Back into NSR

[Alan_G]

These days i seem to get my AF episodes an hour or two after I go to bed. They do tend to be very mild and don't keep me awake or bother me much. They usually last for a few hours although I occasionally go back into NSR after just a couple of hours but that is rare.

What I find interesting is the circumstances under which I go back into NSR. Often, it will just happen gradually, and often I don't even notice when it happens. Other times, an 'event' causes me to go back into NSR.

I have found that a good sneezing session can do this, but I don't find it easy to sneeze on demand. If I'm eating my breakfast too quickly, typically cereal, that has pushed me back into NSR. This morning was a first though.

I was sat on the loo passing a lot of wind, and went back into NSR as a result of it. Coincidence? Maybe, or maybe the straining had an effect.

It does appear though that there can be a number of bodily 'functions' that help going back into NSR.

[sassy59]

I find the straining does have an effect for me too and put me back into NSR on the 13th of this month at 4.30am. A relief in more ways than one.

[Hidden]

Hiya Alan,

You could almost describe me back in the days in the badlands. Suggested reading for you is as much info as you can tolerate on the vagal nerve. Next, review the time you ate your last meal of the day, review the ingredients of that meal, particular if you had any gravys, sauces etc.

It maybe that your diet is the cause and if you ate appropriate to the needs of your dysfunctional vagal nerve you would also eliminate these loo contortions. Back in the day I consulted a Nutritionist and now with the help of meds I have few AF events at all.

John

[OzRob]

Hi Alan,

You have classic Vagal Afib, much like my own.

If you really want to learn a lot about Afib you have a cardiologist in York in the UK that cuts through all the doctor speak.

Look at this video to start with, not many cardiologists understand vagal afib youtu.be/ivof8UUKW3M(Not working as expected?)

He has some great videos on his Youtube channel.

Robert

[Snowgirl65]

Your "straining" sounds similar to the Valsalva Maneuver that many use to get back into NSR. Nothing like the tried and true.

[Sustainedvtach270]

Hi Alan, all the previous comments are excellent. I just would add the breathing. I convert from AFib to SR by holding my breath after breathing out, while sitting and bending down. I also tape my mouth at night, and put pillows on my lef. side so that I sleep leaning on my right side. Patrick Mckeown got some great you tube on nose breathing.

[Jpot34]

Vagal Afib. Check out the mini-maze for a cure. Good luck!