I have good news, I went back to eating meat 3 to 5 times a week and the PVC's have simply disappeared! There is no other explanation. My heart has been solid no PVC's or Tachycardia for more than two months......................
I was hoping for more comments on this topic. My regular doctor and my Cardiologist have showed little or know interest about my diet or weight. My cholesterol is a little high and I am 6" tall medium frame and weigh 215 lbs. I would say my ideal weight would be around 190#, so I feel I should drop 25 lbs. I think my blood pressure would come down also. I find it extremely hard to drop weight and balance nutrition at the same time. Since I turned 50 it has been very hard to keep my weight down. I am once again on a diet and am determined to get below 200!
I was hoping for more comments on this topic. My regular doctor and my Cardiologist have showed little or know interest about my diet or weight. My cholesterol is a little high and I am 6" tall medium frame and weigh 215 lbs. I would say my ideal weight would be around 190#, so I fell I should drop 25 lbs. I think my blood pressure would come down also. I find it extremely hard to drop weight and balance nutrition at the same time. Since I turned 50 it has been very hard to keep my weight down. I am once again on a diet and am determined to get below 200!
If I were you, I would eat cheeseburgers and fries every day for a while. If the PVC's go away, you may have found the culprit...then you will need to figure out what to do about your cholesterol. You could also try peanut butter which is a loaded with protein.
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I had a similar experience as you Olddirtrider.
For me, it was during a time when I was being health conscious. I was having a few non-bothersome PVC's for a few years and I wanted to do my heart good; so, I cut back on so-called "bad" fats, upped my so-called "good" fats, took in flax seed oil, olive oil, increased excersise, increased fiber and water intake, good quality vitamins, etc. and had been doing so for a couple of years and sticking with it pretty good too. Nonetheless, my total cholesterol was climbing up. It was very puzzling to me, when I just knew it would be great, so I thought.
Then, I had a root canal done. Didn't do so good. Prescribed 2 rounds of Clindamycin for possible infection, it messed up my tummy and wham - the PVC's went crazy 24/7 very symptomatic and bothersome, went from 130 lbs at 5ft.7in. to 111 lbs in no time. Nonetheless, continueing my healthy diet as described above.
I REALLY began craving so-called "bad" fats, so I thought about it, and I gave in, thinking there is something that my body is needing. I ate what I craved..... pork skins every day and at night before going to bed for months! I can't tell ya how many bags I went through. I ate ice cream. I ate steak, pork, bacon, eggs, donuts...... couldn't get enough! I reduced my exercise to "maybe" once a week if that. I did not gain a pound through it all, believe it or not. And whats more mind boggling, is that the PVC's greatly REDUCED during this time. However, I was a bit nervous to go have my cholesterol checked for sure now! But I did and the "bad" cholesterol dropped by several points and the good went UP several points. Imagine that!
I was very reluctant to type my experience with this because its hard to believe, I know; but, its true in my case and I suppose it goes to show how people can react differently depending on what their body is needing at the time.
Well it sounds like you system might have gotten a "shock" from the abrupt change in diet. Any sudden change can cause the heart to "act up", seems strange that in your case it settled down...as I read you post.