Thanks, Caryn. A friend taught me a couple acupuncture points that are supposed to help with sleep. I did one of them, and it does seem to have a really calming effect. I have done them..massaging just below .. if you curl your toes down..where the indent is on the sole of one's foot. I haven't had the panicky pounding for 2 nights now. Still pounds and keeps me awake, but it is gentle. Being sure to get my heart pills an hr before bed, but I think I was already doing that.

I will, thank you. I see him the first. It is just so scary! TY for responding so quickly. I was scared when I had afib too. I think this is the heart reacts to being shifted around.

Angie, it most definitely does. When I had my loop recorder, the app would tell me which positions were better to sleep in to prevent arrhythmias. So, it must matter, or they would not bother. Keep me posted on what the doctor tells you. Hugs🤗

Angie, until my recent ablation, I had problems each night. I experienced the same heart pounding and trouble breathing. After a few minutes, things settled down. I experienced it more when lying on my left side. I have slept for years on my right side because of this. Even on the right side, I experienced it. I think it is pretty normal, and still, that is a good oxygen level, and I would not worry too much about it, but you should speak to your doctor about it. Hugs