Heart palpitations due to vagus nerve ?

I believe my afib may be related to pressure on the vagus nerve, at least some of the time. I have learned to avoid eating too much, not eat after 5pm, and not recline after eating. I have spinal fractures that make my insides a little crowded! I also try breathing exercises and getting up and moving around.

I have been reading about "polyvagal theory" (Porges has many books available) and purchased "Polyvagal Theory Made Simple" by Caulfield, a handy little book with breathing and self-massage techniques. I am investigating this for various sensitivities and neuropathies but it may help with heart as well.

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I’ve been diagnosed with mild Afib. Most of my Afib incidents were associated with excessive Alcohol which I have stopped entirely. Possibly sleep apnea as well and sleep study is scheduled. That said I noticed that several times since I’ve been diagnosed, I sometimes experience what feels like heart fluttering and strong beats shortly after a meal. Does not last long and doesn’t record as Afib on my i10 series iWatch. I’m thinking this is a Vagus nerve moment. I know that digestion commands a rush of blood to the digestive tract from a previous diagnosis after fainting in airport after big meal between flights. Thanks for posting and as I talk with my Cardiologist and PCP, I’ll update my comments.

I believe my afib may be related to pressure on the vagus nerve, at least some of the time. I have learned to avoid eating too much, not eat after 5pm, and not recline after eating. I have spinal fractures that make my insides a little crowded! I also try breathing exercises and getting up and moving around.

I have been reading about "polyvagal theory" (Porges has many books available) and purchased "Polyvagal Theory Made Simple" by Caulfield, a handy little book with breathing and self-massage techniques. I am investigating this for various sensitivities and neuropathies but it may help with heart as well.