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Introduction from Aussie newbie

Hi, my name is Julie from Sydney Australia and I'm 42 years old.

I thought I was a pretty normal healthy person, going to the gym 4 times a week and walking my dogs everyday, although I have been having fainting attacks for about 4 years. On Saturday I was on the bus, going to meet 5 girlfriends for lunch, when I fainted on the bus, they called an ambulance and in the ambulance I flat lined for 10 seconds. On Saturday afternoon they inserted a wire temporary pacemaker and did emergenc...

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son in law

I haven't been here for a while, as am in Melbourne with daughter. My son in law died 10 days ago from Melanoma. He never once complained about his illness. He left 3 small children. It makes my pacemaker seem a very small inconvenience
Alma Annie

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Violin?

I'm almost a month past surgery and I'm looking at picking my violin back up again.

The thing is, the shoulder rest is going to sit very close to, if not right on top of, where my PM is. (I haven't actually tried it yet, I'm not quite past the 30 days so I'm nervous to go mucking about around that area at all right now).

But regardless of whether I start playing again now or wait a week and start playing then, I know we're supposed to avoid messing with the device because...

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Implantation Woke a Sleeping Doctor Dragon!

Hi everyone. I had my PM implanted last September and all is going well. I'm still at 3V because the cardiologist wanted to leave it there for 6 months but I see him next month. I am hopeful he will adjust it down a bit. No adverse symptoms but I want the sucker's battery to last as long as possible.

As you all predicted, these days I forget I even have my little friend, except when the implantation site itches (not the scar, but the area) which is not even to the level of annoying, j...

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Driving

I had a pacemaker fitted in December 2014,
I have notified the dvla, will they take my licence off me ?
The reason for the PM was fast heart and irregular beat,
Bit concerned now as could not survive without my car.

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Looking for support group

Hello-

My name is dawnalib. I am 51 and have had a dual chamber pacemaker for two years d/t sick sinus syndrome. I am looking for a support group that invites those who work out and possibly those who have sick sinus syndrome. Any ideas? Thanks!

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spring like sound

Going on my sixth week with my PM, I got brave and turned to sleep on my right side (PM on left). Well, my right arm was under my head (with a watch on)... all of a sudden I heard a quick little noise that sounded like a spring opening up (boingggg). Please dont think I'm crazy for I don't know if my watch made the sound or it was my PM. Anyone hear anyhing like this? Thanks!

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irregular heartbeats and heart palpitations

hello all m/21/india i have been posted this problem many times. i am pacemaker dependent dual chamber patient of chb replaced in augest last year.so here is my problem from late november i have heart palpitation (i can feel irregular heart beats) the main problem is they are not for short time they bother me all the day. and that feeling is very annoying and bad. docyor did echo but the valves and heart structure is good.sometimes when m taking beta blocker heart palpitation goes away for 10,15...

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Does aPacemaker work at all times

Does a pacemaker only work when it is needed? I have had a pacemaker fitted for 2:1 Heartblock

Karl

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movement, pain

Hi, I had an pacemaker on 02/02/15, no problems until now. The pacemaker feels as it has moved. Is that possible? Also, as of yesterday, I have pain near the implant, is that nornal?

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Twinges

Hi! I got my pacemaker/defibrillator 6/23/14. I haven't had any episodes and have never felt it before. The last two days I have been feeling a few twinges underneath and in my left breast. Nothing painful just kind of annoying. Should I be worried?!

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COMPLETED FIRST 4 MILES!

Hey Everybody!

Just wanted to share a milestone! Today I have successfully completed a four mile run without some kind of interruption (usually my own anxiety) since the little gadget moved into my heart. It has taken me four months to get back to normal training but I think I'm making it., getting there anyway...I was even 1/10 of a mile faster than pre gadget..added more weights back to my work out, too. Life is getting better...(knotguy is right)...

The sky is lookin...

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LIPO shot

Good afternoon has anyone tried the LIPO shot for weight loss. If so what was the outcome and did it mess with the heart.

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Heart Palpatations

had my Pacemaker implant 3 years ago and suffer from Heart Palpatations what can I do?????? Sometimes they scare me have told my Cardiologist many times but she never seems to beable to help me..... should I change Doctors or just learn to live this way....worse thing I ever did haven't felt good one day since this operation.

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Heart rate monitor solution!!!!!

Found a solution to all those who would like to use top end watches and have the heart rate monitor work....http://www.scosche.com/rhythm-plus
or you could use
http://www.mioglobal.com/Mio-LINK-Heart-Rate-Band-Grey/Product.aspx?ProductID=14

Both use the led light technolgy and will work with any ant+ or bluetooth device!!!!!

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Mini Maz

for afib. Anyone had that?? going to have a consult soon about whether the procedure would benefit me or work for me what should I know?? just got back from 6 mo check and although I wasn't in afib but only 1% of time i'm having symptoms and I had something like more than 100 episodes in the last 6 months. no wonder I can't do anything ha! I am scheduling a consult with a surgeon to see if that would be a good alternative. i'm already on highest dose of Propafenone and she's starting me on To...

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pacemaker replacement

Thanks for the responses concerning my pacemaker standing on end or sticking up or whatever we can call it. These are the problems that the Dr. and our support staff dont know about because even if you say something about it they have a reason to put you off. I think we are all somewhat paranoid about the thing in the first place but its not all what it is cracked up to be. l Even if we are lucky enough not to have an infection or other problems after replacement we still will never be like we...

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is it ok to use an electric matress cover?

Hi all,

we live in Colorado and it does get rather cold at night. Is it ok to use an electric mattress cover once you have had a pacemaker implanted?

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Atrial Fib

Hi
Went for my yearly check up yesterday, I told the tec I am very tired all the time and have had a few dizzy spells.
She said it may be the Atrial Fibs I am experiencing, why am I getting these is it normal to get them when you have a PM or is this a whole new condition I should worry about, I take 9mg of Bisoprolol, she suggested I see my GP and up my dose wont this make me more tired ?
What should I do and is it any thing to worry about.

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SJM Merlin@home monitor

I am another one of those without a landline phone (using OOMA VOIP and cell phone). Having been in marketing for forty plus years, I am smart enough to know predatory price gouging when I see it, and St. Jude's options for patient monitoring without a hard wired phone line are simply outrageous. SInce insurance won't cover that, they are preying on those least able their outrageous pricingt. I have taken delivery pf the EX1150 home monitor and now know it won't work on OOMA.

I am...

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