DAB19 Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 I notice within 30 minutes of eating that I can feel my pulse in my abdomen. I assume this is because of the increased blood flow to the GI tract; I also thought it could be gas build-up, but I'm not sure. Either way, it's a bit unsettling at times. I tried bringing this up with my gastroenterologist and she didn't know what it could be. I had a CT scan with contrast recently so I am assuming I don't have to be worried about AAA (unless one grew really fast since my last imaging study.) I also notice that my heart seems to beat stronger after eating and can last for a few hours. My heart used to race after eating, but since I started Propranolol about a month ago my tachycardia has been well controlled. Has anyone else dealt with these weird symptoms after eating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayAtHomeMom Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Could it be a version of heart palpitations? Maybe bring it up to your cardiologist. If I remember right heart palpitations can be anytime you feel your heart beat. Maybe that means in other places as well? Total guessing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAB19 Posted November 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 23 hours ago, StayAtHomeMom said: Could it be a version of heart palpitations? Maybe bring it up to your cardiologist. If I remember right heart palpitations can be anytime you feel your heart beat. Maybe that means in other places as well? Total guessing here. I talked to my cardiologist about it and he didn't really address it. Unfortunately, I had to leave my previous POTS cardiologist, but my current doctor although good, doesn't have in-depth knowledge of POTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayAtHomeMom Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 1 hour ago, DAB19 said: I talked to my cardiologist about it and he didn't really address it. Unfortunately, I had to leave my previous POTS cardiologist, but my current doctor although good, doesn't have in-depth knowledge of POTS. Hmm... I know sometimes I feel my heart beating in other places but nothing so specific as you describe. Not sure what direction to point you in. Maybe someone else will. I would keep asking different doctors you see though. Maybe one will have a viable answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Have you tried eating smaller meals more frequently to see if this helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samy Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 I get a strong pulse in my stomach after eating and can see my pulse in my stomach when I’m lying down. Doctors always say it’s because I’m thin 🙄. I agree that it is weird and these explanations are uncompelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 @DAB19 - the stronger heart beat after eating is most likely due to the increased circulation sent to digestive tract. I also experience the strong beats rather than fast beats since on medication and - although concerning - they are harmless. I too can see my pulse in my abdomen when lying down and had this all of my life. @Samy - this was very much noticeable when I was skinny and the docs also told me it was only from being skinny. So DAB19 - I would not be too worried about it , especially since you had a CT scan recently. It would have shown any abnormality that is serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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