Palpatations after I eat ..same as you

[allene916]

I have had this problem for many years...palpatations ..worse after I eat a mean ....I am scared..I have been told it isn't the kind of palps that are harmful....its been over 10 yrs since I've seen a cardiologist..I wonder if I should be seen by one NOW though?..thanks Noahcade


This discussion is related to Pvc's after eating.

[rgiroday]

In the prior forum that this one superceded (http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Heart-Rhythm/Pvcs-after-eating/show/698636) there was a reference to Sugar tolerance testing and Incline Testing.

I've been able to determine what Sugar tolerance testing is but can find virtually no information on Incline Testing.  Can anyone tell me what Incline Testing is?

[franco707]

I've had these for many years and I've finally come to the conclusion that its not my stomach causing the problems its in digesting the food.  Lately I've tracked these palpitations and they occur right before I 'pass gas'.  It seems these gas pockets in my intestines must be pushing against something...ateries or, nerves (?) that then causes the heart flutter.  My doc thinks I'm nuts.

[yenn]

Weird I have the same problem as that when after I eat I get dizzy too. I thought maybe its because your blood is rushing to your stomach to digest your food.

[ireneo]

Part of the increased heart rate is from simple digestive process. Also I've found if I eat smaller meals, it helps. The days of eating till I feel sick are long gone. Kind of takes the fun out of Thanksgiving. :-)

But at your annual checkup, your doctor should at least ask how your heart is doing. My doctor is a real pest about it. I adore her but she worries more about my heart than I do.

Some of us just have noisy, jumpy hearts and it's our normal way of life. It takes time to adjust to them but it doesn't mean we're in danger. Since my heart has been out of whack all my life, I can't imagine NOT feeling my heart beat. Now that's scary.

[Jerry_NJ]

If you heart symptoms have not changed (are about the same) I think getting a full physical each year from a primary care doctor who does an EKG as part of the physical should be sufficient... that doctor should/would recommend a cardiologist if he/she thinks it is needed.  We should (I do) get a physical every year.  I also see a cardiologist at least twice a year, but I am in permanent AFib, and it needs monitoring, plus I'm still hoping to be cured :)

[itdood]

My own humble opinion, you should get a checkup once per year.  So it would make sense to head in for a workup now.  Even if you don't think anything has changed, this can help with peace-of-mind.