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Things That Have Provided Relief For My PSVT

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bmart1024
bmart1024

I just wanted to share with you guys what has helped me with my PSVT.  I used to get it so bad that I couldn't climb a flight of stairs without having my heart race and get out of rhythm.   It took me a long time to figure it out, but these are the things that helped me tremendously.

1.  Eat foods that are high in potassium and magnesium.  

2.  Supplement with magnesium.  The product Calm (magnesium citrate) works well for me, although I can't have it everyday because it will upset my digestive system.  Find what works best for you.

3.  Exercise.  If I start getting out of shape, I start having irregular beats, making me more prone to PSVT.  I have to be careful though, because if my heart rate gets too high, or I over do it and become too fatigued, I can trigger it.  

4.  Avoid food triggers.  For me....gluten, dairy, corn, too much sugar, chocolate, alcohol

(sad because I used to work in the wine industry), and too much salt.  

Also, keep in mind that as you get older, your condition will probably change and you will have to figure it out and make more adjustments.  Hope this helps somebody.  It took me a long time to figure out what worked for me, because there were so many factors.  

 

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  • Anonymous111
    Anonymous111 bmart1024

    Posted

    So when was the last time you have an SVT episode?
    • bmart1024
      bmart1024 Anonymous111

      Posted

      Hi Ben, 

        My last really bad episode was last June after eating chocolate for several days and eating several salty meals.  I get different types of arrhythmias.  Sometimes they can be quite high at 200 beats per minute without symptoms.  Other times I can have a high rate with skipped beats and sweating, shortness of breath, weakness, and dizziness.  I also get short bursts of tach after exercising occasionally. Sometimes I just start developing a lot of PAC's/PVC's.  The things that I mentioned do not heal my PSVT.  I know that will always be there, but If I don't do these things I start having major problems.  Right now I have been pretty good and haven't had any skipped beats or tach lately.  Usually when I do start having problems again, I can trace it to digestion problems, diet, or not getting enough/too much exercise. 

      Brad

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