Hoped I would feel better

after the pacemaker but I haven't. Don't know what the problem is but I have been feeling rotten during the day, unable to sleep at night because of my palpitations. I feel that it can't be due to PM but I know that in the two and a half months since implant, there have only been four or five days when I felt as good as I used to. Tech recently raised the day rate to 60 when quiet. 80 when doing household chores and 120 on rate reponse. My only exercise is walking a half hour a day and climbing small incline for the mail so I am comfortable with that. I have atrial fib high rate episodes 18.6 % of the time. I have had mitral valve replacement, tricuspid repair and maze procedure. The maze eliminated the afib for awhile but now it is back and the symptoms of the heavy palpitations worry me. Is there any way the PM could be pacing in some way that it makes my HR is faster than before and that might trigger palpitations. Electric Frank and I were born the same year which means I am no spring chicken. From everything I read palpitations are not dangerous but certainly annoying. I am on atenolol and go to see my cardiologist on Monday to make sure something else in my heart is not breaking down. Please think good thoughts for me, Much appreciated

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not Angry anymore

by magenniskeith - 2013-02-28 02:02:34

Thank you for your reply. Don't know where your name came from. The picture it brings to mind is my husband after his stroke, angry, fluttery and unable to do the things he used to do. You obviously moved beyond that . I did get a printout Tuesday when I went and have an appointment with cardiologist on Monday and will insist he go over it with me. I have a GP who is a treasure and thinks most cardiologists are frustrated surgeons with a God complex so she will help me with any unanswered questions. Patience has never been one of my virtues but I must train myself to think one day at a time. Now today right now...is good. And I do enjoy that. How did so many caring people, generous with their time and knowledge find their way to this site?

Tell your Cardio your concerns

by Grateful Heart - 2013-02-28 05:02:40

Like Sparrow said, write them down. It is so easy to forget an important question in the middle of the visit.

It does take time and sometimes they need to tweak your settings a few times before it is comfortable for you. Sometimes an adjustment is needed after the swelling goes down too.

Good luck and keep us posted,

Grateful Heart

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