Posted By Peter Burton on September 28, 1998 at 20:37:26:
In Reply to: PACs and Digestive System posted by Kevin on September 28, 1998 at 11:50:57:
Hello I just read your story about the arrythmia caused by a CNS
disorderAdjustment disorder
Anorexia nervosa
Asperger syndrome
Autism
Autoimmune disorders
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder
Bleeding disorders
Borderline personality disorder
Bulimia
Chronic motor tic disorder. I have
posted several messages that tell of a similar problem. I am 38 and in
perfectPerfect choice
health other than an
atrialAtrial fibrillation/flutter
Atrial myxoma
Left atrial myxoma
Right atrial myxoma arrythmia. I have done all the tests including
an electrophysiology study, that say I shouldn't have this. My only
leadLead poisoning was
the fact that when I swallowed the rhythm would be lost for a second or two.
During runs the heart could speed up to 250 bpm for several seconds, again only
after I swallowed. I asked for a
bariumBarium enema
Barium ingestion
Barium sulfate
Upper gi and small bowel series swallow and found out I have the worst
case of
esophagealEsophageal atresia
Esophageal cancer
Esophageal culture
Esophageal perforation
Esophageal tissue culture
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux in infants
Tracheoesophageal fistula repair - series reflux my doctor has ever seen. I was put on strong antacids
and my arrythmia disappeared. Since being off them the arrythmia has shown
signs of re-awakening. Stomach upset, eating the wrong foods, and stress all
seem to contribute. I don't have any reflux symptoms but I do have this annoying
arrythmia. I believe that swallowing aggrevates the vagus nerve which tries to
slow down the heart when it really shouldn't (when running). This causes a
conflict for the hearts control which manifests as an arrythmia. So far I have
heard lots of doubt and some interest by the medical profession. I wish some
kind of study could be initiated to explore this potential cause. I would be
interested in your thoughts on this. Peter