Highs and lows of life with arrhythmias

[Kaz747]

On Sunday I posted a lovely photo of the water when out on a boat and today my view is of the nurses station in CCU/ICU. I spent the night here again after going into AFlutter then AFib last night. It eventually settled back into NSR after extra meds but had another wobble this morning. I had magnesium transfusions overnight which was a first for me. I’m hoping to head home soon for a good rest as you never get much sleep in hospitals. Hopefully my ablations next month will get me sorted.

[Aprilbday]

Oh dear! I am very sorry. I hope you get to go soon to the comforts of home. How awful, but glad you got the needed help. Magnesium? Wow!!

[Kaz747 in reply to Aprilbday]

Yes, I was just below the normal range and they said for general medical patients they probably wouldn’t have worried but with heart rhythm issues they don’t want a low level as that can trigger attacks. I eat a lot of high magnesium foods and have never had an issue with levels before so they said to get the GP to keep an eye on it when she does routine blood checks. Doctor also said Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) can have an effect on magnesium levels. You learn something new everyday 👩🏻‍🎓

[CDreamer in reply to Kaz747]

Another very good reason to veer away for PPIs.

[Hidden in reply to Kaz747]

I'm in the US and in the past have frequently been given IV magnesium in the hospital. I am stable now but have been taking magnesium supplements for a long time now. Many of us world wide are magnesium deficient and many cardiac doctors recommend supplements. I recently saw a good video someone posted here about magnesium-which supplements to take and other helpful info. Short and very informative. It's by Dr Sanjay Gupta, the cardiologist in York It's on youtube. It's good to eat magnesium-rich foods but in todays world our food is only as healthy as the soil it's grown in. Unfortunately many soils world-wide are depleted in so many ways. Take a look at the video for some very good info. I watch other videos by him and have learned a lot. Hope this helps. And feel better soon. Take care. irina

[CDreamer]

Oh dear, so sorry. Sounds like you had some excellent treatment and were well monitored and looked after which is encouraging. Hope you are soon back on the water - the view is far more interesting!

Best wishes

[Kaz747 in reply to CDreamer]

It sure is. Hopefully if the weather is good here on the weekend we’ll be able to go for another boat ride. And yes, I have an amazing team looking after me.

[jeanjeannie50]

Sorry to hear that Kaz. Yes, it's difficult to get rest in a hospital. I always ask for a sleeping tablet if I go in. I take ear plugs and an eye mask, which I keep in a small case ready. If not nights there are hell with all the noise and lights going on and off.

When I was given a magnesium infusion, it didn't agree with me and I felt like I was dying. Couldn't move or speak. Fortunately the young A&E doctor realised and turned it off. He'd never seen that happen before, but next day the consultant told me it can.

Jean

[Kaz747 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Glad you were okay. Nobody mentioned any potential risks to me before they started the infusion. I had no problem but it’s good for others to be aware of possible issues if they are ever in the same position. That’s what I love about the knowledge sharing and support on this forum.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Kaz747]

My magnesium levels weren't checked and I have a magnesium rich diet, so it was probably magnesium overload. Someone else on here once said that they had a similar experience, don't think it happens much though.

[Kaz747 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Why would they give you magnesium without checking your levels? That’s just crazy 😜

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Kaz747]

Yes, I agree. It really was the most horrible experience. I felt life was flowing away from me. I guess people affected like I was are few and far between. I wonder what would have happened if the young doctor hadn't thought to take the transfusion off!!!!

[Kaz747 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Very glad you’re still here to tell the tale 😉

[Hidden in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Probably a good reason to ask if our level has been checked when we see bags and pills of anything coming our way.

[Finvola]

Oh dear Kaz - the two views of arrhythmic life. Hope you are soon back on your boat.

[Kaz747 in reply to Finvola]

Thanks Finvola