New pacemaker

I got a pacemaker a few months ago. Since the beginning I was very sluggish. Went to the dr to have it tweeked. For about 3 weeks I had a ton of energy and felt great. Now I am back to sluggish and nap taking. I am 68 and have always been rather hyper. Is this to be expected or do I need to see the doctor again. I loved the energy level after the tweek. My husband said I needed to go back and have untweeked. lol Any suggestions. I am new at this and have no idea what to expect. Thanks in advance.

2 Comments

sluggish

by new to pace.... - 2021-11-23 21:24:27

Sorry you are having this problem.  There could be many causes, maybe you are not drinking enough water, your medications.   Or the food you eat, i know that is my problem.

Start a food journal after eating write down everything you eat, until you feel sluggish.  Elminate all that food for 6 weeks, than put back in 1 at a time.  Hopfully you will not react, if you do ,  Then that food(s) you should not eat.

new to pace

When in doubt

by stillshocked - 2021-11-24 22:00:28

I believe when in doubt, call the doctor.   Especially since you are so new to this.   I am 20 years in and 55.  I can say it doesn't hurt to ask, but can hurt if you don't.  

Best wishes on your journey.

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