Post-Ablation Migraine Patterns?

[willec49]

I am two weeks post Cyroablation and have had at least one and sometimes more migraines with aura almost every day. Then they stopped for nearly three days and I thought it was over but for the past two days they returned. Any insights or experiences to share into how these patterns can play out? Thank you

[BobD Volunteer]

They go when they are ready to go. Sorry! Still early days .

[willec49 in reply to BobD]

Thanks, Bob. Much appreciated.

[dave152248]

I had an ablation done in feb this year. I had migraines for 4 weeks after then they went. All good now and feel great apart from the odd skip in my heart from time to time.

[willec49 in reply to dave152248]

Thanks for your reply. Glad to hear yours finally resolved. I'm hoping for the same happy ending. All the best.

[Nick1957]

My Cryoablation was PVI thru septum. Were all different so there will be varying recovery times! Mine subsided after 4/6 weeks. A trigger for my aura was very bright sunlight- I opted to wear sunglasses especially on the golf course to lessen the aura/wavy patterns.

[splashrollandplod]

Yeah I had a few migraines 1-3 weeks after ablation. I’d never had them before - nor since. AF gone now too, fingers crossed - for you as well.

[willec49 in reply to splashrollandplod]

Congratulations on your freedom from the AF and the migraines. Yes, I am hopeful that I am headed in the same direction. Thanks and all the best.

[Maxim10]

Good morning,

If you are experiencing severe headaches and are on anticoagulants, you need to have an MRI in case subjural haematomas have occurred. After my first ablation, I stated to experience level 10 headaches lasting 14 hours daily. After 2 months of hell, two subjural haematomas were eventually diagnosed. It took another 7 months to clear the damn things conservatively. My GP was not much help and my electrophysiologist found it difficult to believe.

Good luck,

Maxim.

[willec49 in reply to Maxim10]

Oh, I am sorry to hear that you had that difficult experience. Luckily, my headaches aren't usually too bad, just the crazy disorientation of the auras and a sensitive head for a couple of days. It even effects my vision the day after in weird ways sometimes. i hope they are beginning to sputter out. Thank you for your reply.

[Georgia21]

I had this for 2 weeks until the hole had healed up. Got 2 or 3 most days though mainly the aura but not the headache.Good luck they will go eventually

[willec49 in reply to Georgia21]

Thank you. I appreciate your sharing your experience. I am two weeks and two days past and still having them but maybe they are beginning to space out. I had nearly three days with none, then two days with episodes, then yesterday free, and then one today. So will roll with it and see how it turns out.

[TracyAdmin Partner]

Thank you for your post - I am sorry to learn of your recent experiences and I hope you are continuing to take it easy and rest up? Have you visited the A F Association webpage? you may find our 'Recovering from an Ablation' helpful from the Patient resources \ factsheets tab helpful? ww.afa.org.uk

[willec49 in reply to TracyAdmin]

Thank you for your kind reply. Yes, I had accessed and printed out the pre and post-ablation fact sheets. As this is my first (and hopefully last) time through this drill, I am curious about what others have and are experiencing regarding the migraines. Apparently mine are not quite ready to finish yet.

[Madscientist16]

After my ablation, I had migraine with aura the day after my procedure and then every other day after that for about 3 weeks. The migraines/aura were reduced in intensity as the 3 weeks past.

[willec49 in reply to Madscientist16]

Thanks for your reply. I'm happy to hear that the intensity decreased and that they did stop. All good health to you!