heart palps & alcohol

Hey guys..hoping you're all having a peaceful Saturday night!
So I use to kind of use alcohol to make me 'feel' better. Not in a way to where it became a problem but if I was going out for the night, I might feel anxious or when I get to the bar be having some palps..but then i'd drink a few beers & id be feeling good & palps seemed to be gone. Well why now when I drink i'm still getting the palps? I went out tonight for a bit & first I was getting pounding heart while sitting there so I drank water along with my beer & was quietly taking deep breaths. Eventually it did subside & I felt ok for a bit, then I started getting the skipped beats feeling..it might not of actually been skipping but was just that uncomfortable feeling when it does. The whole time I was just uncomfortable and kept thinking that I was scared to drink more incase I needed a xanax. I just dont get why alcohol kind of took the edge off before but isnt now? Does anyone else still have symptoms even with alcohol?

Hey G. Yes, I've had that happen. When I was at my worst I noticed an increase in palps when I would drink. I don't know why that happened though. I didn't drink very much for a whole summer. Shortly after that I introduced a little at a time and usually do ok. If I have more than a couple I have problems occasionally.

Another thing to consider: alcohol depletes magnesium and magnesium is essential for heart rhythm control. I think you mentioned you were low in magnesium. I would strongly recommend a supplement. It probably will help you so much.