Hi all,
My GERD seems to be under control these days.......especially since I quit taking HRT. I also have IBS, which is controlled with calcium. I used to have alot of pounding heart after eating (just about anything.....even a little bit). I was put on a beta blocker for BP, and it took that pounding away. But it's started coming back. I was wondering if it was a GERD symptom? Anyone else seem to have a pounding heart after eating or drinking? Thanks.
Hi I am new to this forum . I reading these postings I totally agree with Dr. Norm's opinion of the carb theory and acid reflux. I do know that acid reflux or GERD is aggravated by pastries and breads or high fat or fried and sugary foods. Breads and or flour based foods are highly acidic and high in carbs, so when your upper GI system is over acidic then BAM!!! you get over production of hydrochloric acid from your tiny proton pumps in your stomach! Also it is highly probable that your LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is relaxed and not closing all the way which can allow the gastric acid to reflux back into the esophagus. I would estimate that about 85-90% of people with GERD or acid reflux have Hiatal Hernias which can causes a myriad of symptomatic problems including: tightness in the chest or sternum area, feeling like there is a lump in the throat , burning in the back of the throat, lump in the chest under the sternum, and those are the mild symptoms. The worst symptoms can be vaso-vagal responses that can cause pvc's or pac's (premature ventricular contractions, premature arterial contractions) and other arrhythmias in the heart (which you should be seen immediately by a doctor if you experience these symptoms) that are triggered by irritation to the vagal nerve (10th cranial nerve) that runs from the scull down the side of the esophagus all the way down past the stomach and can be irritated by over acidity from the aforementioned foods. This over stimulation of the vagal nerve is a result of the erosion in the esophagus and or pressure on the nerve from a full stomach and twisting or protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm due to a hiatal hernia or a problem with LES not closing properly which over a period of time allow the natural hydrochloric acid in your stomach to erode the thin lining in the esophagus exposing the vagal nerve and other various symptoms, the list goes on!.
I am new to this forum. I have had the pounding heart syndrome after eating for only about six months. This seems to have replace the GERD and acid indigestion I have had for years. Symptoms are not so bad with fruit, milk and cereal. I have lost 25 pounds during the past four months. I submitted to 3 EKG's and wore a heart monitor for 24 hours only to be told that my heart is totally healthy. I really don't know where to go from here.
Welcome,
Griffdawg had troubles like these. He had surgery yesterday. He maybe home now. Stick around and talk to him.
My HH almost caused blackouts before I started medication years ago. It would hurt so bad.
Joy
Griffdawg had troubles like these. He had surgery yesterday. He maybe home now. Stick around and talk to him.
My HH almost caused blackouts before I started medication years ago. It would hurt so bad.
Joy