Pacemaker goes off when....

Hello to all........ My pace maker newly Installed last Wensday seems to go off primarily when I eat does anyone else have the same reactions when they eat ??? If so has your Doctor given any reasoning as to why ????? Thanks to all.........

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Symptoms after eating

by ElectricFrank - 2010-03-23 02:03:25

This is fairly common. A full stomach puts pressure on the vagus nerve which can affect heart rhythm. It is the arrhythmia that you are feeling rather than the pacemaker. It's common to be more sensitive after the implant.

frank

Eating

by timberhitch - 2010-03-23 11:03:12

Hi Lucky Dog,

I too have had this funny feeling but only after eating more than I probably should have. I have since avoided the temptations of eating too much good food and have not had any of those feelings. Good Luck!!

Timberhitch

pacemaker goes off when....

by Lucky Dog - 2010-03-24 11:03:19

Just want to clarify a few things my pace maker goes off when i initially start eating ...... My wife says i eat to fast and for some reason this is making my heart stop...

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