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A forum for sharing experiences regarding atrial fibrillation and other atrial tachy-arrhythmias.
Re: Supplements - 2 years ago
Jackie, thanks for your info...I'm going to read all that you have sent via links.. Clearly my impaired (missing) intestinal mucosa is a huge factor...diet is difficult as I know that my arrhythmia issues will benefit from low carb (was my preferred way of eating prior to the resections)...but the low carb then impacts the GI distress and I have been instructed to calm it with bland food (rby Allegra1215 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Re: Supplements - 2 years ago
Carey Amazing story. It's a variation of my personal situation but yours is on steroids in comparison to mine so to speak. My fluctuating potassium and magnesium levels are the result of intestinal resection. I was ablated in January 2021 and have had two incidences of (atypical) flutter (cardioverted) since (no afib, not even a moment of it). Both took place during an intestinal upseby Allegra1215 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Re: Supplements - 2 years ago
Carey, I'm sorry I don't know all of your backstory - can you give me a capsule version at least about your bouts with flutter, how it came about, your efforts with potassium (and why you stopped) and the ultimate outcome. I can tell that my potassium is, as you say, all over the place throughout the day via symptoms (including ectopics), kardia readings, etc. Thanksby Allegra1215 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Re: Supplements - 2 years ago
Carey Ok that makes sense. I struggle to keep my potassium on an even level (based on symptoms) due to intestinal surgeries. I have found that with the V8 (LS), if I drink it very slowly (sips), I can alleviate the effects of the bolus flushing out by the kidneys some. When I use coconut water, the absorption seems so slow and/or erratic that I sometimes think it's not doing the job.by Allegra1215 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Re: Supplements - 2 years ago
Carey When you cite low sodium V8 as an obvious exception, can you explain why you see it as different than Coconut Water? Were you making a distinction because the potassium chloride is an additive? How do you see that in terms of different results than drinking coconut water ... Thanksby Allegra1215 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Re: Potassium/Magnesium/PACs-PVCs/Flutter-AFib - 2 years ago
I take 450 mgs of Mag Glycinate per day, and an additional small dose of Mag taurate at night. Unlike many people, taurine tends to make me a bit wired unless the dose is small. But at small dose, it calms the beats and helps me sleep too. Using the magnesium every day in this way has virtually eliminated the PVCs at this point (fingers crossed). I use both Potassium gluconate and citrate (by Allegra1215 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Re: Potassium/Magnesium/PACs-PVCs/Flutter-AFib - 2 years ago
Thanks so very much for your reply. I too had good results when it was just the colon resection...and had the same issues with Metamucil. The subsequent small bowel resection has been more difficult as it speeds up "transport" and is also affected by fat in the diet. My depletion issues came after that as the GI issues escalated greatly. Thanks for your insight. I will continue withby Allegra1215 - AFIBBERS FORUM
Potassium/Magnesium/PACs-PVCs/Flutter-AFib - 2 years ago
thanks for all the advice here online...very helpfulby Allegra1215 - AFIBBERS FORUM