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I had a pacemaker/defrbrllator inserted in February. I am more tired after the insertion than before. I work full time and am getting depressed about always being so tired. Is this fatigue expected? Does it get better?

2 Comments

Give it time....

by Katielou - 2009-04-12 02:04:22

Hi Rose, I've had my defib for some years now and at first I felt awful. I think it was partly the medication but when I look back I am sure it was more depression. I was frightened mostly, coming to terms with what had happened to me and what the future might hold was daunting. I tried to go back to work after eight days and by lunchtime I just wanted to sleep. It does get better but it can take a little time. I agree with Magster, if you feel you are not progressing as you thought you would then go back to your doc and have a chat with him.

Good luck and take things easy. Give yourself time to heal.

Lesley

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by bobad - 2009-04-12 12:04:08


If you're on Metoprolol, especially high doses or one of the extended release types, they can really drag you down.

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