Most Recent Messages in Complications
Multiple allergies
- by Domkin
- 2020-02-27 16:24:47
- Complications
- 848 views
- 1 comments
As I have stated before, I have multiple allergies to components in the leads and pacemaker. The vein which contains the leads has collapsed, fluid around my heart, fluid built up on my left side of my body. Polyurethane leads can be put in, but I will still be allergic to the tips or ends of the leads.There was a pouch found in California to put the pacemaker in. All of this would eliminate most of my allergies. Health Canada has refused to let me have the pouch from California. I'm very...
Increase BPM and Shortness breath
- by Dhurell
- 2020-02-27 14:49:44
- Complications
- 945 views
- 5 comments
I was diagnosis with sick sinus bradycardia. On 4 Feb 20 I had a dual chamber pacemaker implanted. about a week later, i am having shortness of breath, heart paipationa of 113-135 bpm and a burning sensation, I have these episode when I am walking or driving, but when i am sitting or not being very activemy bpm is 60. I have an appointment with my cardiologist on Monady, if you are or had been experiencing these same symptome, what questions would you recommend for me to ask my card...
Palpertations after PM implanted
- by jsis
- 2020-02-26 18:50:03
- Complications
- 916 views
- 3 comments
I had a PM implanted about 6 weeks ago. Since it was done I have been experiencing palpertations or fluttering and also some light headedness. I spoke to both my Cardioelectrian and the Cardioligest about this. The surgeon who intalled it said there is nothing wrong and the charts show a good rythm. The Cardioligest had me wear a monitor for 5 days and said it showed everything was good. The thing is I never had this problem before the PM. Has anybody ever...
Disneyland rides
- by WBStoddard
- 2020-02-24 20:42:27
- Complications
- 1274 views
- 2 comments
Didn't even think about it. I'm taking my grandchild to Disneyland. Should I avoid any specific rides. Checked with the doctor's office. All cardiac warnings? Seems severe.
batteryleads
- by Pop
- 2020-02-23 09:10:04
- Complications
- 1012 views
- 12 comments
Eight weeks after implant i have been told I have possible lead displacment, as a result I have a 1.7 difference in the readings of the two leads, can someone please tell me what the 1.7 reading is? As a result I have also been told that Ihave consumed an estimated 71/2 years of battery popwer. When sitting down or lying in bed (at rest) as the call it I get Heart pausing and chest pains, I have found the only way to start a regular Heart rythen is to stand up and walk about or get...
Pacemaker rejection
- by 62694w
- 2020-02-22 20:31:27
- Complications
- 969 views
- 1 comments
To domkin; had regular under the skin on the left side of your chest pacemaker implanted which I rejected second pacemaker placed in same pocket was supposed to be hyperalgesic coded which after 8 months doctor was notified and told coating never made it on pacemaker there were discussions about gold plating one but since I have psoriasis and eczema and rejected spinal cord stimulators in the past that thought was trashed they implanted the Micra Medtronic pacemaker that has no leads an...
Pacemaker rejection
- by 62694w
- 2020-02-22 13:31:51
- Complications
- 1132 views
- 5 comments
Has any one else rejected a pacemaker like a splinter
SVC
- by Taco19
- 2020-02-20 17:59:36
- Complications
- 985 views
- 1 comments
Has anyone experienced SVC after the icd was implanted?
Pacemaker
- by Queen of Hearts
- 2020-02-19 15:00:39
- Complications
- 1066 views
- 3 comments
Hello everyone, I'm new to this site. I have had my pacemaker since June 2019. Between waking up from them not giving me enough Fentanyl on the surgery table, to ending up in the emergency room the day I went home with pain going down my arm and tightness in my chest. Doesn't seem like it made my life for the better. I have symptoms that I never had before shortness of breath swelling in my neck swelling in my collar bone, Burning pain. Today they did a test on my Vega...
Pacemaker infection
- by Wm
- 2020-02-18 13:24:09
- Complications
- 1014 views
- 2 comments
I am writing this account of a pacemaker infection as a patient because they are rare and because there may not be a written account from a patient, in the hope it may help in the understanding and treatment of the problem.
I am a 73 year single old male who had a myocardial infarction 15 years ago with angioplasty and two coated stents. Last November 7 I came down with what I thought was a bad case of ‘flu which lasted for three weeks. On a Saturday evening I went to the hospital...
Welding and alternator
- by hwilli2134
- 2020-02-17 13:10:49
- Complications
- 1460 views
- 6 comments
I recently had apacemaker installed (Abbot) what are your experiences with being around welding ( which I do little of) and being exposed to car alternators?
Headaches
- by Bela
- 2020-02-12 00:38:31
- Complications
- 1051 views
- 2 comments
Recently had pacemaker adjustment and since then I am now having headache and feeling sensation as if my head is swelling and then it wears of. Anyone Ever had this experience and what was done to correct this problem.
pacemaker
- by Kay48
- 2020-02-10 21:48:15
- Complications
- 1032 views
- 4 comments
My pacemaker placement was April 2019. Surgeon was behind schedule, I woke up during surgery and Fentanyl does not work on me. Lots of pain because one of the leads was not attacked properly so I know how it feels to be tazed from the inside. Second surgery the following day to attach lead in correct place.
I can not walk fast anymore without becoming light headed. I was told by PA that is my life now. Adjust. I am being mildly shocked on a daily basis which I was also t...
Blood clots
- by Hummingbird
- 2020-02-09 00:57:00
- Complications
- 962 views
- 4 comments
I have developed two blood clots, one in the subclavian vein and one in the inner jugular vein. They are causing my left arm to be discolored, swollen and some pain. PM was implanted a little over a year ago along with a follow up av node Ablation. The PM needs to be moved as it repositioned itself too close to my arm. But at this point that is secondary to treating the blood clot problem. Scary. Anyone else had to deal with blood clots?
Acute bronchitis almost three months after implantation
- by feelmyfrequency11
- 2020-02-04 17:36:02
- Complications
- 1258 views
- 3 comments
I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right subforum. However, I posted for the first time a few months back before my surgery nervous and all.. update: the surgery went well. I was in pain, of course, for a couple weeks. It still feels uncomfortable depending on how I'm laying.
I currently am super sick. I got diagnosed with acute bronchitis yesterday and the doctor gave me antibiotics. I woke up several days in a row last week with a sore throat and a couple da...
Post Pacemaker/Pacemaker syndrome
- by Retedj
- 2020-02-04 15:27:30
- Complications
- 1206 views
- 3 comments
I am 3 mos. post pacemaker and most days feeling miserable. Symptoms include headache, dizziness/lightheaded, fatigue, sometimes rapid heartbeat. My electrophysiologists says my numbers are great and he is not listening to my symptoms. I think this must be a pacing problem. I have been reading about Pacemaker syndrome, which includes all of these symptoms. Has anyone had a similar experience? I am very discouraged and getting depressed.
After effects of my Tachycardia ablation procedure
- by Jefficus
- 2020-02-03 06:38:23
- Complications
- 874 views
- 3 comments
Hi -this a long shot I know, but 2 months ago I had a successful tachycardia ablation carried out with the consultant prerforming 28 ablations according to his report. Since then I I have incurred a very dry mouth whenever carrying out any exertion, which goes away gradually afterwards. Although the treatment stopped the tachycardia, I still had other issues which has resulted in having a pacemaker implantation two weeks ago, However, the dry mouth on exertion is still occurring. ...
Chest pain on exertion
- by Lesleybird22
- 2020-02-03 05:56:54
- Complications
- 1275 views
- 4 comments
Hi all
i had a dual chamber pacemaker fitted in November 2019 for bradycardia and intermittent heart block. Since then I have had shortness of breath and chest pain on exertion. I do feel a whole lot better in general. Not sure I should see a doctor or whether it's normal. Any thoughts or advice greatly appreciated
thank you
Sudden Afib, Just Today Disapeared
- by webbonwa
- 2020-01-31 13:29:25
- Complications
- 1075 views
- 2 comments
My pacemaker was installed about 2 years ago after several years of monitoring low heart rate. My heart was fine but slow pace sometimes below 40 bpm when sleeping. Normal 45 bpm. Here is the long and short:
1. After surgery big red skin bruise/cut at edge of where a wide tape was installed ... guessing from electro devices perhaps to restart heart during operation
2. After several months recommended to replace non-functioning lower lead. Was malfunctioning lower lead due to...
Problems
- by runpacer
- 2020-01-30 15:04:27
- Complications
- 1186 views
- 4 comments
Next week will be three (3) months post PM implant and two (2) months post cardioversion. From early on I returned to running (actually jogging). Before surgery I jogged pretty much up to the day I was admitted into a hospital for surgery. The few days before surgery when I went out to run I was weak and out of breath. After surgery I slowly built up to about a 7.5 mile run. I run everyday. Have for years except the few days following surgery. The past month I have become weak and tired to th...
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