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Most Recent Messages in Complications
bumping unit with arm
- by jagmach1
- 2014-05-11 09:05:21
- Complications
- 944 views
- 1 comments
I have pm/df since August 2013. I have a problem with bumping the side of implant every time I reach up or out quickly.
The pain is quick but bothersome. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I was told the unit would have to be moved to fix problem. Not sure I want to go through another surgery. Thanks for your help.
Pacemaker thumping
- by dreams
- 2014-05-11 04:05:31
- Complications
- 1358 views
- 1 comments
Had a new pacemaker almost one year ago, and yesterday and today pacemaker, is visible in my chest with beats, is that normal? thanks
5826 pace maker
- by ghw
- 2014-05-09 12:05:57
- Complications
- 1125 views
- 1 comments
I have had a pacemaker since June 2008. For the last three weeks I have been having a lot of PVC. Went in this week and had pacemaker checked was told it was working alright. About three weeks ago I hear something come from my pacemaker, sounded like a spark. Now my pulse is set at 65 but I have 2 beats then a PVC then 2 beats. This is not comfortable. So in one minute I have 40 beats about 25 PVC. anyone have idea what is going on?
Driving me crazy
- by cgomez
- 2014-05-09 03:05:38
- Complications
- 1153 views
- 5 comments
Here I am 6mos post surgery from my pacemaker and it hurts itches burns stabs n is so irratating to me. I feel like I cant take it anymore . So the pacemaker company rep says I cud be allergic to it . Now I have to wait for testing on it. And my doc said he might be able to put it behind my muscle. Does any one else have this problem ? Cuz I need some advice on how to deal with this.
Connective Tissue Disorder
- by CCBlock
- 2014-05-05 11:05:02
- Complications
- 1353 views
- 4 comments
I'm wondering if anyone on here as a Connective Tissue Disorder and has a PM? I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrom and they have told me that my PM could wander because of the collegene deficiency in my connective tissue. They said that basically because I don't hold stitches well, the pacemaker could begin to wander. I know this could obviously happen to anyone but I'm wondering if others with CT disorders have experienced this?
Pacemaker moved???
- by Traciek
- 2014-05-04 10:05:02
- Complications
- 1281 views
- 4 comments
Good morning,
Had pacemaker fitted 3/24, everything seemed good, but last week just one little part of the incision hadn't healed a little bit of puss an blood came out, nurse called antibiotics called in and drs apt tomorrow, BuT every time I move I find the whole pacemaker site sore, it feels like the device has moved and is hitting. Something it shouldn't. Rather than being slightly lower than the collar bone it feels like like its hitting it, I can't get comfy or lie on my side,...
abdominal pain
- by ph1l
- 2014-05-04 07:05:05
- Complications
- 2299 views
- 3 comments
Hi I am new here so hello to all. I have had a DDDR pacemaker fitted two days ago and I have started experiencing some pain in my solarplex area. It sort feels like indigestion, is this a normal feeling?
Shortness of breath after pm implant
- by awcraig37
- 2014-05-03 11:05:48
- Complications
- 2774 views
- 1 comments
I am on my 3rd day post pm implant and I have encountered an unexpected complication. I had the pm installed because I have had sinus bradycardia (37-47 bpm) over the past 4 years after I was put on a low dose Sotalol regimen a few months after a failed PVI ablation. The Sotalol had stopped my afib/aflutter, but with the side affect of getting easily fatigued and feeling tired all of the time. My EP suggested that I could either try another ablation or have a pm installed, so I decided...
step ahead -step back - beta blocke
- by JBM
- 2014-05-02 09:05:06
- Complications
- 1123 views
- 7 comments
Everything seem to be going along very well and then I went in for 10 day check up and found out I have some AFib.So this has not shown up until now. At one time,20 years ago,I had a slight flutter and took a beta blocker which seemed to take care of it. However,when my heart rate became so slow they took me off the beta blocker. Anyone with that experience ? Also my blood pressure has gone up since PM installed,now have to go to PC Dr.to rework that - good news I have more energy ,so it is not...
Induction Hobs
- by Angelcat
- 2014-05-02 03:05:50
- Complications
- 12558 views
- 28 comments
Good evening, I had my pacemaker fitted on Wednesday morning, by the afternoon I was back having a lead redone as it had moved. Not a very nice experience. However I asked the cardiac technician whether it is safe to use my induction hob which is 7 years old and he said no. So I have done research and get conflicting results.
Has anyone come across this problem, if so your advice would be appreciated.
Infection
- by Daicompacifica
- 2014-05-02 01:05:42
- Complications
- 1012 views
- 2 comments
2 months ago I had a single lead pacemaker implanted, today I went into the hospital for the A/V node ablation, I explained that over the last few days the pacer site was turning red and was starting to hurt, they put off the ablation and are doing a blood culture to see what's going on. Any insight on what could possibly happen now? I was told it possibly might need to be removed and re implanted.
good for months , now either bradycardia or a-fib
- by Mojo
- 2014-05-01 06:05:30
- Complications
- 1134 views
- 2 comments
I am a newly 60 year old female with Medtronic Dual Chamber Pacemaker inserted in June, 2013. I have had months of feeling good heart-wise. I've been down for a month with a nasty asthma attack and was on heavy oral steroids for weeks an weaned down as usual. I just saw my great cardiologist 2 days ago and all was fine. This morning I woke up feeling out of sorts, a little dizzy, nauseous at times, my chest is tight and for hours my heart rate was 125-155, and now is beating, hard, very slow...
pleeease help
- by ahuett23
- 2014-04-30 10:04:50
- Complications
- 994 views
- 2 comments
23 years old had a pm put in on April 11th 2014. I have been having same symptoms last couple days as I did before I had the pm put in. I heard the tech that checks the pm say something about sinus tachycardia. The cardiologist originally diagnosed me as having sick sinus syndrome. I wasn't having chest pain or anything yeah I have bronchitis and asthma. I'm worried because the tech said everything looked perfectly fine but was talking to the doc about tachycardia and few other things that we'r...
sweating like crazy and symptoms I had before pace
- by ahuett23
- 2014-04-30 03:04:37
- Complications
- 1371 views
- 1 comments
I'm 23 I had a dual chamber pacemaker put in April 11th, 2014. Last several days I have been feeling like I have been before the surgery and something new but don't know if you may know or had this but my body feels like it's radiating heat, usually when I leave the air conditioner on I wake up freezing but last 2 nights I wake up drenched in sweat and only wearing a pair of short shorts and husbands beater I sit in the room with the air conditioning on 8 and I'm drenched in sweat like I just to...
weight loss
- by Brookway
- 2014-04-29 12:04:11
- Complications
- 1031 views
- 2 comments
Hi everyone this is my first time on here.. Feb 2014 i had a dual PM for braycardia, sss and low bp.. all going great, i have more energy and no dizzy spells.. But ever since i have had loose bowels and lost about 4 kg in weight, but have not changed my diet or exercise.. everything the same..I was not over weight to start with.. Has anyone else had this or is it normal? I cant find any info, thought that someone might be able to help.. cheers
lightheaded/palpatations
- by morgee
- 2014-04-29 11:04:31
- Complications
- 1064 views
- 0 comments
Good afternoon to all. Has anyone experienced feeling lightheaded with palpatations. Worse when sitting down. I had pacemaker 12 months ago for cardiomyopathy. Thanks. morgee
Pulse rate after PM
- by Lizzie
- 2014-04-29 03:04:34
- Complications
- 1485 views
- 5 comments
Hi everyone,
Had my metal mate since 2009 for SSS,I was told the bottom rate was set at 60.
I also get Afib.
Yesterday had bout of what I thought was Afib but pulse very slow at times 48 or 50.
Now I thought it couldn't go below 60. Is this correct or am I just a bit dumb.
Returned to sinus rhythm in about 2hrs after taking a flecainide 50 mg and a soluble aspirin.
Episodes of Afib increasing.
Appreciate any comments.
feeling like passing out a couple weeks after pace
- by ahuett23
- 2014-04-29 03:04:22
- Complications
- 1177 views
- 2 comments
Im 23 I had a pm implanted on April 11th 2014, it's April 29th. I haven't had any problems except the last 3 days last 3 days I have almost no energy at all and than today I feel like I'm going to pass out and almost did I haven't felt like that since before the pm being put in. My hr races I was standing up and could feel my heart rate start goin fast and it was at least 116. Had the air condition on all day and all night and woke up sweating and still am. When normally I would wake up freezi...
labor
- by JoFosqk226
- 2014-04-29 01:04:00
- Complications
- 1034 views
- 1 comments
Mothers in the group! I am currently 5 months pregnant with a baby girl. My doctor proposed to me that I MIGHT be able to have a vaginal birth if I take an epidural. I have long Q-T syndrome and have an ICD implant (pacemaker and defibrillator). Here are my concerns:
1 - My heart tends to beat fast normally and makes me very tired in certain strenuous situations. I am still able to exercise, quite intensely actually. But what if I get too exhausted to continue with my labor?
2 -...
Pacing when it shouldn't
- by cfritza
- 2014-04-26 10:04:37
- Complications
- 1401 views
- 4 comments
Hi was wondering if anyone has ever had their pacemaker pace before it should. Mine is paced to kick in below 50. I have Sick Sinus Syndrome. I am on 24hr event monitoring because I feel my pacemaker pacing and then my HR jumps to 100. When I spoke to the people on the phone who are monitoring it they say It shows that I am in normal sinus rythmn like 70 and then it starts to pace so my heart rate is not dropping below 50 but it is pacing was just wondering if this has happened to anyone?? M...
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