My pain in my chest

Hi :) i have had my pacemaker for 11 years now and i got it implanted when i was four and am now 15. Recently i have been experiencing really sharp chest pains around the area of my pacemaker, it has been going on for quite a few months now and i am worried something has gone wrong?
I do have a checkup in a couple of weeks and will be sure to ask.

The pain is getting considerably worse and i'm not sure what to do about it, any suggestions to what is causing my pain?

4 Comments

Have you called your Dr?

by janetinak - 2012-07-12 05:07:23

I would call today. Are you saying your PM is 14 yrs old & never been changed? Please call your Dr today.

Janet

Pain

by TalkinCardio - 2012-07-12 08:07:01

Katie, Please dont wait until your checkup, call your doctor. It needs to be checked out. Keep us posted.
Cathy

I hope your doctor can explain!

by Kendy - 2012-08-08 02:08:14

Maybe your lead is working itelf loose and causing muscle pain? I honestly have little experience but I suggest you right down what you are doing, what it feels like, and where, and make sure to express this to your doc on the next visit. Does your ICD also have milder shocks to try to get your heart situtated before a shock? Maybe this is set too high? I am not sure. Please, your thoughts are valuable as my son will experience the same... at 16

Still there!

by KatieMiller97 - 2012-09-01 02:09:03

No i meant i am 14, 15 now and my pacemaker has been in since i was four, i went to a doctor and they said it was a viral infection but i am going to go for a second opinion as the pain is still there, Thanks everyone!

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