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What Causes Pain At The Pacemaker Insertion Site?

i had a pace maker fitted on the 4th of June 2014 my scar looks healed on the outside but the pain inside is unbearable can t wear a bra as the strap hurts too much can t shower as the water force is hurting too much ,the pain i feel i can only descrive it as a metalic rasping shooting pain is something wrong ?
posted on Sun, 21 Sep 2014
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Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Yes – something is wrong!
It could be infection in the pocket or in its vicinity; electrical leak or stimulation from faulty insulation…
You should be examined / investigated by your doctor

Once the wound has healed, as of now, there is no technical contraindication to wear a bra or take a shower

Take care
Good luck
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What Causes Pain At The Pacemaker Insertion Site?

Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Yes – something is wrong! It could be infection in the pocket or in its vicinity; electrical leak or stimulation from faulty insulation… You should be examined / investigated by your doctor Once the wound has healed, as of now, there is no technical contraindication to wear a bra or take a shower Take care Good luck