tired

its been a year since I got my defibrillator/pacemaker put in and I am so tired all the time. Anyone have any suggestions or is it just me. I don't know if it's the meds I went on but it is very frustrating. Thanks for any input

7 Comments

What meds...

by ela-girl - 2009-12-14 04:12:15

...are you on? If you went on beta-blockers, they sure could be the culprit. I used to take Toprol XL and was always feeling sluggish and tired.

Let us know...
ela-girl

meds

by Tracey_E - 2009-12-14 09:12:03

There's nothing about having an icd that should make you tired, it's just there as a back up. If you are also pacing, it's possible your settings need adjusted. What meds are you on? A lot of them will make you tired. I just spent 5 weeks on an itty bitty baby dose of metoprolol and I napped every day, it was awful!

You should check with your doctor, and if it's been a year it can't hurt to get a physical to rule out something else.

Tired All Of The Time

by Pookie - 2009-12-14 09:12:09

Hi.

You didn't mention what drugs you were on. Some beta blockers are famous for making one feel tired.

I too have never felt the same since receiving my pacer 5 yrs ago, always tired, but I NEVER stopped complaining to any doctor I saw and today is my big day....I get to see an EP. This past summer I demanded I got to wear a Loop Recorder, sometimes called an Event Recorder, and sure as heck...I was right, they have found something. SO...it wasn't all in my head like most doctors thought. Then I also found out that my pacemaker is allowing my heart beats to go BELOW my lowest setting of 60, so something is definitely wrong.

I guess my message to you is to NEVER give up hope and get on your doctors like I did. Even if that means going for a 2nd or a 3rd opinion.

Pookie

sleep study

by Pookie - 2009-12-14 10:12:18

OMG, I totally forgot about that! I did read somewheres years ago that a certain % of people with pacemakers will or can develop sleep apnea.

what a terrific suggestion!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pookie

Sleep Study

by ppt - 2009-12-14 10:12:43

My PM was implanted a year ago too and I can now exercise strenuously at the gym and power walk 2 miles - but I too am always tired - particularly if I skip a day or two of exercise. My EP says all is well with PM and ECG and cardiologist says echo is fine .... so ... they have suggested I get a sleep study done. So my first "consult" is Dec 23rd. I snore terribly and when I wake up I am really congested. So the sleep study should prove interesting .. does this ring any bells for you? Just a thought ...will keep you posted ..

Heart Meds are the culprit

by cleotish - 2009-12-20 03:12:17

I,ve had an icd/PM for about 8 years now. I actually felt more energy than I did after I had it put in. I later had Medtronic adjust and fine tune the device and felt more energy than before. If you are on beta-blockers and meds like Amiodorone antiarrithmia drugs, that more likely to make you feel tired. I t takes time for your body to adjust. I also believe in mind over matter, sometimes that makes me wake up and smell the coffee. Good Luck

rate response?

by Hot Heart - 2009-12-20 05:12:06

check if its switched on or not, i'm no where near as tired as i was when it wasnt on

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