Very tired

I am 4 weeks post having a biventricular Pacemaker, CRT-P.

I still get very tired, my pacemaker is set at 60-130, are they likely to change it, I have an appointment at the pacing clinic in 3 weeks, are they likely to change this setting? or leave it. I have found I cannot walk as far as I could before I was fitted with the pm. I suffer with Paroxamol Af and I had started to pass out when in Af.
Regards,
Beth

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Hi Beth!

by Many Blessings - 2013-07-03 12:07:57

Hi Beth,

When you go in for your PM check, let them know exactly how you're feeling and any concerns that you have. More than likely, they will change your settings since the initial settings aren't always right for everyone.

Hopefully, that will do the trick, and you'll be feeling much better afterwards. If not, call your cardiologist and make an appointment so they can look into other possibilities.

Right after my procedure, I was set at 90-150. They dropped it to 80-150 after 3-4 weeks, then to 70-150 a few weeks after that. I felt great at the 90 & 80 setting (low rate), but when they dropped it to 70, I felt just awful. They set it back up to 80-150, which is where I've been at for the past year. That could be what's going on with you too, or it could be something totally different.

Also, if your rate response is set wrong for you, it can cause all kinds of uncomfortable symptoms, including fatigue, getting out of breath, and not having the stamina that you had before, even when walking.

There are other settings too, but these two are the ones that I've had problems with in the past, and it seems others have too. Hopefully, it's the same for you, as these are pretty quick and easy fixes. It might take 1 or 2 times to get things right, but they will get things right. It's amazing how much better you feel when your settings are right.

Good luck!

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