Vagal Afib

[MarAF]

So I was diagnosed with Vagal Afib after several ED visits and having 4 cardioversions. My EP put me on Tikosyn which seemed to shorten the episodes. I am still in the paroxysmal Afib level. I do not drink alcohol or caffeine. Cut out sugar, eating late and stress. My doctor also told me he is suspecting I might have Sick Sinus Syndrome. Great! What else can be thrown at me. I have been doing boot camps and weight lifting classes. Last week I had two episodes during boot camp when my heart rate went a bit over 130. So I am scheduled for an abalation this month. What has been your success rate with an abalation for Bagal afib?

[Hidden]

Hiya,

Bit hard to say but once my family doctor ( a GP here in Britain) had cleared me of having IBS and Coealiac Disease I consulted a Nutritionist ( dietician ) who started me going gluten free, wheat free and oats free . She also taught me how to keep a food diary and analyse food eaten and which food tripped me into AF. This led me over quite along time analysing and removing from my diet many other foods, fruit and vegetables too as well as a range of meats.

You need professional help with a diet that may help you to not aggravate/inflame the vagal nerve. I am virtually now AF free ( at 78) with only 2 minor events last year and none this year ( so far). My issue was only food ........ I had and still have no issues with any drinks ( hot or cold).

The important thing to remember that family doctors and cardiac consultants and EP's are fairly unlikely to have any real professional understanding of food/diet and the gut and the vagal nerve. A Gastroenterologist is more likely to.

John

[MarAF in reply to Hidden]

thank you, John. I appreciate your advice. Marilyn

[secondtry]

As I understand it there are 2 sides to the vagally mediated; mental stress & gut issues can easily trigger an episode but if you address both long term then there is more chance of reducing episodes. You have already addressed some lifestyle issues but in your shoes I would not be doing boot camp and weight training 🤔. Sorry I am sure you don't want to hear that, I can only base it on my personal experience.

[EngMac]

There is a book called “ Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve” that you may wish to read.

Also try this basic exercise recommended in this book. Weave your fingers put them behind your head. Lay on your back, look to the left wth only your eyes for 30 seconds then back to center and then look to the right with only your eyes for 30 seconds. This aligns vertebra C1 and C2. If they are out of alignment, you will involuntarily yawn, sigh, or take an extra breath. This basic exercise removes possible interference with the vagus nerve and another five cranial nerves some of which cause headaches. Do this everyday and gradually you will achieve balance with the sympathetic (left side of heart) and the parasympathetic (right side of heart) plus for all the other organs that are influenced by the vagus nerve.

Some times C1and C2 are out of alignment and sometimes they are not. This is why you deed to do the exercise on a regular basis for the rest of your life. I have noticed, after awhile, just laying on my back and turning my head will do the alignment. Our “device” posture accentuates this mis-alignment.

You will also notice that movement of your eyes affects the thoracic vertebra.