Did any one feel pain when you were given the shot to numb the surgical area ?

 

I had a Medtronic ICD placed last month after fighting with cardiologists for the last 7 years because of it being disfiguring. I work as a model and am incredibly thin. I knew that the ICD was going to be visible, but I didn't expect it to be so heavy. I keep thinking it is going to come out of my skin!

Every time that I bend or reach it feels like it is pulling...painfully. And the slightest touch where the implant is at causes extreme pain. I am still taking pain meds (narcotics to sleep, NSAIDS during the day) and I am really upset because I thought after the incision healed that the pain would be gone. I thought that since I was young that I would have an easier time with recovery.

Does anyone know if Medtronic ...

 

Hi All. I am new to this group and glad I found it.  I had a St Jude ICD implanted in 2004 with one of my leads being a Riata. Since I got this in 2004 I was shocked once in 2007 for no reason. They replaced the ICD with a Medtronic and I still have the St Jude leads.

Since 2004 I’ve gone to all my visits for my ICD check and it is still over sensing.  I know they have a recall on one of my leads.  I had a chest xray done and I am really nervous about all of this as to what they do now.  My cardiologist didn’t even know about the recall until I called her.

Any advice on what I should do would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Susan

 

I recieved my ICD in June 2010 and was told by the surgeon not to ride a horse. I am 68 and have rode all my life. Has anyone else been told not to ride. I still continue to ride but not like a did before the implant.

 

Hello,

How many individuals have the Unify CRT-D model?

Lady B

 

Hello everyone!!

I am new to this forum. Merry Christmas to all. Just had my second defib/heart pacing implant on December 21th. Home recovering at this time. I thank God for modern technology! Would hope to make friends and spread some smiles and humor to all.

Lady B

 

Hi everyone and Merry Christmas,
Well since last time I have had 10 days in hospital and now hopefully have a new plan. The docs think that the reason I was having so many shocks was because the amioderone had finally leached out of my system (I was taken off it in August) and the bicor alone wasn't keeping the arrythmias under control. Short story is my thyroid has been knocked out so it can'y be affected any more and back on the amio - loading dose at the moment which is still leaving me a bit heavy headed but long term should be much better. Haven't regained my confidence as yet and expect that to take a while but am starting at a cardiac support group early in the New Year which I am looking forward to.
I love checking this ...

 

Sparky (my first and very problematic ICD) left me on December 17th, 2010, and was replaced with Mho within an hour. OK, Mho is the one that shocked me twice when I didn't need it, but he's treated me quite well in other ways. Glad to have you Mho, but can we keep the juice to a minimum now?

Dustin

 

The cardiologist told me I should consider an ICD because I have cardiomyopathy and left bundle branch block, a condition I have had for 14 years.  My pulse is fine and I get around pretty good. I am at risk for sudden cardiac death however. I am scared to death of the procedure.  I have never been in the hospital as a patient, but I do work at one. Any advice? please and what does the conscience sedation feel like..Thank you

Oh yes I meet with the doctor late next month

 

I am currently working on a corporate strategy assignment that has tasked me with creating strategy that would effectively increase the value propostion of a St. Jude Medical ICD.


One of our ideas involved a system that would provide ICD users access to their data directly via simple web based user interface equipped with tools and applications that would allow to somehow correlate data to the daily lives.

My Professor is constantly asking the question. Is there a consumer demand for this. Would it give St.Jude a Competitive Advantage?

Please provide me with your thoughts

 

If you have an ICD because of cardiac Sarcoidosis, first ... you're lucky you caught it in time. And second, you're waiting for some research breakthroughs.

Whether you have Sarcodosis or not, I'm asking that you please sign this online petition for research. And if you have a robust social network, please share so that others can help, too.

Thanks you.

http://tinyurl.com/6rw999k

 

Hi- I was a frequent visitor here 5 years ago when I had my pacemaker implanted. I was scared then and u guys helped me. I am 61 and within the last month I have had an interrogation done on my pacemaker, a tachy heart rhythm found and an ICD implanted. I am scared of it going off and scared of it not going off. I have had not much time to adjust to all of this and feel overwhelmed. I dont know what to expect ..
You helped me once before -HELP again.

 

I got my first CRT-ICD in 2007, replaced in 2010, and now my batteries are runned down again. Problem is, I have lost 70 pounds in the last 11 months and the ICD is no longer in the pocket but above my left breast.

The electrophysiologist says he can’t do this and has referred me to a heart surgeon for a submuscular ICD. Has anyone had this done, and what can I expect? I am 70 years old, have left ventriclular failure, and a widow of 8 months.

 

Hi, 58 years old. Recieved a pacemaker and ICD in late June. Had 2nd heart attack with VT. Continued to smoke after 1st heart attack 8 mos earlier. Not smoking. On amiodarone.. 200 mg. Problems with thyroid. On 80 mcg of Synthroid. Eat NO FAT and NO SALT. Cholesterol down from 160 to 80. LDL and HDl and triglicerides are all good! Dr. wants to take me off of amiodarone and "let's see if you fire or not. If you do we will treat you with Sotalol." I AM TERRIFIED! Anyone out there have an ICD and come off of amiodarone?

 

i just had my medtronic defibrillor placed oct.21,is there anyone havin trouble getin adjusted to it like i am.?im 52 yrs old felmale and live in south carolina.would love in hear from someone with the same problem.

 

Hi, Has anyone used a galvanic spa or had a galvanic treatment by an estitision(sp)

 

Fatigue after therapeutic shock?

I have an ICD to deal with some tachycardia. It has not discharged in several years, but did recently (twice within a month),I’m having a some fatigue and mild dizziness after the last discharge, this is new to me, anyone else have this sensation after a therapeutic shock? I’ll be seeing my doctor Friday, to follow up with her,
Thanks all,
Michael

 

The doctors think I had a mini stroke so I have an MRI scheduled for December. I'm terrified to have the test done, though. I'm afraid that the MRI machine will either rip my ICD out of my body or burn me on the inside. I remember before I had my ICD implanted, I had an MRI done and the nurse walked into the room where the machine was and she had keys on her waist and the machine let off this huge alarm sound because of the metal. That, to me, is a clear warning sign to not go into that room with metal. The arrhythmia doctors said that there have been many successful MRIs with ICDs, but they said every model is different.

So my question is.. has anyone with an ICD had an MRI?

 

hello

my name is brenda and i have had my icd for 8 years now but im having a hard time with it, i have bad anxiety about it and would like to have some ppl to talk about this and more stuff

thank you

brenda

 

I recently had a ICD implant put in on Sept. 20th it was a month ago yesterday. In the last 2 weeks i have made 5 ER visits , 3 office visits, Catscan, Echo, x-rays, and the makers of my implant check my ICD 3 times. I am hurting under my left brest. I have felt them calabrate my ICD i know what it feels like. And now im feeling like they are calabrating constantly it never goes away. My heart is beating fast staying around 100-105 . But this morning I called my dr. and got we have done everything we know to do and dont think we can help any farther at this point. Im eating percocet 7.5-325's like candy to stay out of pain. I do nothing but change postions lay down and most of all cry. Can anyone tell me if they are feeling the same thing...