Beating/Pulsing Sensation

Hi all,

I’m wondering if my pacemaker has shifted to an unusual place. I feel a stiff/lump on the side of my left armpit/chest. I just had some pulsing/beating feelings that were rapid and irregular which feel like they are coming from my armpit. Has anyone else had similar symptoms or PM placement? I’m not sure if I should call my doctor about this or not.

1 Comments

Muscle spasm

by Gotrhythm - 2018-03-19 13:50:56

If you pacemaker is where it should be, it should be easy to feel it under the scar. After all, unless it was implanted under the pectoral muscle, it is just under the skin. Here is a question. Can you still feel your pacemaker just under the skin in it's old spot on your chest below the clavicle? If you can, it hasn't moved.

A muscle in spasm will feel like a stiff lump.

When a muscle has been in spasm and begins to relax, it's not uncommon for it to twitch, or pulse--producing an odd, irregular thumping feeling. If you place your fingers lightly over the spot, you will feel it jumping.

Gentle massage with magnesium oil can relieve muscle spasm.

If you can't feel the pacemaker where it should be, call you doctor.

 

 

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