Anyone else with a "buzz"

I know I'm not imagining it, but I find it hard to describe. I can be sleeping and will have this sensation of a tiny little motor running (no noise) at the site of implant/heart area. I can't figure out if it's the defib/PM or my heart racing. It lasts less than minute but has me wide awake and it takes a while to settle back down. It's happened when I'm awake and I'm no better at getting a handle on how to describe this to my doctor. I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Anyone else have this or have an idea of what's going on?
Cruz

9 Comments

Buzz

by cruz - 2010-05-10 01:05:06

Does it go on continuously for several seconds? Also, I'm not aware of them placing a magnet over the site so maybe I haven't ever had an interrogation. I've only been back to the tech once and that was about 2 weeks after implant. Hmmmmmm........it does, however, seem that it occurs a few inces below the pacemaker site. I'll ask and see what they tell me.
Cruz

Does it happen about the same time every day?

by COBradyBunch - 2010-05-10 05:05:34

Does it happen about the same time every day?

For months after getting my pacer I was waking up about 3:00 a.m. every morning. Turns out that apparently my pacer would go through a self test mode every day and it had picked this time to do it (and they can't change the time). Doc said most people hardly ever notice it but since I am using my pacer very little (had it put in for SSS Bradycardia / cardiac arrhythmia that was causing episodes of syncope) they just turned the option off. Been sleeping like a baby since. I have a Boston Sci S602 so you might want to talk to your doc if you have the same model and see if that is what is going on.

Multiple times each day/night

by cruz - 2010-05-10 08:05:37

I have a Medtronic and it's in because risk of sudden death (defib) and LBBB with the left not cooperating with the right in the rhythm section, so to speak. I don't know if the times are the same but it happens multiple times during 24-hr period. I guess I should try to start a log of the times of day/night when this is occurring. I have DCM and I think it's probably being used continuously. The blood was/is pooling and they are trying to get it to pump more efficiently. I guess I should also ask more questions. It seems that every time I go to the doctor, about 2 weeks after the visit, I have new and unusual (at least for me) symptoms that crop up.
Cammy

time

by LS - 2010-05-10 09:05:23

This "click" happens at different times. No rhyme or reason that I can figure.
Ever since I've had it, (the PM) I wake up at 4 AM. It's the weirdest thing & I HATE it.
The Dr. said it was coincidence & suggested I check out a sleep clinic. @@
Liz

Buzz

by LS - 2010-05-10 12:05:00

I have what I describe as a "click." LOL It's the same sensation as when they place the magnet over the site for the interrogation. Weird. Not painful or anything, it just gets my attention. LOL More of an annoyance.
Liz

Buzz

by Bill-2 - 2010-05-10 12:05:57

I know what you mean I think. I have something similar to what you describe that occurs a few inches below my pacemaker site. I am told this is nothing more than a muscle twitch and that muscle twitches are fine movements of a small area of muscle.

When these first started I thought it had something to do with my pacemaker but the Dr says no. Still seems peculiar that it started only after I got a pacemaker and only happens in an area close to the pacemaker.

Buzz and Alcohol

by cruz - 2010-05-11 12:05:15

Cabg,
Apparently my heart if not the only thing that is slow. It has taken me this long to "get" your response. I think if I had a buzz on that was proportionate to these silly quirky things happening, I might learn to take them with a grain of salt, which sounds good. And another thing...
LS,
Why can't the doctors just admit that someo of our sleep problems could easily be associated with our condition, hardware or sleeping adjustments we've had to make. Is it a coincidence that many of us have sleep problems??? I DON'T THINK SO.....It's bedtime and I'm wide awake (which rarely happens during the day). I don't have my days and nights mixed up as one doctor suggested. I dread going to lay down in bed because it's no longer comfortable to stretch out, on my back, feel my pulse throughout my entire body or to forget and turn on my left side and start the hiccups. When I finally relent to the tired, sleepy body, I'm awakened by a vibration in my chest which I find worries me and gets me all woke up. Venting again....sorry,
Cammy

Common Problem

by cruz - 2010-05-12 08:05:04

Liz,
So many comments about the length of time it takes to be able to sleep comfortably or the sleep problems after ICD that it's evident it's a common problem. During all my consultations, I was told no problems. I was not aware of these message boards so I went into the procedure thinking that after a couple of days, my life would be incredibly better with only some restrictions in arm movement. I wish they would give you a little heads up on the sleep problems other patients are reporting. If I hadn't found others here, I would think it was only me and would have thought it was just depression.
Cammy

Cammy

by LS - 2010-05-12 08:05:48

About the only thing I know for sure is I HATE sleep problems! LOL My sleep is VERY important to me!!
I am tired, I fall asleep easily, but staying asleep is a completely different story. "Something" is waking me up.
Vent away, that's what we all are here for!!
Liz

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