AF and headaches

[Lesleyray]

Hi, I had an ablation last July, I’ve now had 7 af episodes in the last two months with a painful headache over right forehead which paracetamol has no affect and chest is tight, my BPM is generally between 50/60 at all times, only goes higher when I exercise 3 times a week for 2 hours, my doctor thinks it maybe caused by my HRT (been on it for 42 years with no problem) so he’s stopped it 🙁 he prescribed me Sumatriptan (only gave me 6) no effect but had an af episode instead so am worried if headache is associated with the episodes and heavy chest, I have to sit up in bed for a time as I get hot and dizzy if I stand straight away and drink a glass of water as advsd by cardiologist, doctor is sending me for a scan if headache persists after 2 months, I’m 69 and my biggest fear is that all this is leading to a stroke, just need reassurance as Cardiologist appointment is not until May and the last two months has been a very worrying time for me (I’ve rarely suffered with headaches and this one just won’t go away )

[BobD Volunteer]

Surely you are still taking anticoagulants so stroke is unlikely? Ablation does not remove stroke risk and with your CHADSVASC score it is highly recommended that you still take them.

[Physalis in reply to BobD]

It may not remove stroke risk but it does lower it.

[Lesleyray in reply to BobD]

Hi yes, on blood thinners for the rest of my life, it’s the headaches that is ruling my life these last two months, just can’t get rid and even wakes me periodically at night

[Buffafly]

When you say ‘won’t go away’ are you really talking constant headache? I’m thinking of things like blocked sinus but if constant headache persists it’s good your GP is taking it seriously 💜

[Lesleyray in reply to Buffafly]

Hi, yes it’s constant, some days worst then others, can’t fathom out what’s causing it, nothing has changed in my life or food

[irene75359]

Two months seems a long time to have a continual headache; I would go back to your doctor before the two months are up if you are still suffering. I do hope you feel better soon.

[Lesleyray in reply to irene75359]

Hi, thank you, yes, I’m going to give it 4 weeks to allow my body to be free of HRT then go from theren

[blulla1]

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[Lesleyray in reply to blulla1]

Hi, thanks for that, will certainly read it

[Lesleyray]

Hi, no change as I’m aware, I’m a vegetarian and because of the heart watch my diet as strict as possible balance all the nutrients (drives hubby potty lol) will check regarding Tyramine in my food etc

[Lesleyray]

Funny re the tomatoes, I have one a day as I to love them, worth investigating