not up to par

I had my pacemaker inserted in June and after 4 weeks started to feel real good...after being tested it was noted that I was pacing 85% of the time....In the last 2 weeks, I have not been feeling right....have bouts of dizziness and noticed when I had my heart rate monitor on that when sitting and watching tv, my hr did go down to 56...my pm is set with the low of 60. I am feeling tired and depleted...anyone have any feedback....vtlaney

2 Comments

check it out for sure

by PeggyR - 2008-10-22 10:10:04

I would also check it out, I ignored symptoms and didn't go to doc until almost too late, never dawned on me heart problem. I don't bug my doc, but if I have any odd things happen that I question, I make that phone call. They tell me call whenever you are uncertain. Good luck

Call for a test

by CJ123 - 2008-10-23 09:10:25

Hi,
Call over the phone and do your pacemaker test right away, let them know your symptoms. Talk to your doctor immediately. The only times I have been symptomatic, I've need a new pacer........due to battery low or once a malfunction.

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I wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for pacemakers. I've had mine for 35+ years. I was fainting all of the time and had flat-lined also. I feel very blessed to live in this time of technology.