Checkups/burning & stinging

My PM was implanted in October, 2009. Everything is going well except I have a bit of burning/stinging often around the area where the PM was placed. It does not last long. What do you think this means?

Also, is there a general time frame for the doctor to monitor
the PM? Should it be checked more often? I went back in November, 2009 for my first check-up, everything was ok, however I did not know the questions to ask and the nurse told me they would monitor it again in six months. Since I joined the PM Club, I am learning more about what to ask when I go to the doctor.

ECB

3 Comments

follow-up

by cfritza - 2010-02-11 01:02:03

Hi ECB,

I got my PM in Oct of 09 also. I had my incision follow up 10 days after implant then 3months after that and now I am on every 3months follow up although the PM RN said if you have no problems they can stretch them out a little longer so you dont have to pay for the check ups as often. I sometimes have a little stinging sensation around my incision site, is that where yours is? So if your not having problems 6 months should be ok and you can always go in sooner if you have any issues is what my Dr.s have told me. Carol

Burning/Stinging

by tmctigue - 2010-02-11 01:02:11

Hi ECB,
Sounds like the normal burning and stinging associated with scare tissue being formed. This is normal. I had my first pacemaker implanted in 2004 and just recently had a new Biventricular one with the ICD implanted 3 weeks ago. My check ups were every 6 months on my last one. Sounds like yours is ok.......
Tom.....

Burning & Stinging & Check Ups

by Pookie - 2010-02-11 08:02:13

My burning & stinging went on for months and months. Eventually it went away. Occasionally I still get it and I've had my pacer now for 5+ yrs. Sometimes it even itches!!!

My check ups are every 6 months and I have a Medtronic Enpulse dual lead.



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