Increased number of ectopics

[Profound15]

The number of ectopics I’ve been having over the last few weeks is so disheartening. I take 200mg of magnesium daily and for a while the number of ectopics I was getting was minimal but recently they’ve increased substantially and I don’t know why. I was generally getting them when resting but the last couple of weeks I’m getting them during any activity. I know they are generally benign and stress can create more but I don’t feel particularly anxious. Does anyone know if taking flecainide as a maintenance dose prevents ectopics or any other medication that would control them. Thanks

[Padayn01]

I’m exactly in the same position as you, but I mainly get mine at rest they like yours just came out of nowhere about 6 weeks ago every day, some days better than others I also take mag taurate can’t really say 100% if they are helping

[Profound15 in reply to Padayn01]

How much magnesium do you take daily please

[Padayn01 in reply to Profound15]

2 tablets a day

[Profound15 in reply to Padayn01]

Are they 150mg each or combined pls. Just interested as I take 200 but thinking about increasing the dosage

[Padayn01 in reply to Profound15]

2 capsules is 146mg

[Auriculaire in reply to Padayn01]

That is a very small dose. The daily minimum 3 recommended amount for men is 400mg. I think it is probably safe to take that as a supplement .

[Padayn01 in reply to Auriculaire]

Yeah it’s small but don’t want to take to much just in case upset stomach

[Auriculaire in reply to Padayn01]

I take 300mg in 3 divided doses. It does not seem to upset my stomach.

[Padayn01 in reply to Auriculaire]

What Brand you take?

[Auriculaire in reply to Padayn01]

A French one.

[Padayn01 in reply to Profound15]

Have you seen your cardiologist about these ectopics?

[Profound15 in reply to Padayn01]

Spoke to him previously and he said they were benign and there’s not much that can be done. Most people get them but some feel them where others don’t. Mine are caused through the vagus nerve. It’s down to what I consume so it’s determining what to eat and what not to eat.

[Padayn01 in reply to Profound15]

I honestly think mine down to vagus nerve also but there could be days I eat the same food and still get ectopics really frustrating, do you get any light headed with yours or any symptoms like that?

[Profound15 in reply to Padayn01]

Other than the feeling in my chest I don’t have any other symptoms. They are so bloody frustrating. I’ve just bought some coconut water as I’m trying to introduce more electrolytes (potassium) to my diet. I’ll see how I get on over the next few days.

[Padayn01 in reply to Profound15]

I hear great things about coconut water also I hear that these ectopics could be a electrolyte imbalance it is a big puzzle this ectopics, please let me know if anything works and you find relief

[Profound15 in reply to Padayn01]

Yes I will do

[whiststev in reply to Padayn01]

Hi,

Been reading your threads over the weeks and see your having issues re ectopics. I to have been suffering with Pac's since my ablation which stopped my AF 2yrs ago,I had a surgical ablation .I to think my Pac's are caused by vagus and tried lots of methods and currently been thinking of the electrolyte issue ,especially if your peeing a lot because you could possibly lose more ,and also become dehydrated which can cause them too. Yes anxiety is a big trigger for them ,I have found ways of greatly reducing them because i've been trying all sorts methods and all the things you have you've previously mentioned I have tried .

[Profound15 in reply to whiststev]

What has worked for you pls

[whiststev in reply to Profound15]

Hi , I’ve found weight loss ,low sugar and low carb and and hardly any alcohol, which was a trigger helps

[Profound15 in reply to whiststev]

I’m trying to do similar thanks

[Profound15 in reply to Padayn01]

I promised that I’d give feedback on the coconut water. Been taking it for around two weeks now. Having 500ml a day generally mid morning. I’ve also increased my magnesium intake to 275mg per day. So far my ectopics are much better. I get the occasional one or two but a lot better than prior to increasing magnesium and potassium. I’m not going to tempt fate and will keep doing what I’m doing currently

[Padayn01 in reply to Profound15]

Fantastic News, could be an electrolyte imbalance

[Profound15 in reply to Padayn01]

Yes it could be. Just want it to continue now though and not cross my chickens before they hatch

[Auriculaire in reply to Profound15]

Try increasing to 300mg or even 400mg and taking in 3/4 doses of 100mg spaced out through the day.

[Profound15 in reply to Auriculaire]

Yes I think I’ll increase magnesium to 275 to start with. I’ve got magnesium taurate @ 200mg and triple mag at 75mg. I’ll give it a try thanks. How much do you take

[Auriculaire in reply to Profound15]

I take 300mg a day in 3 doses with meals. The women's daily recommended amount is 350mg. I would like to take more but have enough problems with my bowels due to having had a colectomy so don't want to risk them becoming even more active! I do get occasional ectopics but nothing really troublesome. They always precede an afib attack though.

[Morzine]

I get lots too, I have no answer to it. I tend to get then in the evening when I’m relaxing so thst doesn’t make sense really.... I take Flecainade daily so that doesn’t stop thrm they seem to have a life of their own......