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Afib Triggers: Mine is my neck or body position, yours?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Aug 1 7:21am | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
I've been having episodes of Afib for the past 17 years. In the beginning they were very infrequent, but the past 2 years, every 1, 2 or 3 weeks apart. I'm now on an anti-arrhythmic (Multaq) and Eliquis, but still having breakthroughs. I have also discovered many triggers that change over time. In the past my triggers were indigestion, overeating and/or constipation. and sometimes alcohol. About three years ago I started a plant-based diet which seems to help some if I stay on it. About 2 months ago I started taking liquid Magnesium every night and changed to sleeping on my left side. This seems to help because my episodes always begin about an hour or two after I go to bed and when I'm laying on my right side. I hope this makes sense.
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I also take multaq and eliquis and have breakthroughs every 2-3 weeks. Oddly, when afib occurs my ears get clogged and stuffy. i asked the nurse/doctor and they said there is no connection. Have you had this happen? I also had episodes only once a month early on and now they have increased. The dr. wants me to take a different rate pill. My episodes are always the first thing upon awakening. What is the trigger?
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Yes indeed, all this makes sense. Thank you for your perspective. I take Mg orally but have not tried the liquid version, which I may do. I have recently started adding Taurine to my supplements. Cutting out sugar and alcohol has helped a lot.