alfy12User Since: Oct 2013Posts: 22 | Hello all,
I've just got back from holidays and I'm struggling with regular PVCs. I estimate about 8-10 per minute for the last 4-5 days. Sometimes they come in waves. The pattern is 2 normal beats, ectopic beat, 2 normal beats, ectopic beat, 3 normal beats, ectopic beats and so forth. They are very noticeable with a real thud in the chest. I went to a GP yesterday (not my usual doctor) and she wasn't concerned after reviewing the report from my cardiologist in June of this year. She has refered me to the cardiologist again for a 24 hr holter monitor. I have had all my blood tests done including magnesium, potassium and now Vitamin D. All looks normal and I don't have diabetes.
I would love a few hours of normal heart rhythm as this is driving me crazy. I am on Isoptin which is a calcium channel blocker. I think it worked well initially but has lost its effect. I don't have any underlying heart disease but I'm getting pulsatile tinnitus and have pressure on both carotid arteries in my neck and a partially numb left arm. Explained this to the GP but she wasn't concerned. I think she thinks the symptoms are from the Isoptin. She wouldn't change my medication either.
I also talked Ablation with her but she indicated it isn't suitable for all forms of ectopic beats. Anyway the good news is I only have to wait until 10th December to have the holter monitor fitted. Thats good for country Australia.
I've eliminated alcohol, caffeine and eating large meals. I'm on a healthy diet and I walk a reasonable amount at work so I believe everything in my life is in balance except my PVCs. I've tried to isolate the trigger factors but can't put my finger on it. I want to try Taurine and see if it makes a difference.
Cheers Alf |