Premature Valve Contractions (PVC's)

[social17]

What can cause PVC's other than heart conditions?  I do have heart problems (mitral valve and syndrome X) But i feel the PVC's are caused by something else.  My cardiologist wants me to take a dangerous antiarrithmic drug and I am very hesitant to do so.  


This discussion is related to Low Ferritin.

[social17]

Thanks for your input!!!! I do take thyroid meds, but the numbers are supposedly on target right now.  My hemoglobin is normal ...a very rare thing for me....but I have always had low ferritin too and my new doctor has not tested that....I am going to try to persuade her to do so....not an easy task.  I think you can have low ferritin even if your hemoglobin is normal.  I will try to notice if the PVC's are worse after food and drink etc.as you suggest...I have them continuously, however.  Really do appreciate your info. Thanks! Social 17

[Mozartcowgirl]

wow.. there are alot of things that can cause this... caffeine.... certain foods.. certain food additives.. stress..wrong medications... anemia..

mine are food related... additive related also.. once.. when i switched meds for my thyroid... it caused pvcs.  

are you thinking that its one of these things?? do you have more after eating? how about after you drink a coke? maybe its something you should dwelve more into...
take care!