Hi,
Been having pvcs off/on for several years. 41 yo male, very active (cycling hiking, weight lifting). I get yearly physicals and bloodwork for cholesterol among other things. I went to see my pcp yesterday for continued GI issues and potential kidney stones. Up until 3 weeks ago, I was loading up on protein in my diet by drinking one ensure plus and eating a protein bar every day for one month. Figured I would supplement as I was trying to gain a few pounds (6'1", 155lb). Also added in some eggs. Didn't realize too much protein may cause stones. Xray revealed no stones, trace amount of blood in urine.
Anyway, while I'm at the office, I ask if she can check my potassium, magnesium and iron levels and reminded her of my pvcs. I get results today and K and Mg are normal, but iron is borderline high. My results:
Iron = 126 (range 59-158)
TIBC = 344 (range 250-450)
37% saturation
I don't supplement with iron, but she notes my levels are high. Looking at the ranges, I don't see that they are, but I'm not the doc. It's ironic because I wanted her to check iron levels since low levels can cause irregular heartbeat and I thought I may be low. Wasn't aware of a condition called hemachromatosis (too much Fe). Doubt I have it, but it can cause all sorts of organ issues and irregular heart rhythm. One way to lower levels is to donate blood, so maybe I'll do that. I've been to two cardio docs and they've confirmed my pvcs are benign, but like everyone else, I'm always looking for the holy grail as to what could be causing them. Anyone think my #'s are high?