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Long Term PAC and PVC Suffer. Need your support and guidance
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Just discovered this group. It has been an interesting read. I feel embarrassed to be so concerned about my afib/pvc issues in comparison with those of you dealing with such high numbers.
This all started with me just over 7 years ago with a trip to the the emergency room while having an afib attack. Since then I have had pvcs and several more afib episodes. After extensive workups, monitoring, multiple cardiologists; I show no problems and have a healthy heart. Take vitamin D and Magnesium glycinate. Healthy, thin, healthy diet, and active 60 year old.
Long story short, I have had digestive issues most of my life. Had a Nissen fundoplication in October to repair a hiatal hernia, esophageal tear, and leaking stomach valve. Since the surgery my pvcs have increased dramatically. Both my GI doctor/surgeon and cardiologist say there is no connection.
I am not anxiety ridden but the change in frequency has me me exhausted and concerned. I feel every one and they feel strong. Burping also is a common symptom with these "harmless extra beats."
I do know one thing, this is really diminishing my quality of life.
Thanks in advance, appreciate any insight........
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I have the same problem. My issues have gone back 5 years. From not being able to sleep to cardiac episodes. I recently figured out (by accident or coincidence) that it is food. Specifically gas and bloating. Basically, you are bloated so much that it pushes the diaphragm up higher into the chest and irritates the vagus nerve, then you get the palpitations. The nerve triggers the heart rate to slow down, then the brain goes "whoa, wait a minute!" and then tries to increase the heart rate. You get that pause/thump! To "test" the theory you can just fast for around 18 hours and then eat. Just for fun, make sure there is dairy in the food you eat next. Now set a timer and see how long it takes to feel those PVCs. I may be completely wrong but... my issue is this. Roemheld Syndrome. Google the symptoms.