Vagus Nerve

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Catherine — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 23:03:54 +0000

My palps and A-fib occur at all times, although recently, they are in the evenings.

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wolfpack — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 22:18:36 +0000

Vagal AF is characterized by episodes occurring at rest, often at night and after a meal. Vagal AFers almost never experience AF during exercise or the period thereafter. Often times, exercise may terminate an episode.

I know this well, because this was me.

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Catherine — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 19:00:37 +0000

Thank you for the links and information. Question: George mentioned his A-fib is vagul. One; how do you know that? Two; wouldn’t most palps and A-fib episodes respond well to vagul stimulation?

By the way, I had an A-fib episode at 1:30 a.m., converted by 4:40 a.m. Fred, our beloved cat, woke me from a deep sleep DEMANDING to be petted. I wasn’t too happy.

For the past four days I have experienced palpitations toward the evening hours and am not sure if this could be a preamble to A-fib. I only had decaf tea this a.m., in case the caffeine was the culprit. Today, I am tired.

I have been doing a high-intensity aerobic walk with weights. Could this be the culprit. Back to the treadmill at moderate pace, to be on the safe side.

Your input(s) will be much appreciated

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Carey — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 17:56:51 +0000

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Carotid massage, too. Again be careful not to shut off circulation.

If you don't know with certainty that your carotids are free of plaques, this is a bad idea. You can cause a plaque to break off, which will cause a stroke. Can also cause you to faint.

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Jackie — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 17:08:30 +0000

Yoga instructors often comment about the benefits of yoga stimulating the Vagus nerve…

Toward the end of this report… there are tips for stimulating the Vagus.
[www.honeycolony.com]

And this one from Psychology Today
[www.psychologytoday.com]

More: [www.healthrising.org]

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GeorgeN — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 03:25:05 +0000

As I've posted <[www.afibbers.org] bathing in cold water, which I do regularly, even though I have a vagal trigger. A cold shower is OK if you aren't well adapted, but don't start off doing what I do. Hypothermia can be dangerous or fatal to the unadapted. Dunking your face in ice water will also safely do this.

Carotid massage, too. Again be careful not to shut off circulation.

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Carey — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 22:43:26 +0000

Valsalva maneuver.

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mwcf — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 20:00:58 +0000

Not sure about that Catherine, but vagus-wise take a look at Porges Polyvagal Theory on YouTube:

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Vagus Nerve

Catherine — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:32:11 +0000

Anyone stimulate their Vagus Nerve. If so, how?