stabbing pain after loop recorder

[ddowright]

I had a cardiac monitor implanted in April, 2020, and I have been having problems with stabbing pain about 5 a.m. that wakes me up.  Went to the EP and he told me it was arthritis and to take a tylnol.  Does anyone have similar problems?  I'm going for a second opinion the end of May.  

[Sarahseaski]

Yes! Im having the same issue. Ive had the loop for about a month and it feels like it is pinching. If i do too much activity it aches for a few days. Im grateful to have it for my arrhythmia issue but it really is dampening my busy life!  I just assumed it was because of healing or because of my breast size im calling the EP doc on Monday to figure it out. I feel better im not alone.

[2210485]

Is the stabbing pain at the site of the loop implant? If you push in the device under your skin and sort of wiggle it around does it have a big impact on the pain?

Loops are just subcutaneous and not attached to anything like a pacemaker nor are they sutured in place. It’s just hanging out under your skin; so it should be safe to manipulate a bit.

If it’s the device it could just be poorly positioned and you should probably get it explanted and/or repositioned.

You don’t want a pressure injury or anything... not worth it.

[ddowright]

The pain is at the site of the recorder!  The pain does not feel like arthritis to me.  Thank you for your comment:)

[2210485]

No problem! If it’s uncomfortable at the site of the recorder, started after you got the recorder, and hurts when you manipulate the recorder under the skin then yes, it’s probably the recorder.

I agree that arthritis sounds a bit fishy.

You should know the difference between joint pain and a metal object the size of a USB stick pushing on your skin. If you insisted that it’s the recorder I’d be somewhat inclined to believe you and offer you a re-implant in a different location.

[ddowright]

Thank you ...sometimes you need to get an opinion from someone else:)

[betty14plunkett]

I have a loop.  At night, when I take my bra off, it is painful.  I have to wear a bra 24/7 to avoid the pain.  I have large Brest which weighs it down.  Tylenol helps.