A QUICK QUESTION

I SEE THE METRONIC REP EVERY 3 MONTHS AND THEN THE MD A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER. SO FAR, AFTER 1 1/2 YEARS WITH PACER, I AM DOING OK AND HAVE 9 YEARS LEFT WITH BATTERY. AM TIRED ALL THE TIME AND SOME DIZZY PROBLEMS. THE REP SAID TO NOTE WHEN I HAVE DIZZYNESS AND WHEN I AM TIRED (TOLD HIM ALL THE TIME). NOW MD OFFICE WANTS TO CANCEL MY APPT FOLLOWING THIS REP APPT AND SCHEDULE 2 MONTHS AWAY. THEY WERE DOUBLE BOOKED WITH PATIENTS.
QUESTION: ANY SENSE TO THIS APPT WITH THE MD?? THE APPT IS TO GO OVER THE REP REPORT.
THANKS FOR INPUT.
NITA

2 Comments

Ask for attention

by Good Dog - 2015-01-28 07:01:45

It sounds as though you are not feeling very good (with the tired and dizzy feeling). If so, then you need to have a serious discussion with the doctor. If he is unable to address these issues you have (with a fix or at least an explanation), then you need to find a new doctor. However, you have a responsibility to explain your symptoms and ask for help.
I am tired all the time when I sit around the house too much. I always feel better and find I have more energy (than I thought) when I get out and get active. Just a simple walk around the block does it. However, I know it can be difficult to get out in the winter.
I wish you the best,
David

Sensor inside pacemaker might be an answer

by kfilomena - 2015-01-31 09:01:35

Ask Medtronic to turn on the sensor in the pacemaker. I just had a repositioning, and mine moved to under the pectoral muscle one week ago. I was also having shortness of breath, and fatigue, Medtronic turned on a sensor that is in the pacemaker that knee when I was active and would push my heart rate above 60 so I had energy. So far feel so much better walking, and climbing stairs. See if you have that in your device. Truly feel better energy wise since then.

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In fact after the final "tweaks" of my pacemaker programming at the one year check up it is working so well that I forget I have it.