Occasional cough

Have had my PM 2 years for pauses that had me on verge of syncope.   Doing well and have had several adjustments to address issues with me feeling the pacing.   I pace at  a very low %.   However I have a mild pulsating pain When I pace (at least some of the time) and occsional It makes me have a forced cough occasionally.    Does anyone here have this?   I’m thinking I may have to live with this and that its not harmful.   I do have a Dr’s visit coming up in a couple of months and will address it then.   Would appreciate any input.   

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commiseration

by vgretch - 2018-06-09 15:15:21

I've had my pm for 3 months and have occasional ticking at the site, which I hate.  I can't lie on my left side at night.  I also have intervals of pulsing ache in my chest that I consider my pacemaker arguing with my heart about the right thing to do.  My activity level is normal and my hr is always 60 or above. I too am waiting for my appt. to whine to the nurse.  Probably must live with it. 

Ask the doc

by Gotrhythm - 2018-06-09 16:00:39

I'm not a doctor and wouldn't attempt a diagnosis, but you might want to ask if you are having PVCs or PACs, little contractions in either the upper or lower chambers that happen a hair before they are supposed to. Sometimes a feeling like you have to cough accompanies them.

They're very common and considered "normal," but can be uncomfortable or unsettling if you don't know what they are.

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So, my advice is to go about your daily routine and forget that you have a pacemaker implanted in your body.