update on pulse field ablation

[Lyndylan]

I had a pulse field ablation on 9 December. The procedure went very smoothly and I felt marvellous for the first two weeks. I did try to rest but ended up making a 3 day trip to Lisbon ( which was ok’d by the hospital.) I have stayed in sinus rhythm throughout. Now I am not sure if it is the stress of Christmas preparations (and I’m in the middle of selling our house), but I’m feeling completely exhausted. At times I can hardly move or keep my eyes open. I am taking dihydrocodeine for very severe knee pain. I’m continuing bisoporol and flecanide but hope to come off them soon. I will no doubt have to continue to take rivaroxaban. Does anyone have insight or advice to give ?

Many thanks in advance.

[mav7]

Do you have a followup visit with the doctor who performed the ablation ? Best to inform him of your symptoms.

[Lyndylan in reply to mav7]

Not until June. but I guess I could call the Arrythmia nurses . Thanks for suggesting that

[CDreamer]

Sounds as though you did too much, too soon. I did the same. Destress and rest, nothing is as important as your health and wellbeing. The fact that you remained in NSR is a really good sign, now just give your body time to recover.

[wilsond]

You've answered your own question really. Moving house,ablation,unexpected trip abroad involving flying, Xmas....Unsurprisingly your body is yelling at you to pack it in and rest !

Good sign you are still in nsr . Take care now xx

[Lyndylan]

Thanks for the feedback @wilsond and @cdreamer. It is just so tempting to rush around again, when there is no AF, but I will your advice and rest. Last night I got 8 hours sleep the first good night’s sleep in a long while.

[wilsond in reply to Lyndylan]

That's so true!,now the prescription is to watch TV with a mince pie 🥧!

[Lyndylan in reply to wilsond]

Sounds like a great plan

[Buzby62]

Feeling sleepy is a side effect of dihydrocodeine

nhs.uk/medicines/dihydrocod...

That along with bisoprolol and a recent ablation might explain your tiredness but best to ask the medics.

Best wishes

[Nancy61]

I think, as all the wise people below are saying to you, you’ve done too much too soon. Also the codeine will be making you tired. Take it easy x

[timelucky]

I moved house too, due to job change, less than 3 months after a PFA. The stress really knocked me back & it took me another 3 months to get settled down again. Fast forward 5 months and I'm on top of the world. I know it sounds trite but time is a great healer. Always best to get pro advice but try to break the stress cycle.

Be lucky

[Lyndylan in reply to timelucky]

Thanks for your reply. I’ve managed to get some rest since the New Year and have started to feel much better. I’m deliberately going slowly and I think it’s making a difference. My knee is also better so I’ve stopped the dihydrocodeine.

Main stress factor is the house sale- but I am telling myself it’s a choice. If it gets too much I will delay the whole move project.

Good news is that I’ve now done 5 weeks in sinus rhythm with no sign of AF. I hope I’m on top of the world like you after 5 months 🤞🏾