urination and zlight dizziness

I had my pacemaker installed 15 days ago.

According to the doctor I need to sleep on my back until I discharged 9/27/16.

I wake up during the night and morning with a stiff back. I expect this feeling since I am sleeping on my back. However i am going to the bathroom 2 or 3 times a night. I don't have this problem during the day. Is this normal.

I m wlking 2 to 2 1/2 miles a day. I get a little dizzy. It this normal because the body and pacemaker are adjusting.

 

 

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Another possibility

by Artist - 2016-09-07 17:03:26

Many PM recipients also have sleep apnea.  Untreated sleep apnea can result in very frequent trips to the bathroom.  I have experienced this and had untreated sleep apnea. I had a sleep study and now use a CPAP machine and the problem has virtually gone away.  All of my doctors, including my cardiologist and EP routinely ask me how compliant I am in using my CPAP machine. Perhaps you need a sleep study.  Also I am wondering if any of your medications could have a diuretic effect.  

dizziness

by Alma Annie - 2016-09-08 03:08:39

Are you taking any meds?  sometimes beta blockers can lower your blood pressure which can make you feel a bit dizzy.  As for night time potty trips, welcome to the club!!!

I slept on my side right from the start, on my left side too.  I just adjusted my position until  I was reasonably comfortable.  Yes it all felt strange until I got used to the pm, but was never told to sleep on my back.

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