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I am new on here, need advise/reassurance please.

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I had an ablation for PAF 10 days ago at Papworth Hospital. Was told in recovery that my heart was in AF for two thirds of procedure and was given 2 Cardio versions. Had the odd palpitations etc, that I had been warned about. However, I had a migraine as soon as I got back on the ward, and another one the following morning. Since then I am having migraines every day.

I rang Papworth, to be told by a Consultant that it is unrelated to my procedure! I have read otherwise. Can anyone help please?

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I am really surprised Susy as we know that migraine aura with or without pain is a result of the transeptal puncture although the precise reason is shrouded in mystery. I have no idea why your consultant denied this. Maybe he never had an ablation! Many people here suffer this although it usually passes after a few weeks.

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suzy59 in reply to BobD

Thanks Bob, I had been following this site, so I was surprised and confused when the Consultant denied it was to do with the procedure. He advised me to see my GP.

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jeanjeannie50

Suzy, I had my ablation on 6th July and like you I'm getting the spells of migraine aura. I have heard on this site that it's quite common to get this after an ablation. Not nice to have though is it. Hope they soon pass for both of us.

Jean

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suzy59 in reply to jeanjeannie50

Hi Jean, I had mine on the 4th July under GA with TOE, and have felt pretty rough since! Supposed to go back to work as a Carer Support Worker in the Community on Monday - not sure it is a good idea now. Only just got my voice back. On my own, like you Jean, which I think makes it more scary.

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frenchgoose in reply to suzy59

Hope you soon feel better. From my experience after two ablations with GA and TOE, I felt rough for about a month after mine, with migraines with aura, sore throat, stomach..much due to the GA. So I wouldn't rush back to work. I think I needed a month off work, just so my brain fog cleared!

Im having ablation re-do number 3 next week, so have lots to look forward to.....and a month off work!!!!

Take it as easy as possible and recovery is improved!

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suzy59 in reply to frenchgoose

Frenchgoose, Thanks for the advise. Good luck with your 3rd ablation, wishing you a speedy recovery.

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jeanjeannie50 in reply to suzy59

Suzy, I will private message you.

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georgejen

I had a mitrial repair plus 5 x cabs in August last year at papworth and have had migraine aura ever since ,they do get less as time goes on.

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suzy59 in reply to georgejen

George, that's a long time to still have them. Hope you have recovered otherwise?

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Mazza23 in reply to suzy59

I get the aura migraine after a cv without pain

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georgejen in reply to suzy59

Yes very fit now thanks to MR Nashef at Papworth , I like you used to worry , but as I say they do get less in time , take care , George.

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checkmypulse

Following Ablation 2 last week had a couple of short lasting aura's........just a few minutes.

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