Experiences with

Sphenopalatine ganglion block

Hello I am moving country, and I will be unable to get Metoprolol 25mg It only comes in 100mg , it’s really not desirable to split into 4 , My EP wants me to stay on this dosage as it’s working and I’m highly sensitive to meds , last time med was changed ended up in the ER again with AFib I’m thinking

I am almost six months post PFA ablation for persistent afib and atypical aflutter. I have been doing well recovering from ablation with zero heart events despite a bad procedure outcome of pneumonia, collapsed lung,and resulting fluid in chest, requiring thoracentesis. Finally nearly resolved. 😮‍💨

had ablation for afib 17th January been in blissful bar but last 3 days ectopic beats have gradually increased really worried any advice or guidance

I am desperate for a pudendal nerve block. I’ve had 3 but he only hit the right spot (saddle area went numb) once. These were done at stanmore Hospital. I am looking for a consultant that can actually hit the nerve correctly. I’m in Essex but happy to travel. Want a confirmed diagnosis before I head

hello everyone. I need advice;) I am a 50 YO male who takes Metoprolol XL For AFib. I was diagnosed in July of last year. I was on 100 mg Metoprolol XL twice daily. My heart rate was too low according to my Primary Care Doctor. I called my Cardiologist and let him know. They lowered my dosage

I thought I check in and report on my progress as I got a convenient reminder to do so last night. As we all know it’s a bit a shock when the beast returns. I had my ablation in Hammersmith end of October last year and after a rough start it’s all settled down nicely, so waking up last night with the

Hi all, My specialist has recommended a nerve block with pulsed radiofrequency ablation of pudendal nerve. I have been suffering this for 3 months. My question is, has anyone here undergone pulsed radiofrequency ablation? Was there any flare up of pain ? Or long term flare up of pain? I would

Hi all, I recall that some folks here have had P&A to sort out atrial tachycardia as well as AF. I understand the PMs can have one lead to the LV or two leads one to each ventricle. Do PMs fitted after P&A - especially if for atrial tachycardia - have any leads to the atria and, if so, why? If they

I do apologise in advance for long post, but I know there are many people who have experience of this and I need advice. I’ve been struggling for the last week with a big increase in VENTRICULAR ECTOPICS (diagnosed) to the point that I am pretty much constantly (day and night) having to cope with Bigeminy

Hello, I have an appointment this morning with my EP. I am paroxsysmal, severaly symptomatic, on apixaban (& BP med). and I have had two radiofrequency ablations. After a year and a half, I had another episode a few weeks ago. My EP says I am anatomically complex, with a difficult septal puncture

Hi I had a stroke 10 years ago and was diagnosed with APS 4 years later since then I have been on warfarin and aspirin. I have also suffered with migraines for many years and have been gettting 6 weekly occipital nerve block injections and 12 weekly Botox . Over the past few months i have been getting

Just a quick question. I take Edoxaban (30 mg). I know Arnica shouldn't be taken orally with anti coagulants but would it be ok to use topically as a cream for leg pain?

Hello everyone. First thank you in advance for your support. I am 46 year female with burning vagina for last 6 months. It feels like chilli sitting inside me. No yeast or bacterial. Most likely pudendal nerve irritated n mostly provoked by menstrual cup insertion. Dr suggested nerve block with

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone here is in constant bigeminy or trigeminy? I have noticed over the last few days that I seem to be in a mixture of both and, unless is stops whilst I am asleep, it is pretty much constant. Checks on my Kardia confirm this. Despite deep breathing exercises, nothing

had my ablation 3 days ago. Been ok since Tonight my hr is 81. Normal 50. Been 55 last 3 days Should I take a bisoprolol to calm it down ? Don’t want to go into af The ep said no tablets apart from apixaban or pill in the pocket

had my ablation 3 days ago. Been ok since Tonight my hr is 81. Normal 50. Been 55 last 3 days Should I take a bisoprolol to calm it down ? Don’t want to go into af The ep said no tablets apart from apixaban or pill in the pocket

Ah, the twists and turns of AF! First ablation last June, went well, feeling good, at last symptoms free. Then a bronchoscopy brought it back, not happy, and it was persistent. Fortunately landed a cardioversion a month later, back on the recovery road, feeling good. Messed up meds and succumbed to

I tripped this afternoon and fell on my hand and hit my cheekbone on the pavement. I came to A & E and they are checking me with a CT scan because the apixaban. Has anyone here fell and hit their face? Obviously I am worried and didn't expect this. I nearly didn't come as I got up straight away and felt

I am fortunate that my lung cancer was stage one after my upper lobectomy. When I first got out of the hospital my discomfort was tolerable. Now, after 8 weeks of discomfort that has increased to the point that I am on 900 mg of gabapentin, I am told this could be a permanent condition and is intercostal

Hi every one I was diagnosed with AF two weeks ago and put on Bioprolol 2.5mgx2 and Apixaban 5mgx2. Since than I have slept and now effecting my general health . Anyone have this experience and if so if so how they overcome the sleep issue Please advise as I am suffering very badly , do not