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Heart palpitations and menstrual?
A friend of mine who is also struggling with hashimotos asked me a couple weeks ago if I had noticed a link between heart palpitations and my menstrual. I told her I don't really remember and plus I'm not really tracking them, all I knew is that they were very rare now. My menstrual was due that week so I told her I'd keep an eye out for them. Sure enough 3 days prior to my menstrual I started getting them not bad but they were obvious. They continued for the rest of the week, I no longer have them now.
Has anyone noticed this? If so, what's causing it?
Has anyone noticed this? If so, what's causing it?
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Just prior to menstruation, estrogen levels drop in women and a drop in estrogen may decrease magnesium levels. One study found that cell magnesium level were significantly lower patients with premenstrual symptoms than in controls. Heart palpitations is one of the many possible symptoms of low magnesium. Maybe try taking magnesium supplements next month to see if you see an improvement.
Wow! That is very interesting. And again, I figured you'd know something about this. Thank you! :)
I mentioned vitamin C on another answer a while back...
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Thyroid-Disorders/Something-to-chew-on/show/1774056
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Thyroid-Disorders/Something-to-chew-on/show/1774056
You're right. Even on the highest dose (90mg) of Armour that put me in hyper mode my heart rate only got to 72 bpm. Just in the last 2 day on the Levo my resting heart rate is 84. The 92 was while prepping dinner, I was feeling this antsy or anxiety feeling. I was still experiencing a lot of brain fog and tiredness while on the Armour. Hate to say it though it's possibly too soon to say anything now but I do feel much better. We'll find out in a couple weeks (I guess) when the Armour dies off.
This might mean I need to start another thread but have you heard anything or if the findings are true that vitamin C (taken with synthroid) helps with absorption? I just read a study done in 2008 that they found that it did but they mentioned they still have to do more studies.
This might mean I need to start another thread but have you heard anything or if the findings are true that vitamin C (taken with synthroid) helps with absorption? I just read a study done in 2008 that they found that it did but they mentioned they still have to do more studies.
Not sure what type of magnesium is in that supplement but the reviews are good. Not sure about epson salts. Just follow the instructions I'd say.
I switched from thyroxine (called Eutroxsig) to Armour. Long story short, I had to switch back to Eutroxsig so I could breath. I take 50mcg of Eutroxsig but when I was on Armour I was taking 2 grains, sometimes 3 grains, a day (120 to 180 mg daily) and it wasn't working very well.
A heart rate in the 90's after you switched to levothyroxine looks like you too are finding thyroxine more potent than Armour. Just my observation. Go by your symptoms.
I found this also from Tired Thyroid: Thyroid Lab Results are Affected by the Time of Your Last Dose...
"T3 containing medications (such as desiccated thyroid or Cytomel) cause a peak in Free T3 levels a few hours after ingestion (42% within the first 4 hours), and then a decline until the next dose. [1] Even T4 medications like Synthroid or levothyroxine cause a small bump in thyroid levels a few hours after a dose (16% rise in Free T4 with no change in free T3)."
I switched from thyroxine (called Eutroxsig) to Armour. Long story short, I had to switch back to Eutroxsig so I could breath. I take 50mcg of Eutroxsig but when I was on Armour I was taking 2 grains, sometimes 3 grains, a day (120 to 180 mg daily) and it wasn't working very well.
A heart rate in the 90's after you switched to levothyroxine looks like you too are finding thyroxine more potent than Armour. Just my observation. Go by your symptoms.
I found this also from Tired Thyroid: Thyroid Lab Results are Affected by the Time of Your Last Dose...
"T3 containing medications (such as desiccated thyroid or Cytomel) cause a peak in Free T3 levels a few hours after ingestion (42% within the first 4 hours), and then a decline until the next dose. [1] Even T4 medications like Synthroid or levothyroxine cause a small bump in thyroid levels a few hours after a dose (16% rise in Free T4 with no change in free T3)."
Red_Star could you please look at my last post on "moving onto Levothyroxine again" I'm alittle concerned about my heart rate. Thank you :)
I bought mine from walmart "Spring Valley" brand. It says Magnesium with chelated Zinc. Other ingredients are: Dextrose, Cellulose, croscararmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide.
The epson salt bath sounds nice, how often do you need to do that? Does it matter how much you use or go by directions on the box? :)
I take it because of muscle cramps. Need to be more pro-active to take it every night.
The epson salt bath sounds nice, how often do you need to do that? Does it matter how much you use or go by directions on the box? :)
I take it because of muscle cramps. Need to be more pro-active to take it every night.
You knew huh? LOL
Dr Hyman has info on magnesium supplements...
"The RDA (the minimum amount needed) for magnesium is about 300 mg a day. Most of us get far less than 200 mg.
Some may need much more depending on their condition.
Most people benefit from 400 to 1,000 mg a day.
The most absorbable forms are magnesium citrate, glycinate, taurate, or aspartate, although magnesium bound to Kreb cycle chelates (malate, succinate, fumarate) are also good.
Avoid magnesium carbonate, sulfate, gluconate, and oxide. They are poorly absorbed (and the cheapest and most common forms found in supplements).
Side effects from too much magnesium include diarrhea, which can be avoided if you switch to magnesium glycinate.
Most minerals are best taken as a team with other minerals in a multi-mineral formula.
Taking a hot bath with Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) is a good way to absorb and get much needed magnesium.
People with kidney disease or severe heart disease should take magnesium only under a doctor’s supervision."
Dr Hyman has info on magnesium supplements...
"The RDA (the minimum amount needed) for magnesium is about 300 mg a day. Most of us get far less than 200 mg.
Some may need much more depending on their condition.
Most people benefit from 400 to 1,000 mg a day.
The most absorbable forms are magnesium citrate, glycinate, taurate, or aspartate, although magnesium bound to Kreb cycle chelates (malate, succinate, fumarate) are also good.
Avoid magnesium carbonate, sulfate, gluconate, and oxide. They are poorly absorbed (and the cheapest and most common forms found in supplements).
Side effects from too much magnesium include diarrhea, which can be avoided if you switch to magnesium glycinate.
Most minerals are best taken as a team with other minerals in a multi-mineral formula.
Taking a hot bath with Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) is a good way to absorb and get much needed magnesium.
People with kidney disease or severe heart disease should take magnesium only under a doctor’s supervision."
Hahaha! I knew you'd have an answer for this! Thank you! I haven't been too great at taking my magnesium since I decided to take my vitamins at dinner time. What is the recommended dose for magnesium? Just in case mine is too low.
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