ICD Revision - arm is numb

I am on my fourth ICD and had this one implanted in June, 2015. It never sat right and I would get weird pains, etc. Plus it was really showing under my skin, I have never had that with any of my others. I should say, mine is put under the left breast. My original one that was put in in 1997 was larger and the doctor thought that would hide it better. So, since the pocket is there that is where all the subsequent ICD's have been put.

A few weeks ago, my current doctor agreed that something was wrong and it needed to be revised. I went in on Oct 13th and had the revision surgery. They cut out some scar tissue and rotated the device 90 degrees. I am very sore and swollen, but the odd thing to me is that my left arm is numb. Not completely numb but tingly, like it is going to sleep.

Should I be concerned or do you think this is just from the manipulation and swelling? I hate to make a trip to the ER!

2 Comments

Numbness

by JenSF - 2015-10-16 07:10:40

Hi Scrapgirl,

I agree with Hopefulheart that if this is bothering you and continues over time, you should probably get it checked out. Tingling is often caused by something pressing on a nerve. It could just be because of the swelling, but if it's more than that, you want to take care of it.

Let us know how it resolves!

Jen

numb sensation

by hopefulheart - 2015-10-16 08:10:25

Hi,
You did not mention if this is constant or only during certain body movements or postions. Whether the sensation is associated with either one of the above or both, it should be evaluated. You do not want circulation to any part of the body constricted. Tingles are often associated with healing, but what you seem to be experiencing seems to be quite different. Please call to be safe and for your peace of mind.
hopefulheart

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