Pain around pacemaker site

Posted by dorothynoz45 @dorothynoz45, Jun 22, 2019

I am getting very frustrated with this situation. I have had my pacemaker for over 2 years and I still have the same cramping ache at the site that I experienced after the implant. No one takes me seriously. I have been trying to rattle the cardiology office cage for a week and 1/2 now. Several weeks ago it got worse; woke me up at night and in the morning it hurt so bad that twice I couldn't stand straight. It seems to harder to stand up when I get up and start moving. I can't get past the phone nurse. She left a voice mail for me ' that it couldn't possibly be the device because I've had it so long. That it must be something else.' Dr. told me they could re position it but didn't like to for fear of infection. I am posting because after this long of time, although I've been told nothing can be done about it, I don't want this in my life anymore. Has this happened to anyone else?

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@pejeffrey1947

Hello, is it possible you have a metal allergy? You can be tested for this but an easy way to know is if you have a reaction to metal in jewelry. I've a dear friend who discovered hers after her pacemaker implant. There are devices that are coated to prevent a reaction. Wishing you good health and a long and happy life

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There is a comprehensive metal test called MELISA. I was tested for 34 metals.

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I do not see how anyone can expect you to suffer this much. Please get as many "second opinions" as needed until you solve the disabling reaction. Keep looking things up yourself. Please do not give up.

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