Hi I’m new to this post

[Casablanca48]

Hi I’m new to the group diagnosed with AF a few years ago, I’m on apixaban and bisoprolol…I have daily episode of some form of palpitations…as I suffer with acidly stomach I’m convinced this attributes to some of my palpitations my question is does any one else suffer or have any advice ..thank you

[secondtry]

Too much acid in your stomach could well cause AF issues via the Vagus Nerve. Suggest you see an experienced Alternative Practitioner asap and NOT take the usual medications from the chemist.

[TracyAdmin Partner in reply to secondtry]

It is always advisable to contact your health care provider if you are concerned about your symptoms, as they will be able to provide the necessary assessments to help you personally.

[Nick1957]

100% sure that hearburn/acid reflux caused my AF via vagus nerve. Consultant has more or less said the same thing. I don't want to take the usual meds lansaprozole etc. I take gaviscon tablet if I'm feeling bloated - it seems to do the trick! Good suggestion by 'second try' about seeing an alternative practioner. I may do that myself! Any recommendations would be most appreciated!

[meadfoot]

Oh yes, my arrhythmia and stomach are definitely impacting on each other, one sets off the other in my case. The good old vagus nerve at play unfortunately. My cardiologist and gastroenterologist agree. Not easy to deal with though resolution wise.

[rothwell]

Yes . I have had AF for 8 years...I take Bisoprolol and Apixaban and I have had 2 ablations. I also have a hiatus hernia which causes acid reflux. I have definitely made the connection between the inflammation of my oesophagus caused by the acid reflux and episodes of Afib. I now take 10mg (the lowest dose) of Omeprozole every day and very rarely have an episode of Afib. Every time I try to stop taking the Omeprozole and try alternative remedies for my acid reflux, the Af episodes return. For me, it doesn't take a a degree in medicine to make the connection. Now I know that it is not advisable to take Omeprazole in the long term but hey if it prevents those awful Afib episodes, the payoff is worth it for me. So I really would advise you to sort out the acid reflux problem ...I have tried various methods in the past e.g. apple cider vinegar, bicarbonate of soda etc.etc. but it is only the Omeprozole which works for me as far as stopping the oesophagus inflammation and the Afib episodes. If I were you I would begin by sorting out the acid problem with one of the remedies I've suggested. Good luck.

[Ppiman]

Welcome to the group. I’m much the same. Gastric problems and heart problems seem to go together often. I have daily palpitations, now and then out of the blue fast heart rate and occasional fibrillation. Other symptoms are a general “hollow” sensation around the heart and a need to breathe deeply, sometimes with chest discomfort. The gastric issues can go on for many months, with nausea and various kinds of discomfort sometimes extending into my back. I also take esomeprazole which keeps acid at bay.

Steve

[TenorJK]

AF and gastric problems via vagus nerve were linked in my case, so I am very careful what I eat example is no caffeine, alcohol, no red meat and very limited processed foods. I also take probiotics.too much sugar is a no no.Sounds very boring, if I get indigestion I take Gaviscon and it definately helps..This is just my regime we all have our own tips but best to see your GP

For advice. Best Wishes Jo

[Dodie117]

Me too. Seemed to change at some point from acidic/reflux to bloating and trapped wind. I now use lactose free milk and probiotic (alflorex). Had a telephone consultation with gastroenterologist at St Thomas’ in London. She recommended Symprove but that is very expensive. Her 2nd choice was alflorex . She said those had more rigorous testing than a lot of other probiotics. This seems to work for me. I still have the odd flare up but drastic reduction.

[Casablanca48 in reply to Dodie117]

Thanks for that will look into it 🤗

[Dodie117 in reply to Casablanca48]

Alflorex is also fairly expensive. You need to give it 2 or 3 months to get going!!

[Casablanca48]

Thank you all for your reply you’ve all been a lot of help and advice I will investigate further thanks all 🤗

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Hi,

I was diagnosed with paroxysmal AF ( with a tendency to be asymptomatic) in Jan 2010. I eventually connected AF being triggered by foods I had eaten. I developed symptoms - massive and painful bloating, bouts of diahorrea, bouts of burping and periods of loud ( and anti social ) intestinal gurgling. My GP ( back in the day) had bloods done for Coeliac Disease and IBS but these returned clear. I then consulted a Nutritionist because of all those symptoms the one most likely to trip me into AF was the bloating. At times I could watch my gut inflate.

Following the Nutritionists advice I went gluten free, wheat free and oats free ............ and over time added to this "free from" list. Although it took a very long time to get any benefits they were eventually real and although my heart still chucks wobblies in the early hours of the morning my last two major AF events were Feb 2015 and April 2018.

Do suggest you read up on Vagal Nerve ( its basically an information superhighway between the brain, heart and digestive system - and many other organs too). Google Schematic diagram of the vagal nerve for a detailled look at this incredible device within us all. Try and locate formal medical papers as opposed to just Dr. google. In the US I understand researchers are now tending to recognise the gut/ vagal nerve connection as the bodies 2nd brain.

John