FIBROMYALGIA AND RECOVERY

So it is now a little past one month from having my implant for 2nd degree AV block and bradycardia. So far, so good.

I am still having problems sleeping because of numbness in top of arm and side of breast. Doctor thinks it will just take some time to slowly go away. I also still have some bouts of dizziness/lightneadiness and my internist said that it may take the circulatory system a bit longer to get used to the pacemaker working. I am pacing 50% of the time, so I guess I just have to be patient.

Because I have fibromyalgia, I need to think about how I feel every day and compare it to the way I felt before pacemaker. The fibro does cause dizziness/lightheadiness and alot of pain. So when I get more pain in my surgery area, I have to remember there was pain in that spot before.

I also have experienced some weird feelings in my chest after exerting myself and notice that my heart rate is increased. I guess for so long I couldn't feel a racing pulse that it is a new feeling to get adjusted to. I know when I go for my three month checkup they can adjust the rate if it is bothering me.

So other than some little ups and downs, it is mostly up every day. I am really thankful I have a great internist and specialist who is there for every little question. I know some of you haven't had great experiences with your physicians, and hope that changes. The most important part of recovery is your support system, both medical, family and friends. I have all of this and can't imagine it being any different.

Hope all enjoy the beginning of a great spring and summer. Best wishes to those recoverying and to those first getting their implants.

Have a great day.
Marcia

2 Comments

fibromyalgia

by traceylatham - 2010-03-10 08:03:51

I commented earlier about the scratching sensation I have around the pacemaker area into my ribs. I also have fibromyalgia and have been told by docs that it is probably this causing the sensation but I think it is so localised arounf pacemaker it must be connected? anyone else got this?

fibro

by phunny1 - 2010-03-10 12:03:17

hi marcia, i too have fibro. i have learned to deal with it and my pain tolaerance is actually much better.
my problem is - since the pm was replaced a month ago the fibro has 'kicked-up' again. i am in hopes this is just temporary.
i've had no other problems and thank my phrysician's.
phunny

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