Sleep Position

Hi Everyone,

Just checking with a concern. I am on my 9th week after the PM install. I like to sleep on my left side. I know when I sleep in this position I do put side pressure on my PM. Over time can this cause PM lead issue etc with the pacemaker? Has anyone had issues like this?

Victor

5 Comments

It takes a while

by WYknitter - 2014-06-03 08:06:04

My PM was implanted in August 2013, and I could not comfortably sleep on my left side until April 2014. Every person is different, so be patient.

not dangerous to the leads

by Tracey_E - 2014-06-03 10:06:45

You are not going to hurt the leads from sleeping on your sisde. If it's not uncomfortable, go for it.

I can feel the pressure on mine but it does not hurt. With the exception of the weeks after a replacement, I've slept on my side every night for the last 20 years.

left side.

by Alma Annie - 2014-06-03 11:06:56

My pm, implanted three years ago, often flips up on its edge when I sleep on my left side. (I am somewhat thin so there is no fat holding it) All I do is to push it down again. Actually I often go right over onto my stomach. Told EP, he raised his eyebrows, and then shrugged his shoulders. PM has survived as have the leads, and I am still sleeping that way. It is still working well, and I am paced 100% in the atrium.
Alma Annie

Thanks

by Mywingman - 2014-06-04 11:06:56

Thanks everyone for your input.

Left Side

by gleesue - 2014-06-04 12:06:51

I probably sleep on my left side 99% of the time. Other than the first few days after PM implant I have had 0 issues.

My wife and I have always been back to back even though belly to belly is more fun.

So don't sweat it.

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