Incision Pain

[Pacer22]

After seven months post pacemaker implantation I still have pain in the incision, has anyone else had this? Ty

[CDreamer]

Sometimes you get scar tissue forming around the soft tissue which was damaged whilst inserting the PM - would that explain the pain? For me it was like a stinging sensation rather than pain and some loss of strength around the shoulder. I found light massage around the area helped.

If it is sharp, constant pain then you should go see your GP.

[Pacer22 in reply to CDreamer]

Ty, not sharp pain, just a constant reminder that it’s there. I shouldn’t complain , I have not had an episode since the pacemaker and ablation surgeries. It was all so worth it!!

[2learn]

Hi, I had a pacemaker inserted dec 21, so fairly recent. I've had no pain, itches sometimes and bruised it once whilecleaning windows. I've had about 4 pacemaker checks at local hospital, consultant requests re hiccups with AFib, since dec 21 and thats where I raise any issues. I'd ring hospital and ask to be checked.

[credimus]

My incision still aches occasionally after open heart surgery last year. My consultant confirmed that it can be uncomfortable up to eighteen months until the nerves re-establish.