Atrial Fibrillation / Cervical Spondylosis link?

[TONE35]

I suffer from AF and also have the condition Chronic Cervical Spondylosis, which is a form arthritis in the neck.

This has ultimately resulted in total instability in the neck area of my spine. As a result there is compression and inflammation of numerous nerves in the area including some which affect the operation of the heart.

I constantly find that when my Spondylosis is most active, at the same time my AF is most severe.

I do take relevant AF medication but it is not effective in controlling this. Surgeons will not operate on my neck because it is too risky and my GP has no other suggestion.

I am wondering if a Pacemaker could control the AF and ensure a steady, regular heartbeat irrespective of what is happening in my neck?

Does anyone suffer from or know of this type of situation please?

Thank you,

Tone 35

[Deejay62]

I’m sorry to hear what you’re going through.

I have a pacemaker defibrillator fitted and I have persistent AFib. I have had my device fitted for years and AFib started 4 years ago.

Have you tried asking your cardiologist your questions regarding a pacemaker?

They have many other ways of dealing with AFib I believe. Maybe someone with your situation will be able to tell you more. All the best Diane.

[Pearce1940oscar]

I have afib and cervical spondylosis and the spondylosis doesn’t seem to have any effect on my afib

[Confused01]

Hi,

I have the same two conditions.

Do you feel exhausted all the time? I do, seriously fatigued.

I have also had many sudden episodes of not being able to walk/limbs don’t work, sweating, vision issues which are extreme (have to be held up until can be layed down). Worst subsides in 30 minutes to an hour but takes days to get back to normal.

In constant pain.

I can’t even get pain management, my gp says lots of people have bradycardia (report show abnormal high and low heartbeats so that atrial fibrillation). Constant discomfort in heart area.

I worry one day an episode won’t improve .

Just wondered if you can relate to with your symptoms.

x

[TONE35 in reply to Confused01]

Hi, Confused 01, Yes I do have those symptoms and others too, as all my cervical vertebrae are degenerating in addition to which I have spur bone growth at four joints.

My other symptoms when my neck is at its worst include severe tingling and burning in my legs and inflammation in my rectum. My legs become like jelly and I lose balance.

I have recently paid privately for treatment from a pain management consultant who administered Radio Frequency Ablation to four joints but no improvement.

I have found Spinal specialist hospitals in America on google who do recognise Spondylosis as a contributor to AF together with the Vagus nerve, which also has effect on heart and gastric function.

I've run out of other help options.

TONE35