Increased heart rate before IBS attack

[desertwanderer]

Has anyone else experienced an increased heart rate immediately after a meal? After eating a big bowl of pasta and some bread (a terrible decision), my heart started beating out of my chest at the dinner table. I also felt warm and flushed but cold and shaky intermittently. I then experienced bad abdominal cramping, and what followed were several bowel movements, progressively softer and eventually diarrhea. I'm just trying to figure if this might be a gluten sensitivity response or if it's a common experience before a diarrhea attack. Thanks for your help! xx

[A_IBS]

Have you looked into "dumping syndrome"?

[desertwanderer in reply to A_IBS]

Thanks for the suggestion! I did look into this but I haven't had surgery and I've come to realize it only happens to me after eating a meal containing lots of gluten, not after every meal. This is what has me thinking it might be gluten related. I appreciate it!

[Ruthy1960]

I have gluten sensitivity and IBS. When I first started with all this I had everything you talk about plus vomiting as well. I had to see my GP who referred me to a gastroenterologist. Once diagnosed I have to follow a gluten free diet and fodmal as well. It's very hard and I get a lot of flare ups for no apparent reason. My advice is to see your Gp asap and good luck. 😞

[desertwanderer in reply to Ruthy1960]

I'm sorry to hear you experienced the same thing! The rapid heartbeat/warm feeling has only happened twice, and it happened after eating a meal with lots of bread/pasta/pita bread! I will tell my doc about this. Never thought I'd develop a gluten sensitivity Thanks so much xx

[desertwanderer]

Thanks so much! It happened out of nowhere and was pretty frightening. But yes, I'm thinking it had to have been the bread/pasta. I will have to get tested to be sure.

[missymo]

Every single time i EAT or have A Bowel movement. I HATE IT!!😢😢

[desertwanderer in reply to missymo]

😥 Do you know why it happens? Has your doctor given you any insight? I'm so sorry to hear that!!

[missymo in reply to desertwanderer]

I have a urostomy bag"wee bag" since that horrendous operation it caused nerve damage plus they take a piece of your bowel to make the stoma. So i.l have "bowel trouble"for the rest of my life.its awful😢

[desertwanderer in reply to missymo]

I'm so so sorry

[missymo]

Thank you desertwanderer.x