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    pounding heart

    Hi, I started Atkins induction six days ago. Two days into it I noticed my heart was pounding, and I could feel it at night when I was trying to sleep. I have been drinking tons of fluid including Powerade Zero, which seems to make it go away for a while. It keeps coming back, though. My pulse rate is normal. I did Atkins in 2003 and never had any side effects. Any advice or similar stories would be appreciated

    Sean
    Tags: heart, pounding
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    Re: pounding heart

    Go to your doctor. Explain your problem. Ask him/her if you are OK.
    Grovemonkey
    5Ft10Inches,179cm 31yr Male
    110kg Start
    91kg Current
    80kg Goal

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    • #3
      Re: pounding heart

      Are you drinking ANY caffiene or taking any supplements?
      Get the book:
      http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...insdietmailin/

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      • #4
        Re: pounding heart

        It might be the potassium in the Zero that is helping quieten things for you. As Tom asked - are you taking any supplements to replenish what you are losing (Atkins is a diuretic way of eating and you might be short of electolytes)?
        Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
        Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



        Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





        F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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        • #5
          Re: pounding heart

          both sorbitol and manitol, artificial sweeteners case me to have the same symptoms. Literally it would feel like my heart was beating in my ears. Aspartame does not cause this to happen. What is the sweetener in the thing you are drinking? is it possible you are addicted to that sweetener?
          Weird... and yes if it persists... go to the doctor... you never fool around with heart things.
          Let us know if you are feeling better.
          Kathy
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          Wishing you much Peace Love and Joy
          SW: 299lbs/ CW: 235lbs/ GW: 160
          The bird a nest,
          the spider a web,
          man~ friendship.
          William Blake.

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          • #6
            Re: pounding heart

            I had this happen once and called my Dr. at 7:00 am worried to death. He brought me in and gave me an EKG. I was fine. Come to find out it was the sweetner and caffeine in my sugar free koolaid. BUT going to the Dr. will let you know for sure. Hope to hear good news from you soon!

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            • #7
              Re: pounding heart

              We can only speculate over here based on what you tell us. Please see your doctor so you can have a piece of mind. I hope you feel better today!
              ~~ Jane ~~
              Female
              Height: 5,1"
              Start Date: June 18, 2008
              SW: 163.5
              CW: 137
              GW: 120               (or whatever feels right)



              Mini-Goal #1: 149 ( met 07/16/08 )
              Mini-Goal #2: 139
              Mini-Goal #3: 129
              Mini-Goal #4: 124





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