| LisaGHUser Since: Sep 2014Posts: 30 | True Blue ~ I felt like I was reading my own story as I read part of your posting. I too am afraid to be alone in my house when my pvc's are bad. It's so scary, and a terrible way to live.
Interesting about the possible relationship of back problems to pvc's. I'll be interested to hear any updates that Jessica can post, if she does indeed go for chiropractic adjustments.
Eric mentioned the Vagus nerve, and I've done a bunch of reading on it already (and will probably continue to do so). I agree that there is certainly the possibility that aggravation of this main nerve can cause pvc's, and stomach issues seem to be something that aggravates this nerve. I mentioned this to my PCP and he dismissed it, saying that the pvc's were coming from the electric part of the heart and stomach issues have no correlation to it. I love my PCP, but I know that if I want to pursue this potential cause that I'll need to find another doctor who will work with me in this area.
One other thing I came across during my hours and hours of research on pvc's was the use of acupuncture. I came across a story of a woman who had pvc's, as well as stomach issues, including a hiatal hernia (which I also have). She ended up going to an acupunturist, and I don't recall what success she had with it, but the acupunturist did have a course of treatement that she was going to try -- i believe it's focus was to help with the stomach issues in the hopes that that would then in turn help the pvcs. I'm seriously considering giving this a try. What do I have to lose! |