Headaches 7 days after Pacemaker

Greetings from the royal wedding UK!! Great information, I am 54 y old male, I had a dual lead pacemaker fitted on April 21. Since 26th been really suffering with severe headaches for 4 days. Is there any link? or did any other members suffered similar post op symptons or have any tips? thanks

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Meds

by PMtech8509 - 2011-04-29 04:04:44

Are you taking any pain meds? If you are, this could be the problem. Headache is a very common side effect from certain pain medications. Hope this helps!

Position during surgery

by ElectricFrank - 2011-04-29 11:04:17

If you were out or heavily sedated during surgery your head/next could have been put in a strained position for a long time. This can result in severe headaches. This is common in the O.R. when the patient can’t complain.

I’ve mentioned it here before, but I chose to remain totally awake during my original implant and again during a replacement. Part way through the implant someone in the OR decided to use my sternum as an elbow rest putting heavy weight on the area. They also tried to leave my neck hyperextended. In both cases I insisted the situation be corrected before continuing. I know from experience that I would have had a severe headache as well as a sore chest otherwise.

About all you can do at this point it give it a few days to heal and maybe take some Tylenol. 

frank

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