Dizziness and fainting spells

I have had a pacemaker since October 2008. However in the last 2 weeks I have had several dizzy spells and fainted once... the doctors seem to say nothing is wrong... Do I have to persist and ask for more tests, change the settings?

6 Comments

I would be demanding answers

by janetinak - 2012-12-18 04:12:36

What about wearing a Holter Monitor at the very least.

What does your cardio suggest? Maybe he can refer you to an ENT, Neurologist or some other type of doc its not heart related.

Don't give up. Please be careful driving if you do it alt all.

Hope you get an answer soon,

Janet

I would get a second opinion

by circuit - 2012-12-18 09:12:49

Dont let doctors dismiss your concerns or symptoms. It is your life in the balance trust your intincts and keep going until you get answers. when was your last echo done. it is more likely something besides your pacer. I am not a doctor just a patient with CHF and am 100% dependent on my pacer. good luck

Thank you Janet

by vimalar - 2012-12-18 10:12:53

Thanks, will do. Am not driving since dizziness started.

yes

by Tracey_E - 2012-12-18 11:12:08

Definitely keep looking for answers!! It's easy to blame the pm but there are a lot of things that can cause dizziness and fainting. First see if the pm recorded anything when it happened. Bloodwork. Tilt test. Check your diet, make sure you're staying hydrated and eating regularly. Any new meds?

Thanks all

by vimalar - 2012-12-19 01:12:04

AM on holter now and pm was re-programmed yesterday.... yes will ask questions and get more tests done. Thank you all....

fainting and dizzness

by hedges - 2012-12-23 03:12:08

these are not normal symptoms ,my experience there is usually someting wrong with the pm maybe the battery is wearing down check it out and dont take no as an answer

You know you're wired when...

You have an excuse for being a couch potato.

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