I have PAF , its under control with digoxin, I read the extremely useful post about AF triggers and it made me wonder about what mine are. But I dont know as I am unsure if I have episodes now? (Is this possible?)
Before I was diagnosed I know I had palpitations every night in bed before sleep but thought that was normal.
I know from time to time (usually, but not always, when stressed or rushing (face mainly?) I sweat alot, is that an episode?
How does an episode make others feel?
You may well have episodes that you know nothing about, especially whilst you are asleep. A 7 day monitor might well show episodes if that is the case. Some people have no symptoms whatsoever - they probably don't realize that they are functioning below par.
Since my ablation my episodes are mild. I can feel that my heart is irregular, I may feel a bit breathless, hot around the face, listless and generally rough. I can quickly find my carotid pulse in my neck to check if it's irregular.
My main trigger is stress. Currently I am suspicious about intake of sugary foods causing a "sugar rush."
PS I do not have a major rate problem. I think the maximum ever clocked was 140. My problem is all to do with rhythm. My blood pressure is low- normal.