In February 2017, I was still having constant neck pains. I tried using my shiatsu massager that I keep by my bed. It made my neck feel better, but only for the 15 minutes I used it before it shuts off automatically. I frequently fell asleep during that 15 minutes! I would like to have the MyPillow that I got from a web client to help both my neck pain and the migraines. But it’s not possible to get to where it is in the guest bedroom.
Then I started having heart palpitations. From all that I could glean from Google searches, heart palpitations were not serious. Unless, of course, it was afib or arrhythmia. When I complained on my Facebook Timeline, a FB friend sent me some magnesium, which I add to the magnesium-riboflaven that I was taking for migraine prevention.
I found ONE website, actually a blog, of someone who was going through exactly what I was going through, and so I followed his journey closely. He, too, took magnesium. He did exercises. He stopped doing exercises. And he researched constantly. I think this is his story, to which he has since added information:
START HERE: A Natural Approach to Heart Palpitations
https://www.lifeoffbeat.com/starthere/
And, later, these articles would be available:
Heart Palpitations: 6 Home Remedies for Fast Heartbeat
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-stop-heart-palpitations
Ways to stop heart palpitations
Last reviewed Thu 19 April 2018
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321541.php
But, yeah, I finally thought I should ask Dr. Chan and at least have it documented in my medical records that I reported having heart palpitations. I decided to send email to Dr. Chan, who was out of the office. (It seems she is always “out of the office” every Friday through Monday.) So I sent email to Dr. Douk:
From: HEGARTY, JACQUELINE V
To: BORAMEE DOUK MD
Subject: Heart Palpitations
Hello, Dr. Douk,
I’m emailing you because Dr. Chan, my PCP, is out of the office.
I have been having heart palpitations for a few days and am beginning to get concerned and want to know if I should make an appointment (either San Leandro or Alameda Kaiser). This comes and goes but does worry me. I am 69 but have never been diagnosed with any heart problems. I have checked my BP during these times of heart palpitations and it has been between 105/76 to 86/63. Pulse has averaged 70. I am on Prinivil but have not taken it for 2 days since my BP was lower than usual. I am also T2 diabetic and check my BG regularly. It has been averaging 120. I am on HumulinN. Please let me know if you think I should see a doctor about this.
To: Jacqueline Hegarty V
From: BORAMEE DOUK MD
Hi Ms. Hegarty,
Sorry to hear about the palpitations. Are you having any chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or have passed out with the palpitations? Have these ever happened before in the past? How long do the palpitations last? Have you been staying hydrated? If the palpitations have been persistent, I recommend getting an appointment for evaluation with a covering doctor by calling 752-1190 or using the appointment function on your Kp.org account.
Dr. Douk
2/9/17 To: Dr. Chan
I am continuing to have increasing episodes of heart palpitations, and I am wondering if I should have a referral to a cardiologist, if only to reassure me that my heart is healthy! I would like to see Dr. Jonathan Allen, a cardiologist at San Leandro (because it would be convenient for me), one mile from where I live. According to his online profile, he is accepting new patients but may need to have a referral from my PCP. What do you think?
To: Jacqueline Hegarty V
From: ANGELA LAI CHAN MD
Received: 2/9/2017 2:24 PM PST
Dear Jackie
Thank you for your email and reaching out to me for your concern.
I tried to reach you by phone but you were not available.
Please book a phone appointment called TAV (Telephone Appointment Vist) appointment by calling (510) 752-1190. I will call you at the time that you have your telephone appointment scheduled.
Regards,
Dr. Chan
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Scheduled for Monday, Feb 13, at 10:00 a.m.
