If the gerd is very painful pain stimulates the vagal nerve (ie, heart rate responds to pain) try otc nexium (esomeprazole) at least 30 minutes before a meal to prevent this from happening if this doesn't help, see your doctor - as acid reflux can sometimes mask other conditions feel better!. Acid reflux heartburn heart rate. Acid reflux and gerd are unlikely to cause heart palpitations directly however, the same factors, such as eating certain foods, can trigger both acid reflux and palpitations acid reflux could.
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I visited my doctor last week due to my second episode of acid reflux in the past two months very painful, tough to sleep at night, etc interestingly, my doctor asked me if i experienced rapid heart rate for the very reasons mentioned here he mentioned the vagus nerve and the link between gerd and rapid heart rate and/or palpitations. Acid reflux has also been known to cause chest pain, which can be mistaken for angina or even a heart attack. heart palpitations. heart palpitations are noticeable changes in a person’s heart rate and it can feel as though the heart is pounding, racing or skipping beats. they can generally be felt in the areas where the pulse can be taken.
