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[sam295]

I have been off work for x7 weeks, I have had a pace maker fitted and have SSS I would like to go back to work but am still passing out x4 weeks post op . I really need help medically and have found great difficulty in getting assistance. I am dispairing right now

[beckyfd2012]

Hi Sam

That doesn't sound right at all, if I was you I would go to ane and be checked out that way.

Surely you shouldn't be passing out, my mom didn't when she had hers fitted and she has the defibrillator as well.

Hope you get sorted.

Becky

[sam295 in reply to beckyfd2012]

Thanks I have tried but at A&e was told they were not working at the weekend so was sent home. I think I am worse than before. Thanks for your reply. I am very lost right now the NHS is killing me

[Vonnieruth in reply to sam295]

Sam Go back They should have least kept you in for observations

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

An alternative move is to try 111. If they decide to arrange paramedics I suspect A&E cannot use a feeble excuse to send you home. My niece's father-in-law had a pacemaker fitted and recovered quickly. And he is a pensioner.

[Gabbi1966]

Hi Sam, I was fainting a lot, my heart stopped for 30 seconds in Jan, SSS diaognoised had pace maker fitted in Jan. I’ve felt fine and not fainted since. Go to A and E and insist on seeing a cardiac consultant it definitely doesn’t sound right. Gabbi

[Hidden]

Hi Sam. Get along to A&E & insist on seeing a cardiologist.

[sam295 in reply to Hidden]

yes I did on friday but they sent me home as it was a bank holiday. I am about to lose my job as well

[clarehealsworldwide in reply to sam295]

So sorry to read of your problems. Best call 111 or 999. If you say you think your pacemaker may have become faulty or dislodged as well as telling them about your passing out they should send paramedics. If you say you have chest pain they will always come.

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to clarehealsworldwide]

Paramedics will normally run a precautionary ECG which could show something of interest.

[sam295 in reply to MichaelJH]

they did an ecg but I dont think it showed anything

[Vonnieruth in reply to sam295]

Can they sack you if you have sick notes .They can find you a position more suitable I have been off for 3 months now Work asked permission to contact my doctor.

[sam295 in reply to Vonnieruth]

I do hope not I have been so worried and anxious, some of which I believe is connected to my hypothyroid. thank you for your support

[Vonnieruth in reply to sam295]

I know you allowed 28 weeks before ssp ends Mine ends on 29th July I also claim income support top up it makes the sick pay up to what you be allowed on dole Not much but it helps You can still try to claim working tax credit if you reach the criteria

[Hidden]

Sam for as long as you have a sick note from your Doctor that would be impossible for them to do .You are aloud upto 28 was sspay

There are laws against unfair dismissal.

Are you still feeling faint ? Can you count your pulse on your wrist acritally ? Bpm