Do Certain Foods Trigger PVC's?

[ARHMOM]

Hello!

I am new to this forum and new to PVCs.  I began having them in April (5 months post partum).  I have seen 2 cardiologists and had all of the tests run--all "nomal" results.  I am a very anxious person and HATE to feel the skipped beats so I have been taking Propanolol (and I know the anxiety only makes them worse).  I would like to be "med free" so I am working on finding out my triggers.
I have cut out caffeine, alcohol, etc. and I am also trying to see if there are any foods that may trigger them.  My doctor said that sometimes peppers can cause them???  I ate something with jalepenos last night and I definitely noticed an increase.
Do you all have any other foods or food groups that you avoid?  Also, any books or web sites where I might find more information on preventing these?  I need all of the help I can get.  
Thank you so much--this web site has been so beneficial to me!  :)

[FLBrat]

also, food diaries make you more aware of the "little bites" taken here and there that tend to land on the hips and buttocks.  (Not that you may or may not need to lose weight.  Just a comment)

[ARHMOM]

Thanks everyone for your comments!  I have started a food diary so we will see what that shows...
I can definitely cut down on my sugar.  Also, I am wondering if maybe artificial sweetners (Splenda) and even aspartame may be a trigger?  I will report back if I find anything significant.  :)

[Maryell]

I seem to do pretty good during the day, but it's when I lay down and settle in to go to sleep, that my PVCs start.  

I don't know why I did the following, but for some reason I took an over-the-counter antihistamine, and as soon as it took hold, the PVC went away.  I now carry antihistamine in my purse, in case I might need it when I'm out and about.  They make non-drowsy antihistamine, so you don't have to worry about driving, etc.   The anithistamine maybe works because I am allergic to something, but I don't know what.  ARRGH!

This has worked for me, and is not necessarily a recommendation to others...just an FYI.

[anacyde]

Sugar, for me.

[aussie mum]

Well just like you i to am trying to figure out what (if anything) may trigger my pac/pvc/svt ?? I started looking into PHENYLALANINE in food thinking it  may have something to do with them but to cut a long story short it all seemed to came back to being linked with ASPARTAME.

I'm not sure what part of this wonderful world you live but in Australia all food products must state what ingredients and additives have been put into them. The additives are listed using numbers. So now I'm trying to stay clear of products with these addatives/numbers !!

Well it may have nothing to do with them but it can't hurt to try and see if it makes a difference. It may even be the toilet paper I'm using LOL.

You said you are 5 months pp, is this your first baby ?? There is a very good forum 08/18/07 " What's with females having babies and heart problems"  which you might find to be an interesting read.

[FLBrat]

Vienna posted a great link about aspartame once.  I wish I could find it.

ARHMOM, how is your diary going this week.  make sure you are noting the times you feel the heart funk too.