So, after discovering that making myself sneeze stops AFib I have discovered another novel way to stop an attack. It involves drinking a litre bottle of water while holding my nose. It's especially effective if I experience almost panic as I can't get a breath. I don't always finish the bottle but find that's not always necessary to gain the desired effect. Works especially well if I catch an attack early. Don't judge me too harshly
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Another slightly odd tip
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Ken, I would never judge a man who for all practical purposes is drowning himself to come out of afib. I'd call that motivated 
Jim
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Hi Kenny, I only judge you as blimmin marvellous for sharing your tips. Thank you, I'll add your tips to my list if you don't mind.
Jean
Share away Jean
Whatever works!! 😊 when I was in hospital with atrial flutter it briefly went back into sinus rhythm every time I vomited or retched, apparently something to do with the vagus nerve!!
I've heard that making yourself gag can put you back into sinus rhythm.
That vagus nerve, though I'm sure very important, has a lot to answer for!!
funny how we are all different. I have asymptomatic Afib (It's familial my sisters and my late father, had it. he died of prostate cancer because of the long NHS waiting list(I have a list of the faulty genes involved in familial AFib. Anyhow, I was diagnosed after I was prescribed an antibiotic that did not suit me, and after vomiting countless times, I vomited flecks of blood, I phoned my surgery, the GP did an ECG, my HR was 140 and I was in AFIB She was concerned about a dissection because of the the blood and I was bundled of to a Cardiologist, shows vomiting had the opposite effect on me, but thankfully led to diagnosis!
At least you had a silver lining
Erm....I think I'll stick with the sneezing, but thanks anyway! 🤣
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Wimp 😂😂😂😂😂
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Try hard 😂😂😂😂
HiI wonder if it has something to do with thyroid TSH level.
The smart not sick thyroid maintains ALL processes in your body.
Keep TSH between 2.0 - 3.0. don't worry about the T3 and T4 levels.
cheers JOY 73. (NZ)
GrannyE in reply to
Preferable. I am afraid when i am sneezing away with my allergies it does not have the desired effect. Pity
Me too, I have horrendous body shaking sneezes but I’m still in Afib after 2 months!
This reminds me of the cure for hiccups, drinking from the wrong side of the glass. Not that I’ve ever managed to do that. Wonder if other hiccup cures could work - I seem to remember something about dropping a key down your back. Though I could have dreamt that up as it seems random.
Kenny great idea,2birds 1 stone I have to consume a litre and a half of water a day wonder if it will help my permament AF.Stay well POPPYSTOREY
Thanks and that will be added to my list to try. With some of the other things I usually try I just hope no one ever sees me or they’ll think I’ve gone 🤪xxx
Thanks for the sneezing tip - definitely worth a try!!
I would welcome more positive experiences.
I found myself almost looking forward to the next afib episode just so I can try, then I thought, 'What am I thinking!'Thanks for sharing - will definitely try when the unwelcome guest visits again
That could be good for stopping hiccups as well! However a few sips will do, no need for a litre. Better though to use a straw while pushing your ears in or find someone to do the ears , while you drink some water. It works I promise you. Love the look of surprise after the one of scepticism….
Good grief. Imagine asking someone to hold the ears while you hold your nose and drink. I would think that they would think I have def flipped!
I would say you have just discovered a variant of the Valsalva manouevre. It means effectively you are holding your breath and nose while you drink and is likely to have similar effects in reducing blood pressure and affecting heart rate. But it works! Great!
Yes. Primary functioning taking over
OK I am glad it has a name. Somehow if you can tell people that you are doing a well known manoeuvre called the Valsalva and shame them into not knowing about it one might not feel so conspicuous while doing it in public.
Just tried that but unfortunately I only managed to drink about half a mug and it did not work. Tried twice. How Kenny could drink 1litre while it is beyond me. Good for him.
Hey, anything the works!!
I’m sure that most folks will agree that any and all tips are gratefully received. Having a full toolkit of different things to try when the heart goes crazy is great.
When I am in Afib I am back and forth to the loo every 20 mins so I will try this next attack😀
I’ve noticed that this is the case for me as well - whenever I’m in AFib I have to go really regularly and this is not the norm for me at all- doesn’t this mean there is some impact to the kidneys - any ideas on why this is a factor?
No idea, other than there must be some sort of hormone release when in Af from the heart to make the kidneys work. My BP goes up as well so could be something to do with that
This needing to go every ten minutes or so has something to do with excessive salt being released from the body when in afib. I read about it …
Huh you're lucky to last 20 mins between trips!
True but I can be there a while 😀
Keep doing it if it works I say.👍
I’ve documented recent struggles with change in drugs etc but I’m still experiencing daily AFib. What I have noticed is that if I lean to the left all hell breaks loose in my chest. I too find myself visiting the loo multiple times so I might as well give the water hint a try.
I get very frequent peeing when I get AFib too
Weird! Same here! I usually go to sleep lying on my right side, but if I get up in the night , I prefer to lie on my left side when I get back into bed.
I have noticed that often starts off my AF.
At first, I thought it was just waking up abruptly was causing it, but it doesn't start if i come back to bed and lie on my right side. It is definitely the left side that prompts it.
I wonder why?
Love it, can’t wait to try both! Thanks
Find the cause that’s the best solution
interesting ,i might try that
Hey, whatever works I say! I try everything that I’ve read about, but (I know I’m not alone, but I don’t read about many people like me here…) I only convert after a cardioversion!😟🤨
Me too!!!
How does one induce a sneeze?
in reply to BRHow
Pepper
Pull out a nostrarly (nasal hair)
Cotton bud up the nose and wiggle it
Sounds like you are waterboarding yourself! Still if it works why not, sure beats a cardioversion!!!!
The bottle of water trick is a sure fire cure for hiccups too. Wonder if the same body “systems” are involved? Apologies to those who commented the same above (lazy me didn’t read before reply).
HiHa ha.
Too bad I always in AFib with controlled now rapid persistent heart rate!
cheri JOY. (73) (NZ)
Recently had TVT Johnson & Johnson Mesh removal and if I sneeze so glad to have a support panty.
I have found just holding my breath as long as possible very effective for hiccups and sometimes works for afib. I think it’s a variant of the valsalva manoeuvre.
I forgot to ask, what’s your go-to method for inducing a sneeze?
Cotton bud up the snoz and give it a wiggle
That’s so funny and a good tip. I wonder if old fashioned “smelling salts” would work the same way?
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