I was diagnosed with PVC's around the same time I found out I had Crohns (3 1/2 years ago). I too believe there's a link between digestive diseases and PVC's.
Overall, I've done pretty well and haven't had as bad of symptoms as some and I'm thankful for that.
Hi Oxman, I've had crohns for 17 yrs, since I was 18. Have had surgery, been on all the meds. (You know how it goes) I found out the hard way about a year ago exactly what low potassium can do to a body. One of the symptoms is a irregular heartbeat. Low potassium can be caused by diarrhea or chronic loose stools. I ve had my potassium drop on me 4-5 times now in the last year, it seems like once it happens it will happen again & again, quicker & easier each time. I'm actually on a potassium drink 4 times a day now because it dropped last week and I didnt have a change in my bathroom routine but I do have loose BM's as I've had surgery & have what they call short bowel syndrome on top of my crohns. Just means I don't digest certain things as well cuz I don't have enough intestine to get the job done. (the fun never stops?) There are a lot of symptoms for low potassium, you can do your own research if your interested. But I wouldn't just accept skipped heartbeats or in my case it feels like a flutter in my chest, just because we CAN be low in certain vitamins & nutrients doesn't mean HAVE stay that way. Take care