What Does Extreme Fatigue And Numbness In Feet Indicate?
Question: I have total heartblock with pacemaker nearing end of battery life I get occasional episodes of extreme fatigue with numbness in feet and anxious feeling on relived with bed rest for a few hours ,Heart rate and BP ok Does this sound like battery issue ,I've had two episodes in past week battery was checked last week prior to first episode
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Brief Answer:
Following answer to your query.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms doesn't seems related to pacemaker problem because your BP and HR are normal during discomfort periods.
Other analysis and examinations are needed to find out what have caused your concerns.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations :
- blood work
- ecg
- cardiac echo
- holter monitoring
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following answer to your query.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms doesn't seems related to pacemaker problem because your BP and HR are normal during discomfort periods.
Other analysis and examinations are needed to find out what have caused your concerns.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations :
- blood work
- ecg
- cardiac echo
- holter monitoring
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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