Trouble sleeping?

Hello Again Everyone,

OK, sorry guys, I have to address this question to the ladies, however, if you gentlemen would like to respond I would like to hear as well.

Question:

Do you have problems sleeping, i.e., laying on your side, either side, back, I think the stomach we all know would be out of the question.

Since getting my PM this past Aug. I find it difficult at times to get comfortable.


Thank you,
Casey Jo
PS
I usually go by just Casey, but on paper or PC I throw the "Jo" in (female form of Joe) because if I don't people think I am a guy, no offense to men, I am just not a man and never have been a man ;) lol

7 Comments

sleeping & bras

by aldeer - 2007-12-09 02:12:40

I can only sleep on my right side with a nice big pillow (one arm under and one over). Sleeping on my left side is still not possible. Even on the right side if I turn too far, I can feel the pm discomfort. My pm is about 31/2 months old. As far as the bra problem, that was the worst. I had to go thru about fifty styles at the store to find a comfortable one. The adjustable clips have to be in the back and most of all a narrow strap with a very smooth fitting over the pm scar. Playtex had one. Now if anyone has found a solution to the swim suit strap, I sure would like to know. Somehow a strapless suit does not appeal to me!!!! Ha ha!..... aldeer

Sleeing

by hooimom - 2007-12-09 03:12:35

Casey,

I had difficulty sleeping for several months after my PM. Now, I can sleep on my stomach or left side (which is my PM side). I toss and turn all night so I am not in one position all night long.

In the beginning when I had difficulty sleeping I propped myself up with pillows to get comfortable. I really don't have to do that much anymore though.

It does get better and you may find that it takes a good 6 months or so to feel "normal". You are more than half way there!

Michelle

Sleeping

by Blueaustralia - 2007-12-09 06:12:26

Hi Casey

I found it hard to get comfortable at night for about six months after my pm was implanted. I now sleep mostly on my right side. I can sleep face down and sometimes on my left side. It takes a long time to adjust. Take care, pace well. Billie

What the...

by Broken Hearted Jane - 2007-12-09 08:12:45

I sleep on my stomach and left side usually, without problems. I forgot that I had meant to ask you guys whether or not you've ever had a strange sensation when sleeping on your right side... like a light tapping in the middle of your chest. It feels like a heartbeat but it's incredibly distracting and I have to change positions, sometimes only slightly, to make it go away. When you say "pm discomfort," what exactly do you mean? As far as the device itself is concerned, I don't notice it at all in almost any position. It's only this odd tapping that (I'm guessing) it causes that I notice during the night. I tried to explain it to my cardiologist once and he didn't seem to think it anything to be concerned about, so I'm not really worried---just curious. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about?

Out of the question???

by gevans - 2007-12-09 12:12:23

Why is sleeping on one's stomach "out of the question"? I probably sleep on my stomach 80% of the time and have for the three months I've had my PM. Surely its not a gender issue is it?

Clueless in Ohio

To Casey and Broken Hearted Jane

by Carol - 2007-12-11 08:12:38

As for the sleeping, initially I could only sleep on my rt side and back, as I found the left side just too darned uncomfortable. I'm about 2 1/2 months post PM and can finally sleep on my left side again, although I do get some shoulder discomfort sometimes. I've even forgotten and lay down on my stomache, but still find that position just a little uncomfortable yet in the way of tenderness. All in all the sleeping positions are getting back to normal for me. So hang in there!
As for the "tapping" sensation. I have felt that twice -once right after implantation as I was leaning over the sink, and once just recently during an adjustment at the pacer clinic. I think it has something to do with the lead and gravity, brinking it closer to the chest wall. That's just a guess, but it sounds plausible to me. When I mentioned it at the Pacer Clinic, the nurse just kind of agreed with me that I was feeling it, but went on to what she was doing..maybe she had messed with the strength of the signal or something? Anyway, don't think its anything to worry about unless it happens all the time, Hapy Holidays to all! Carol

Thank You ;)

by CJD2007 - 2007-12-13 12:12:06

Thank You Everyone!!!

I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOU ALL!!!!!!!

Take care,
Casey Jo

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