Is burping more then usual related to AF . I have been on omprezol for a few years now . But since this AF started I have noticed I am burping a lot more . Is this yet another thing or just me . Every day a different question lol
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Gastric issues have always been a trigger for my afib including gas.
Anxiety tends to cause air swallowing. On the other hand, the burping could be a clue to why you have developed AF if the condition for which you are taking the omeprazole has worsened. It is not good to take omeprazole long term so it would be helpful if you could manage your condition without it. My gp put me on it when I complained about a pain in my throat which turned out to be angina and it upset my digestive system very badly. I try to avoid anything that I know causes heartburn, sleep propped up and take Gaviscon before I go to bed amongst other things.
Maybe due to anxiety, poor gut after anti-biotics, eating too quickly but I have had too much burping for several years both when AF was in remission and the same when recently it has become a daily occurrence albeit less potent.
when an episode starts it feels like my stomach is full of wind and for a moment I am not sure . Heart and stomach are very close and if I have wind and am not in AF it makes my heart jump about with fast runs and ectopics. I swallow sir big time when anxious and air in my stomach and burping are always companions when AF starts . Not really throughout the episode
It's your reference to being on Omprezol that caught my attention. When I had gastro issues a couple of years ago the consultant I saw was adamant that I should stop taking any PPIs and said that they are for short term acute use only. Longer term he recommended " a gulp or 2 of Gaviscon Advance after food and before bed".
He wasn't majorly forthcoming on why I shouldn't be taking PPIs but if you look it up you can draw your own conclusions. The reasons are probably not absolutely scientifically proven - which is why I think the consultant was not forthcoming and why I'm not posting them here.
The thinking is that lowering the acidity in your stomach by taking PPIs exacerbates the problem where the food doesn’t start to get broken down properly therefore more indigestion and therefore bloating etc that (for some people) may be contributing to AFib.
Best Wishes
I agree there has been lots of controversy concerning PPI’s and, if possible, it is probably better if you do not have to take them long term. l wish l didn’t have to take them, but some folks have to, especially those on chemotherapy, those with stomach ulcers, Barrett’s disease etc.
There are long term risks with all medications, including most recently paracetamol, the most advertised safest drug. I think it is up to the individual to make an informed decision what medication to take, their medical prognosis, and advice from their medical advisor. Omeprazole are still needed for life threatening illness.
There are now alternatives to replace Omeprazole, Famotidine being one and l think this is being more widely used, if adequate, for the medical condition that you have.
l think there definitely is a connection with burping and AF. There have been many posts on here asking the same question.
It seems to be a common “symptom” of AF. Apart from an irregular heart rhythm, burping is one of the signals that l am in AF. I do have acid reflux which doesn’t help. I wouldn’t stop your Omeprazole unless your GP recommends you do so. If he says it’s ok to stop, then you need to stop gradually and be monitored. I have to take them to protect my stomach from the anticoagulant and medications. I also have other stomach issues with a family history of ulcers.
Ask as many questions as you like, fire away. I was exactly the same when first diagnosed and this forum helped me through many dark days.
Yes - I have had that, but in my case it was atrial flutter. Now I have AF it doesn't seem to cause the burping - but it has.
You might have a small hiatus hernia causing the acid reflux issues, as I have. I take esomeprazole. The HH seems to make me very sensitive to gastric disturbances.
Steve
If you are stressed, your body switches from the relax and digest mode, to the fight and fight mode, due to the release of the stress hormones such as cortisol, which releases adrenaline. In the fight or flight mode you stop digesting your food, it can just sit there, producing gas and bloating and burping. I've really concentrated on learning relaxation techniques, self talk saying to myself everything is fine if in an situation causing me anxiety or stress. I've listened to a few podcasts on mindfulness, relaxation and coping with anxiety. It has really helped in my situation dealing with the daily challenges that life throws at you. I am still learning but I am much more calmer now, and I hardly ever get bloating now. Bloating for me is a trigger for AFib.I just need to keep my head in the right space and keep things in perspective.
Cheers Blake
I suffered the burping issue during bouts of PAF and was an indicator that my heart was playing up again. Doctor told me not to be ridiculous as Heart is not connected to stomach but, they share the same nerve I believe.
Have a look at Dr Sanjay Gupta's Youtube videos. He's done one on gastro-cardiac syndrome.
Gastric upset and burping triggering AF has always been my buddy, but I've also learned that it's two-way. Burping can set off the heart, but an irritable heart can also set off burping - the heart and gut share the vagus nerve and communication along that is two-way
I read that ppi's limit the absorption of some minerals including magnesium so I gave them up completely and since then my af load has reduced. I took magnesium supplements but it took several months before my levels came up and af reduced. I was taking 20mg nexium for several years and ignored literature... bad idea.
Burping can also be an angina symptoms. I would encourage you to have a conversation with your cardiologist.
honestly it ridiculous I can hardly get a appointment with GP . I’ve been told there could be a year wait for an appointment with cardiologist which is crazy . I am having phone call appointment with GP tomorrow so I am going to ask him to try. And email cardiology for an appointment in nxt few months . They’ve swooped my medication without even a conversation with me it’s crazy
It’s just one big battle Anxious isn’t it? If your GP refers you as urgent, you usually get an appointment earlier. Ask him if he could refer you as urgent being newly diagnosed. You should not be left high and dry like this and need specialist support. My GP is useless in this field. You could always go private initially and then referred back to nhs. Hope it goes well. Good luck.
I agree that omeprazole or any other PPI (proton pump inhibitor that decreases the stomach ability to produce acid) take long term is bad for your health. I believe that my AFib was caused by taking a doctor prescribed PPI for 8 months. Because PPI reduce the acid in your stomach, your body is not absorbing certain vitamins and minerals. AFib has been known to be caused by deficiencies in calcium, magnesium and potassium. These are all minerals that need stomach acid to be absorbed by your body in the small intestine. Consult your medical professional for more information. Unfortunately, after taking PPIs for long term, it is very hard to reduce their use and it takes a long time. It took me about 1 year to wean off PPIs without the terrible acid reflux returning.
it is strange because I think my AF started because I came off omprezole as I have been on them for years in oct by Dec I was in AF . But who knows