How to eliminate or reduce Heart Palpitation

[Dick501]

I'm so happy to find this site. Last night, I called 911 because of palpitation and it's been an ongoing problem for me for about 8 yrs. I tend to get nervous when it hits while being alone specially when  my wife is out working nightshift. It usually occur at night when I get up suddenly to go to the bathroom to urinate or just waking up in the middle of the night. My feet and hands gets cold and I always quick to grab the telephone and get ready to call for help. I probably called 911 six times here our little community in Alaska. The symptom goes away in 5 to 15 minutes. Like for so many people, I've gone through all the test (EKG, echocardiogram, blood, X-Ray, Stress test) and all was NORMAL. I am an athletic type person and own a BOWFLEX machine and have a manual treadmill. Always workout regularly but recently I stop jogging outdoor and reduce my cardiovascular exercise into one half my usual routine  hoping to minimize the occurence of PVC. I am not sure if this is the right decision.

[isukathis]

Hi,

Do you drink anything with caffeine? I have found that I was usually getting my SVT episodes on the weekends which is the time I was drinking 3 cups of coffee a day.

I have since given up caffeine and not had an episode since. I do however get 2-4 false starts each month where it feels like a palp is going to start but doesn't.

I'm also very active and would never consider giving up my jogging, 8km/4 times a week... My cardiologist has assured me I am doing my heart more good by keeping it healthy and strong.

Hope this helps...

[bgrimes86]

Taurine and arginine, usually taken together. They can completely eliminate PVC's, most PAC's, and sinus pauses. This method is practically unheard of, but there are scientific studies indicating that it works. Taurine stabilizes the heart's cells by controlling the flow of electrolytes into the cells, destroying free radicals, and dampening the sympathetic nervous system. It's an amino acid found in all human beings, and is especially prevalent in the heart. I'm very tired so I can't type anymore, but if anyone has any questions or needs more info, just post it and I'll get back to you.

P.S. In several studies, they injected animals with arrhythmia-provoking drugs, thereby producing all sorts of weird rhythms. Afterwards, they injected the animals with taurine, which switched the heart back into a normal sinus rhythm. I hope to try this soon with my Adderall prescription, just to see if it really works.

[EmpressofQ]

It sounded strange to me when they were having me do it in the ambulance 3 times.  But this or coughing sometimes works.  Mine did once but then it just went right back to 215bpm.  They gave me meds to do this also and it stopped heart and they restarted it but it still didn't work.  I do know it works a lot though.  It is a well know procedure in the medical world.

[aliciabug26]

hi, im 26 yrs old and i have been having heart palpatations on and off for over 2 yrs until tuesday of last week they havent gone away. ive had them non-stop. i went to the er on friday and had an ECG and was on a heart monitor and they both caught them and they told me that it was in the diastolic(bottom part of my heart) that it was an extra beat before my regualr beat. they told me as well as my regular doctor they told me to relax and not worry. how can i not worry when your heart isnt suppose to do it. i just dont know what to do. i have them almost every minute sometimes several in a minute. how can that be normal. can anyone help me come to terms with these pvc's.

[matt_s]

Take comfort if they caught them on the monitor and told you they are ok.  I have been there to.  A few years ago when these palps got nasty I was checked out OK.  But I really could not come to terms with it.  I applied for some new life insurance as I felt the end was near!!  The life insurance company reviewed my medical record and approved my insurance at normal rates with no questions asked!!  Anyway, read this forum, there is a lot of people in your exact situation.  

[Skycam]

To set all of your minds at ease, I have been having arrythmias like  Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia and PVC's for over 40 years. My grandmother used to have what she called her spells. and had them as well and lived to almost 90. Her heart was  very strong.
I have kept the racing  and extra beats at bay all this time  by using a whole food form of calcium and magnesium... Finding the correct amounts that your body needs is key. Our  recommended daily allowances on bottles are just to prevent disease and many of us with such fun genetics like mitral valve prolapse and disautonomia need far more to keep our hearts in rhythm.
Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body and in balance with calcium will help the heart contract and pump as it should. Often those of us with arrythmias are lacking in that nutrient and even if test results seem normal they may not be NORMAL for our bodies.
I use so much more than most people and as soon as I feel that uncomfortable extra beat which can come strong every few beats or so... I take a calcium and magnesium whole food form tablet of the minerals  and boy it is such a miracle because sweet relief is close at hand.
I wish you well in your journey to find your own healing... Your solutions is nearby and tomorrow you can find the perfect combination of minerals/ vitamins and possibly supplements like flax seed and fish oil or adaptogens  like Ashwaghanda or calming herbs like kava kava ( roots only never leaves)  that will help you feel that you have your life back.
Calcium Magnesium has saved me and I wish you all great success in your search.