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Ihad a pacemaker fitted as an emergency almost four months ago, I had a complete heart block I was told.. Everything went fine and I'm now doing everything that I used to and more! however I have noticed recently that I quite often feel really tense, like a 'coiled spring' and I don't know why.
. My daughter says that it's not surprising as 'I had a traumatic experience as she puts it when I was admitted to hospital as an emergency I also sometimes feel very tired.
I had very little guidance about how I might feel and the cardiologist said to carry on with my life as normal. I'm 61 and an active lady!
Has anyone experienced anything similar?
3 Comments
your daughter is right on
by Tracey_E - 2017-11-20 18:29:45
It's not at all uncommon to have emotional repercussions after an emergency surgery. The brain needs a little time to catch up.
Feeling tired sometimes could be anything. You're well past the healing stage of getting the pacer so check with your GP.
Going to the heart of the matter
by Gotrhythm - 2017-11-21 13:56:14
I agree with everyone, but I'd like another perspective.
People vary greatly in terms of how sensitive they are to their physiological state i.e. what's going on inside their body. Your heart is now beating in a manner that's different from the way it's always been before. It really shouldn't surprise anyone that you could "feel" different.
The ideal pacemaker settings are the ones that are ideal for you. Tiny changes can sometimes make a big difference.
Don't be shy about letting your doctor what you are feeling. Find out what your settings are and have a discussion about what can be changed.
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by IronChansey - 2017-11-20 15:36:44
I have a complete heart block as well. Got my pacemaker 2 weeks ago. I am now back at work but (I'm 40) because of some anxiety related to the pacemaker am now living back with my parents for the time being.
Everyone reacts differently to having a pacemaker. Depending on how your block was discovered it can be a very traumatic experience and it may take a little time for us to recover from the emotions as well. But it could be something else unrelated to your pacemaker. Have you noticed any particular life stresses lately? Changed anything in your routine or living arrangements, or your job?