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Medication or ablation?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jul 25 10:28am | Replies (6)

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@sjm46 thank you so much. I found comfort in this. I have been Cravediolol and I’m having insane side effects. I cut it back to the lowest dose. I tried to stop it twice and after 40 hours, I had a slight episode and took the pill right away because I became frightened and I tried it again. A few days later I got to 36 hours without the pill and had an episode and I’m only taking the one pill and the lowest dose I’m going to make an attempt at it one more time they want to do the ablation, but I don’t have enough information. The doctor. I’m with the EP just met me and decided that day because the heart monitor I told him showed 23 episodes in 27 days but I wasn’t even aware that they were up that many episodes. I was only aware of two. Life is hectic and stressful right now caring for my father and there is no one else here to do that. And three other major life, events and stressors to consider so doing the ablation is making me nervous, especially when I am an uncontrolled diabetic in the mid 200 range no meds I have tried five different ones since September 2025 with no luck always severe side effects any input any direction would be greatly appreciated. I live in South Carolina near Clemson, University. It is a medical desert here. I finally after 27 years found a general practitioner that I can stay with. I wish I could get an appointment with the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I’m not sure how to go about it. I would like to have all my care transferred there. I have stomach problems as well and this medication is irritating. It’s severely my elbows feel like someone took a hammer to them. This tiny pill is evil and it’s the smallest pill I’ve ever seen. Thank you in advance. Any feedback is appreciated.

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@snop To start the process of getting a second opinion at Mayo/Jacksonville:
Call 904-953-0853
This is the Central Appointment Office.
Hours: M-F 8am- 5pm.
Clearly state that you are seeking a second opinion regarding heart arrhythmia.
Best if your current doctor makes a request for you - the process goes faster that way.
Just Google or use Chat GPT for many details and suggestions, including hotel info.
Query for Google:
How to best schedule a second opinion at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL?
Good luck to you. You’re on the right track seeking a second opinion from a premier institution.