pacemaker pain

MY HUSBAND HAD A PACEMAKER PLACED ON JAN 2ND, 2008. HE REPORTS A LOT OF PAIN IN HIS LEFT CHEST AND ARMPIT/ARM. HE HAS ASKED BOTH OUR FAMILY DOCTOR AND THE SURGEON. THEY SAY IT IS NORMAL. SHOULD IT NOT BE GETTING BETTER? IT KEEPS HIM UP AT NIGHT AT TIMES.

[ireneo]

I can't imagine him having "a lot of pain" after all these months. Even initially after having it placed it shouldn't be that painful. My Dad is close to 80 and had his replaced a few months ago. He was feeling fine within a week. Perhaps you all could go for a second opinion.