small lump, info please

Hi all, a few days ago I went to get a checkup on the old PM. I’ve had it for almost one month now. When I got home from the Dr. I found a small lump that I hadn’t noticed before, otherwise I would have asked my Dr. when I was there. It’s just to the left of my breastbone, about 3 or 4 inches from the PM site. If I push on it is just a little sore. I don’t know why I would have this because it’s not where they cut me. If someone else has this or if someone can tell me what this is I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Ron

8 Comments

maybe

by ronbabsh - 2009-01-01 05:01:04

It could be a lead I guess. It's about 3/4" in dia and sticks out just a little.

lead

by lb151 - 2009-01-01 05:01:39

Does it perhaps feel like it could be a lead? I found mine about a month ago,,,like you describe.
just a thought

blood clot?

by ronbabsh - 2009-01-01 05:01:51

Could this possibly be a blood clot? A few years ago I have tested positive for a blood-clotting gene. I didn’t think of this until now. I was unable to take cumadin (not sure of the spelling) because I’m allergic to it.

Ron

OR...

by sculptor - 2009-01-01 07:01:02

It could also be the knotted end of sutures, if your surgeon used any. Sometimes it takes them a long time to dissolve.

Michele

blood clot

by lb151 - 2009-01-01 07:01:48

I dont know about a blood clot,, If you are worried,,dont hesitate to call your EP,but,it kinda sounds like a lead loop since it is painful and the implant is new. I had one so bad that I had to have a revision. It started to protrude and my EP was afraid it would erode through the skin.

any lump

by jessie - 2009-01-01 09:01:13

needs to be checked my friend. so go back to family dr. for an explanation. take care maureen

I called the Dr. Thanks.

by ronbabsh - 2009-01-02 03:01:34

Just called the Dr. and am waiting for his return call. Thank you all, for your advice, I do appreciate it. I’ll let you all know how I make out. Thanks.

Ron

return call

by ronbabsh - 2009-01-02 03:01:41

Hi all: I just got off the phone with the nurse practitioner and was told to keep an eye on it and if I started to run a fever or if it gets worst, I should call them. He said that they would see me right away in the office or meet me at Hartford Hospital.

Ron

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