rishi

I had may pacemaker put in about three weeks ago, after 13 years I had a complete av heart block, but over the years, by some miracle, my av node had repaired itself.  I spoke to my PM Tech and he advised to have it changed just in case.  This depressed me.  So I had it done.  I had no problems after the opperation.  I had funny feelings on my left 2 fingers; is this because of my operation or is my nerve inflamed?  Will this go away?  I am really worried.  I do suffer with anxiety.

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Strange feelings in fingers

by ElectricFrank - 2011-05-18 01:05:04

The surgery could have left some pressure on a nerve either from inflammation or the pacemaker.

The other possibility is that your left arm/shoulder was put in a stressed position during the surgery while you were out. This happens more frequently than most realize.

I had mine done while totally awake and had to ask them to handle my shoulder and neck differently.

I'd give it another few weeks to heal unless it is painful. Otherwise, contact the surgeon.

frank

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