Numbness and tingling after ablation

[hydrangea]

Hi

The weird sensation in my leg are just as bad - though no worse.

Wasn't given discharge papers, so rang the ward to ask for a tel. no. to discuss my concerns. I was told to go to my GP or if I was really worried, A&E. That spooked me, so managed to get an appointment the same day with my GP. She said the strange sensations in my leg were most likely caused by a nerve disturbed during the ablation. If it didn't swell or spread down my leg I mustn't worry about it. She thought it would probably gradually disappear, but if not I'd have to live with it.

I feel better now I know it's not dangerous. Am I the only one to have this? It would be reassuring to know that someone had it and it faded away.

Thanks for all your replies

Sue

[weezergeezer]

I had numbness in my lower right leg, I remember them pulling out the cathater and someone applied enormous pressure on my upper right leg at the time to reduce blood loss I suspect, I was told it would gradually disapear, part of my leg was discoloured (red) looked like blood had leaked inside, ( sorry not very technical ), I had to use a pillow in bed to support my leg when I laid on my left side, as it was so uncomfortable

two and a half years on its got much better almost back to normal, been along time though, I did see my GP and a cardologist at the time.

[hydrangea in reply to weezergeezer]

Oh dear, that sounds worse than mine! Glad it's almost back to normal.

Thanks for letting me know.

[BobD Volunteer]

Pretty much what I suggested then.

[hydrangea in reply to BobD]

Sorry Bob, I wrote a reply but it's not here - perhaps I didn't submit it. I said 'I didn't for one minute doubt you!' which I didn't. Great diagnosis.

[Buffafly]

I had a stabbing pain down the inside of my leg when I tried to walk upstairs which sent the inner thigh muscle in to spasm. I had to walk up the stairs one at a time for a few weeks. Assumed it was an irritated nerve. It is fine now.

[hydrangea in reply to Buffafly]

Thanks - glad it's fine. I'm sure mine will be too.

[Hidden]

Hello,this is the first time I have read that anyone else has experienced this.

18 months down the line I still have the nerve vibration down the leg and discomfort in the quads going to the groin.

I have regular massage on the leg which helps.

Like yourself I have been told it is something I have to live with...

It is now 75% better I would say so please don't worry it will get easier.

Carol.

[hydrangea in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, Carol. Knowing there are other people who have experienced this is reassuring.

[Hidden]

Yes, irritated nerves may take a while to recuperate. Do you have some type of massage therapist or body worker who can facilitate nerve healing? Some people benefit from accommodation such as pillows, loose clothing, or low small footstool to relieve leg pressure while nerve heals.

[hydrangea in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your suggestions. I'll look into the massage situation.

[Tonicrosby]

Sue, did your numbness go away? I had an afib ablation last week and it worked thank God but one leg has been numb since now this morning second leg has gone numb😔

[hydrangea in reply to Tonicrosby]

Hi

It's 18 months since my ablation and I have had no trouble for a year, so I guess it took 6 months! Good luck.

[Hidden]

Update 2017. Trying IV lidocaine infusions for femoral nerve damage from ablation groin catheter, so far no luck.

[Kdazey1]

I had the same thing happen after my ablation in july. Mine has gotten progressively worse and the pain has elevated in my legs and knees. I am being ignored about my concerns so i think its time to see another dictor outside of this network/hospital. I am very scared and concerned about the progression of this condition

[RobynnD in reply to Kdazey1]

Hi,

I have crazy numbness in my left knee and partially in my left hand. I had a uterine ablation this morning, also had a laparoscopy to remove both tubes instead of "tying" them. It doesn't hurt, the knee and hand, but it bothers me and feels sort of tight

[Kristina1315]

Ive been having sensations of numbness in lower legs upper arms for hours. I had a D&C along with endometrial ablasion done today at 9am. Is this normal after this procedure? I called my dr emergency line an hour ago so waiting on them

[Wred7]

I just had an ablation on Tuesday. It was my sixth and last one they will do. I have a tingling of my right foot and the inside of the bottom right leg. I have to say I’m a bit nervous. I want to know if this is normal for some people.

[GardeningMK]

Hi Sue, I know your post was 7 years ago so you might not even see this message. I hope your nerve damage has disappeared. I had ablation 3 weeks ago and it gave me 2 rare complications - I had emergency surgery 10 days later to remove pseudo aneurysm which was missed our by my GP but picked up by a private cardiologist on CT scan, so this done , and another one is numbness and shooting pain and tingling sensation in leg, which doesn't go away. I read about it and it looks like a nerve damage which is another rare complication I managed to get, lucky me...I am seeing a neurologist next week, and I am sure they help me to manage this condition, but just wondering if yours has faded away? Thank you