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Had ablasion in 03 pacemaker installed . We not into arithima in recovery . 1st unsuccessful. Tried many mess amiodoran put me into hyperthyroidism and full time arithima for a year . Not fun. Finally cardio version after the year. Puliminary isolation ablasion 2010. Again unsuccessful. On tyrosin until it was no longer tolerated. Now having spikes of high blood pressure and angina. Always been fit never over weight this has floored me looking for another pulininary isolation this time...

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Still worried,,,

aloha have had my pm for 6months now,, today felt like i was going to pass out like i did before pm,,, was a breif spell but got me worrieing again,, not sure, whats going on have been feeling half. Way ok... Guess it is working because i didnt pass out,, still dont feel like they said,,, leads. Have been checked couple times,, so ldk,,,hope for the best,, untill my next check up...,,,anybody else having these difficulties,,,??.

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vibrating ICD

I've read several of your comments about the ST.Jude's Defib deciding to go off like a cell phone on vibrate. This has just happened to me for the second time in one day and I was very confused. I suspected the battery is needing replacing (even though I've only had it for 6 years) and I'll call my Cardiologist Monday. But thank you so much for your comments as it's given me a clearer picture of what has transpired and some comfort in knowing it's not just me, but others have experienced this we...

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Chest pain

Hello, I am new to the group. I am on my second pacemaker due to my heart rate and blood pressure dropping which causes me to pass out. I have not had any real trouble with either one before. But this morning I woke up and have had pain off and on around the pace make site and my ribs in that area. It hurts when I take big breathes or move too much. I have not done anything that I can think of that would have caused a muscle strain. Any idea what it may be? Thanks!

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Post surgery discomfort..

Hi I got the pacemaker replaced for the 3rd time.with two leads for sick sinus syndrome.. 6 weeks back.From the day one my left side back ,neck,shoulder had severe pain..as days passed the pain aggrevated.which turned to muscle soreness. .had to resort to physiotherapist .my condition is much better.
But.my problem is I can't lie flat on my back while sleeping ,neither can I turn to either of the side.have to sleep with an elevated angle of 45 degree... l
I get a sharp impulse on my le...

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3 wire device, only 2 wires used?

I had a severe case of congestive heart failure in 2014 at the age of 48. The day I went to an Urgent care facility after feeling sick and weak for several weeks they put me in the hospital and within three hours i had one of two surgerys, a stint and a three wire CRT (boston scientific) device installed. The doctor who performed the surgery told me that he had only used two of the wires on the three wire unit with no real explaination why.

Last month at my cardio doctor visit i learn...

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No maximum

I had my ablation two weeks ago and am experiencing what I think is a problem. My minimum bpm is 80 but no matter how hard I work in exercise (walking or biking mainly) it never goes over 80 and I become really short of breath. I don't get this or why there does not seem to be a maximum. I go back in three weeks for a checkup but I don't want to wait that long if there is a problem. Does anyone know what might be happening?

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Pain in left arm

Had Pacemaker placed on May 6, having pain in my let upper arm since May 8. It is located in the middle of the upper arm, it is better with heating pad .
1- I wonder if this is normal
2- how long does it last
3- is there a remedy to alleviate pain
Thank you
bergem

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Twitches

Hi i had a Pacemaker implant on Tuesday 26/04/2016 and not long after surgery i started to get what i would call abdominal palpitations. I explained this to my surgeon on his ward visit and he explained this was a common problem and could be fixed by re-programming my Pacemaker. On the day of my discharge these twitches were fixed by using WIFI. Now i am at home the twitches have returned but only when i lay on my Right hand side every other position and i am fine do you think this will settle p...

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Breast Edema from Pacemaker

I received a single lead Medtronic pacemaker in November 2008 to treat Sinus Node dysfunction and Bradycardia. The surgery and recovery went well and my life changed so much for the better. I received a new battery in August 2015 and suffered from significant breast edema. My left breast was twice the size of my right. Though it has gone down, my left breast is still significantly larger than the right and has a heavy feeling. No bruising or tenderness. My cardiologist suspected a blood cl...

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Do you "feel" your PM working?

Hi Guys,

New member here, just looking for others experiences with their PM. I'm 30yo male, had a pacemaker put in about six months ago. Since then I've noticed more and more "symptoms" and was wondering how common they are in others with a PM. I started feeling a flicking feeling in my throat and thought i was being paranoid but its getting worse. I've started getting chest pain along with it. Is this normal? I went back to the specialist and he gave me a home monitor, he didn't r...

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Marian

Hi everybody,
Had a PM St. Jude's dual lead inserted in 2013. Have had long term issues with shortness of breath, feeling faint, generally feeling like I can't drag my body around. Always tired and break into sweats on very little exertion.
Hospitalised for a angiogram, with nil result, also had CT scan in case it was a lung problem also nil result. They are now saying it could be my meds (Noten) build up.

Has anybody had these problems?

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Redness around incision area

My mom has had a pacemaker for years and she just had to get the battery replaced on Thursday. All went well, but now the area surrounding the incision is red and the area below it is too.
We already called the on call doctor, who said we needed to head down for the ER to get antibiotics in her.

I was just wondering if they would keep her overnight? Or for much longer?
She's bummed she has to go down there, especially since it's her last day off and she was supposed to go b...

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dizziness

I asked a couple weeks ago about dizzy spells but a couple days ago everything started going haywire, with dizzy spells that is. I am at 6 weeks of having a Medtronic A2DR01 inserted and as of a couple days ago I have a hard time walking around because everything is spinning in my head and eyes. I do have an appt. to see the Card. next week but thought I would ask if anyone has gone through this after having a PM installed. Hell, I'm not even sure it's caused from the PM. I spent a good we...

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Poor circulation in one hand

Greetings. New member here. I've had my PM going on 2 years now. One thing I've noticed recently is my left hand (the side with the PM) randomly gets a bluish tinge, fingernails included. It seemingly switches back and forth throughout the day. It's odd, because I work in an office thats constantly got the AC blowing full blast but having cold hands doesn't trigger it. There is no pain or swelling but it's still a bit disconcerting. It's most notable when I first awaken. Any thoughts before I st...

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PM too high close to collar bone

Dr. Wanted to use the old wires and did not replace them. The new pacemaker is one centimeter longer than the old one. The old pacemaker was below the incision. The new pacemaker goes about one centimeter above the incision. It sticks out too much and is very close to the collarbone. What should I do about it and do you think the doctor should change the wires and move it lower?

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What's the best pacemaker?

One cardiologist recommends biotroniks, and another likes Boston. I am a caregiver for my very active 91 year old dad. He will be having the procedure in the next few days and nothing is decided yet, even where the surgery is going to happen. Any advice is welcome!

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Second opinion

Well I bit the bullet and got a private consultation re' my on going problems with PM settings and Afib/flutter and PM tach. Not saying my first consultant was wrong but I felt dismissed by his last letter, basically I will feel better when I'm not so stressed!!!
Stress doesn't stop you pulling your wheelie bin up the drive or trying to push your mother in her wheelchair.
My upper setting is 110 to try and stop the PMT, and taking meds for the other stuff.
The new guy is going to...

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Worried

I am a 43 year old female with pm for third degree av block. I have had my pm for 5 weeks. I am currently a bit worried. I am currently on my monthly menstral cycle, and, I am wondering if that is part of the reason that I feel so tired and have a lack of energy? The doc says the pm is doing what it is supposed to, but this feeling of light headed and out ofnbreath is something new for me. Any ideas or feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanx

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Boob bruise

It's been about 5 days since I've had my pacemaker put in. I noticed tonight that my left boob has turned black and blue from blood but I'm not sure if this is normal?? Has anyone had this problem?

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