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light boxes

hi, could anyone tell me if
you have a pacemaker is it safe
to use a light box? This question is
for a friend who doesnt use the internet.
thanks in advance.
victoria.

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Xarelto Prices

My share of costs for Xarelto doubled... Has there been a general price increase?

My share jumped to about $150 per month. Have not yet seen the insurance company payments. That info comes later with the paperwork.

Insurance coverages vary so comparison of total costs is best.


Azviking



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Stabbing pain in right kidney area

I understand that Diabetics (I am TII) can have kidney problems. I had a PM back in 1/14/15. This morning sitting in a chair stabbing pain coming from my right kidney area that lasted for about 5 seconds like some one was trying to shock me or stabbing pains that radiated in one spot and lasted altogether about 5 minutes off and on. Should I talk to the doctor inre that?

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anniversary

Today is the two-year anniversary of my BIOTRONIK Evia pacemaker. I got it due to bradycardia from dysautonomia. I will tell you a heartbeat of 62 is a lot better than 40/50.
Just recently had pacer turned up, so it responds more when my blood pressure drops. Despite feeling my heart beat more quickly once in awhile the best thing is I have more stamina. Today I biked 11.4 miles - the longest since 2009 when I began having symptoms.
Now I still need a nickname for my pacer - any idea...

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Cardio version who has had one

Can you tell me your experience?

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Any Musicians?

Hi
I am going to be having a PM placed in a months time. I play in several bands (Guitar) and want to know if it will be safe to still go to rehearsal? My band rehearses in a small room with Amps surrounding the walls...I am hoping they will not interfere with my PM.
Anyone have an idea if this is ok? I dont want to give up jamming!
Any Musicians out there still doing the same ol' thing?
Thanks!

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Congratulations

Some of you may have read that a Chinese scientist, Professor Tu Youyou , was this week awarded a Nobel prize for her work in the field of malaria treatment.

Congratulations to Professor Tu Youyou on winning this award

And for being the most confusing person to sing happy birthday to.

Cheers

Ian

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Hi to all

Just saying hello to all , like a lot here from what ive read never thought id be a hybrid , but not having felt right for awhile and 2 weeks ago went to go out for my walk and couldnt make it up the hill in front of my house, felt like i was gonna pass out but then it cleared up so i continued with my walk , next day same thing so made doctors appt. and after blood pressure and pulse (39) i saw the nurse talking with my doctor and then i was given an ekg followed by doctors coming in telling me...

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6 mo checkup

Today I went for my 6-month checkup following up on a Medtronic 2-lead pm for SSS. I've been having a lot of arrhythmias (have hereditary arrhythmias and multiple ablations). I have been transmitting with Carelink every 1-2 weeks. The EP (I've been going to him about 15 years) told me today I was having rates of svt of up to 240 for up to 5 min. That's why I've been feeling so poorly. I had it today in the office. I starting back on Norpace and he wants to schedule an ablation, saying my h...

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antibiotics before dental procedures.

My dentist insists that I take amoxicillin 200 mg before any dental procedure. I think that this is outdated. My cardiologist has never informed me of such . Opinions? Trish

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Anyone Scared of a Mammogram?

Hi,

I've had my pacemaker since April and have not gone for a mammogram yet. The fear of someone ripping out one of my leads keeps haunting me. I need some reassurance from you ladies that have already had a mammo after your pacemaker implant.

Appreciate it!

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Feeling trapped by pacemake

So last night someone answered to one of my posts and said I like to be in control. I didn't want to accept that comment but while I was thinking about it yes I think I do .
I am feeling really overwhelmed by this pacemaker although I am trying to hold in my feelings as to not have a panic attack or freak out as I try to hold myself together.
I hate the feeling that it is in my body and I can't rip it out. I have never liked being held down or tied down or trapped. This thing is maki...

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5 weeks post op still in pain

Right where my pacemaker is I still have pain and my left arm and shoulder still hurts. It's getting better but very slowly. My ep's nurse said they do this on people in their 90's that don't complain of pain like me. Well I told her I am 42, chase after four kids and have a business so I'm not retired. She said that is more reason for me to heal faster because I am young.
I have been back to work for 2 weeks now. I don't lift but I do have to be active . My husband has been running the res...

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Reason behind slow heartrate and natural alternati

Hello what is the cause of a slow heartrate? I have had 2 ablations so yes I have had heart rhythm problems . But is there a cause . Is there something or some health issue Doctors might miss?
I had one of my customers say to take slow mag 2 times a day and drink Gatorade and it would get rid of my heart palpitations.
Also I was told to soak my feet in magnesium oil daily for 30 minutes because all of this is related to low magnesium.
Help I am so comfused.

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Hello All

Just a quick, happy update as I approach my 2-year anniversary. Life has been good, and so much better battery powered than pre-battery powered.

For those that are in the middle of the decision making or healing process, know that it does get better. I barely know my sparky is there these days, I have no restrictions on activity except my motivation.

I am on yearly check-ins with the EP, and I get remote checked an additional twice per year.

Now, my next...

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Hyperemesis during pregnancy

Did anyone here have Hyperemesis during pregnancy? I feel like my last pregnancy is what messed me up forever. That was 5 years ago. with my 6 year old I puked so much I was on promethazine and Benadryl and was on iv's . I had home healthcare then he was born and I got pregnant right away. It was bad too but at 6 months I stated having tachycardia and was on bed rest and 10 days after my 5 year old was born I had an ablation. That seemed to be ok but unsuccessful because again I stated having fa...

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Pacemaker removed

Hello, all.

I had a pacemaker implanted at the end of July this year. I was told that it would fix my tachycardia. Long story short, the cardiologist didn't tell me what he was actually going to do and the pacemaker was only because he wanted to overmedicate me with beta blockers.

I saw another cardiologist, this one the head of cardiology at a teaching hospital. He agreed that the pacemaker was unnecessary in my case and recommended its removal. I had the surgery 2 weeks a...

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Chest pain continues

I had a heart cath done a month ago due to ongoing chest pain after my pacemaker implant. The cath showed no blockages so told to get stress under control.....
I am on Zoloft and it has helped a lot but still have chest pain at times. Also taking prilosec in case heartburn is part of it.
I assume I don't need to worry about the chest pain being my heart now???? Feeling abandoned by my heart Doc right now.😔

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Can i avoid pace maker

At the age of 16 i think pace maker lmplantation may be wrong wrong doignasis.how can it be proved and rectified.
Diognised for month long head reeling ,head ace and short breath

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tattoo

Hey people I have a CRTD and am wanting to get a forearm tattoo is it dangerous or is it safe to do. I am just wondering if my meds might affect it. Later.

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