Heart Palpitations? Is this normal?

cafeaulait7

If it's truly occurring after eating chips (rather than coincidence), then you'd definitely need your blood sugar and electrolytes checked. So if you know it's the chips, it means that you have an 'imbalance' that needs addressing more than just avoiding chips.

You should get it checked anyway, as they can be an important symptom of dangerous conditions. I have to take meds for mine, especially if I want to be exercising.

jofjltncb6

stephanie20314 wrote: »

Terry Schiavo probably had similiar thoughts before going into cardiac arrest and turning into a vegetable for 15 years before being allowed to die. Vitamin K deficiency while dieting. You're on here to get healthy, so don't ignore warning signs.

#toosoon

ElizabethOakes2

choppie70 wrote: »

I am curious why you think the chips make you have heart palpitations? I don't see the logic behind that.


PS--I experience mild palpitations too, just before my period. I found out this was normal by asking my doctor about it.

Me, too, usually with hot flashes. Yay hormones.
Chips could cause palpitations if your blood pressure was already hypertensive and the increased sodium pushed you over, but in that case, you STILL need to see a doctor because having undiagnosed hypertension is a huge problem all on it's own.

Short answer- Not normal. Call your doctor. Why are you asking us if you don't believe us?

MamaMc3

Palpitations can be caused by a lot of different things - but probably not chips. I have a long heart history, and I kmow new palpitations always need to be discussed with a doctor. It's probably nothing - but what if it isn't?

stephanie20314

jofjltncb6 wrote: »

stephanie20314 wrote: »

Terry Schiavo probably had similiar thoughts before going into cardiac arrest and turning into a vegetable for 15 years before being allowed to die. Vitamin K deficiency while dieting. You're on here to get healthy, so don't ignore warning signs.

#toosoon

#notifyouliveinFlorida
#11yearsago
#15yearsofnewsupdates

rsleighty

Yeah, I ignored my cardiac symptoms (blamed the palpitations on being "anxious" ) until my heart rate dropped to 30. I still ignored it for week(!?) before finally going to the ER, being diagnosed as being in complete heart block and ending up with a pacemaker 3 days later. They still have no concrete reason as to why it happened.
For the love of God...just go to the Dr. Let them rule out anything nasty.

Colorscheme

lynn1982 wrote: »

No, it's not normal. I get heart palpitations from eating grains and dairy (which I don't digest well anyway) as well as low blood pressure. BUT, I have a condition called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). I have low blood volume which contributes to low blood pressure and my autonomic nervous system doesn't work properly all the time. In terms of eating grains and its relationship on my tachycardia (heart palpitations), my cardiologist has explained that this happens to me because grains and dairy are harder for my body to digest, so as my stomach is digesting, more blood rushes to that area. This makes my heart work harder (the heart palpitations) and my blood pressure drop.

I am NOT saying that you have this at all - to be clear, it is rare. BUT I am saying that if this continues, you really should see your doctor. Your heart is not something to play around with and no one on here can diagnose you.

Actually, that's not true. I too have POTS but it doesn't automatically mean low bp, mine is high. If you have low bp and POTS then you most likely have NCS as well. I have a loop recorder implanted in my chest as a result of the SVT episodes and an episode of ventricular tachycardia. And yes, I too feel the post meal palps if I eat a heavy meal. I also had AVNRT [SVT from an accessory pathway] and was ablated for that as well. Nice to know Im not the only one here living with the PIA disorder.

Colorscheme

stephanie20314 wrote: »

Terry Schiavo probably had similiar thoughts before going into cardiac arrest and turning into a vegetable for 15 years before being allowed to die. Vitamin K deficiency while dieting. You're on here to get healthy, so don't ignore warning signs.

She was bulimic though. She went into cardiac arrest due to complications from her eating disorder. That's really not the same thing as dieting, that's a full blown eating disorder.

lynn1982

Colorscheme wrote: »

lynn1982 wrote: »

No, it's not normal. I get heart palpitations from eating grains and dairy (which I don't digest well anyway) as well as low blood pressure. BUT, I have a condition called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). I have low blood volume which contributes to low blood pressure and my autonomic nervous system doesn't work properly all the time. In terms of eating grains and its relationship on my tachycardia (heart palpitations), my cardiologist has explained that this happens to me because grains and dairy are harder for my body to digest, so as my stomach is digesting, more blood rushes to that area. This makes my heart work harder (the heart palpitations) and my blood pressure drop.

I am NOT saying that you have this at all - to be clear, it is rare. BUT I am saying that if this continues, you really should see your doctor. Your heart is not something to play around with and no one on here can diagnose you.

Actually, that's not true. I too have POTS but it doesn't automatically mean low bp, mine is high. If you have low bp and POTS then you most likely have NCS as well. I have a loop recorder implanted in my chest as a result of the SVT episodes and an episode of ventricular tachycardia. And yes, I too feel the post meal palps if I eat a heavy meal. I also had AVNRT [SVT from an accessory pathway] and was ablated for that as well. Nice to know Im not the only one here living with the PIA disorder.

You are correct. My apologies. I did not mean to imply that POTS = low bp. My bp runs low regardless and tends to drop, but yes, there are different forms of POTS. My only diagnosis is POTS though, not NCS...but it has crossed my mind before through research and reading that I have done. Maybe I should bring that up next time I see my cardiologist... Regardless, heart palpitations are still not normal...

edited for clarity.

yweight1969

Mpalamar wrote: »

I don't feel it's necessary to go to the doctors. Heart palpitations are very common and rarely a cause for concern. I know exactly what's causing them (the chips) - so I know if I stop eating them (which I obviously will) then I won't have them anymore. I just found it strange. My body has never reacted to a food like this before. It's more interesting than it is scary.

PS. Not looking for a diagnosis either, lol... [/quot

GO SEE A DOCTOR!!!!!!!!???

I was told by my doctor palpitations can be caused by to much caffeine in things like coffee, soda, chocolate and in any other product it's hidden in.

But from your basic healthy food or something like chips it's doubtful, and even though a great deal of people have palpitations and no health problems everyone is not you. Know you didn't want a diagnosis but you asked for opinions and a person who had palpitations and who has a daughter who has constant scary palpitations who need beta blockers for it I say doctor, doctor, doctor not the internet forums. Take care.

yweight1969

yweight1969 wrote: »

Mpalamar wrote: »

I don't feel it's necessary to go to the doctors. Heart palpitations are very common and rarely a cause for concern. I know exactly what's causing them (the chips) - so I know if I stop eating them (which I obviously will) then I won't have them anymore. I just found it strange. My body has never reacted to a food like this before. It's more interesting than it is scary.

PS. Not looking for a diagnosis either, lol... [/quot

GO SEE A DOCTOR!!!!!!!!???

I was told by my doctor palpitations can be caused by to much caffeine in things like coffee, soda, chocolate and in any other product it's hidden in.

But from your basic healthy food or something like chips it's doubtful, and even though a great deal of people have palpitations and no health problems everyone is not you. Know you didn't want a diagnosis but you asked for opinions and a person who had palpitations and who has a daughter who has constant scary palpitations who need beta blockers for it I say doctor, doctor, doctor not the internet forums. Take care.

Meant no you didn't ask for opinions. Not know.

galgenstrick

Could be as simple as stress, too much stimulants, or dehydration.

But go see a doctor, get a quick ECG if they happen regularly, or you can get a Holter monitor if it's not frequent. Have them also check your thyroid, heart palps are pretty common with autoimmune diseases that are left untreated.

Colorscheme

lynn1982 wrote: »

Colorscheme wrote: »

lynn1982 wrote: »

No, it's not normal. I get heart palpitations from eating grains and dairy (which I don't digest well anyway) as well as low blood pressure. BUT, I have a condition called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). I have low blood volume which contributes to low blood pressure and my autonomic nervous system doesn't work properly all the time. In terms of eating grains and its relationship on my tachycardia (heart palpitations), my cardiologist has explained that this happens to me because grains and dairy are harder for my body to digest, so as my stomach is digesting, more blood rushes to that area. This makes my heart work harder (the heart palpitations) and my blood pressure drop.

I am NOT saying that you have this at all - to be clear, it is rare. BUT I am saying that if this continues, you really should see your doctor. Your heart is not something to play around with and no one on here can diagnose you.

Actually, that's not true. I too have POTS but it doesn't automatically mean low bp, mine is high. If you have low bp and POTS then you most likely have NCS as well. I have a loop recorder implanted in my chest as a result of the SVT episodes and an episode of ventricular tachycardia. And yes, I too feel the post meal palps if I eat a heavy meal. I also had AVNRT [SVT from an accessory pathway] and was ablated for that as well. Nice to know Im not the only one here living with the PIA disorder.

You are correct. My apologies. I did not mean to imply that POTS = low bp. My bp runs low regardless and tends to drop, but yes, there are different forms of POTS. My only diagnosis is POTS though, not NCS...but it has crossed my mind before through research and reading that I have done. Maybe I should bring that up next time I see my cardiologist... Regardless, heart palpitations are still not normal...

edited for clarity.

Yep. Heart palps are not normal at all. It's ok, I actually have hyperadrenergic POTS so that's why my bp is high, but I don't think it's very common. I've yet to meet another person with that kind.

yirara

Heart palpitations can be caused by acid reflux actually. The acid rises up your esophagus, which runs pretty close by the heart. Especially if the palpitations are worse when you lie down then this might be the reason. Other than that: palpitations are normal. Most people just don't notice them. Having many palpitations is not normal.