allergic

Hi guys has anyone ever been allergic to their pm? i have had 7 pms in the last 6 years now, they are testing to see if i am allergic, i keep pushing the pm out. Last time it broke through my skin and i am always in pain i take morphine every day. Had some patch test put on tuesday and they were going to take them off sat.  I have had to take them off myself as they made my skin blister and very sore.  I just feel all alone and worried sick as to the outcome in the last 6 months i have had 3 new pacemakers can anyone please help me i am a 43 year old woman worried to death and i need my pacemaker as it beats my heart as i have had ablation that went wrong xx

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sorry for you

by lok - 2010-09-23 09:09:08

Dear Ribby - I have never heard of anyone being allergic to their pm - our problem is that our daughter's ventricular leads won't stay put which I know others have also experienced, although a fairly rare thing. Therefore I think I know how you feel, it is awful to experince the doctor's not knowing how to deal with the problem. Have they tried different pm brands and models over the years? I sure hope they can come up with a solution to your problem.
Best wishes

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by donb - 2010-09-23 10:09:29

Ribby! Hi, I wanted to comment yesterday on your PM problems as I had a similar experience a couple years ago. Just want to assure you things will be better as your alergy test will probably show which component is causing all your grief as if did for me. I could tell you to do the "search" above to look up past postings but I think I'll just give you my history with a "private message" which will be quicker. Good Luck!! donb

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