Sternum and upper stomach pain after PFA

Posted by ltb7 @ltb7, Apr 3 9:46am

I am 10 weeks PFA. I have had a terrible time healing with every med side effect. I am now only on 120mg Diltaizem and 10mg. Eliquis. (Was also on Flecainide but stopped)Right after my surgery I had sternum pain and pressure. I went to my PCP a few weeks later and she said it was reflux and gave me Pantoprazole. I then went to the EP NP and she sent me for an Echo which was normal. The reflux med didn’t help at all. I continue to have sternum pain at my bra line, my stomach is irritated and I’ve lost 7 pounds and don’t have much of an appetite. I did just wear the 2 week monitor and the report was good, no afib or anything else. I have my 15 min. follow up with the surgeon on 4/9 and I don’t know how to get him to understand that I do not feel well, and the sternum/stomach or whatever it might be started right after the procedure. I have not left the house in months, lost my job, and was 100% vibrant and healthy before my afib started in Dec. My EP office has brushed me off and keeps saying to go to my PCP, but my PCP doesn’t understand the heart as well and the ablation. Has this happened to anyone and how can I get my EP to hear me? I’m so upset and frustrated.

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@ltb7 I had pulse ablation and watchman procedure 3 weeks ago.
I wish the nurse will tell me what to expect in the future. My heat rate will go up while I am resting, walking or other activities. It was scary but I find out is normal as longest your heart rate is over 100 for 24 hour while resting. I will hwy up and start walking if will be 115 scary but it does go back to normal 75 85
I wish I was explained in more details what to expect
Best wishes

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@veronica0127 is called the Blanking period ask questions always about procedure medication side effects. Advocate for yourself always is important plus second opinion always

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Esophogeal pain can arise from ablation but at 10 weeks that should have resolved. Is the pain reproduced when yo touch your sternum and ribs? If so that could be a musculoskeletal condition.

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