Heart rate after eating

[austinluck21]

Does anyone else's heart rate increase quite a bit(20+ bpm) after a meal? It really blows because after I eat, i get anxious so it makes eating quite the chore.

[Icanbeathis2016]

Yes I've noticed this a few times. I even notice how I get shaky while I'm even preparing my meal and getting ready to eat. it's like I'm nervous all because I'm about to eat food or something

[austinluck21 in reply to Icanbeathis2016]

100% same!

[Chezlock in reply to Icanbeathis2016]

Thats me all over!! It really messes with my appetite. People think im crazy when i tell them.

[Entropy]

Yeah this is pretty normal so don't fret. Bodies gotta work harder to digest food! Also I think salty stuff increases it a lot more

[Neesie_227]

I'm so happy to know I am not alone. Yes, my heart rate increases after I eat, especially at the beginning of a meal. And it will happen when I am about to eat. It has even led to a full blown panic attack for me. I have often wondered if it is related to blood sugar.

[Marie_danielle]

This has happened to me. I was having anxiety attacks while I ate until I realized I had a gluten sensitivity. Once I cut out gluten and changed to a healthy diet, I havn't had another attack. Do some research on the connection between gut health and mental health...so interesting!