question about device going off while asleep

Hi all! I just have a quick question...I have a pacemaker/icd and I was wondering if anyone has experienced it shocking you if whatever while you were asleep and what did you feel like after it happened?
I'm asking because I was asleep and woke up for a second and then like shot out of bed and stood up. My left arm was tingly like it fell asleep and my chest felt a little tight like it does when I get anxiety and I was shakey a little bit.
I've had a horrible stressful week withmy grandma passing away and then a few days later having to put down my 15 year old dog down so needless to say I have been crying a lot.
Do you think its just stress? I'm gonna call my dr's office on monday and see if I can send in a reading but wanted to see if anyone has been shocked while sleeping.
Thank you in advance!

2 Comments

ICD Firing at night

by donr - 2012-12-16 10:12:17

I'd call the cardio's office today to get guidance on what to do. If it's nothing serious, you will be told - otherwise, they will tell you what to do.

It is usually a mistake to pass something off as "Just anxiety." Especially when you don't know.

Don

ICD Firing

by Bill777 - 2012-12-16 10:12:33

When the ICD fires YOU WILL KNOW IT. Mine fired twice and it literally knocked me to my knees. I recall a bright flash of light from behind my eyeballs and the next thing I'm on the floor.

Agree with Don - call your doc now or go to the hospital. It doesn't sound like the device fired based on your description - something else might be going on.

You know you're wired when...

You have an excuse for being a couch potato.

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I had a pacemaker when I was 11. I never once thought I wasn't a 'normal kid' nor was I ever treated differently because of it. I could do everything all my friends were doing; I just happened to have a battery attached to my heart to help it work.