Tingling again

I'm wondering if my tingling on my left side has anything to do with my battery being low. I had a lot of tingling all over my body when I first had my ICD put in (2005) (2008) but has calm down alot in the last few years. As of a few days ago, my battery alarm has gone off, and the tingling has started again. I have spoken to the doctor, have an app't Monday. Other than the tingling, feel good, and have none of the problems I had before inplant. Any ideas? We are expecting a big snow storm tonight (Michigan) so I also wonder if it could be weather related>

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by Alive and Kicking - 2013-02-09 12:02:41

Hi, I have had the same tingling and some numbness in my left arm and hand a few times in one week and this has been happening for some time. I saw my consultant and had an Echo on Monday. The consultant seems to think that it is a sign my ARVC may have progressed. I feel well in myself so I'll wait and see.
I had my ICD fitted in Dec 2006 age 45.
I've had several probs plus alarm going off due to faulty leads and battery probs.
Not sure about weather effecting an ICD ! I only know if I'm out and it's windy the exertion of walking against it puts a strain on my heart and I become very dizzy and breathless.
Your doing the right thing, seeing Doc on Monday.

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