This may seem like a topic unrelated to AF. It is my experience that nerve issues in the back could be a factor. Unfortunately, heart doctors do not explore this possibility even though the cause of AF has still not been determined.
The comment on NSAID's is probably worth considering. They may inhibit important chemical activities in the body that may actually slow the healing process. They can irritate the stomach and damage the kidneys and liver. Some common NASID's are ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin.
I am not implying that chiropractic care is a solution for AF. It has not been for me.
Dr. Joel Wallach, a U.S. Veterinarian, Naturopath, Youngevity Suppplement Company founder and personality, claims nerve compression in the lower spine causes AFIB. Says the lower back nerves are connected some way to heart rhythm. He's done a number of podcasts and talks about it.
Not sure if this completely coincidental or not but I've had severe lower back pain the last 2 days and I've returned to AF for the first time since an ablation in July. Worth me exploring I reckon.
Thank you so much for your post. I have been on Naproxen for about 12 years for severe lower back pain following a disc prolapse and on a high dose. Despite this since going into AFib last September my back pain has got progressively worse and despite seeing a chiropractor many times, my pain means that I can’t walk far and by the early evening I can’t even stand for very long without having to balance on one leg and then the other....
I have wondered if there was some connection between the two, but have only seen one post from someone on this forum who has had an increase of back pain since having heart issues.
I am on Diltiazem and Amiodarone as well as Apixaban.
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Day 8 after my 1st ablation & back to AF :(
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Interesting Medscape article: 'AF as a stroke cause or innocent bystander? The debate continues.'
