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Chest pain with pacemaker

Pacemaker & ICDs | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (8)

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eliza: I’m 2 weeks into my implant and am functioning beautifully with no problems. I keep my left arm loosely tied down with a cloth strap around my waist and avoid heavy lifting. However, I’m thinking about lifestyle changes that must occur in 4_6 weeks when scar tissue has supposedly secured the wires. For example, I know that my mountain bike adventures must be limited to smoother terrain where chances of crashing is minimal.

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That's a new one! The only challenges I've had were the rubbing of my bra strap over the pacemaker. I solved that by buying a little triangle of cloth that was very smooth and easily attached to the bra. I don't need it anymore. I finally discovered why I was getting pains in my chest--wearing my purse strap on my left shoulder. I either carry my purse, sling it over my head so that the weight is on my right side. Keep up the biking. I have a mantra. "If you don't move. You don't move." I've just lost my walking companion. A little dog by the name of Miah. My granddaughter is encouraging me to get another. If your pacemaker is moving around, I suggest that you get it checked. The last thing you want to happen is to get those wires loose. Good luck!