Cardiac Ablation for Frequent PVC and PACs - 6 Weeks out and struggling

[Bnicole28]

Hello! I am new here, 28F, and 6 weeks post-ablation. I am told my ablation was a success, since they weren't able to duplicate the PVCs, PACs, and NSVT. However, I have had an awful recovery and I'm looking for some advice as to whether or not this is normal. I've been to my physician's office countless times since and I do have an appointment with him this week, and I have also started seeing another EP after an overnight stay in the hospital. I am having crazy frequent PVCs/PACs post-surgery. I have since I left the surgery center. I tried a CCB, BB, and flecanide, but nothing seems to help. Now, I have another fun symptom of a heart rate that rises with the smallest of movements and even climbs into the 170s when I walk up steps. The past two days I have had moments of NSR, not a single PVC, but then they come back and knock the air out of me. They're so strong I feel them down to my legs. I'm small (5ft4, 109lbs) so I feel every single one. The doctors tell me not to worry, but I worry, especially now that my HR is varying so wildly. I'll spare all of the other symptoms I have encountered these past few weeks, but these two concern me most. Please tell me someone else has been through this and it gets better.

[TracyAdmin Partner ArrhythmiaAlliance]

Hello Bnicole28 and welcome to the Forum. I am sorry to read of your recent experience post-Ablation. If you need any support or advice then please don't hesitate to contact Arrhythmia Alliance [e-mail] or call the helpline 01789 867501

[Jonp]

Sorry you are having a rough time, it may seem obvious but have you been tested for POTS?

[Teacherrap]

I had and ablation in January and same thing. Got worse, not better. I have Lupus, so it could be POTS.

[jubemmeva]

hello, any updates on how you’re feeling nowadays?