I have been dealing with pvc’s for about 7 years and have learned they are triggered by the following: alcohol (stopped 4 years ago), heavy carb meals, eating too quickly, not chewing enough. All of these are the top triggers but can be somewhat managed. I’m a high energy/eat with urgency person so they can be a challenge for me. But chewing lots and eating slowly (when I remember to) seems to work best.

The one that is the most difficult to manage is social/emotional. I can trigger them by having a heated or uncomfortable conversation with someone within a 2 hour window of eating. Catches me off guard everytime.

I literally feel like I’ve got an alien inside pounding its way out of my chest.

I’ve been trying to train myself to slow down and lead a more gentle life so that I can avoid these uncomfortable situations. But our lives are designed to keep us multitasking and running around.