PVCs back but this time i know why....

[sb786]

Hope everyone is well :)

A quick question:
Why is it whenever i become careless with my diet and get indigestion/acid etc my pvcs come back?
I have months and months with no pvcs but as soon as my tummy gets upset the pvcs come back?? Does anyone else get this??

[jondsam]

Oh Yeah, Why dont you try reading some of the doctors post on this site.  Here is one regarding your question, and there are several more like it.

by Michael J. McWilliams, M.D.

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Michael J. McWilliams, M.D.
Male, 37 years
Wilmington - NC
Member since Jul 2007

, Oct 20, 2008 07:53PM
1) I sometimes get 5 0r 6 pvc's in a minute and can get up to 10,000 per day.In a bad day.  Is this dangerous or should I try to ignore it.
Also can PVC's be linked to indegestion or the vagus nerve??

Most PVCs are not dangerous.  Is up to you and your doctor to determine if they are dangerous.  If you have a normal EKG, normal echo and sometimes a stress test, PVCs are not dangerous but often cause people concern.

Some people comment about increased PVCs after meals.  There is not a lot written or studied about this.  It may have to do with the vagus nerve, but there is no definitive evidence of that.

This was written by a Doctor so what do you have to say about that???

[jondsam]

Well if you are so sure of yourself and your doctor, then why are you posting this page?  
I guess that my cardio doctor is wrong according to you because he says that there is no connection between Gerd, Reflux, or any kind of vagal tone.  Could it be speculation?  If you have solid proof, I would love to read about it.  Can you honestly say you have never had PvC's with your reflux, not one single one??  I believe there is no true answer to where they all come from, but certain things might provoke them like reflux.  Who know.. goodbye  :p

[Zachs]

I think it is more stress & anxiety that cause the PVC's. But I do notice them more when I'm feeling guilty of unhealthy eating/smoking/drinking alcohol.  They seem to be more intense after evening meals, or trying to relax and watch TV after dinner.  I still have them during the day though, but less noticable since I'm occupied doing something I.E. work duties.  I have been fine all day today without an episode until eating dinner and trying to relax.  I do have heart burn & acid reflux quite regularly. I've even woken up in the middle of the night choking on regirgitation/acid and gasping for air because of the acid going down the wrong pipe. Kind of like swallowing water and it going down the wrong pipe type of thing.  Very scary to wake too.  PVC's run in my familyMy mother (58yrs) and Brother (37yrs).  My Brother's PVC's have subsided since he starting treating his acid reflux.

[sb786]

And you know it is not true because??? you're a medical professional??

You say any doctor will tell you that there is no connection but that is not correct as my doctor has explained there is a connection in my case.

Also if you read my initial post/question i explained that both my cardiologist and EP both AGREE that there is a DEFINITE connection between pvcs and digestion, in fact my EP and GP recommend i take indigestion remedies to help! The EP that i have been visiting is the best in England and certainly does know what he is talking about!

It is obvious that indials who have pvcs for many years are able to recognise what triggers their pvcs!! Just like i am certain that indigestion symptoms trigger my pvcs.

[jondsam]

This is just not true.  You can ask any doctor and they will tell you there is NO way that PvC's and acid reflux OR eating large meals can cause PvC's.  There is no evidence or scientific data to even suggest it.  I dont think the doctors that have more training and education than your entire family are wrong  :p

[sb786]

All my svt episodes occur when i have really bad bloating and then i eat a big meal. I get bloated so quickly even if i'm just drinking water! No idea why, doctor thinks that anxiety is the root of all my digestion complaints.