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Arm and shoulder pain

I had my pacemaker implant June 3. I am experiencing pain in my left arm/ shoulder particularly when I reach for something. Has anyone else experienced this. I'm wondering if I have frozen shoulder syndrome. Thanks for all of your support, this is a wonderful site

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Hey just wondering

Well im 4 days post op had a dual lead pacemaker placed- im doing well and feeling more energy everyday :) family is always on me about resting and not doing too much ) its soo hard to lay around tho- my blood pressure is great 117 to 124 / 70-82 consistently without bp meds - where before my pacer i was either 90/59 to 156/95 or anywhere in between and hr of 42-52 with dips in to 30's at sleep. My hr now is 69-70 consistant. Pacemaker setting 70 & 130 . The top lead at my atrium is working 97%...

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ER visit and surgery (pacer/ablation)

Hi Gang,
I was admitted into the hospital Monday evening (7/15). One of my friends at the 55+ park I live in got me in the car and raced aprox 50 miles to the hospital.
I was checked into the ER, as they knew I was coming in. They put me on an EKG and my heart had no rhythem and was beating between 15 to 150 beats a minute. They sent me to a room and called the cardiologist in from home. He looked at the tape and checked my heart himself and scheduled the ablation surgery room for the...

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Ablation and pacemaker

I am scheduled for an ablation and pacemaker, im scared and all this came on within the the last 8 months. I am 32 and not yet sure what type of abltion im having, i am diagnosed with Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, afib and take a pill for it every day which is no longer working, high blood presser or is the hypertention, and birth control because I have massive issues in that place, I have already lost an ovary and almost the other i have that as well and in the last year went from being perfectl...

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Wound opened up a bit.

I am now 16 days post pacemaker fitting and the wound opened up on one side today. I put on a steri stitch and a dressing. I did not need this. I'm just venting here as you will have a better understanding of these things and what I'm going through. Anyway that's my tale of woe for today.
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Is this normal..PM sticking out of my chest.

Hi i am 15 days into this and learning more by the day. Still a lot of bruising, but is clearing. My concern is about the size of the lump in my chest. it is almost three inhes long and an inch and a half wide and protruding over half an inch from my chest. I had a lot of swelling, but this has gone down now and what is left is rock hard. Is this normal and will I be left with this big thing sticking out of my chest.
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left arm weakness?

Hello. I had a Medtronics PM put in on July 1 for bradycardia. I have an intro post in this same topic. :) I have had a cold since I left the hospital. At first I thought it was a sore throat from the breathing tube, but it never went away. By a week after surgery I've had a stuffed up runny nose and coughing as well. At times I've felt short of breath, but it felt more like chest congestion than lack of oxygen. I've taken my pulse at those times and it's been around 70-80 I think. My left arm a...

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Scar

I have two questions. How long before I can raise my arm over my head and also wondering if it is ok to put vitamin E or Mederma on my scar. It was glued and glue is gone.

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I don't have a pacer yet

Hi, I am ItsmeWayne, I am needing a pacemaker and am scheduled to see the installer on July 18th.
I have a very slow pulse, with a very high pulse coming on also (fibrillation?)
The cardiologist notes say a pacemaker ASAP. I am not sure if they are putting it in on the 18th and wanted to know what to expect.
As you may have already gone through this stage, I am sure you have info to glean.
ItsmeWayne ...63yrs old, retired since 2000, T1 diabetic on an insulin pump, RA, Sjogre...

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AV Node Ablation

I am scheduled to have an AV Node Ablation in September. Reason is chronis atrial fibrillation no longer helped by meds or cardio version.
Had a pacemaker implanted on June 18 as an adjuct procedure to the upcoming ablation.
My question is, is there anyone out there who has any comments pro or con regarding my prognosis.

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Got chest pain

Hi guy had it Done on 10th July it was not nice i had two fits before hand when I came round I have like a chest pain I mentioned it to dr he didn't reli say much just wondering if anyone else has this sensation it's not like a panic pain

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going back to work

I am getting a pacemaker in August. The Dr. told me that there is a two week recovery period but later I started to wonder if I will actually be able to go back to work then. I am a 53 yr old in-patient hospital pharmacy technician and the work is extremely physical and stressful. It includes lifting heavy things, pushing heavy carts and running all over the hospital non stop and am on my feet all day. Should I be prepared to be off longer than two weeks?. I try to call my doctors office to ask...

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New to the club! 4 days post PM

Hello everyone, was looking for answers and found this group! I just had my PM implanted on Friday 4 days ago! Reading the comments helped answer my questions and nice to hear answers from others who are experiencing the same thing. My story started on July 4th just a few days ago. I woke up with a leg cramp and stood up only to wake up kneeling in the floor beside my bed! I had fainted, came around and rolled onto the bed because no strength to stand up. Husband freaked out and called my Mother...

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Limitations ? Per lifting?

My 11month grand daughter lives with me - im concerned about what i can do after my pacemaker is placed. Like picking her up out of her crib ? She weighs @26 lbs. Im concerned that lifting with my right arm will still strain or pull on my chest - how long do i need to have someone here to help with my baby?

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10th July pacmaker fitted

What to expect going in tomorrow for pacemaker fitting bit scared having 6weeks of work and will the hospital write me a sick note or do I have to go doctors for it. And after it has been done are you prescribe any pain killers or anything

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PM to be placed the 8th

I am having a PM placed on Monday due to bradycardia for years. I am hoping it will give me some energy. I am tired of being tired. Will I feel different immediately post procedure or will it take a while for my body to adjust?

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How Long

Good Day,
I had a ICD for 5 years before a had a Crt-d install.
I just have a CRT-D device done on June 11 2013. My EF was at 38 on Noveber of 2012 all was good... but in Feburary of this year it went down to 25 ... That is why they put a crt-d device in me..... My question is how long should it take for me to srart feeling better . Right now a have trouble walking for about 2 mins............... 8 months ago a was working out for over 1hr ever day. Please need some feed back Thank...

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New to the club

So...I was diagnosed with an ASD in 2004 when I was 30. Had no idea that I had anything wrong with my heart until I started having palpitations and shortness of breath that summer. Got it fixed in early 2005. I've had brief palpitations and sob at times but everything always looked good at my checkups. I had an EKG about five months ago and everything was normal (for me).

On Friday June 28 I woke up and left to go buy some scrubs. I felt like I'd been lifting weights with all the mus...

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Pacemaker Implant comfort

Very pleased with Soft Touch products from Pressure Products, Inc. I purchased the Seat Belt protector and the Comfort Her Post-Surgery Bra Strap Pad. Will use them indefinitely. Highly recommend these products.

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A little Nervous

A yr ago I was taken to the er in afib and stayed a few days in the hospital..they could decide why I went into afib but it resolved . Now I have been running bradycardiac primarily in the 40-50's but in the last month ive experienced shortness of breath, chest discomfort , dizziness and fatigue with a heart rate down in the 30's at times and sporadic blood pressures that run 140's/60-70 to 90's/50's ... eps dr put me on a cardiac event monitor and cardiologist tried me on synthroid for a bo...

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