I get this 2. I'm 27 and i am average weight don't smoke hardly drink and i noticed one day at breakfast i had a weird feeling that came over me. As i try to ignore it i get a hard thud. I jumped i was so scared with that i had anxiety for a week in fear this would happen again and of course. It did. Me constantly thinking about it doesn't help!
Don't get me wrong i have had these flutters before but they never scared me like now. I sometimes feel like i have to cough to get right. It tends to help. I called the cardio dr i went to eval and she said its normal for ppl to have flutters.. sone ppl can feel them some ppl can't!
I, too, am grateful for this thread because I've had fluttering and rapid heart beat at night on an off for a few months. I also had it in the middle of the day at work and things were not very stressful atm, and I was mentally feeling fine outside the feelings of heart fluttering and associated light headedness as well as mildly increased heart rate (though not always or substantially for me). I finally noticed that it's related to my stomach issues as often I'd have to go to the bathroom during or after a nighttime episode. Most recently, I ate a bunch of beans and behind a lot of starchy foods like bagels (and my stomach's recovery from Thanksgiving still was in progress). In this recent situation, I've had bloating/gas but it largely was blocked and this seems to have cause a multiple day episode! It's no fun and had me considering the ER and mentioning it to friends (in case I pass out on them). So I finally took some laxative today and I feel lot better after having moved my bowels (I was/am constipated as usual), and the letting some gas out (sorry to be graphic) is making me feel normal again, thank goodness. It's such an awful feeling having anything odd with one's heart and makes you want to run to the ER and panic sets in. But I can just picture all the tests and stuff they'd run, and it's not like I have chest pain. Plus I have NO insurance so the bills would most certainly give me chest pain once those rolled in! For the time being, I'm going to be more careful with my diet and see if I can manage it. I appreciate the input about trigger foods as "acidy" stuff does seem to be involved (tomato) but for me it's also any sort of beans (gas) and too much bread (constipation). I agree with one comment above that hot Chamomile tea seems to help though somewhat temporarily. I've used melatonin to calm myself and am taking some aspirin daily (just in case). Getting warm helps, too. But some of these symptoms could be related to the anxiety/panic that sets in which aggravates the cycle. Read a lot of informative things today, including this forum. I was relieved to read that 'gas' could be the cause, frankly -- my instincts/experience was telling me that but I needed some affirmation. At 47, I felt it was more likely related to hormones -- and perhaps that is a factor, too. For what it's worth, relaxing music or a move seems to help. And I'm supposing exercise would, too, but it concerns one to exercise during a fluttering episode ~ :(. Keep the experiences flowing, folks. Knowledge is power and comfort. 
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Ive had heart palpatations for 20 t years. Thought it was the smoking, the food I ate, drinking. Well none of that was it. Had them mostly sitting down or laying in bed. Anyways about 2 years ago I decided to lift wieght for exercise. I bought some deer antler velvet off the inernet and after taking them my palps completly stopped. So for almost 2 years I had none. I was finally excited after years of the torment of the pulps. Well about 3 weeks ago I ran out of velvet and thought I will get some later, well the pulps returned and for 3 weeks I was trying to figure out why I had them again, changed food, drink rxc, But ended up purchasing more southern cross velvet and in 2 days they stopped. hmmm dont really know whats in it but it truly works on pulps.
I think I have something similar happening. I feel extremely nervous when I feel gaseous and get palpitations. It almost always goes away when I burp a lot; but makes me very afraid as the symptoms seem to be similar to an heart attack (except there is no pain anywhere in the body). On top of that if I have exercised recently or slept weird and have a pain in my shoulders or if they are a little tight i feel even more scared and get an anxiety attack. I also feel very thirsty and sometimes even if I walk or drink club soda I don't burp immediately and it is very inconvenient and scary!
My HR doesn't go above 110, but I usually feel the heart pumping and my BP also is not unusually high during these episodes (generally about 130/80).
My HR doesn't go above 110, but I usually feel the heart pumping and my BP also is not unusually high during these episodes (generally about 130/80).
I'm very glad I found this little thread, and thank you all for sharing your experiences and symptoms. I've been going out of my mind trying to figure out what the hell is causing these attacks I've been having over the last 8-9 months, and I've identified with just about everything that's been mentioned here.
My doctor, he's a good guy genuinely, but I don't think he has the experience or knowledge to deal with the facts of hat I've been going through, which are constant anxiety, palpitations (which I've had for 12 years now), constipation and in some extreme cases, a feeling of dread and doom coming over me that literally feels like death taking over. He's referred me on to a psychologist and CBT training (cognitive behavioural therapy) when I've been telling him all along that I genuinely believe everything is linked to how I have difficulty maintaining a normal bowel movement, plain and simple. I normally go once every 3-4 days which I'm pretty sure is very wrong.
My doctor, he's a good guy genuinely, but I don't think he has the experience or knowledge to deal with the facts of hat I've been going through, which are constant anxiety, palpitations (which I've had for 12 years now), constipation and in some extreme cases, a feeling of dread and doom coming over me that literally feels like death taking over. He's referred me on to a psychologist and CBT training (cognitive behavioural therapy) when I've been telling him all along that I genuinely believe everything is linked to how I have difficulty maintaining a normal bowel movement, plain and simple. I normally go once every 3-4 days which I'm pretty sure is very wrong.
Hi, just found this thread so i'll give my experiences here.
I'm an extremely active 38 year old male, I've been experiencing palpitations now for some 10 years brought about by what I think at the time was severe indigestion (a cucumber in a peanut satay is what I have narrowed it down to which gave acid re-flux for several days) at the start the palpitations or 'flutters' led to increased anxiety and what I can only think were panic attacks(horrible things!!!!), and possible depression partly due to not knowing what was going on and fruitless trips to the doctor.
During the past 10 years I've had ECG's 7 day Monitors, was given warfarin, betablockers and took aspirin under doctors instruction but now don't take anything as I have managed to almost completely control the symptoms.
I find that when I get a flutter I can relieve it belching or twisting, diet is the main control I've found that for me cutting out all caffeine and removing wheat from my diet as this was causing my stomach to bloat (I'm not gluten intolerant, just wheat, I found to my surprise as this was the main factor also was the reason for my constant upset stomach, which I had endured for years and practically healed overnight!) creating gas and bloating triggering the palpitations, I also take time to relax these have helped no end.
Now I know how to control my palpitations 99% of the time it means I the confidence to enjoy life more, it can be a vicious circle getting palpitations then worrying about them which triggers stress then more palpitations just hang in there and try a bit of self help (no drink, illegal drugs or smoking) see the doctor, isolate foods that bloat you or try eating little and often, cut out caffeine, and relax listen to some soothing music its amazing how simple things can have a profound effect.
I'm an extremely active 38 year old male, I've been experiencing palpitations now for some 10 years brought about by what I think at the time was severe indigestion (a cucumber in a peanut satay is what I have narrowed it down to which gave acid re-flux for several days) at the start the palpitations or 'flutters' led to increased anxiety and what I can only think were panic attacks(horrible things!!!!), and possible depression partly due to not knowing what was going on and fruitless trips to the doctor.
During the past 10 years I've had ECG's 7 day Monitors, was given warfarin, betablockers and took aspirin under doctors instruction but now don't take anything as I have managed to almost completely control the symptoms.
I find that when I get a flutter I can relieve it belching or twisting, diet is the main control I've found that for me cutting out all caffeine and removing wheat from my diet as this was causing my stomach to bloat (I'm not gluten intolerant, just wheat, I found to my surprise as this was the main factor also was the reason for my constant upset stomach, which I had endured for years and practically healed overnight!) creating gas and bloating triggering the palpitations, I also take time to relax these have helped no end.
Now I know how to control my palpitations 99% of the time it means I the confidence to enjoy life more, it can be a vicious circle getting palpitations then worrying about them which triggers stress then more palpitations just hang in there and try a bit of self help (no drink, illegal drugs or smoking) see the doctor, isolate foods that bloat you or try eating little and often, cut out caffeine, and relax listen to some soothing music its amazing how simple things can have a profound effect.
Hi, I am deaf and 52 yrs old. I started my paps since Oct. and I have 2 meds that help but not helpful. But one med that will help me to sleep.
I read your stories and it was interesting to learn. I do have gas and dividers titis that may cause the paps. Any advise? One story that I read your story that I will try that. I need to read again tomorrow. I appreciated your input and feedback.
I will explain my story about how my paps started. Last August 2013, it started with my muscle pull on my back. a week later, I went to ER room to check up, dr gave me a med for muscle relaxer, few days later, the pain was going down to my low back and felt numb and pain and cant sleep well.. went to the prompt clinic and dr gave me two meds for pain and muscle relaxers. it was getting better and able to sleep some. Last Oct. 2013, the palps pop up and cant sleep good. Went to Er room to check up my heart. it was fine... gave me one med for high blood pressure. 3 days later, I went to see my dr. he said that I had a anxiety that caused the palps. gave me two meds for depression and anxiety and help to sleep. So I research on the interent to find out about palps. found one that helped me but not working.. found here and read it.. that will try to do differenty from your ideas and expriences. I will be appreicated to hear from you. hope to hear from your feedback. thanks
I read your stories and it was interesting to learn. I do have gas and dividers titis that may cause the paps. Any advise? One story that I read your story that I will try that. I need to read again tomorrow. I appreciated your input and feedback.
I will explain my story about how my paps started. Last August 2013, it started with my muscle pull on my back. a week later, I went to ER room to check up, dr gave me a med for muscle relaxer, few days later, the pain was going down to my low back and felt numb and pain and cant sleep well.. went to the prompt clinic and dr gave me two meds for pain and muscle relaxers. it was getting better and able to sleep some. Last Oct. 2013, the palps pop up and cant sleep good. Went to Er room to check up my heart. it was fine... gave me one med for high blood pressure. 3 days later, I went to see my dr. he said that I had a anxiety that caused the palps. gave me two meds for depression and anxiety and help to sleep. So I research on the interent to find out about palps. found one that helped me but not working.. found here and read it.. that will try to do differenty from your ideas and expriences. I will be appreicated to hear from you. hope to hear from your feedback. thanks
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I'm so glad that I found this site. I'm 34 yr, Female. I had my gallbladder taken out almost 2 1/2 yrs ago after going on a strict no carb/no sugar diet, one day at work I was sitting at my desk and suddenly my heart felt like it was coming out of my chest (this was VERY soon after the surgery) I took my heart rate with a wrist blood pressure cup and it was 180. Of course, I totally freak out and run to the ER because I thought I was going to die. They of course could find nothing as the racing heart had stopped, all my blood work came back normal and I was told that I had anxiety issues. I have never felt "anxious" in my life. I was referred to a cardiologist who game me an echo/stress test/halter monitor, etc. all of which came back normal. I kept eating no carbs/no sugar because this of course was how I lost my weight and I wanted to keep on that track, I didn't have any rapid heart beats for a while and then when I had forgot about them BAM, I'd have one, go back to the ER and was told the same thing again. Right before I got married last year I had an episode in the middle of a shoe store and I thought for certain that I was about to go knocking on the "pearly gates", they called an ambulance and once at the hospital I explained my symptoms yet again and was handed this white chalky stuff called a "GI cocktail", WOW what a difference that made, instantly my stomach calmed down, the feeling that I was going to kill over disapated and the pain in my left side went away. I was asked what I ate the prior day. I told the doctor (can't remember now) and he suggested maybe going to the GI doctor about "gluten".
Go to the GI doc, he wanted to do all these "tests" to confirm, costs ranging in the 2k's and I was like "....no" I'll just try the "Gluten Free" diet. This worked... for a while. From August to December no racing heart, occasional "thumps" but, nothing I got concerned over... then the day after Christmas, which I can probably blame on "family cooking" I found myself back in the ER with a severe migraine and episode of heart palps, again told to follow up w/ the GI doctor. January through just this Monday have been good with a brief trip to the ER Monday morning for just the over all feel of dread, chest pains on the left side and I freaked myself out so badly that I began to have the racing heart.
After reading everyones input I find that I'm not going insane, this is a real thing... I'm not crazy, but, I need help. I barely eat processed foods, normally the same foods on a weekly basis. I do drink 1-2 glasses of red wine a night but, normally I stick to a pretty good diet.
Any suggestions of clearing this up w/ out medication or a "detox"?
Go to the GI doc, he wanted to do all these "tests" to confirm, costs ranging in the 2k's and I was like "....no" I'll just try the "Gluten Free" diet. This worked... for a while. From August to December no racing heart, occasional "thumps" but, nothing I got concerned over... then the day after Christmas, which I can probably blame on "family cooking" I found myself back in the ER with a severe migraine and episode of heart palps, again told to follow up w/ the GI doctor. January through just this Monday have been good with a brief trip to the ER Monday morning for just the over all feel of dread, chest pains on the left side and I freaked myself out so badly that I began to have the racing heart.
After reading everyones input I find that I'm not going insane, this is a real thing... I'm not crazy, but, I need help. I barely eat processed foods, normally the same foods on a weekly basis. I do drink 1-2 glasses of red wine a night but, normally I stick to a pretty good diet.
Any suggestions of clearing this up w/ out medication or a "detox"?
Heya, kinda late to post in here, but thanks for the advice and info. on these weird pulps. Mine only started a few days back, (coincidentally, I'm 16) but, i was terrified at first, thinking of the worst reasons as to why i had them. Haven't had a doctor check yet, but the info. on it being gas-related and the ways to help prevent and manage it really helped so far, and I've only tried these for 2 days now. I'll probably try to colon cleanse thing and hope for the best. Thanks again for the help, really hoping they go away soon. Nice to know that I'm not alone on this.
Hi Sheen,
Mine started at about 15 years old, nearly 40 years ago. They come and go. It's best if you have a doctor check you out first, they can be related to levels of electrolytes or other factors that can be shown with blood tests. Having an EKG is probably advised too. The vast majority if these things are harmless, though annoying, but being seen by a doctor would be best. How many to you get? How often?
Mine started at about 15 years old, nearly 40 years ago. They come and go. It's best if you have a doctor check you out first, they can be related to levels of electrolytes or other factors that can be shown with blood tests. Having an EKG is probably advised too. The vast majority if these things are harmless, though annoying, but being seen by a doctor would be best. How many to you get? How often?
Sheeen,
Hello and welcome to HealingWell. I am sorry to read of your issues however, the best advice you have received was posted by Jung. He is wise and his suggestion is the best one. Always see your Dr. for a medical screening exam for any new onset of medical problems.
Also, noting you are 16, have you talked with your parents?
I do hope you stop back and let us know how you are doing.
Kindly,
Kitt
~~Kitt~~
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"She Stood in the Storm & When the Wind Did Not Blow Her Away, She Adjusted Her Sails."
~~Kitt~~
Moderator: Anxiety/Panic
and Heart/Cardiovascular Disease.
"She Stood in the Storm & When the Wind Did Not Blow Her Away, She Adjusted Her Sails."
I have had this problem for decades. PVCs, hypertension, tacycardia, skipped beats and lightheadedness. It took me ages to relate it to GI and gas. It happens mainly after eating and is instantly relieved by belching. After years of researching everything from vagus nerve tone to PH and the likes, i came accross a known syndrome that im surprised doctors dont even know about. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roemheld_syndrome
Craig,
Hello and welcome to HealingWell. Thank you for your input and I hope you stick with us.
Actually Roemheld syndrome pops up in the forums from time to time. There is more discussion in the GERD Forum re this syndrome than found in the Heart forum.
I am going to post a link to a thread re this topic from the GERD Forum -
Again welcome to HealingWell.
Kindly,
Kitt
~~Kitt~~
Moderator: Anxiety/Panic
and Heart/Cardiovascular Disease.
"She Stood in the Storm & When the Wind Did Not Blow Her Away, She Adjusted Her Sails."
i have almost the same symptoms. They tell me I have afib and i am not sure that that is what it is. I take a low dose of a beta blocker but i think it is something hormonal i am 61 yrs old and think it has to do with menopause and hormones. it happened back in my 40's but didn't last. just a few episodes and then went away.Now i can't get rid of it. but i always have had a problem with too much gas in my stomach.hope it goes away again! scary! i also have always had a lot of anxiety! But this makes it worse! Let me know if you find anything! good luck
I also have had episodes of what they tell me is afib.They say my heart is fine but my blood is too thick doesn't make much sense to me but i do get scared when i get it! Taking magnesium and some other vitamins to try and stop it.also take a low dose of beta blocker to slow down my heart rate so it is not too fast when it starts out of sync! I think it has to do with excess gas in my stomach and is almost always triggered by eating.unless it is a food allergy which is also possible They say i should eventually take blood thinners but i don't think i will i take baby aspirin every night.that is enough.no more meds!hoping it will go away as mysteriously as it came! Good luck to all of us!
I was in the same condition 2 years before gas from stomach to heart and heart rate become too much fast and i start feeling anxiety. I consult with a doctor after several investigations he found nothing but gastric disorders. Then I start boiled vegetables, fruits no oil except olive oil no red meats. I made this practice for 3 months and i am perfectly alright.
I get also palpitations (PVCs/PACs) more frequently when I have lots of gas. I never had them before I had SIBO!
You mentioned that heart monitors and EKGs haven't picked up any palpitations. Have you tried a 30 day loop or event monitor?
You mentioned that heart monitors and EKGs haven't picked up any palpitations. Have you tried a 30 day loop or event monitor?
Hello,
This is the first time I've ever posted about a health concern. I am very glad to have found this site and this particular thread. I've been having a "flutter" sensation in my chest and belly for a few weeks accompanied by hot flashes and/or cold flashes. Yesterday, I had a sudden dizzy spell along with a severe hot flash, which triggered my very first, and really long, heart palpatations. It lasted nearly two hours and my heartrate, which is 64 baseline, went up to 80. I know this is still in the normal range but it really was a scary feeling. This morning I was fine and went into work. Right after lunch, I had another episode of hot flashes with palpitations, this time even more severe. My hr went from the mid 60s to 112 within an hour. I had my boss drive me to the ER (I'm very close to one, thank goodness) and they did the ekg, thyroid and metabolite panels, cbc, etc, and found nothing abnormal. Although they ruled out most serious illnesses, they couldn't say what caused these episodes. I'm a very healthy 40 year old woman with little stress (normal stress levels, I would say) and I'm very relaxed and easy going for the most part. I tend to dwell illnesses and I recognize that this may be anxiety associated with being a slight hypochondriac (as my husband calls me) and of course the ER dr's said they couldn't rule it out, but again, they didn't know the cause. I'm following up with my PCP next week or sooner. I was wondering...I've been reading that these symptoms can also manifest in a woman entering early menapause (perimenapausal symptoms)? I know I am still young but my mother-in-law entered perimenapause by the time she was in her mid 30s. Unfortunately, my own mother has passed away and had a hysterectomy at age 42(ish). Does anyone know if palpatations can result from hot flashes due to perimenapause? Has anyone been diagnosed as perimenapausal and have had these palpations with hot flashes (and/or) sometimes without the flashes? I also have reflux and am bloated so there's another variable....
Thank you all in advance for your help!
Jen
This is the first time I've ever posted about a health concern. I am very glad to have found this site and this particular thread. I've been having a "flutter" sensation in my chest and belly for a few weeks accompanied by hot flashes and/or cold flashes. Yesterday, I had a sudden dizzy spell along with a severe hot flash, which triggered my very first, and really long, heart palpatations. It lasted nearly two hours and my heartrate, which is 64 baseline, went up to 80. I know this is still in the normal range but it really was a scary feeling. This morning I was fine and went into work. Right after lunch, I had another episode of hot flashes with palpitations, this time even more severe. My hr went from the mid 60s to 112 within an hour. I had my boss drive me to the ER (I'm very close to one, thank goodness) and they did the ekg, thyroid and metabolite panels, cbc, etc, and found nothing abnormal. Although they ruled out most serious illnesses, they couldn't say what caused these episodes. I'm a very healthy 40 year old woman with little stress (normal stress levels, I would say) and I'm very relaxed and easy going for the most part. I tend to dwell illnesses and I recognize that this may be anxiety associated with being a slight hypochondriac (as my husband calls me) and of course the ER dr's said they couldn't rule it out, but again, they didn't know the cause. I'm following up with my PCP next week or sooner. I was wondering...I've been reading that these symptoms can also manifest in a woman entering early menapause (perimenapausal symptoms)? I know I am still young but my mother-in-law entered perimenapause by the time she was in her mid 30s. Unfortunately, my own mother has passed away and had a hysterectomy at age 42(ish). Does anyone know if palpatations can result from hot flashes due to perimenapause? Has anyone been diagnosed as perimenapausal and have had these palpations with hot flashes (and/or) sometimes without the flashes? I also have reflux and am bloated so there's another variable....
Thank you all in advance for your help!
Jen
Similar story here....
The day began much the same as any other. 35min commute to work, Monster energy drink in hand, tackling pile of overnight emails and phone calls. No particularly unusual stress or anxiety. I stood up at my desk and my heart seemed to launch into some kind of Rush drum solo and I fainted. Took a ride to the ER where they found absolutely nothing wrong. Followed up with a cardiology appointment and a "million dollar" workup (blood, imaging, stress tests, etc.) No joy. Doctors told me I needed to "reduce my stress" and "Stay off the energy drinks."
I went to a GI doc who did a similarly complete workup (upper/lower) and he found that I had "a minor hiatal hernia" and wrote me a script for GI cocktail. That was the only thing that seemed to relieve the chest discomfort. NONE of them made the connection between the GI problems and the heart flutters. I was mildly annoyed when it was suggested that I try taking an anxiety medication.
Found this post after Googling "GI problems that cause heart palpitations"... Still living (thank Heaven) with the discomfort to this day and hoping to find relief as it has become very distracting. After reading the posts above, I am encouraged that such a day may come soon.
The day began much the same as any other. 35min commute to work, Monster energy drink in hand, tackling pile of overnight emails and phone calls. No particularly unusual stress or anxiety. I stood up at my desk and my heart seemed to launch into some kind of Rush drum solo and I fainted. Took a ride to the ER where they found absolutely nothing wrong. Followed up with a cardiology appointment and a "million dollar" workup (blood, imaging, stress tests, etc.) No joy. Doctors told me I needed to "reduce my stress" and "Stay off the energy drinks."
I went to a GI doc who did a similarly complete workup (upper/lower) and he found that I had "a minor hiatal hernia" and wrote me a script for GI cocktail. That was the only thing that seemed to relieve the chest discomfort. NONE of them made the connection between the GI problems and the heart flutters. I was mildly annoyed when it was suggested that I try taking an anxiety medication.
Found this post after Googling "GI problems that cause heart palpitations"... Still living (thank Heaven) with the discomfort to this day and hoping to find relief as it has become very distracting. After reading the posts above, I am encouraged that such a day may come soon.
Hi guys I am 42 years old women and have four kids i have same symptoms that my heart is beating very fast and i feel iam going to die but it happen when ever i have gas problem as it gone i feel fine but when ever i went to dr to chk my problem they said gas can not cause heart palpitation