Hi I had my ablation for AF on Wednesday, I am in lots of pain in chest and shoulder and am unable to lie down to sleep, is this normal?

[downbarns]

I am also breathless. my heart rate is ok just very strong.

[Dodie117]

If you are worried ring the hospital but they do warn you to expect a lot of weird sensations. I had ablation 3 months ago and although no pain I had a lot of irregular beats some of which were af. I am now feeling really well and off meds except warfarin. So hopefully this is post op pain and will go away. However, as I said, ring hospital if you are worried. I really hope it works for you. Marie

[jeanjeannie50]

Hi - I never had lots of pain after my two ablations, but did have a little one evening and was convinced I was having a heart attack. I think we all respond differently afterwards depending on what was carried out at the time. I would say if you are worried ring the ward you were in at the hospital where you had the procedure and ask their advice. Hope you are soon feeling better.

[Alibi23]

Hi

I had quite a bit of chest pain after my ablation even though EP said I shouldn't. I guess it was sort of irritated. I was cardioverted too after the ablation as they couldn't get me in rhythm so that might have contributed to some soreness etc. I just rested and it went away. It was Christmas and I didn't want to ring hospital and have to go in as it was quite a distance from where I lived and someone would have had to driven etc. I tend not to go in for AF attacks either and prefer to sit things out. That's me though. Everyone is different and I would also advise you to ring the hospital for reassurance especially if it's affecting your sleep. It will get better soon though as it settles down.

[MarkS]

Yes, I had quite some discomfort after my ablation and I found it difficult to lie down. Also it was difficult to breathe deeply due to the discomfort so I got a little breathless. I needed quite a bit of work which contributed I think. It went after 4-5 days though so you should feel better soon.

Mark

[downbarns in reply to MarkS]

Thanks for all your advice and Mark you are right I do feel a bit better today and I have seen my GP today who assured me it can be quite normal to feel how I have been feeling.

Karen

[morrisdancer]

Does anyone know how long you should wait after ablation before taking a long haul flight?