Afib Triggers: Mine is my neck or body position, yours?

May I inquire what genetic problem he had that was remediable by surgery?
What surgery?

Is the awakening causing the Afib (do you use an alarm?) or is the Afib causing you to awaken?

My afib episodes also appear to be triggered by neck position, particularly if my chin is jutting forward when I am awake, or if my head slides down from its position on a raised triangle-shaped foam pillow when sleeping.. Also feel it coming if inhale too much air when exercising or have pressure on chest when lifting light weights over head. Another trigger is accumulation of mucus in throat. Perhaps it is a response to narrowing of space for breathing or pressure on vagus nerve? Forcing myself to burp sometimes works to stop an episode from progressing. Anyone else experience these triggers or finding that burping helps?

I’ve only had it once and initially alcohol was blamed because it occurred the day after we’d attended a party. But after examination, taking my history and some blood tests, they decided that although alcohol is a definite trigger, the fact that I hadn’t taken my thyroid or BP meds for 5 days, was more likely the cause because my BP at the hospital was off the chart. I still drink red wine every day, and it’s been three years since that event without further ado.

My husbands Afib has twice been triggered by physical posture. If he crouches down, as if to wash a floor, he goes into Afib. Sounds weird but he’s 6ft4 so maybe the vagus nerve is getting compressed somehow? This being said, the doctors at the hospital gave this theory very little credence so…🤷🏻‍♀️

The last time my heart rhythm went off I was just sitting in my recliner relaxing…that episode was the worst I’ve ever had. It lasted about 3 hours during which my BPM went up to 160!
I was able to record it at its worst via my Apple Watch and print out the EKG for my cardiologist.

Thank you for your response.

Did the A-fib episode you’re referring to resolve itself after the three hours? Or do you have meds you take at the time? I went to emergency where they shocked my heart back into rhythm, but I live out of town so it would be great to hear that it can actually resolve itself. Are you taking Xeralto or similar blood thinners? So many questions…🙈🙈…sorry.

Hello
I waited it out, which I now know I should not have done. It eventually resolved itself.
I’m now taking Eliquis. I have not had an episode in over a year.