What are the symptoms of a broken lead

Hello folks:  I'll be seeing my general cardiologist tomorrow to try and figure out why I took 2 steps forward and 3 steps backward after walking a mile each day on  July 21st and 22nd.  My Inplant date was July 18th.  The advice I've received so far has been that I tried to do too much too soon.  I hope this is the answer but now I'm wondering if I pulled a Lead out while taking a shower on the 20th.  When I was reaching upward with the arm on my Device free side the wand started to slip out of my hand and I grasped it with the arm on my Device side.  I may have reached slightly above the shoulder briefly before I realized I was committing a no no.  I've had no symptoms to suggest I did  any harm but I am trying to cover all the bases here.  I did walk a mile on each of the next 2 mornings without noticing anything unusual.  When I tried it again Saturday morning however, I had chest pain and heaviness in the chest.  Has anyone pulled out a lead?  What are the symptoms?   Please advise -thanks.  Sid

3 Comments

Anything is possible

by Good Dog - 2016-07-24 15:35:18

I'd be the first to tell you not to hold back on anything just, because you have a PM. However, you may not realize it, but the implant takes it toll on our body. You really should rest for a couple of weeks. There is certainly nothing wrong with walking, but to do a mile on two consecuative days within a few days of the implant may be a little too much for your body to handle. Your PM may need some adjusting which could also account for you not feeling well. If you displaced a lead you likely would be dizzy and/or light-headed. The same or similar symptoms as before the PM. 

My guess is that you just overdid it. The likelihood of displacing a lead is slim, but it is possible. 

Symptoms of a broken lead

by Cardiac Man - 2016-07-24 15:42:51

Thanks for your imput GoodDog.- I'm hoping these  concerns turn out to be that I simply over did it.  Thanks again, Sid aka Cardiac Man

Broken Leads

by Cardiac Man - 2016-07-25 03:10:32

Angry Sparrow:  Thanks for your response to my concerns.  Your experience with your cat is simply amazing!  Sid aka Cardiac Man

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