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i have recently been to my consultant and have had another gastrophy and have asked him if there is a link he hasnt given me an answer. But i know that i get breathless and have heart lurches when my gerd is bad. Other symptons are pain inbetween the shoulders blades/chest pain dizziness.
i have recently read an artical about the vegus nerve which seems to be a strong culprit for all these problems.
going back to my consultant on tuesday to quiz him on it.
What seems to be happening in many cases is the Metabolic rate has slowed (age , disease) which immediatly tells the Vagus Nerve to produce more acid the vagus nerve controls heart rate and acid production which is why your heart races when you eat a lot of carbs or greasy food. But because your metabolism has slowed the gas stays in your stomach causing reflux or even a hiatel hernia from pressure. This equates to PVC's because the Vagus Nerve is overstimulated and sometimes throws the extra electricity out the path of least resistance.
Seems we treat the symptoms believing they are the cause and never really even get the underlying problems fixed that can stop it all.
Well this is my theory would love to know yor story to try and see if it might fit this also.
Have a good evening