Mammograms
- by DeeDix
- 2018-11-14 22:11:19
- Conditions, Meds & Tests
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I’m 8 weeks out from getting a pacemaker and I’m way overdue for a mammogram. I’d like to get it done soon, but I’m scared it will pull the lead out or hurt when I get the test. My pacemaker site is still sore to the touch. Dr says it’s okay to get it done now. Anyone have a similar experience?
Thanks
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by DeeDix - 2018-11-15 12:41:09
Thanks for the suggestions. I’m actually overdue a year for the mammogram and started to notice one breast sagging more than the other. I’m hoping it’s just from loss off muscle from not using that arm a lot for the last 8 weeks.
I did leave a message for gyno to see if they would write a script to get an ultrasound instead.
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I'd wait
by Tracey_E - 2018-11-15 09:23:52
The leads will be fine but it's gonna hurt, especially if you are still sore. Unless you are high risk and a few months will make a difference, I'd wait until 6 months. Also tell the technician before they start. The first time I had one after getting the pacer, they did a gentle scan first just to see where the pacer and leads are, then did the full scan. I go to the same place so now they have that for reference.