Health worry

Health worry

by BionicBry - 2018-05-02 11:22:08

Hi Gina,

Mine was fitted 22 March and I feel much the same.  Mind you I was born BFF (Before Fred Flintstone) so age might come into it for myself. But yes, I do seem to get puffy with only a little exertion and I sometimes feel the flutters when I'm on my own at home.

Strangely, I don't notice them when I'm out with people, chatting and moving around. Perhaps it's something we improve on as our bodies get used to our new way of living.

Having read many entires on the forums I think you and I will find things become settled as time goes on and there's nothing to worry about. Of course, we are both aware that we have only one heart - no spares - that's a natural concern I guess. I am hoping that things will also improve on my first proper check up on May 25. Maybe you are about due for your check up?

Perhaps we both will adjust in due course.

Very normal

by bposter - 2018-05-02 14:41:25

These are very normal symptoms, and they "should" taper down as you're more active. I agree with Bry that the busier I stay the less I notice. Usually 6-8 weeks is a turning point, and it certainly was for me. I used to drink a lot of caffeine but now I cant have more than 5-8mg or I tend to feel flutters. Experiment, and if you find something let us know, more folks read than reply around here, you could help someone else in the process. Good luck!

Hi Gena

by NiceNiecey - 2018-05-04 03:06:50

You’re still in the early stages of having your device and there is a literal phasing in to it.  In another few weeks, you’ll probably have another check up and they’ll tweak and make adjustments to your equipment.  That should alleviate being SOB but be sure to mention it to whomever you’re seeing.

As far as lots of flutters, some of us are adjusting to a new normal.  Still others tend to feel their cardiac activity more deeply.  I’m the latter.  I am very aware of everything going on in my chest.  You’ll eventually get use to it but after 4 years, I still feel everything but I’m no longer worried about it.  

I hope that was a little reassuring!