Anesthesia threat, chronic illness threat

I am planning to have an AV ablation plus a pm.
I have heard that it is possible to have the procedure under only local anesthesia.
I have myalgic encephalomyelitis, also know as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. There is no evidence, only anecdotes, but many docs say be sure NOT to use certain classes of anesthesia as a safeguard, because some pts have been seriously affected by anesthesia.
How do I get through to the ep? He refused to talk to me on the phone. Actually I think I need to talk to an anesthesiologist.
Does anyone know anything about any of this. There is not a big choice of electro guys in this area.

4 Comments

No Idea . .

by NiceNiecey - 2015-01-26 01:01:19

about anesthesia, etc but it wouldn't surprise me if, after you get your PM, your chronic fatigue improves. It's amazing how blood flowing through your veins makes one feel better. Just don't expect it overnight because the first few weeks can be sketchy as you recover.

Local Anesthetic

by murphyda - 2015-01-26 02:01:36

Hi duckblossm
I had my PM in December 2014 under local anaesthetic. Procedure was perfectly fine. Couldn't feel any pain but you can feel a bit of pressure where they insert the leads. I have been suffering with chronic fatigue for years and my cardiologist thinks that will improve after the PM. I also agree with NiceNicey comment that it may take some time. You may find that your sleep is disturbed during the first 4 to 6 weeks due to restrictions on how you can move your arm. I found this qffected my sleep quite a lot.
One of the big advantages of a PM under local is that if everything goes ok you can be released from hospital on the same day

Best of luck

Dave

Dave, and Nice....

by duckblossm - 2015-01-26 04:01:40

Thanks, but I don't have "chronic fatigue" at all. I have myalgic encephalomyolitis, which is too often mistakenly called "chronic fatigue syndrome." By either name it is a whole other condition than "chronic fatigue." Pm might help, might not. Glad to hear about the local.

anesthesia threat

by philco - 2015-01-26 08:01:10

yes, it is the anesthesiologist you need to tell. they will listen to you and they need to know.... for your self and for theirs too. !!

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