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Infections for 16 years

hi all, had my second pacemaker fitted in 2002 had loads of infections. Was tested for allergys but I'm not allergic to any components in the pacemaker. So they fitted another pacemaker in 2013. Had loads of infections In this one just found out that I still have the same infection that I had in 2002. Now I need the pacemaker and all the leads removing. 16 years of infections got to be a world record in a pacemaker and I'm still alive. Sorry for my shout out. Keep you i...

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Shower Explosion

I had my CRT-D implanted on Wed.  They said to wait 2 days before taking a shower.  Not only did I wait until Saturday afternoon for the first shower, I also put plastic over the incision area and taped it up well.  Within 2 minutes of taking my shower I had what can only  be described as an explosion occur.  Popping sound, white light, electric charge going through my body.  After calming down I called my doctor who said it happens and since I was not showing an...

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Lead fallen off?

Can anyone tell me what it feels like to have their lead torn off or in the wrong position?  

 

I had a pace maker maker put in March 5 2018. I’ve experienced chest pain ever since. Been to the hospital twice and they compared the chest X-rays and the finding was the atrial lead wire shows a change in orientation and may no longer be properly positioned which could affect pacemaker function. I couldn’t figure out why people on this forum were so good aft...

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Higher blood pressur

I had surgery 3 days ago and since I got the pacemaker I have had a spike in my blood pressure, I am on medication for high blood pressure but the numbers have gotten very high, is this normal and will it adjust in time. I was under the impression that it would lower it. Has anyone else experienced this. I also have shoulder pain.

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Ventricle pacing

Hi all. I have a dual chamber Pm, Medtronic now for just over a yr and half. Recently discovered that my ventricle is pacing aswell. So have had alot of settings done recently to accommodate me to feel better daily, which I am struggling with. What does it mean long term for me, as i had signs of Pacemaker syndrome. Also i am struggling daily with constant headaches. I wake up with one and it doesn't go away. It is not getting better either.  Couldvit be my heart causing it...

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Still dizzy

I’m new to this club and am really glad I found it. I was implanted with a pace maker 5/3/18 so I’m just about 6 weeks out. My leads and heart got infected so I’m still on antibiotics. My issue is still whenever I climb the stairs my heart races  and I feel dizzy. Before I wouldn’t make it to the top of the stairs before I’d get dizzy. Say step 10. Then it was 12 and then a couple of steps after I was up the stairs. Does this ever get better? I’m...

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Infection

hey guys

I’m 20 years old and had a pacemaker implanted on 06/02/2018 and everything was perfect. About 4 weeks I started to get pain in my arm but I assumed I’d pulled something because the muscles weren’t used to being used anymore. Couple of days later my scar turned an angry red. Still didn’t think anything. Couple of days after that has some green liquid coming out of my incision site. Long story short I was in hospital for 11 days with antibiotics then sent...

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Lead Displacement

Hi, I had a dual chamber pacemaker implanted just over two weeks ago, was in a bit of pain to begin with but felt much better after the first week, with the exception of being able to feel the pacemaker pacing. I went back to the pacing clinic and they said all was ok. This feeling worsened to the point where I was getting painful electric shocks - went back to the clinic yesterday, had an X-ray and one of the leads has moved so I’ve got to have another operation next wee...

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Passing out, with a pacemaker

Ok, so, i had a pacemaker/defibulator implanted on 1/29. The dr. was nable to complete the pricedure and the 3rd lead was not placd.  With luck, i will have the 3rd lead inplanted next week. I met with an EP, and he is confident that he can complete the procedure...

Today, while at work, i nearly passed out. I ended up on the floor. A bunch teenage boys, waiting for their driver's ed class, came to my rescue.... I am so embarassed, but grateful they were there...

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Is my device shocking me unnecessarily??

I’m 36 years old. I was implanted 3 years ago after an illness caused my heart to enlarge. Until that time I had no permanent health issues. I was generally very healthy, if slightly overweight.

since my implantation, my ICD has delivered shocks on multiple occasions. I’ve never lost consciousness. I’ve never left my feet. I’ve never felt “bad” either immediately before or after. The only common denominator was activity. Once in an argument that had m...

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Post Op pain in ear & neck

I had my dual chamber PM placed 3-14-18. I went to my 1 week follow up to learn I had Seroma around he PM . The doctor stated it will clear itself up give it Time. 4 days later I’m in the er with severe pain , I have pneumonia in my left lung. Antibiotics it is. Well with both my sergeon and the ER dr I expressed great pain up my neck into my ear and possibly my teeth . I was told due to the seroma when I lay down this could be causing additional pressure. give it time! 

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Biventricular Pacemaker

I am new to the club, however I have had a pacemaker for 40 years.  I am 100% pacemaker dependent and currently working on depleting device #6.  I have a Boston Scientific dual chamber currently and yes I have had my share of all kinds of glitches over the years with each of them.   

Recently, I was being cleared for another type of surgery and had to have a chest xray.  It was noted that I have Pulmonary Venous Congestion which I now underst...

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CRT devise

About 4 weeks ago they implanted a CRT in me. First check up went good. Did some work outside the other day, now I have this thumping in my left chest. Can see my chest and arm move. Any Ideas what it might be?

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Hello:) Any advice greatly appreciated

Hello,

My apologies if I’m posting in the wrong area, I’m new to this:) 

Ive just turned 39 and had a pacemaker fitted 3 months ago. I’m just looking at my notes and it’s a DDD PPM implant if that makes sense? 

Aside from the initial recovery period, I had it put under the muscle, everything has been fine until the last two weeks. 

I’ve been feeling far more dizzy than normal, almost a drunk/hungover feeling . I don&rsq...

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Pacemaker Pocket Issue

Hello

My daughter is 19 and was born with Complete Congenital Heart Block.  She had her first pacemaker implanted in her abdomen when she was 3 years old. When she was 6 her pacemaker was moved to a transvenous system.  Her pacemaker in the abdomen was removed with the leads left in.  She began having pain in the abdominal pocket about 6 months ago. It sometimes is unbearable.  Her Cardiologist referred her to a general surgeon who thought perhaps she had an inc...

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Beating/Pulsing Sensation

Hi all,

I’m wondering if my pacemaker has shifted to an unusual place. I feel a stiff/lump on the side of my left armpit/chest. I just had some pulsing/beating feelings that were rapid and irregular which feel like they are coming from my armpit. Has anyone else had similar symptoms or PM placement? I’m not sure if I should call my doctor about this or not.

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cant exercise had a stress test

hi i had a nuclear test done yesterday and the solution made my heart speed up for 5 minutes and then they took some pics .. an ultrasound will be done as well..cause i dont understand why since a few months ago i have trouble exercising ..im overweight and im 38 years of age ..hopefully test will give me a better understanding ..any ideas here ? im been very honest when i exercise even to have intercourse with my wife i cant im scare cause my heart races i have to lay down in bed for at leas...

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Metal detectors, etc.

Does  anyone know to what extent metal detectors can damage the pm?  I travel a lot through airports and manage to get pat downs, but I’m concerned about detectors that are now being placed in stores and other public places. My pm recently set off a detector at a department store entrance. And, in NY Penn Station, there are now detector systems to identify whether someone is wearing an explosive suicide type vest.  However, the press says thi...

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4 weeks post implant

has anyone had pain in heart and down arms when travelling in a car even just short distances the motion of the car sets it off and does not quieten down until about five minutes after being stationary again would appreciate any feed back by anyone who has had similar experiences as find it quiet scary as well as painful thanks.

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Wires

I had this pacemaker installed about a month ago. Last night in my sleep I pulled my arm over my head it must have pulled on the pacemaker because it woke me up. When I check my pulse the device seem to be working as my pulse rate was 60 beats per minute which is what the low rate was set at. Could I have pulled a wire out? Also this is a dual chamber pacemaker if you did pull a wire loose will the pacemaker still operate?

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I had a pacemaker when I was 11. I never once thought I wasn't a 'normal kid' nor was I ever treated differently because of it. I could do everything all my friends were doing; I just happened to have a battery attached to my heart to help it work.