@red350
I feel for you as I've experienced a lot of complications and unexpected adverse effects from procedures and meds. 5 years into afib and I still can't commit to ablation because of other conditions I have that make me more high risk than average for collateral damage. But I would like to mention the eliquis. Because I don't typically do well with meds and have missing enzymes to metabolize most meds properly, I was hesitant to take eliquis. I had several retinal TIAs that caused me to lose all or part of my vision for a couple minutes, all happening right at the end of a long afib episodes which is when clots tend to be thrown. My retinal specialist was freaking out that I wasn't on eliquis. Finally, I had a cognitive TIA (mini-stroke) right after a 30 hour afib episode where I couldn't speak or type any real words for few minutes. Very scary and I thought that was finally the big stroke as it was happening. Another clot thrown. It did do some lasting damage in my communication center, but just annoying stuff. It got my attention though and I finally went on eliquis after that. That was 7 months ago and I have not noticed any change is bleeding after blood tests, minor cuts or finger pricks. No extra bruising. I have had many more afib episodes since I started eliquis, but no more TIAs. Will I ever get the ablations (they told me 2-3 for me)? I don't know, but I intend to stay on eliquis and will encourage others to do the same. Best of luck to you in all of this. You've been through a lot. I pray that was a one-off afib episode and you're on your way to stress-free healthy living.