I have recently had my pre op for my forthcoming cataract operation. The surgeon is extremely experienced and happens to be acquainted with my EP. I am seeing him privately and as such had a private script for 3 lots of eye drops that my GP converted to NHS. All but one that is, as he said it was a 'red drug' and could only be prescribed by a consultant using an NHS prescription pad. I found out today, from the nurse at the surgery, that it was most likely the cost that was preventing him. So I went on the Internet to find out how much and then found out that it is an NSAID drug and as such I shouldn't take it as there is a risk of it bringing on AF.
I immediately e mailed the surgeon who has just responded saying that under the circumstances no, I shouldnt! What about if I hadn't have known that though. Thank goodness for this Forum.
Guess Ill have more pain after op now though...😒
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Well done Barb, hopefully the procedure will not cause too much discomfort, guess you will be popping a few paracetamol tablets instead....best of luck.....
Yes, even something like Ibuprofen gel can have a possible effect. Personally I have had 4 ablations and cant count the cardio versions, so I dont want to take the risk...and the surgeon agrees.
As I am a newbie I find all the information on here so helpful (and a bit scary as I know so little). Am I right in thinking we should not take ibuprofen?
If you take an anticoagulant, you shouldn’t take any NSAID such as Ibuprofen. Some doctors feel that sparing use of a NSAID gel for a day or two is OK. Also,research in Holland and Denmark a few years ago proved that Ibuprofen and Diclofenac caused AF, especially in people over 55.
Why three eye drops I wonder? I just had one after each of my NHS cataract procedures and I had no pain whatsoever. It is a very easy procedure and as they probably said you are out of there very quickly after it. Second time having seen how simple it is I went home by bus.
I had lens replacement (same as cataract procedure) and there was no pain, slightly strange feeling perhaps but truly nothing to worry about. Like seasider18 I went home on public transport afterwards. And you will be amazed by the results! Best of luck.
As others have said .... I also only had one lot of eye drops (on NHS) and no pain at all. They wouldn't 'release' me until someone came to collect me to give me a lift home, though I could have managed perfectly well on the bus. Results are indeed amazing .... a minor miracle in fact. I was/am truly grateful to the NHS; my quality of life improved significantly. You'll be fine.
I would echo everything CaroleF has said except I did have two lots of eye drops ,not sure but think one lot was steroids the other antibiotics. I wore glasses all the time before now only need reading glasses.Good luck.
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