Post Pacemaker

[CHRISAF18]

Hi Everyone need some information please. Going into week 6 of recovering from Pace Maker operation on 27th October. Its no picnic is it! Anyway still lots of bruising from being on warfarin I believe. Prior to op I had fallen over several times broke my wrist etc. Hence decision by cardiologist to have PM. Anyway I was told to reduce my Propanalol from 60 x3 to 30 x3. It has been absolutely fine until 5 days ago when I started having I thought Af but not fast just flipping adding beats. Carried on for 3 hours morning or evening.

So emailed my cardiolist who said go back to 40 which I have but back to square one no fainting but overwhelming tiredness. 30 x 3 was ok more energy getting on with life. So my question is what other drugs can be used. I am on Flecainide 50 x2 and amlodipine 5 x 1. I really can't carry on going back to where I was. The cardiologist said go back to 40 you have the pacemaker now. I don't want to feel tired all the time. Sorry for the moaning I know people have more difficulties but the last couple of years hasn't been great. Many thanks in advanced.

[Tapanac]

I had a pacemaker in September and was kept on the same medication as pre pacemaker. The first couple of months were fine, but this last couple of weeks I feel like missing beats and what almost feels like spasms in my diaphragm. Also very tired although I did feel a bit more chirpy when it was first done

Reading your post I wonder why you aren’t on bisoprolol as you are on flecainide. I know bisoprolol can make some people feel more tired but a small dose could maybe help

Try to see or st least speak with your EP

I hope you feel better soon

[CHRISAF18 in reply to Tapanac]

Thank you I was on bisoprolol a long time ago. Are you on any other meds. Waiting for results of 24hr ECG. I have been fine just out of the blew all ectopics and like you funny sensation in lower diaphram.

[2learn]

Hi, have you spoken to the PM medics about your symptoms, might be worth their doing a quick check see if alls well.

[CHRISAF18 in reply to 2learn]

I haven't seen anyone since my op on 27th they dont have any appt so have to wait till 28th Dec 2 months after op.

[2learn in reply to CHRISAF18]

Hi, the P M squad at my local hospital seem v good and if I ring them they will usually see me with 2-5 days. I don't go through consultant, the PM squad are an independent set up. Perhaps give them a ring, a check up only takes about 15 mins so any cancellation they may fit you in.

[CHRISAF18 in reply to 2learn]

Will do today they don't appear to be concerned but will definitely ring today.

[Tapanac]

yes I’m on flecainide 50 x2, apixaban x 2, bisoprolol which was 1.25 but after the pacemaker it was raised to 2.5, diuretic (which I don’t take if I’m going somewhere in the morning) levythyroxine 75mgs. I also take lansoprazole as and when needed. Oh and pravastatin at night, but I had never had high cholesterol and when the medics noticed they just said well now you’ve started might as well carry on!!!!!

At the moment I’m waiting for a reply from my EP with the latest developments of weird beats, etc. seems like ectopics every 3rd or 4th beat also it seems every time I eat.

Oh well I am nearly 80 so shouldn’t grumble.

Hope you feel better soon

[CHRISAF18]

Gosh your symptoms sounds like mine. I haven't heard if some of your drugs but very similar. I am waiting fir the results of a 24 her ecg. Sitting uo at the moment with very strange heart beats. Pulse 59 so waiting to take my Beta blockers. Are you in the uk. Thing is whether 80 or 70 like me just want a quality of life and some peace of mind. Good luck and I appreciate your support in replying. Thank you