Loud, fast heartbeats on Keto , still a problem after 9 weeks
Hi, I've been doing the keto diet for just over 9 weeks now. I've found the diet easy to follow
Main reason I was doing it was for health - I have ME/CFS. So to hopefully get more energy ( not seen any improvement yet but no worse ) . 2nd reason to lose weight, and I've lost 1 stone 7lbs so far which is good :)
But the one real problem I have since started nd my heartbeat is racing, I've always had a fast heart rate since I've been ill but since starting this diet it's much louder (I can hear it in my ears a lot of the time) and it's faster. I can hear it really loudly when I'm resting, or listening to music or anything Sick of hearing it.
I've read that this can happen during the first few weeks, so I was hoping it would have gone away now
I don;t wanna give up, but I don't wanna have these loud constant heart palpitations in my ears.
I've been supplementing with potassium and magnesium since week two and adding salt to my water. Any other suggestions?
I'm thinking to buy this product? Fasting Salts – pure electrolytes powder by Nutri Allign
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Keep that potassium checked- 3.5-5 is optimal and anything out of that range can put you in cardiac problems- usually if potassium is too high, which will be if you’re not drinking enough water (similar to drinking gatorade if you’re not dehydrated-it will cause more problems) so I would make sure to get your BMP drawn at the doc’s office to check those electrolyte levels in case you are slightly dehydrated and they’re TOO high. Just a thought (I’m a registered nurse but fairly new to keto)
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Speaking from a medical perspective, you may want to mention all of that to your doctor. There is a chance that this kind of diet/lifestyle is not healthy for you, given your current health issues. Most insurances will pay for you to work with a nutritional specialist to design a meal plan that works for you and your health. May require a referral from your doctor. But, better to be on the right path for the long run. I’m sorry you are having issues like that! Can be scary and annoying!
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You don't say how much extra potassium, magnesium and sodium you are taking. You get a lot of potassium from foods, so be careful supplementing potassium. You need to talk to your doctor about this.
