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Can Vitamin B12 Supplements Be Taken For Flare Ups Of PSVT?

I have PSVT and have occasional flare ups when I am very upset or stressed. It is distracting and gets me more upset. Does taking B12 or any other stress supplements help? Also my hands and feet are tingling today, is that a stress symptom or is something else going on with me
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hello welcome to HCM, thanks for asking a query

I can understand your concern. PSVT or Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia is a condition in which heart beat becomes irregular. Occasional PSVTs doesn't result in serious situation and can be ignored. These beats cause palpitations and can result in anxiety like states.

Vitamin supplements will not have much effects though taking B12 regularly will help to reduce the anxiety. Supplements containing Omega-3-Fatty Acids can be used. These supplements will help to reduce the anxiety and thus will reduce the frequency of attacks. For more severe conditions low dose anti anxiety drugs as Alprazolam (Alprax) or Etizolam can help. These drugs can be used on SOS basis. I will also advise you to visit a physician to get ECG done and to check if its just a self diagnosis or really a problem. Visit a doctor for prescription of these drugs.

Thanks, Take care

Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi
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Can Vitamin B12 Supplements Be Taken For Flare Ups Of PSVT?

Hello welcome to HCM, thanks for asking a query I can understand your concern. PSVT or Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia is a condition in which heart beat becomes irregular. Occasional PSVTs doesn t result in serious situation and can be ignored. These beats cause palpitations and can result in anxiety like states. Vitamin supplements will not have much effects though taking B12 regularly will help to reduce the anxiety. Supplements containing Omega-3-Fatty Acids can be used. These supplements will help to reduce the anxiety and thus will reduce the frequency of attacks. For more severe conditions low dose anti anxiety drugs as Alprazolam (Alprax) or Etizolam can help. These drugs can be used on SOS basis. I will also advise you to visit a physician to get ECG done and to check if its just a self diagnosis or really a problem. Visit a doctor for prescription of these drugs. Thanks, Take care Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi