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Should I change doctors

It has been a while since I posted here and now I have a question about change my heart doctor. I have had my pacemaker for almost 10 years now and had had it replaced in May of 2010. I am a 66 year old male.
I feel that she does not listen to me anymore and keeps pushing me to try taking statins even though I have tried every one of them and always get the same results, muscle aches and feeling like I have the flu all the time when I take them. I have taken Niaspan on and off for 10 years...

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Sharp Pain Question

I have had the 2 lead pacemaker for two and a half years for SSS. First few weeks I had some stabing type pains but that stopped. Only occasionally after that I would feel a little blip but nothing most of the time. Last couple of weeks I get a series of rather sharp pains in pacemaker/heart area and then it stops. I hate it when it happens when I am in the grocery with my gradson like just now. I see the actual cardiologist for a regular checkup in a week and it's not easy to get a appoin...

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Loominator

Has anybody heard any news about Dave? The last time he posted he was a bit impatient with his rate of recovery. If you are out there Dave..how is it going ?

Tattoo Man

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Doing Better

Just a quick update. I had written previously about getting the pacemaker Sept. 27 and for 6 solid weeks I had major PVC's and PAC's that were driving me crazy and keeping my up at night. I was getting very little sleep and the stress was terrible. Finally got the doctor to listen and he made some adjustments to the settings on my pm. Things improved some but a few days later it's like something clicked and everything was ok again. I still have some irregular beats now and then but it doesn't la...

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Hello

I just was recently diagnosed with CHF in June of this year. with ef of 20-30%. Went home from that and a month later went to Maine on a business trip for 2 months. bp would drop to as low as 90/50 range with pulse as low as 60 sometimes lower. Toes would sometimes turn blue when sleeping but would recover as soon as I woke up and moved around.
Came back in sept and saw cardiologist, asked if I was getting tired. not so much in normal daily use. do find that when it comes time for exert...

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my mom

My poor mother is staying awake all night .. hollering for something every Hour on the hour. Talks crazy all night .. 330 am. She just found out she been on a cancer drug and her mind is slipping .. calls help and crazy stuff. What's your name she just ask me.?? Lord help me.

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obamacare and layoffs

So I am reading about layoffs at Medtronic and Boston Scientific and now just read about another company dealing with Pavemakers - stents etc etc......so is anyone else concerned? It seems this is becux of Obamacare......any comments? Frighteneds me a bit.....

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commercial jets

Since my pm placement (I'm pacer dependent) when I fly I get a very strange feeling. During take off and during the climb I almost feel like I may lose consciousness...has anyone else had any issues flying?

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commercial jets

Since my pm placement (I'm pacer dependent) when I fly I get a very strange feeling. During take off and during the climb I almost feel like I may lose consciousness...has anyone else had any issues flying?

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Thank You

Thank you for all the comments concerning my son Ryan!! Ryan is actually out tonight helping with a community dinner for Thanksgiving that will be going on tomorrow, he was so excited and that made me soooo happy!! I had someone ask if I was a praying Mom...you bet I am and very proud to be, I know Ryan is here with me because God has much bigger plans for Ryan, he was a very sick little boy when he was born but you'd never know it now ! I do thank all of you who offered advice, just like some...

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Newbie from NY

Hi, I'm 45 yrs. old and had a pacemaker put in three years ago. Due to having congestive heart failure a few times,and a long history of heart issues, my Cardiologist thought it was best. Since then I find my pacemaker shift a bit, not as in place when I had it first done. Looking for anyone's experience and or thoughts on this. Thanks tammy101

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re setting

just curious do all pm re start them selfs???

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Can I have my pacemaker removed?

Hello all,
I'm 28 and had my pacemaker inserted three weeks ago. The first week was very difficult. I felt extremely sore and began to get very depressed.
When the dressing came off I cried as it made me realise that this is part of me for the rest of my life. I was very positive about it before the operation as the doctor and other people with pacemakers said it would change my life, give me more energy, stop the dizziness and fainting.
However, I still feel dizzy all the time,...

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Two questions

Hello there,
Recovering well, and quite pleased. I have a couple of questions that I hope can be resolved.
- How many of you have gotten Medical Alert bracelets? Is it something I should consider?

-. Does anybody know what the consequences of being zapped by a tazer would be for a pacemaker?

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Puzzling Readings on Oximeter

A WORD OF THANKS for all of you long time users of a PM. You are a real help to those of us who are just getting started. You've already answered many questions for me. Keep up the good work. A couple questions (my mother always said I ask too many questions – bear with me.)

I have a Boston Scientific (BS) ALTRUA 60
S606 DDDR for my SSS and LBBB (I'm learning the abbreviations.) BS says that my unit has Ventricular Rate Regulation (VRR) for atrial arrhythmia management

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Still not used to pacemaker

Hi, I have almost had my pacemaker now 12 months and I can say that I am still not used too it, I have bradacardi heart block so I do experience when my heart rate falls it gives me a strange feeling and I then feel my heart racing and feel my pacemaker click in does anyone else have this experience as I do feel anxious when I have these episodes
Thanks
Denise

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PAIN

I've posted a couple of topics on my pacemaker. I had my check-up today and they said that the leads are finally in place.

* I've had diaphragmatic stimulation today which has baffled me so*

BUT anyway, the pain had become unbearable. It starts at the tips of of a corner of my pacemaker generator site. It is really sensitive and then it gets really really sharp near my armpit. the area is visibly swollen but only slightly warm to touch.

I'm gonna start crying cus...

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tammi

hi everyone its me with another question, with congenital complete heart block with pacemaker can you use an i pad, i heard that i pods can interfere with the pacemaker???

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Calif patient rights

For what it is worth this is a .pdf document with your rights as a patient in California. Many states have similar laws. I don't know what the Affordable Care Act changed or added to these.

http://www.calpatientguide.org/CalPatientsGuide.pdf

frank

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Just curious

Are there any members on here from Nova Scotia, Canada?

Yes, I can look it up, but just curious to see if there are any active members.

If so, would love to hear from you.

Pookie

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You have an excuse for gaining an extra ounce or two.

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