Magnesium and potassium, cure to Bigemini and Trigemini PVCs?

[mallard16]

Friends, I recently reported on my bad bout of ectopics, mainly bigemini and trigemini, nearly permanently now. I started a dose of magnesium and potassium and it is much much improved! I have also noticed that my heart does not pace as fast with little bursts of exercise. I am also taking B12 supplements (although this is for another condition) so it could be that also. I am not sure which one it is but the fact is that they have much improved! It has worked for me so I would suggest that others with a ectopic condition to try this. I have seen many cardiologists and at no time has my vitamin levels been checked. Hope this helps 🤗

[mallard16]

The b12 I am taking due to very low levels according to recent blood tests (reading of 18 when it should be a minimum of 130). I suffered a pulmonary embolism and my doctor was investigating the cause. Low b12 is associated with creation of blood clots so think the doctor has hit the cause on that front. However, I honestly don’t know which of the 3 (magnesium, potassium or b12) is helping my ectopics, but it must be one of the 3 or maybe all 3 in their own way! Happy to help answer any questions you may have! 🤗

[DodgyTickerMum]

Both before and after my heart surgery last year, I was prescribed potassium and magnesium (in the form of liquid), to help support my heart. I believe the magnesium is supposed to stop you going into A.F post op (sadly it didn’t work for me) and the potassium helps prevent you from having a cardiac arrest.

I recall the hospital being fairly obsessive about it and I wld be required to drink the supplements (which were quite unpalatable) 3 or 4 times a day - for the duration of my 2 wk stay. However, once I left the hospital, no one has mentioned them again since! Something to discuss with the Cardiologist at my next visit, I think!

[bluemoon572]

As one who does have PVCs, I'd be interested in the doses of those 2 supplements which have lessened your PVCs.

[mallard16 in reply to bluemoon572]

I am currently taking 100% of RDA of magnesium and 20% of RDA of potassium. Working great for me, suggest anybody suffering from ectopics or PVCs without any other heart conditions to try this or have their levels checked out.