dull, localized sensation

• by Prof
• 2011-10-26 04:10:19
• Complications
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I had a (Boston Scientific) pacemaker implanted six months ago. A couple of weeks ago, I became aware of a dull, localized, lingering, sensation just below the surface of my chest area -- not a pain, but a feeling as if someone very lightly touched his or her finger tip on a point roughly midway between my incision site and my left breast (I am a male). I experience the sensation most of the time now; feel it whatever my heart rate is (which, in a typical day, can vary from the minimum setting of my pacemaker of 63 beats per minute to around 90 or so); am not aware of injuring the area or pulling a muscle near it; and feel no other symptoms. If I knew it was not a sign of some complication, I could easily live with it. Of course, I will ask my doctor about it, but was wondering if others have had the same experience or have any insights. Thanks.