A fib

[Azbycx]

Diagnosed with a fib in January .had cardioversion in Feb on 100mg flecinide and 2.5 bisop no heart problems except for a fib does any think if one's vagus nerve is out of sync can it cause a fib

[Hidden]

I believe the Vagus Nerve, connecting the gut to the brain via the heart, is very relevant to some if not all AFers. I think we all have different levels of nerve sensitivity. Pretty sure a contributory or even prime cause of my AF starting was mind (stress) and gut (wrong diet/poor gut bacteria) and still sorting this out 18+ months down the line.

My advice would be don't be complacent or waste time and do regular relaxation exercises and a critical review of your diet/gastro fitness and need for supplements e.g. Magnesium/CoQ10. Also avoid peak exercise, keep it just steady.

Good Luck!

[Azbycx in reply to Hidden]

Thanks orchardworker, after I was diagnosed I remember one night I got this unusual pain in the back of my head and if someone bang a door the shock would hit me deep in my chest it lasted for a couple of month , I was always layed back kind of guy , I taught I was dealing with one particular problem pretty well in my mind but maybe my body was not i had just taken up yoga a couple of months before

[BobD Volunteer]

The vagus nerve is the main neural superhighway between brain and heart, stomach and other organs. For some but not all AF sufferers, vagus problems can bring on attacks BUT you do need the predisposition to AF for this to happen. The predisposition can be genetic or acquired-- for example athletes who over train are prime candidates for AF as are fast jet pilots who strain their hearts fighting G forces .

There is some anecdotal evidence that calming the vagus nerve by some means may reduce AF events which is why so many people stress about finding food triggers. Sadly many find there is no single trigger and the stress then becomes that trigger if you see what I mean.

Bob

[10gingercats in reply to BobD]

Some years ago I came across info. on vagus nerve exercises to improve AF problems. I 'ran' this past my GP who said, yes, such exercises might help to reduce strong and troublesome. AF Unfortunately, I immediately became tied up in some other issues and failed to put the exercises to the test. But it might be worth tracking them down on the internet and giving them a go.

[Azbycx in reply to BobD]

Thanks for all the replies ,as for food triggers I stay well clear of cooked ham about a hour after eating it I get a fluttering sensation, it contains a compound call tyramine which increases my heart beat it occurs naturally in other foods and some over ripe fruit any one else like me

[CTG99]

It's definitely a trigger for me. The vagus nerve comes up both sides of your neck and the whole neck area can become sensitive when in AF - I made the mistake of leaning backwards to have my hair washed at the hairdresser while in AF once and my neck was in agony! Other times it's absolutely fine.

Caroline

[seasider18]

I first had AF after aortic valve replacement. After cardioversion I thought that it was all behind me. Fifteen months later I had a colonoscopy and that stimulated my vagus nerve and I went back into AF. Righted again by another cardioversion until I had a DRE (digital rectal examination) on my prostate that again stimulated my vagus nerve.

You can Google the connections between the Vagus nerve and AF as well as GERD causing it.