Question:
Why does my heart rate increase when I eat?
Does anyone else experience this? Anytime I eat, my heart rate increases. I feel as though I've just "stoked the little fire inside me". It only lasts a few minutes after I'm done eating, and then returns to normal. But it's weird. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks much! — Patricia G. (posted on June 25, 2003)
June 25, 2003
Hmmmm... Pat, are you eating a great deal of salt? That could cause it.
Also, sugar can cause this also. Watch those carbs/veggie/fruits for
sugars!! What are you eating? That will help me help you more! :~)
— Sharon M. B.
June 25, 2003
Patricia, I am 2 months post-op and shortly after I eat my heart races too.
The other day I had 26 beats in 15 seconds, I thought I was going to have
a heart attack. I asked my surgeon and he told me that my carbs and sugars
were to high. I cut back on the carbs and the sugar and it still beats at
a high pace. The only difference between us is that when this happens I
have to lay down for about 30 minutes. If you should find the answer
please email me at [email protected]
— Twin R.
June 25, 2003
I'm with the last poster.... it's probally carbs and/or sugar.
— Danmark
June 25, 2003
I had this problem early on. My nutritionist thinks that it has to do with
my blood sugar. I am not diabetic. But she says that even if we dont dump
on sugar after this surgery that our bodies still process the sugars
differently and can have reactions to it.
— hooterzgirl75
June 25, 2003
this happens every time you eat - no matter WHAT you eat?
— [Deactivated Member]
June 26, 2003
It could also be the fact that when you eat, your heart has to work harder
to get all the food through. I have noticed that in myself as well on
ocassion. I feel my heart pumping harder and I get all flushed afterwords
like I did just work out. That usually happens though when I am eating a
large meal or much more than I should at least. I am a carbo junkie so
that could be the reason.
— ImANewDee
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