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Ectopic heart episodes and GERD, acid indigestion issues

Posted by robbie1956 @robbie1956, Sep 26, 2020

This seems to help at nighttime , especially when the gut seems full, or the hiatus hernia or diaphragm seems to push up into the chest causing these awful Ectopic episodes....or am I just reaching? That’s the feeling I get from the responses from various Cardiologists I’ve seen over the years

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ann80 | @ann80 | Jul 26 10:21pm
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My cardio tells me that the esophagus runs right along side the aorta and gerd or other irritation of the esophagus can irritate the aorta and cause PVCs. So my doc does link the two issues.

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@degarden_girl That's good to know. I'm having both right now. I'm going to call my cardio tomorrow and get some answeres.

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degarden_girl | @degarden_girl | Jul 27 12:39pm
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@degarden_girl That's good to know. I'm having both right now. I'm going to call my cardio tomorrow and get some answeres.

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@ann80 You can check this yourself by having a couple of Tums. If the issue is reflux or GERD, the problem should diminish or disappear.

If there is no change, it likely isn't Reflux or Gerd.

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ann80 | @ann80 | Jul 27 6:08pm
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@ann80 You can check this yourself by having a couple of Tums. If the issue is reflux or GERD, the problem should diminish or disappear.

If there is no change, it likely isn't Reflux or Gerd.

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@degarden_girl Thank you! The tums do help for a short time. I have cut out all coffee, spicy foods, Soft drinks. Well everything I love😂 I didn't know that stomach issues could cause Afib until now.I'm thankful I found this group.

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degarden_girl | @degarden_girl | Jul 28 8:03am
In reply to @ann80 "@degarden_girl Thank you! The tums do help for a short time. I have cut out all..." + (show)
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@degarden_girl Thank you! The tums do help for a short time. I have cut out all coffee, spicy foods, Soft drinks. Well everything I love😂 I didn't know that stomach issues could cause Afib until now.I'm thankful I found this group.

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@ann80
I don't think GERD or Reflux can cause Afib, but I understand they can cause PVCs. You may wish to talk to your gastroenterologist about medication to control the GERD and Reflux. I take a low dose of pantoprazole sodium, extended release tablets which helps a great deal.

I wish you good luck. These issues and sometimes overwhelming until we get them under control.

Donna

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ann80 | @ann80 | Jul 28 6:58pm
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@ann80
I don't think GERD or Reflux can cause Afib, but I understand they can cause PVCs. You may wish to talk to your gastroenterologist about medication to control the GERD and Reflux. I take a low dose of pantoprazole sodium, extended release tablets which helps a great deal.

I wish you good luck. These issues and sometimes overwhelming until we get them under control.

Donna

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@degarden_girl Thank you!

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