arm soreness

I have had my pacemaker/defib 5 months and still have considerable soreness in my arm. Feels like somthing rubbing or pinched. Gives me limitations and is uncomfortable

3 Comments

arm soreness

by Pookie - 2015-05-04 10:05:58

All I can think of is: contact your doctor and ask for a simple xray or even a CT Scan to see if everything is okay. You didn't say what part of your arm. If it is your shoulder, perhaps you have a wee bit of Frozen Shoulder, but I am totally guessing. I guess what I am really trying to say is keep bugging your doctor until you find the answer to your sore arm as in my opinion 5 months seems a bit lengthy.

Take care,
Pookie

Any better?

by glowiegirl - 2015-05-05 08:05:08

I had arm soreness after my first pacemaker which turned into Frozen Shoulder--finally therapy got it moving again. Try creeping your arm up and down the wall with your fingers--that was the best exercise for me and it helped when I got the second pacemaker.
Make your doc give you physical therapy--they don't want to move the leads but it is not their arms that hurt when you don't move it enough!
Good Luck

Numbness

by Gatsey - 2015-05-07 06:05:49

Hi
I had mine fitted 2 years ago and I have numbness up the top of my arm hasn't been the same since the pacemaker was fitted.
Ask your consultant advice.
Good Luck

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