Breathing ruined after PM regulated

• by Patino5
• 2012-02-20 03:02:32
• Complications
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My dad had a PM many years ago. After the surgery he felt better than he had in years. He was so full of energy and excited about all the things he would be able to do now that he felt better. Unfortunately this enthusiasm was short lived. Just after his first programming at his doctor's office, his breathing was completely ruined! He immediately felt awful and complained to the tech regulating the device. The tech looked stunned and said,"Oh I had it down too long, sorry". He then insured my dad that the fatigue feeling was normal after programming a PM and that he should feel better in a couple of hours. He did feel some better but his breathing has remained horrible. He has complained to many doctors throughout the past ten or so years and they all clam that nothing could have been done by the tech that would affect his breathing or cause excessive fatigue. Now he just tells everyone that the programming short circuited his lungs. He has since had that PM replaced by a three lead PM/DEF but his breathing is still awful! He can't hardly breath just to reach down and tie his shoes. The same doctor did both implants and he really likes her but she sees nothing wrong. After finding this forum Im hoping someone can help us find a remedy for his problem. He's given up on any possibility of ever breathing normal again, but I'm still searching for help!! Anyone else had this problem? His breathing was not an issue before the PM instillation. It all changed after the first programming.