Swelling, discomfort and dicoloration

I recently (4 weeks) had a St Jude pacemaker implanted and I continue to have swelling discomfort and discoloration on my left arm. Elevating my left arm has only provided very limited relief.
Has anyone experienced this concern?

4 Comments

The Doglady

by The Doglady - 2013-01-04 04:01:21

Check with your doctor. It usually takes about 6 weeks for your body to heal after an implant is inserted.

I was surprised to be so sore after my second implant but the doctor said they had to cut through scar tissue. Also, a younger person takes a lot longer to heal than us old folks because they have a lot more muscle.

Hang in there, you will be fine and even forget you have a PM.

Me too.

by skyepacer - 2013-01-04 04:01:58

I too had swelling and discomfort for several weeks and even now after 6 months have periodic and very slight sensations that get my attention. Best wishes.

Swelling, Discomfort, Discoloration

by TalkinCardio - 2013-01-04 09:01:41

Hart2hart, have you had a recent checkup with a doctor and told him or her about this? If you have not, I think you need to be checked out to make sure everything is healing as it should.

Let us know how you are doing, Cathy

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by Tracey_E - 2013-01-05 10:01:53

It's probably normal but when in doubt, get it looked at. Is the discoloration new?

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