Pain around pacemaker site

Thank you for the prompt reply. You are correct, the pacemaker was inserted in April. I was diagnosed with bradycardia. I was still having shortness of breath, weakness when walking etc. I then had a heart cath which showed 2 blockages, 1 only 40% and the other 70 to 80%. I was told the larger blockage on the left desending artery was located very close to the "widow maker" and it was best not to disturb it. Then I was ordered a ultrasound on my heart and after my electro physiologist recommended surgery to move the leads .. As far as heart pain, it's much better but the pacemaker ..is causing severe burning stabs when I move a certain way. I haven't talked to my Dr concerning this pain. Yesterday the device nurse removed my bandages and the site looks good. The pain last night was a shock. I do not want to go to ER . sorry this is so long.
Thank you Bonnie (I'm 75 years old, 4'10" tall & I weigh) 110 lbs)

@1101 Hello Bonnie

I do think it would be wise to contact your doctor's office regarding this pain you are experiencing. I would also like to invite @danab to this conversation to see if he has any input.

From what I understand, the pain is a burning type of pain. Is that correct? Please explain that to your doctor's nurse when you call the office.

Hi I have had mine since 2005 and just recently been getting really bad pain I struggle to lift my arm on the same side (left) pacing clinic say it's nothing to worry about but like you it is very painful

A little over 2 months ago, I had a pacemaker inserted. I have bad pain at the insertion site.
This pain is at the top of the incision. I cannot have any clothing touch this or it hurts. At night, when I roll onto my back afyer being on either side, the shooting pain wakes me up.
Is it possible that this incision is accidentally attached to a nerve?
Before this surgery. I was a very active 63 year old. Exercising daily.
Any advice would be helpful. My doctor said this is healing but this much pain (constantly) cannot be normal.

Does not sound right
See another Dr/surgeon asap

I have the same issue. I am only a month and 1/2. I am very thin, and you can see the whole pacemaker shape everything. Clothing is hurtful even taking deep breath or moving is hurtful. I have bought several types of bras trying to find one that does not rub on it. I Pray that it will get better over time or less painful. Any suggestions or comments.

I had a pacemaker implanted last month. I was aware of the doctor putting the pacemaker in me. He was pushing very hard on the site. I heard him say he had to try to get most the blood out of the pocket so the pacemaker wouldn’t be floating in there. I was at a teaching hospital so I’m sure my doctor was training others. I am on Eliquis so there was a lot of bleeding. My shoulder was very sore for a week after. Perhaps placing your pacemaker aggravated your arthritis?

I have the same problem.

I have exactly the same, gradually got worse over the years. Had my pacemaker fitted in July 2013. Had two years of mis-beats, which I eventually found myself due to tea and coffee. I’m in year 11 now with the same pacemaker, and the last six months, the aching sensations have been quite bad. My doctor wrote to my cardiologist with urgency. He responded back to him for me to report to my pacemaker clinic, who continually say there’s no problem with the pacemaker. Round and round we go again. Really can’t understand why someone can’t take ownership with this. My pacemaker was fitted due to low pulse, 28 bpm, now it’s 60 bpm.
No problem with the pacemaker, it’s definitely given more oxygen into my lungs. I’m 67 now and cycle 30 miles most days, so if anyone is about to have one, I would highly recommend it. That’s all I seek is self assurance that I’m not going to keel over.