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@predictable Do you know what your magnesium level is, Martin?" + (show)

@hopefull33250, Teresa, not off-hand. I'll check it out and put it up here. Martin

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @predictable "Hi, Teresa @hopeful33250. I don't take a magnesium supplement product, but rely on a half dozen..." + (show)

@predictable
Do you know what your magnesium level is, Martin?

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @kanaazpereira "Hi @hopeful33250, This recent paper, published in “Open Heart” journal, reviews the effect of magnesium deficiency..." + (show)

@kanaazpereira
Thank you, Kanaaz. Some great information. I need to up my magnesium so that I have some reserves to call on when I become active, especially before exercising. Hmmm, I would never have thought of this on my own. It really does "take a village" or at least a community like Connect!

healthytoday | @healthytoday | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @scardycat "Thanks! I can’t take the Coq10 energizes my heart too much, 😊" + (show)

That's interesting. It raises the heart rate? I use to eat a lot of cayenne pepper in my soups. I heard it was a heart stimulant so cut back. Haven't noticed a difference. Also, black pepper is a heart stimulant and I avoid it. Working on slowing heart rate. Cut my dark chocolate...: (

healthytoday | @healthytoday | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @predictable and all of you in this discussion, I recently found that my magnesium level..." + (show)

Some magnesium absorbs better than others. Looking online, we discovered that Magnesium Glycinate 400mg absorbs the best. Might go up in dosage and take two. Also, Hawthorne root capsules from health food stores/Whole Foods is suppose to be good for the heart. I took it for about a week, but went on Metoprolol and will introduce it to my system as I get use to the Metoprolol to slow the heart beat. My beat is better. I am grateful there are so many ways we can approach these problems of the heart, and many complement each other. Day 2 of Metoprolol. I had some tightness in the neck and chest yesterday which cleared up in 15 minutes. Getting use to it. As far as dosage of vitamins, I think you just have to wing it. Do some research, consider your age, size, sensativity etc. I've been taking vitamins since my mid 20's when I read Adelle Davis' books. I consider them food. Also, my husband and I prepare 95% of our food from scratch, fresh soups, fresh steamed vegs, fresh berries with oatmeal etc. I think having simple, low sodium and low sugar food really matters.

Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira | Jan 25, 2019

Hi @hopeful33250,

This recent paper, published in “Open Heart” journal, reviews the effect of magnesium deficiency on the cardiovascular system. https://openheart.bmj.com/content/5/2/e000775