Pericarditis after PM implantation

Hi,
I just had my first PM implanted on Tuesday and have had a lot of inflammation from the leads since surgery. I found out today I now have pericarditis and am in horrible pain. My physician has given me a new medicine to treat it and so I hope to have relief soon. He told me this was pretty rare to happen but was wondering if anyone else experienced this after implantation?

Thanks for any input....

4 Comments

Don't You Hate It When That Happens?!?

by NiceNiecey - 2014-09-20 07:09:19

Poor girl! Check out the SEARCH mechanism on the first page (gray, horizontal bar) and see what you find. I have only had my PM for 9 months but I have seen at least one other person post the same problem with pericarditis. I am truly sorry this has happened to you. I developed a DVT (blood clot) in my armpit after I got my PM as well as afib. My doctor said he only had 2 of us all year that developed a DVT and "these problems." The good news is, it led me to this site. I will pray for relief from your pain; I can only imagine what that's like.

Niecey

Thanks NiceNiecey!

by carolinagirl27 - 2014-09-20 10:09:27

Thanks so much! I will check that search button out. I'm new to the site as well and didn't look there.

I'm so sorry you developed a DVT after yours...ugh! Glad to hear that you are doing much better.
This has been a really rough five days...the pericarditis has been some of the worse pain I have ever experienced. I have a high thresold but this has been too much. My doctor said he sees this maybe two times a year. :(

I, too, am praying for relief, this has been really some of my darkest days. Looking forward to feeling better.

Thanks for the help.

After Heart Attack

by Marie12 - 2014-09-21 08:09:26

I developed pericarditis after my heart attack and while I was in the hospital. Fortunately, at that time it only lasted a few days and they treated it with mega doses of Advil. I get it now every once in a while and at first I always think I'm having another HA. If you google this, you will find it can be temporary and that is what I am hoping for you.

Good luck.

Paricarditis !!

by donb - 2014-09-22 10:09:51

Hi, I read your post the other night & questioned my wife about your problem. Wife Sharon is a recent retired Cardiac Nurse of 25 years & has seen numerous patients with this problem & usually is treated with Advil. I had a bad episode some time ago where I needed a Epicardial Window surgery where my heart had lots of fluid surrounding it hence the surgery. I was also put on the same treatment but in my case this problem was brought about by a severe reaction from a Lexiscan Stress Test. It not only took it's toll on my heart but also shut down Kidneys & Liver Enzymes were way out of limits. Fortunetly after a week under hospital care, recovery was welcomed!! Hopefully when you read this you will also get rid of the pain. Wife says it will clear up !!
DonB

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