SVTs or palpitations or tachycardia linked with digestion or bowel movements

[LizzieN2]

I assume there are others that can link their episodes of fast heart rate to their digestive system and find it equally irritating? Any helpful tips?

Thank you

[Carokai]

Absolutely Lizzie,

It took me a long time to recognise the link and I was constantly dismissed by my GP and Cardiologist (I have had two heart attacks) when I questioned it.

Eventually I found Dr Sanjay Gupta (York Cardiology) following a referral from a friend. I went and saw him privately, but he will actually also consult by phone or online. Even more importantly he has published a large body of work through You Tube explaining the links and how you can reduce arrhythmias caused in this way.

I learned a lot from him. I improved my diet to reduce inflamation, increased my exercise and addressed my anxiety. I also bought a Kardia monitor which now provides reassurance that my heart is in rythym even when Tachycardic.

[LizzieN2 in reply to Carokai]

Thanks so much I did search on YouTube after i had posted and found Dr Guptar and his research...spent a long time watching the various you tube episodes. So I am glad you also have found him so helpful. There is an cardio electrophysisist near me in Exeter who is not dismissive of the link but I have now been discharged by the cardiologist who dealt with my heart attack and put in two stents. So I am not aiming to go back but I have become careless 're food. E.g. I find wheat...well bread difficult, and I will check on other inflammatory foods.I don't eat processed foods....we do grow a lot and I have lost 4st but need another 2at off. I was also interested in his comments about lansoprazole and magnesium absorption. Thanks again. Lizzie

[Curlyanne]

Yes, there is definitely a link for me. I also read that the vagus nerve can become irritated, resulting in palpitations. As well as a recent myocarditis attack, I suffer from benign arrhythmia and these increase with certain foods. I no longer indulge in this, but a combination of alcohol and chocolate used to result in rapid heart beat and an increase in palpitations. Too scary (and unhealthy) to deal with so I now avoid!