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New tenderness/pain in ICD area

Hi all!

I've had my (first) ICD for a year and 4 months now. After about a year, I basically stopped feeling it (woohoo), but for the past week or so, the area has been quite tender/a bit sore and I'm noticing it a lot throughout my day :(

I'm pretty sure it's because I'm carrying my 3-month old baby around a lot...and tend to burp him on the left-side where the ICD is. I'm assuming my body isn't used to me using those muscles...?

Has anyone else...

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Beta blockers

Hi Everyone have pm for 14 weeks last check up I've been put on beta blockers for week now but feel very nauseous. Only small dose 30mg daily dr says it's normal and should calm down. Making me feel anxious as well. Anyone else had this problem and if so how long did it last. Thank you 

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Boston

Hi Boston Pacemaker users, just wondering if anyone has had an incident where the pacemaker automatically alerts your doctor of a concerning event? Has this been effective? Did the doctor ring you? I would be interested to hear your story. Thanks

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Irregular Heartbeat

Why would I have an irregular heartbeat icon on my  blood pressure machine it is an Omron HEM -711. I thought my pacemaker would keep my heart beat in sync.    Just a little detail, I was having some heart rate issues  and was told it was most likely a sick sinus node problem but my heart rate was not dropping low enough to get a pacemaker as insurance would not pay for it unless it was less than 40 and mine was dropping to  43, a few  months later...

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I'm new

I got my pacemaker on 4/20/2020. Didnt have to stay over night. It seems fine so far.

 In 2005 I had a seven way bypas, since then I got 10 heart stents. The pacemaker has been a great help. Will post more as time goes a long. Oh it's a 2 wire pacemaker.

Take Care every one.  Jim W.

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27 yr old from UK- 7 days ppm

Hi everyone- long post warning!

This is my first post.. i know most of you are from the US but i have seen a few UK posts. Ultimately we are all in a similar situation, just a difference in healthcare etc.

So I have recently had pacemaker surgery at the ripe old age of 27! I Have been under investigation since around October last year, diagnosis being intermitent 2:1 AV block with episodes of complete heart block. Symptoms mainly being dizzyness, palpitations and breathlessnes. I...

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5G

Does anyone have any information about this new 5G telecommunications thingy that is being/has been rolled out as far as the EMF affecting older pacemakers?

Not trying to get anyone worked up, I'm just not knowledgable about it in the least.

I've had a quick google and can only find negative information about health effects but nothing about pacemakers.

My pacemaker is about three years old but my leads are from 2008.

Thank you for any information, good or bad....

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Infection after SCC removal

I’ve had my pacemaker for three years and all is going well.

i’ve recently had an SCC removed from my leg and have developed a little infection in the wound. 

My concern is this:  is there a likelihood of an infection travelling to the pacemaker?  

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Paperwork re pacemaker

It seems I should have been given a sheet of paper to carry with me at all tiems regarding having a pacemaker - I didn't get one - they say an official card will be sent in the mail in a couple of months but meantime what should I do?

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Congestive heart failure

Is anyone hear diagnosed with the condition? If so what lead up to you getting a pacemaker? What was your symptoms and how long did you live with the symptoms before you had the procedure?

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articles and statistics on covid-19

We've had a lot of posts recently with concern over covid-19, questions asked if being paced makes us high risk, concerns over what happens if we get it. I saw two articles today, both posted by MD friends, that might answer some of your questions objectively. 

This one has charts that show the percentage of people hospitalized with coronavirus that have other medical conditions. It's a whopping 90%! So yes, I think it's safe to say that having a compromised heart&...

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spam

Looks like the spammers are back! I killed a bunch. If I missed any spam posts or comments, please message me with the link.

Tracey

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Dilated cardiomyopathy (congestive heart failure)

Anyone have this disease and if so how are you being treated to control it? When they decide you need a pacemaker?

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Pulse rate over time

Hello,

Before my pacemaker my pulse numbers depending on the hour would vary between say 31-44. What I want to know is now that I have a pacemaker IF my pacemaker stopped working ( for a short period of time) would my pulse still be around 31-44? Would my pulse get better or worse over time ? If my pacemaker quit working tomorrow (for just a few minutes or a small amount of time )  ... 2 years from now ... 10 years from now would my pulse probably stay the...

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Induction Hobs

I wanted to know if other PM users cook on induction hobs without a problem? We are having a new kitchen fitted and ordered a induction hob - it is has not been fitted yet and I am wodering if its safe and ok? Any suggestions, experiences or comments? Thank you.

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Zio patch

Anyone ever had one and what did your doctor say after the results from it ?

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Zio patch

Have anyone had this before and if so what was your outcome after your results

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COVID-19 and Pacemaker

Hi everyone,

I've been doing some reading, listening and watching about how the COVID affects you (isn't that the ONLY thing the entire world has done for the past month?)

It can affect the electrical system of your heart if you contract it.  Here's my question:  If it can potenitally affect the electrical system of your heart and you have a pacemaker, wouldn't that mitigate that potential problem?  My reasoning (with NO scientific background to pers...

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Pacing

Thank you for your advice I'm sure I'm over reacting with anxiety. Maybe they are extra beats which I know 'normal' people get when stressed! We all have a lot to worry about at the moment with Covid19 but hopefully things will get calmer soon. The feelings I get are definitely when stressed! I need to get my breathing sorted as I know I tense myself which doesn't help. Be back here soon no doubt, thanks for caring!

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Happy Easter everyone!

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Easter and may you continue to be blessed. Stay safe, healthy and may this pandemic end ASAP! Have a good day!!

Alejandro 

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