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PM pouch

On the treadmill the other day I noticed a "stinging" sensation around my PM/ICD area. It did not feel anything like what was described in the Medtronic literature --- it felt more like a tiny pin was poking me in that area. EP nurse later stated my PM can move around in that pouch just under my skin, and it may have ended up in an area that irritated some nerves. I got off the treadmill, and onto other equipment with no recurrence of the pain.

--Dave--

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Ask your Doctor !

Every Sunday morning I run with my local running club

- Nothing strange about that !

This morning after the run an old friend started quizzing me about pacemakers and ablations , It turns out that he is booked in to have an ablation and may need a pacemaker

- Nothing strange about that !

He asked me the sort of questions you would expect ;-

- did you have a general or a local ?
- did you feel it ?
- was there much pain...

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Stay Hydrated !!


My HR hit a new high today at 222....3-4 minutes AFTER exercising ended. Suddenly it shot up and took about 6-7 seconds to come back down. Of course it felt a lot longer as I was staring at my HR monitor as it rapidly flashed the numbers. It's been pretty humid here all week but I'm always drinking water.

Been taking it easy ever since....feeling a little off tonight. Just a reminder to all to stay hydrated.

Grateful Heart

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Hot Tub

Since fall and winter is almost on us. I wanted to ask the question if it's ok to get in the hot tub. I've had my pacemaker for 6 weeks now.

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Planning for Surgery... List of must haves!

Hello! I'm new here and about to officially join the club next week! I'm 31 and receiving a dual chamber device for Tachy-Brady syndrome.
Looking for expert advice on preparing for surgery and things that helped your recovery. Anything at all from preparing your house beforehand, reducing anxiety or gadgets that helped you after (seat belt covers, bra strap pads, etc.) any other words of wisdom welcome also! Thanks!

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Anyone tried diet supplements?

I'm new to this club. I've had my PM for several years without any complications. I have a St. Jude's Medical 5826 with 2 leads. I'm wondering if anyone has tried the Xyngular diet products? It's expensive but I've seen people who have had amazing results! I've never tried diet supplements, so if anyone could let me know if they've tried this or any other products, I'd appreciate it!

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24 yr old newb

Hi thanks for this forum it helps out alot knowing there a place I can go to and ask questions I couldn't ask my friends. I just received my pacemaker August 17, 2015 so I'm not only new to this group I'm new to the experience of wearing a pacemaker as well. Thanks again so much for this forum and thanks for your time.

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Doing well

Had dual lead Medtronic two months ago never felt better. Had third degree heart block heart stopped twice.59 year old male hang in there everybody gets better. Starzyed

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Amazing how life can change so fast

I just had a PM put in 4 days ago and I am male 57 years old and I thought I was good shape. Two weeks ago I was fine no problems and then all of a sudden I could hardly walk without gasping for air and dizzy heart pounding so hard. I was ok if I just sat still or lied down. I finally go to the Dr. and he says pulse is at 30 and I am going to the hospital now. I am like you must be talking to someone else because that is not me. I am in hospital and my heart stops --good thing I was there I gues...

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atrial fibrillation

I am writing this for my 88 year old mother. She has a pacemaker for slow heartbeat. She calls in once a month for her pacemaker check up with no problems.
Over the past several weeks she has been experiencing episodes of dizziness and generalized weakness. She is a very healthy 88 year old who until recently walked the dog every day, she does her own laundry and light house work and cooking. Is there anyone here with NEW ONSET ATRIAL FIBRILLATION WITH AN EXISTING PACEMAKER, I was con...

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Posting time/date.

Why is it that the posting date reads "backward" ?
Here in the USA we read left to right .. with the most important or most recent info on the left ..Its more sensible, more logical, more convenient to start with the time, then the day, month, year...Many sites just present the time only without extraneous information ..
This is a good site, but it needs more activity..
Adrian

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chat room

have been unable to excess CR for several weeks

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Help! Emergency Biventricular Defibrillator Implan

Aloha!
I am a 28 year old mother of an 11 year old son; unfortunately I ended up with a LBB (Left Bundle Branch) 3 years ago. I was told that it would get better over time because I had no symptoms (short of breath, water in my lungs, etc) I was all good =( I have a surgery for mastoiditis on Saturday, I had to call them yesterday and cancel. I waited 5 years, I was told that there will be no cardiac anesthesiologist.
Wednesday I was called by my cardiologists surgeon consultant. I...

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Pregnancy

Hi all,
I am searching for women who are or have been pregnant and whose babies have been diagnosed with heart block in utero. I am currently almost 32 weeks pregnant and my baby was diagnosed with 2:1 heart block. I'm getting monitored closely and I guess we won't know anything for sure about baby's treatment until he or she comes into the world. Anyone willing to share their experiences with me? I'm worried about next few weeks. Hoping baby can make it until 37 weeks.
Thank you :)

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Hair

Has anyone noticed more hair loss than usual since pacemaker was installed?

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New pacemaker, too many emotions

Hello group. My wife had her pacemaker implanted on 7/30/15. She is extremely uncomfortable with it and is very emotional about it. She stats that she can feel the pacemaker kick in when it does and gets furious with me and extremely upset when I cant understand what it is feeling like.

I am looking for an actual face to face support group for new pacemaker patients in the Glen Burnie, Md area. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mike

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Military

Does anyone know if having a pacemaker and being medboarded out qualifies you for (special military compensation) or any other hidden benefits.

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new and confused

My 16month old just had a pacemaker put in on 6/30/15. I'm wondering what kind of life she'll have in store for her. Will she be able to do dance, gymnastics or even marching band? What happens when she's school age and has to take P.E.?

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Faulty Pacemakers

Hi all,

Just seen this..

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3191708/Faulty-pacemakers-killing-2-000-year-unexpected-deaths-patients-thought-caused-malfunctions.html

Not very encouraging - Len

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Think long & hard. Don't let the doctor rush you!

I had my pm installed 9 days ago. I was told that it would fix my tachycardia and that I had to have it. I didn't have any time to think - 4 days later the surgery was over. I was told that it had to be done in a matter of days.

My pm has never fired yet. And after it's all done I find out it's not for tachycardia. It's a safety feature only to be used if my pulse gets too low. While the doctor said that I was taking too high a dose of beta blocker 9 days ago, now he wants to super me...

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