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Dancingdem

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34. Similar story here, for goodnes sakes...

Tue Oct 7, 2025, 12:04 PM

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I was hospitalized this past summer because I was excessively sweating and started having episodes of passing out after vigorous dance workouts. Then I began to have serious shortness of breath.

The hospital doctor scheduled me to have a pacemaker operation which I refused. Finally, a knowledgeable pulmonary heart doctor came into my room and said my electrolytes, especially potassium and magnesium were too low and recommended using electrolytes in powder form to add to my water everyday. Low potassium can disrupt the hearts electrical system performance.

He also noted my B12 was on the low side as well so I started supplementing with fast release B12 vitamins. I tend to follow a mostly vegan diet and low B12 can be a problem that we are not aware of. So if you are inexplicably exhausted much of the time, low B12 can be the cause of that.

Fast forward to today, I have returned to my dancing sports with energy and no shortness of breath at all. And my heart is in excellent shape with no need for a pacemaker.

It is good to trust your instincts and seek trustworthy medical advice. I fell like we must advocate for ourselves and families.

Thank you for sharing your story. So glad you are doing well

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I applaud your resolve and common sense. no_hypocrisy Tuesday #1

a good lesson Skittles Tuesday #2

excellent advice.... markie Tuesday #3

I had something similar LittleGirl Tuesday #55

good luck with your surgery markie Tuesday #56

One surgeon said I need a new shoulder LittleGirl Tuesday #60

Good for you! mgardener Tuesday #4

Underscores the value of a second opinion (and where possible, a close friend, colleague or hlthe2b Tuesday #5

You know, it's funny... PCIntern Tuesday #8

And a lot of times just being able to ask questions. I've found a bit of research ahead of time helps. erronis Tuesday #20

Sure. As long as it is clear you aren't using "untrained so-called medical influencers" or "Dr. Google's worst sources" hlthe2b Tuesday #22

So, you didn't have to call your local funeral home...... Butterflylady Tuesday #6

Very good story. Thanks for sharing. Easterncedar Tuesday #7

The importance of THREE MissKat Tuesday #9

Terrific advice. PCIntern Tuesday #10

Glad your intuition was on target! Fla Dem Tuesday #11

Reading your experience with the electrophysiologist makes me thank my lucky stars TexLaProgressive Tuesday #12

I agree totally. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #13

Interesting. I have been pushed to see an electrophysiologist - much more frequently recently. erronis Tuesday #14

Have you been on anticoagulants all this time? PCIntern Tuesday #15

Yup - first coumadin and now eliquis. You mention the Watchman - erronis Tuesday #21

I just BeerBarrelPolka Tuesday #46

Good for you! And I really hope it solves those issues. erronis Tuesday #49

Thank you BeerBarrelPolka Tuesday #52

erron popsdenver Tuesday #35

Your points are well understood. As almost anything in this society, money/profit will rot it out. erronis Tuesday #50

Thank you so much for telling us your story, Ilsa Tuesday #16

They all own stock in the company that makes the pacemaker. milestogo Tuesday #17

It sounds like my TIA story nuxvomica Tuesday #18

Have you considered otchmoson Tuesday #19

Can't get involved with that stuff, PCIntern Tuesday #30

I understand otchmoson Tuesday #36

My brother had a health scare and was stunned watching the vultures gather malaise Tuesday #23

Surgeons want to cut. Cardiologists who specialize in pacemakers MineralMan Tuesday #24

As the saying goes, NewLarry Tuesday #47

The first specialist sounds like the guy who told me I had to get both my knees replaced immediately,. That was 5 sinkingfeeling Tuesday #25

Thanks. An experience worth sharing and applying to similar situations. joanbarnes Tuesday #26

MD and AMA poozwah Tuesday #27

You really have to be your own doctor these days. I'm still pissed off about my experience a week ago Vinca Tuesday #28

Question everything. It's what I do too as a family advocate. live love laugh Tuesday #29

"You betcha" PCIntern Tuesday #31

What do you think of the Korean cholesterol study? womanofthehills Tuesday #33

I haven't read that study - Ms. Toad Tuesday #41

The Magnesium Miracle supports the findings that cholesterol isn't "bad" live love laugh Wednesday #64

They pulled this same shit with my Dad gay texan Tuesday #32

Similar story here, for goodnes sakes... Dancingdem Tuesday #34

My belief now is that most doctors are mediocre at best. LuckyLib Tuesday #37

I didn't save my source for this, and it's been a long time soldierant Wednesday #65

My biggest regret in life is the one time I didn't stand up to a doctor. pnwmom Tuesday #38

Oohh my gosh Chicagogrl1 Tuesday #39

I was 31 when I first refused medical intervention. Ms. Toad Tuesday #40

I've refused medical intervention. hunter Tuesday #44

So far - my refusals have always been for the better. Ms. Toad Tuesday #45

Just now, I declined the opportunity to wear a heart monitor. John1956PA Tuesday #42

I believe the hospital pressures these docs PCIntern Tuesday #51

I wore a heart monitor for a week and it was way more interesting than a few missed beats. hunter Tuesday #43

And "non-profit" hospitals are anything but. erronis Tuesday #54

They're drumming up business, minimizing liability, and pathologizing you. bucolic_frolic Tuesday #48

Always a good idea to be your own best advocate. hamsterjill Tuesday #53

Kickin' with enthusiasm Faux pas Tuesday #57

Thanks for sharing. yellow dahlia Tuesday #58

BIG kick and recommendation, might I add to get labs done on a regular basis and to 'watch the trend' ... cliffside Tuesday #59

Thanks for sharing, would you please link to this post in the health group? There is useful information in your post ... cliffside Tuesday #61

They are taking kickbacks from the medical device company iemanja Tuesday #62

You handled it expertly! pacalo Wednesday #63