shoulder and neck pain

I had my pacemaker placed on dec 2nd. the first week i had left should pain that seemed to go away. Today I was doing deep breathing exercises and started getting shooting pains in my left shoulder and neck and even in my chest. It does not feel like muscle pain. Is it associated with the vagus nerve? Anyone else have this feeling?

2 Comments

me too!!

by Hot Heart - 2009-01-08 02:01:15

Hi there. I have been experiencing the same thing but i am convinced it is something to do with the way that i am lying in bed. Change your pillows and see if that helps.

I was also getting a sort of pulling pain when i was deep breathing, i think now that it was just the leads stretching a little bit, seems to be much better now.

Keep us informed of any changes.

its me again

by Hot Heart - 2009-01-19 04:01:18

I think driving is making mine worse, my gear stick is quite stiff and my pains are worse if ive been driving a lot in traffic.

Hope this helps

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