Question on ICD and hiccups

hiccups

by Cabg Patch - 2017-02-13 10:46:35

at times, the leads can be located too close and makes contact to the diaphragm causing hiccups. Some new leads have 4 contact locations they can use simply by changing the settings and can allow them to resolve the problem. They can also reduce the voltage to reduce or eliminate the issue. It's not an emergency situation so it's a case of how disruptive it is for him whether he should see a doctor

To hiccup is human,,,

by Gotrhythm - 2017-02-13 12:17:19

What makes him think an ICD implanted a year ago is causing hiccups today? Has he had this problem before?

It's important when living with an implanted device to maintain prespective, I believe. Having an ICD is pretty rare, and having an ICD cause hiccups is even rarer. Whereas, everybody gets hicuops sometimes--even babies still in the womb.

Bad hiccups are unpleasant and if they go on long, exhausting. But I don't see any need to add in worry about the ICD before you have ruled out all the usual causes. Hope he's feeling better even as I type this.

Meds

by Hamsquatch - 2017-02-13 13:47:21

Any medication changes? When I initially started my medications I had insane hiccups/burps and my diet was on point. Maybe he just ate something that's not agreeing with him or had a couple beers! 

Seeking Care

by dumb - 2017-02-13 13:51:49

I am not sure if you are saying your husband is abroad or his doctor.

If your husband is out of range to give his EP a telephone call, I would be very cautious in contacting emergency care from unknown sources.  Cultural and language barriers exist, plus your husband's doctors know his health history.

If your husband is where he can not call his physican, I would be very worried about treatment he mifht reveive.  Hiccups are a drag but not life threatening.  

YEAR AGO

by BOBJ - 2017-03-31 16:51:09

It would be unusual for a diaphram issue this far along. I too have the boston scientific but mine is the crt-d (Dynagen x4). The way it was explained to me. (I had asked about a vacation to south america - next year so about 14 months post op.)

If at that time you experience an issue (I had an adjustment 1 week post op) then you need to get to the closest hospital in the U.S.

1 - That far along you should not need an adjustment unless there is some other problem.

2 - Hospitals in that part of the world do not have the proper equipment to check or adjust your device.

He said further that the only way it would happen is sif one of my leads shifted and this could be a problem.