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Fish and arrhythmla

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If I eat tinned mackerel it seems to lead to a very erratic heartbeat and pressure in the chest for about 20 seconds. Has anyone experienced this connection? I suppose it might just be coincidence.

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Edward_H

Sounds a bit fishy to me. Perhaps the best solution is to not eat the mackerel.

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jointpain

Would be better to take the mackerel out of the tin first.

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Jonp

Just possible you are histamine intolerant? Tinned fish is high in histamines, I believe. Sounds unlikely but worth checking. Or maybe it sticks in your throat a bit, it can be quite dry.

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Johndivney in reply to Jonp

Thanks for the idea

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Johndivney

Interesting reply, thanks.

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