How long after EP visit to feel better?

Today I went and visited my Psychiatrist.  I wanted to be sure I wasn't going into a major depression by sleeping 20+ hours a day and no interest in anything.

She is a very good MD and quite thorough.  She checked my vital signs and listened to my heart.  After speaking with her she opted to not change any of my meds.  She feels that it is all cardiac related and that the low pulse (I was below 60 in her office and suppose to be paced at 60) and low blood pressure have me tired.

Tomorow I go to the EP doctor.  This is my 2nd visit with him.  If you recall from a previous post I had him turn off the LCR on my first visit.  That might have been a mistake, but he had no problems doing it.  He did ask me what I was going to do if he turned it off and I felt worse.  I replied "come and have it turned back on".  Could this be what feeling worse is?

My psychiatrist is going to call him because she feels if adjustments can't be made on the PM for me to feel better she will need to put me on a stimulant so I can have a life without constantly sleeping.

If this EP can not make any improvements in me, I plan to find another EP.  Question is, how long after the EP makes an adjustment in the pacemaker does it take to feel better?

Thanks.

4 Comments

Hi CG

by NiceNiecey - 2016-11-30 23:37:55

I've read your posts for weeks now and I promise: it does get better. 

Try using the search mechanism for members that can't seem to stop sleeping post-implant. I had it but only for 2 weeks. There have been others with the same problem but I can't remember who!  If you search and find them, be sure to send them a private message to see how their situation resolved.

Second, I've been told by doctors and technicians to give my body up to 2 weeks to adjust to any changes made to my device.  Sounds like forever when you're new to all this but it's good advice. 

Third, I think you were wise to consult your psychiatrist. I'm not sure they got your pulse right (did they use something electronic or did they do it manually?) but being proactive is so important. 

I suspect that all you've been through is going to make you an even better nurse. Hang in there!  

Thanks

by Cajun Girl - 2016-11-30 23:44:43

Thanks for the input.  Hope others have something to share.

The Psychiatrist counted it apically with the stethoscope.  Monday at the ER the monitor showed below 60.  When my bp cuff or pulse of shows below 60 I will check it manually.

A week or less

by Figallegro - 2016-12-01 12:08:14


I have had a couple of adjustments to my PM and it took a week or less for my body to acclimate to the changes. From some of the symtoms you previously mentions I recommend that you insist that the rep for your PM manufacturer be present for your next EP appointment. This is not an out of the ordinary request that the rep be present and the EP should have no porblem accommodating you. A Doc friend's husband has a PM and had a rep make adjustments as he was taking too long to get back to feeling normal and right. My EP even suggested that they have the rep there if I felt it would be helpful, so they are proactive in this regard.

Another thought

by Figallegro - 2016-12-01 12:14:07

In discussions with a Doc friend about my reluctance to have a PM, she made the comment that many of my body organs may not have been getting adequate or proper blood flow for many years which may have altered their functioning in keeping my body in homeostasis. With that said, perhaps the PM is enriching many of your body organs and it is taking a while for improved and proper functioning and their own new lease on life. Just a thought for you to ponder.

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