IBS/AFIB

[Trilby8]

Hi - does anyone have IBS which when 'active' always triggers AFIB - if so what have you found helps to manage/avoid the scenario? Thankyou Cathy

[callistodevi]

Is that a heart thing, Cathy? If so, when my tummy is bad, I do seem to have more palpitations and at night it feels like my heart is flipping. Tests all come back ok for my heart though.

[Trilby8]

Yes Callistodevi AFib is a heart electrical disturbance hence palpitations and fibrillation - my heart is structurally healthy and my blood pressure is normal - my main trigger for AFIB is definitely the unsettled IBS which triggers the Vagus nerve due to the bloating and colic which in turn upsets the electrical response in my heart bringing on the AFIB - 'chicken and egg scenario' distressing to say the least and its the obvious anxiety that comes with it - deep joy!!!!!! Cathy

[MaggieJemima]

AFIB?

[MaggieJemima]

Sorry just seen your explanation!

Sometimes results in palpitations

[MaggieJemima]

Avoiding late heavy meals seems to help