post pacemaker problems

[allheart2010]

I had a pacemaker inserted in 2008. I had the typical itching and twinges, but almost 3 years later, I am still having these problems. Recently I am having pains when I move my left arm, and there is swelling, burning, stinging and tenderness on the left side of the incision site and close to my underarm. Should I still be having problems, old and new, almost 3 years post-op?

[MSZS]

Have you found anything out?  My 81 year old mother is experiencing the same thing nearly 2 years after her pacemaker was put in.  It's causing her a great deal of pain and she is tired all the time.  The pacemaker tests fine every time, but I think there is more to it.  Please let me know if you have found anything out.

[ksig]

Hi
I have had a pacer for many years and now on my second one.  I have not had any of the trouble to which you are referring.  I had the typical pain right after the implant but a Tylenol took care of that and it lasted just a few days.  You could have an infection in the pocket, so I'd call the doc and have it looked at.  You should not have any pain.  Good luck to you.

[Jerry_NJ]

I can not speak from the perspective of being a PM patient, but I do know two people who do use PMs.  They have none of the problems you describe.  

Talk with your doctors, they should be able to help you.

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