Leads pushing on nerve (?) causing pain

Hello all,

I'm new to this site and apologize if I'm asking a question that's already been answered on here somewhere.

I've had my PM for almost 5 years and until recently, I haven't had any issues with it. However, the past couple of weeks I've been experiencing a lot of pain in the area around my shoulder and when I use my left arm "too much" it turns red. My doctor said it had something to do with the lead pushing on a nerve or something?? I'll be going back in a month for testing, but in the meantime, I wanted to see what kind of information I could find. If anyone knows what I'm talking about and has any information to provide, that'd be great!

Thanks!

1 Comments

Red????

by Pookie - 2010-11-02 05:11:53

Your shoulder turns red??? How red? Like sunburnt red??? Bright red???

Not to scare you, but I have been told numerous times (because I had extreme and chronic pain in my shoulder for a # of yrs after my pacemaker) that if it turned bright red like a really bad sunburn, that MAY indicate a sign of a blood clot.

My chronic shoulder pain turned out to be a 50% torn rotator cuff. Ouch, ouch, ouch. I'm doing exercises right now to build up muscle as to avoid surgery:)

When your doctor told you it had to do with the lead pushing on a nerve....how did he come to this conclusion????

And this doctor, is it your family doctor or your cardiologist? Regardless, in my opinion, I would NOT be waiting a month....as what kind of testing are you exactly waiting for? .... I'd be asking for a CT scan and/or an ultrasound asap.

Why do you have to wait? I understand if you live in Canada, like I do.....:) but in the meantime, couldn't you at least get an Xray?

Anyways, I'm just guessing and thinking out loud. But I sure would like to know what test you are waiting for if you don't mind me asking.

Take care,
Pookie

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