Eraena Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 Each time I eat something simple, like a PB&J sandwich, my heart rate goes haywire. 89/58 pulse 56 -Morning - Sitting 103/60 pulse 79 -Morning - Standng 101/68 pulse 93 -Sitting- after eating 105/77 pulse 139 -Standing for 11mins - after eating. (Got free active minutes on my Fitbit by doing nothing.) I still find it funny that I don’t have POTS, but something like this can happen. HR goes back to normal once digested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimL Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 I wonder if it's something to do with the vagus nerve as that controls the stomach and part of the intestines. Something in the feedback gets screwed up or maybe something like MCAS? DK. I find that sometimes my diplopia improves after eating. Weird. Anyway, I hope someone chimes in with a cogent answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p8d Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 It’s likely blood pooling. It’s common for many of us. The blood goes to the digestive track and then isn’t available for standing up. Some people use abdominal binders for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 I have this happen a lot, especially with big meals. Sometimes my heart rate feels like it sky rockets the second food hits my stomach. It's very odd, but I also suspect it is blood pooling to the stomach. Doctors have also said similar things. It does help to have smaller meals throughout the day, but I find that difficult sometimes. I'm the kind of person who likes a nice big plate of food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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