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Really upset on how this pacemaker is sitting it looks slanted Dr says it fine it has been 4 week old pacemaker was flat will it settle possible it is still swollen it is sore concerned any advice

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settling

by Tracey_E - 2014-06-05 09:06:04

It can take up to a year for the swelling to go away, scar tissue to build around it and for it to settle in. If the swelling is fluid, a heating pad on low can help get rid of it. If it's from soreness, ice might fell better. Try both and see if either helps.

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