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Hello all,
Some of you may remember me. In September of 2004, when I was approx. 8 wks. pregnant with my 3rd child, I began having pvcs on a daily basis. Since then, I have not had a day without them. Some days I would have thousands. I can't describe the horror I lived through during my pregnancy, delivery, postpartum depression, etc. having pvcs constantly.
When I found this forum I thought I had found my answer. When I read everything in the archives about cardiac dysrhythmias, I KNEW I had found my answer. My history, personality and symptoms all fit exactly with someone with a magnesium deficiency. I bought books, tried many different forms of magnesium, spent thousands on different doctors, etc., all to no avail. Walt kept saying to stick with the SR and the magnesium.
To keep this story from getting any longer, I will get to the punch line. After 1 week on a higher dose of oral magnesium (which in the past I had not been able to tolerate), my pvc's subsided. Then I increased my dose again. Now I am up to 500mg. a day and my pvc's are almost gone. I still have a few here and there, but I don't even notice them.
As I sit here writing this I still can't believe it is happening. I really had lost hope. I cried and despaired so much these past 2 years that I would have to leave the room so my children wouldn't see me breaking down. This has taken a terrible toll on me and my family, but it has taught me something invaluable.
I never want to forget what I went through. But sometimes I do find myself forgetting, and I revel in the feeling of a normal heartbeat.
Thank you to all that supported me in the past. But most of all, I want to thank Dr. Stoll for having this site. I may never have found the link between magnesium and pvc's if it wasn't for you. I wish that I could repay you. There are no words or way to describe my gratitude. I pray that God will bless you for what you have done for people.
I have learned that there are so many people suffering as I did. There is even a yahoo group just for people with pvc's. I promised myself that if I ever "figured it out" I would try to help others. That is now my mission. I hope I can do it justice.
I apologize that this post is so long. This is really only half the story. What I went through can never be described. Why it took 2 years is an even longer story. I pray that they don't come back, but I don't think they will. I prayed for peace. I have peace now. I can begin living the rest of my life.
Thank you Dr. Stoll,
Renee
In Reply to: I've been waiting 2 years to write this testimonial posted by renee [5518.1351] on November 03, 2006 at 23:23:21:
What fantastic news! I remember your posts vividly and how distressing it was to read them because I felt so helpless. But you did it! You didn't give up.
Isn't Dr. Stoll awesome?
In Reply to: I've been waiting 2 years to write this testimonial posted by renee [5518.1351] on November 03, 2006 at 23:23:21:
do you feel that you have a higher need for magnesium than you can get from food, or that you don't absorb it normally?
In Reply to: I've been waiting 2 years to write this testimonial posted by renee [5518.1351] on November 03, 2006 at 23:23:21:
Thanks, Renee.
Congratulations! I hope you will continue to help others with your story.
Walt
In Reply to: I've been waiting 2 years to write this testimonial posted by renee [5518.1351] on November 03, 2006 at 23:23:21:
Desperation can be a great motivator but perseverance
takes a strong character. Renee, your testimonial means so much to all of us and shows how much effort may be involved. You certainly deserve your success.
In Reply to: I've been waiting 2 years to write this testimonial posted by renee [5518.1351] on November 03, 2006 at 23:23:21:
Hi Renee,
Congratulations! So happy to hear your news! Sometimes finding the right thing can be a puzzle -- I'm glad you figured it out.
Best wishes,
Jan
In Reply to: I've been waiting 2 years to write this testimonial posted by renee [5518.1351] on November 03, 2006 at 23:23:21:
Or is it a gantlet of ignorance? Or is it simply a gauntlet of all encompassing naked greed? The question is, without the web, how long would have you been passed down an endless daisy chain of wealth extracting "doctors". Allopathic doctors rarely, if ever, check for mineral defficiencies. Indeed, a "mineral panel" doesn't even exist in the allopathic lexicon. And even if a MD thought to check your magnesium level, it undoubtedly would based on blood level, a test usually devoid of any merit.
So, consider yourself very, very lucky. I wonder how many millions of people are needlesly suffering from CFS, and other ill defined, cop out diagnosis, "auto-immune" diseases?
The human body is an incredibly complex organism. I do not object to unavoidable ignorance on the part of allopathic medicine. It is the arrogance that galls me. It is the abject pretention of omniscence that harms us all as patients.
In Reply to: I've been waiting 2 years to write this testimonial posted by renee [5518.1351] on November 03, 2006 at 23:23:21:
Hi Renee,
last week, I was thinking about you, your struggle and disappearence.
Great to hear that you are doing well. Many people give up, because they don't get results fast enough.
You didn't say if you practice SR also. It can be important info for others.
Like Alexandra said, Walt is fantastic, indeed
Matylda
In Reply to: I've been waiting 2 years to write this testimonial posted by renee [5518.1351] on November 03, 2006 at 23:23:21:
Great Story! Thanks for Sharing; Our foods just do not have as many minerals in them as they once did and I know in Florida Magnesium seems to be one that is needed in our diet also;[even with an organic garden]; I'm always amazed how many things Magnesium can help with;
In Reply to: Gantlet Of Arrogance posted by Zapp [2934.2326] on November 04, 2006 at 09:43:57:
Zapp,
This has to be what bothers me the most now. I have been seen by 3 different cardiologists, numerous internists, osteopaths, etc. 15 years ago, I experienced my first pvc's. They were very intermittent and never bothered me. However, I do wonder about what would have happened had I been told 15 years ago about magnesium.
I do know many many people who are going to doctors and that have had drugs, surgeries, etc. Most of them are in worse shape with their heart than when they started. I swore off doctors 18 months ago for my pvcs. I knew that if I kept going back they would put me on a drug that could make my situation worse. I knew in my heart (no pun intended) that magnesium and SR were my answers. They could do nothing for me.
This is why it is now my mission to bring this information to as many people as I can. My bottle of Douglas Labs Amino Mag (my lifesaver) costs me $8.00 and lasts almost a month. It has saved my life as far as I'm concerned. If I had continued on my course I would have either been in a mental hospital or dead from cardiac disease within 10 years I am sure. Many people with constant pvc's go on anti depressants. Ironically, these can also cause pvc's themselves.
Why are the doctors so unwilling to even consider that medical problems can be solved by something so simple? Why isn't it common sense that if our bodies aren't getting something that they need, that many things can go wrong?
I hope that I can do my part to wake people up to the myth that doctors know everything. There are many good doctors, and many things in traditional medicine that are valuable. They just can't completely take the place of common sense and simple, inexpensive answers. Everyone needs to take charge of their health and learn everything they can about their bodies. A doctor that acts like he knows it all is the most dangerous.
Renee
In Reply to: Re: I've been waiting 2 years to write this testimonial posted by Vince F [4572.2947] on November 04, 2006 at 00:02:42:
Vince,
I think it is very simple. My body uses up magnesium at a VERY fast rate due to my anxiety, etc. that I have been living with for 30 years. Eventually, it caught up with me and I was running on empty. My 3rd pregnancy just happened to push me over the edge.
When I look back, I was experiencing other symptoms of magnesium deficiency for years before I became pregnant. I had muscle twitches throughout my body, some that would last for days. I remember my eyelid twitching for a week in a row and I thought it would drive me crazy.
To answer, you, too I must say that I do feel I absorb magnesium normally. I don't think there is anything wrong with my absorption. I had a poor diet, anxiety, stress, and 3rd pregnancy, etc. Even a perfect, organic, whole foods diet probably couldn't have kept up with my need.
SR is something that I do practice. I need that badly to help my body heal, learn to relax, and learn how to "step away from the edge of the cliff".
Renee
In Reply to: Re: Gantlet Of Arrogance posted by Renee [5518.1351] on November 04, 2006 at 13:58:31:
Renee, who put you on to amino magnesium? Did you try other forms that did not work?
Spread the news... but getting people to believe is the impossible part.
In Reply to: Re: Gantlet Of Arrogance posted by Sally [7059.1192] on November 04, 2006 at 15:10:10:
Sally,
This is a long story, but I will try to keep it brief. I can only credit Dr. Stoll for initially suggesting magnesium. He always recommends magnesium glycinate as the most easily absorbed form. However, when I first tried it, I was having so many pvc's that I couldn't tell if I was getting worse from the glycinate form. It scared me, and I put away the glycinate form for about 18mo. I tried every other form, etc., all to no avail. Sometimes I would think I was getting some relief, but I never was able to take a large enough dose of magnesium citrate, for example, to make a difference.
I guess in my desperation I decided to give the glycinate one more try. I started with such a ridiculously small dose because I was so scared of making the pvc's worse. When I had no adverse effect, I very gradually increased my dose. It took me about 5 months before I was brave enough to try 100 mg. (elemental) at a time. I now take 100mg. 5 times a day. I will continue to increase my dosage until it bothers my stomach.
This Douglas Labs Amino Mag contains 200mg. elemental magnesium per dose (I split the pill). It is magnesium glycinate and a small portion of magnesium lysinate.
Dr. Stoll was right again. The glycinate worked for me. If you need to know where I get it, or anything else, let me know.
You are right about getting people to believe being the hardest part. It is sad, really, how many things can be prevented or cured so easily. But if it doesn't come from a pharmacy, people don't want to try it. Thank God I have a healthy dose of fear of pharmaceuticals.
Renee
In Reply to: Re: Gantlet Of Arrogance posted by Renee [5518.1351] on November 04, 2006 at 17:07:38:
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In Reply to: I've been waiting 2 years to write this testimonial posted by renee [5518.1351] on November 03, 2006 at 23:23:21:
You won't need those high doses when you finally have stress skills under control.. but congrats on getting releif.
I found that having one week of blood pressure meds to stop adrenaline and allow me to relax, plus mag and pottasium for three months was the crutch I needed to get over the PVCS.
In Reply to: Re: Gantlet Of Arrogance posted by Renee [5518.1351] on November 04, 2006 at 17:07:38:
Many will believe you enough to try it. Just find an audience that will.
In Reply to: I've been waiting 2 years to write this testimonial posted by renee [5518.1351] on November 03, 2006 at 23:23:21:
From your story I get another confirmation that people need to feel responsible for how they think and what they do. Stress is, to a huge degree, a result of one's attitude to life (speaking very broadly). The cause of a problem and the solution lies within oneself. There's no need to blame others (e.g. doctors) for anything. Doing that would allow problems to continue.
If I were you, I'd describe my journey and share the story with people. And I'd do that without being attached to results -- just let whoever is attracted to the information benefit from it. I'd do it with love but no attachment to the outcome or desire to change anyone.
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