Afib quick fix

[Batbara]

Just wondering if anyone has any tips on stopping afib quickly. I have tried all the ones recommended on several sites but to no avail.

Thanks for any replies.

[BobD Volunteer]

To be honest I doubt that there is one. If it were that easy people would not be troubled by AF.

[Batbara in reply to BobD]

Guess I have just a little wishful thinking bob.

Was hoping someone had a little thing they did that they found to be helpful when it first raises its ugly head😩

[doodle68]

Hi Batbara AF is its own master I think and comes and goes at will. I find mine to be less of a problem since I realised this and lost my fear of it. The symptoms seem not to be as threatening as they once were now I have learnt to relax, breath slowly and not to get anxious.

Last night I tripped over the curb taking my dog out for a late walk and there it was, my pounding irregular companion. I ignored it and went to bed but it was still going strong on the many occasions I got up to 'spend a penny' . It had gone by 6am.

[Batbara in reply to doodle68]

Yes , it does seem to have a life of its own. Always thinking of ways to extinguish it, but up till now I’ve been unsuccessful 😟

[RiderontheStorm]

Surprised no one mentioned PIP. 1 dose of 3 100 MG Flecanide when it pops up works for me. Keeping stress down and low amount of caffeine and alcohol with exercise.

[Chris1945 in reply to RiderontheStorm]

That's exactly the same prescription and advice my Cardiologist gave me...I always carry 3 Flecanide - just in case. Plus I've cut out caffeine, gluten and alcohol and so far, so good - touch wood!

[doodle68 in reply to RiderontheStorm]

[Quote RiderontheStorm; ''Surprised no one mentioned PIP.'']

I didn't mention PIPs because I haven't been prescribed them .

[EngMac]

About the only thing that could be a long term option without taking drugs or having an ablation is determining if the nerves in your back and neck are the cause. If you look at some of my posts, you may decide that this is worth a try.

[secondtry in reply to EngMac]

Also consider Qigong, I do one exercise daily which strengthens the neck and the inner core body and may help to keep pressure off the Vagus Nerve.

[WendyWu20]

I was once in bad AF, and suddenly did an enormous sneeze.... then realised a few minutes later that my heart had gone back into normal rhythm. Since then, on several occasions, I've tried to force a big sneeze in the hope it would convert me back, but to no avail. But it seemed such a miraculous event, I still live in hope! :o)

[irene75359 in reply to WendyWu20]

Looking directly into the sun always makes me sneeze but no good if your episode is during the night or in typical British weather!

[Oldcarol]

Since my ablation in July 2016 the episodes I have are very short (minutes), and the rate doesn’t seem to increase, but I feel the quiver-like your cell phone is on vibrate next to your chest. It mostly happens at night and if I take a deep breath it goes away or position to the other side it goes away. I’m wondering if I have flutter and why quivering mostly happens when I am at rest.

[li17]

I was able to terminate afib by exercising hardly for about one or two minutes, then the next minute after I stopped it converted. But I think it's not suitable/safe for everyone depends on what kind of afib you have.

[Batbara]

Thanks to all of your replies. I will ask about the pill in pocket. I might even tickle my nose for that big sneeze 🤧. Who knows ! Lol

[afafaf]

Exercising on an elliptical machine has definitely put me back in sinus. But walking with a pack full of weights can also put me INTO afib. You can't win!

[inezelsie]

When I first learned I had AF 4 years ago, I found a book written by a cardiologist, Metabolic Cardiology. He recommended magnesium supplements. I started taking Neuromag by Life Extension, 3 capsules twice a day, and rarely had any AF episodes until early this year. I increased to 4 caps twice a day, but it hasn't made any difference. The Neuromag is good because it doesn't have the lower GI implications that regular magnesium supplements bring (think Milk of Magnesia).

[RiderontheStorm]

Mine has often occurred while lying back in my recliner ? When I felt the AF coming on I change position and stand up and move and luckily is had dissipated. Whew.... Dunno what the secret is. Seems we are all the same while all being different. I do know that built up stress does bring it on, at least for me. * I have come to be a big believer in the mind body connection, especially since I have had situational issues with panic and anxiety.