Twinges

Hello,
I very new to this and so far I am grateful to have received advice on my first query of induction cooktops.
I had my PPM inserted for symptomatic Sinus Bradycardia on 23/01/2014. Mentally I feel fantastic from the word go. I have more energy, drive and clarity of thought then I have for the past 6 months. What I am experiencing now is a sort of central discomfort , like someone has stuck a wire in me or like an underwire bra where the wire is loose and digging in. The discomfort is sort of where the 2nd wire to the ventricle would be located I think. I am not short of breath nor do I have a temperature.
My thought is that I am still only 5 days post op and things are settling down. Have any of you experienced this sensation ? I don't want to contact the Cardiologist for something which is just part of post op convalescence.
Thanks
J00ney

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hi

by Casper - 2014-01-28 02:01:03

Hi J00ney,

The twinges I felt after the procedure, were closer to where my incision was located, (subclavicle), I attributed this to nerves knitting back.

Good to hear from you again.

Casper

Yeah, same for me

by Theknotguy - 2014-01-28 06:01:26

I'm one of those fortunate (or unfortunate) people who has extra nerve endings in my arteries and veins. That's great when you go into a-fib as I can tell you when it started, what kind of a-fib, and sometimes can even tell you when it stops. Unfortunate when they stick needles in your arm and don't get it right.

After the PM insertion I could feel when the PM fired. My heart would start to do its own thing and the PM would step in. I'd get coughing spells when it happened. I've also felt when the PM happens to catch my a-fib correctly and kick my heart back into normal rhythm. Sometimes kind of freaky, sometimes kind of reassuring.

Most of the sensations have dropped off as my body started to heal around the leads and I got accustomed to the new heart management.

After 90 days they dropped the voltage on my PM. That made a huge difference. My heart wasn't pounding so hard and a lot of the sensations disappeared. I feel the same will go for you.

Like I said, it's sometimes nice to know when the PM kicks in. I don't have to question whether it's working or not.

Hang in there. Life gets better!

Theknotguy

Twinges

by J00ney - 2014-01-28 11:01:13

Thanks Cecil, your words are reassuring:)
.the wound site looks really good.
I like the name too of LITTLE BUDDY. I have given mine a name .....'2IC' as in second- in-charge:)
Got to keep the humour going?
Cheers
J00ney

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by manaman - 2014-01-28 11:01:45

Relax and enjoy your "LITTLE BUDDY"!
You're only five days in and you and the PM are adjusting to each other!
Just had PM and a bad lead replaced in December and am just getting comfortable with procedure.
However, if it really gets worse don't hesitate to contact doctor to check it out. Just remember to drink a lot and keep a close eye on the site for redness or infection.
Cecil
x

Twinges

by J00ney - 2014-01-30 07:01:53

Thanks all for advice.
At time of insertion by Cardiologist stated that both leads would be firing, however at 4 week post op check he is likely to switch off ventricular pacer depending on the readings by tech.
Twinges are still occurring but not as bad, or often, or maybe I am getting use to them?

Really appreciate everyone's input.
Cheers
J00ney

Hello

by SparkyNoel - 2014-01-30 10:01:46

I am also a newer pm recipient (12/13). I have also been experiencing the twinges you are describing. It is also where the ventricle lead is located. I have the Medtronic MRI SureScan. I have had trouble with it since it was placed. Experiencing same symptoms as before pm in addition to the twinges. I have been back to see cardiologist and to device clinic multiple times. They have adjusted the av delay thinking I cannot tolerate the longer delays & that is what was causing the twinges. The twinges were much stronger, although not painful, when the av delay was longer. I've been to the device clinic twice this week for adjustments. I seem to do somewhat better with shorter av delays but still feel the twinges. I am also a nurse and am being told I'm still getting use to the pm and that I am more in tune to my body b/c I am a nurse. All I know is that there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to when the twinges occur. I initially thought it occurred on exertion but I felt it when I rolled over in bed last night. We have done a cxr to check lead placement & it is good, that might be a start for you if that has not been done. Also, I was told by my doc that the leads may be taking longer to adhere to the wall of the heart. I do not feel or get the feeling from my doc that this should be occurring. Keep on them...you know your body better than they do:-)

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