Deep itch and pinching at site of ICD

It has been just over 4 months since my ICD was implanted. There was some discomfort after but now it seems to be getting worse. It doesn't wake me up in the night but when I wake up it does pinch and cause a deep itch. During the day It feels better if I walk around holding it in place and use ice. I have contacted the pacemaker clinic that provides my follow up and they tell me that unless it is hot to touch and/or swollen it is normal.  It isn't hot or swollen, just terribly uncomfortable.

So my questions are, does this sound normal? how long is this going to last? Is there something I can do to hurry the process along? I feel as if I wrapped my chest in a large tensor bandage it would help. Ideas anyone?

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Thank you

by Bearclaw - 2017-08-30 14:54:28

Dear Robin1,

What great tips!  I had thought of an elastic bandage and I am going out to get one today.

How long did it take before it healed in place.  Is the deep itch normal? Sometimes it feels as if someone sewed a remote control or a cell phone onto my chest with yarn,

Any tips on the type of bandage, I will look for a wide one.

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