Magnesium for palpitations

[Compostella1]

Hi all,

Just wondering what type of magnesium you take to improve palpitations. I have been taking magnesium citrate but on reading up I think magnesium taurate may be the current one? I have not had much luck with the citrate.

If anyone has had any improvements with magnesium can you share which type and how long it took to be effective?

I was diagnosed with extra systole - I’m convinced these are to do with my thyroid hashis(as lots of people say on here). Always at night and they make me quite fatigued some days as they interrupt my sleep and it’s a very uncomfortable feeling. I don’t really want to go down the beta blocker route so hoping to find some alternatives.

Thanks

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[jimh111]

I find magnesium citrate fine although I don't take it for heart problems. It makes sense to try another form, it will be useful to know if it makes a significant difference.

Why not take a beta blocker? You can take one that steadies the heart and doesn't slow it down, e.g. sotalol.

When did you palpitations start, before or after you started thyroid hormone?

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Looking at previous posts healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

You’re hypothyroid, but not on any replacement thyroid hormones

And also anaemic?

When were iron and ferritin levels last tested

Low iron/ferritin levels frequently cause palpitations

You need to get full thyroid and vitamin testing

Have you tested cortisol and DHEA

For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested.

Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 at least once year minimum

Low vitamin levels are extremely common, especially with autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s or Ord’s thyroiditis)

Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally before 9am

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins

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[Compostella1 in reply to SlowDragon]

Iron good- ferritin on the low side so taking gentle iron. Cortisol tests were ok.. I def feel worse in evenings- tried Thorne supplements which made me feel worse!

Both types of antibodies have reduced to 100 .. one was 800 and the other 400 (see previous posts) .

My symptoms have definitely reduced overall- however palpitations are becoming more and more dominant.

I have remained dairy and gluten free.

Tirosent has been suggested by my doctor.. jst afraid of any type of levothyroxine!

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Compostella1]

How low is ferritin

What are your most recent thyroid results and ranges

And vitamin D result?

Are you on gluten or dairy free diet

Always test thyroid early morning, ideally before 9am

[RoseF3]

I get these at night occasionally too, I was told by the gp that it most likely wasn’t due to the thyroid - have you been told it’s because of the hashimotos? I always have a bad day symptom wise after experiencing them at night - it’s nice to know it’s not just me!

[Compostella1 in reply to RoseF3]

I got diagnosed with extra systole separately from thyroid issues(went to specialist cardiac place because wanted to make sure I wasn’t going mad!) .. however there are so many people with palpitations from thyroid issues.. I’m pretty sure they are connected and not coincidental

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Compostella1

Information about different types of magnesium and their uses:

naturalnews.com/046401_magn...

drjockers.com/best-magnesiu...

Magnesium taurate is the one suggested for cardiovascular issues.

Magnesium citrate is suggested for constipation.

[Brightness14]

Magnesium Taurate is good for the heart, but not if you are on any Blood Pressure loweringpills.

[Compostella1 in reply to Brightness14]

Thanks for this- I’m not presently

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Brightness14]

Brightness14

but not if you are on any Blood Pressure loweringpills.

Have you got a reference for this please so we can see what the problem is.

[Brightness14]

Well because magnesium can lower blood pressure by 5/6 points which can be too lowalso grapefruit when already on BP medication. My mother's doctor who was one of the old school, always explained everything to her and myself. Mother lived to be 100 so she was well looked after and frequently visited by him at her home. No problem.