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Are Pain In The Shoulder And Armpit Caused By A Pacemaker Implant?
I had a pace maker implanted a little over a year ago.I now have fair amount of pain in my shoulder, armpit and interment numbness in hand.Still work out every day to stay strong, but am very uncomfortable.Feels like nerve pain.Is that possible w a pacemaker.
Mon, 10 Dec 2018
Hello,
It is not related to the pacemaker. As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan to rule out ligament or tendon involvement.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is not related to the pacemaker. As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan to rule out ligament or tendon involvement.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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