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Vaccines and long term paced

This is NOT a post about whether or not to get vaccinated for covid!

I had heard that over many years, or with some people not so many years, that blood flow is  reduced on the side with the pacer. I never had any symptoms or reason to believe I had this problem, but when I got my first covid vaccine, the lymph nodes in my neck and armpit swelled for a few days. Didn't think anything of it, chiropractor was able to drain it. Second one, I swelled more and it last longer and we...

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New cellular adapter

Anyone else with a Merlin get a present from Abbott? They are upgrading the cellular technology, took me about 2 minutes to read the instructions and install it. 

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Possible side effects of pace maker

9 months after receiving a PM I wonder if my recent outbreaks of skin eruptions on both arms could be related to the PM.  I ruled out pregnancy due to my lack of a uterus.  I also ruled out poison oak and ivy  because i've been snow bound for a month, although the eruptions look a bit like the poison ivy and oak rashes but with none of the wetness or redness associated with such.  I haven't ruled out warthog syndrome though.  Any ideas ,even slightly flip like...

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Infants and children with pacemakers

Hi there! 
 

My daughter is 1 year old but at 3 days old she required a pacemaker. Are there any parents out there who have had a similar experience?

I'm looking to connect with parents out there who have and learn how you've coped or if you have tips on traveling with your child...anything really! 
 

The journey has been emotional and confusing for me as a parent. So any guidance and support is welcomed!

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New upgrade from ICD to CRT-D

I was upgraded from a Medtronic ICD to a St Jude CRT-D on Jan 21 due to battery drain. I have a 7-y/o RA lead from a PM, and a 5 y/o lead for the ICD.  My vein near my clavicle is slightly distended so my EP was giving me the worst case scenario of having to tunnel to the right side and put the 3rd lead into a vein on the right.  An ultrasound was performed in pre-op and I and everybody else was relieved when the US showed the vein open.  He knew he was also going to have...

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How many years

Hi, so I am 49yo and getting my first install of a biventricular pacemaker.  My general question is do people live long regular lives with this provided I follow the dr rules.   Is 75-80 realistic?  Obviously other things can happen, but has anyone on board here had one or multiple over the last 20 plus years?

thanks

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Prominent abdominal veins

Hi there

I trust you are all well. A weird question from my side. 
I have very visible and protruding abdominal veins seen from just above my belly on both sides that runs into one vein up towards middle of my chest (heart). I have had it for a few months now. Is becoming worse  

Sonography of the INFERIOR VENA CAVA and subclavian area was done to see if any visible blockages but nothing was found. What else could it be?? It doesn't look appealing.&nbs...

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AV Block

Hi, I just got my pacemaker put in November 12. 2021 just after I turned 60. I was in the best shape of my life, walking 10,000 steps a week and yoga twice a week. On one of my walks in September I got a dizzy spell and felt weak. It was my first episode and took it as I was probably dehydrated or just not feeling up to walking as I had a cold or something two weeks earlier. I missed a couple of days work which is unusual for me. I then walked the next week and at work going up stairs I felt...

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Upcoming procedure

So I am scheduled for my procedure in a month, if all goes well how long before, driving, freshwater fishing, golfing, thanks.   

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OMRON Blood Pressure Cuff Sensing Irregular Heart Beats?

Hello all,

Haven't posted in a while. Mostly because I'm still going through vestibular therapy (started on Tuesday) and I have an MRA of my neck scheduled for tomorrow. I just returned from a family vacation (after recovering decently from COVID) and I can say the vacation was exactly what I needed, both physically and mentally. It was very calming and yet I was also able to get lots of steps in (over 15,000 a day) without issue. I did experience random vision/motion issues whe...

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Heart Rate Variabilaty HRV and PM location

Post surgery 12/27 with PM insertion my HRV has declined dramatically to low double digits to 21. Is that typical? I believe the iwatch the latest version I have is fairly accurate, it helped save my life. The JH doctors didn't think it was kbown for being inacccurate. Has your's  declined and is that typical if you didn't track it before? The remotes are on back order, do they record this?

I would like to move the location just below the collarbone to su...

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What is your sleep rate???

Hi I would really like to know how others determine their optimal sleep rate if you have this function?

I have just recently got my first pm for symptomatic sinus bradycardia (I have dysautonomia following a brain injury in 2014).

My CLS has not yet been turned on to assess me with basic atrial pacing alone for now, and whilst I am really happy with a floor level of 60bpm by day, I feel 50bpm at night may be a bit high as I am paced constantly all night and not sleeping too well.<...

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Restrictions , alcohol, hobby limits,

I don't yet have a device, but it has been confirmed that it is the best option going forward.  Most likely within next few months.  Obviously I have a few concerns.  I fish/golf/bowl,  I can't imagine that I would have any issue to continue these hobbies.  I am 49 y/o/m,  I also like a few beers or a scotch and a cigar.  Is that completely eliminated from my life?  Obviously I will ask my Dr.   Yes, I know both are not the best choices, ju...

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Bulging pacemaker

Hi I have my battery replaced 17/12/21 it feels like it's not in properly I know sounds weird and it's really sticking out every now and then it can get a bit painful like it's pushing against my skin it's worse if my bring my arm behind my back has this happened anyone I have my first appointment on 28th can I just add the pain goes under my arm and into my breast on side of pm

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Arrhythmia and covid vaccines

Hi all, 

I had my covid booster on December 16, and on the evening of the 17th had palpitations and arrythmia that lasted about an hour and a half.  Coincidence?  I don't know,  but it was my most significant experience with arrythmia and freaked me out a bit.  I have a fairly strong family history of afib.  I noticed a comment on this board that suggested there could be a connection between receiving the vaccine and afib.  The poster said that as...

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Hey Mods....I need a little help

First, I hope everyone is doing well, it's been a while!

My password was compromised and I need to change it.  I tried quite a few times trying to change it but then I still have to sign in with the old password because the new one won't work even though it seems to accept it.  

Can someone help please?

Thank you,

Grateful Heart

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Covid Vaccines

My 27 yo daughter got her Pfizer covid booster on Dec 30th. She had almost the same reaction as after the 2nd shot - fever, chills, headache, nausea, sweats, etc. My day 4 everything resolved except she started getting palpitations. She thought it was because she was still tired after the booster reaction. After a week she saw her go who blew her off saying it wasn't the vaccine after taking an EKG which was normal. Ordered bloodwork - no results yet and told her that the palpitations she...

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Apple I phone safety

I want to replace my 6 year old Apple I phone 6 with an Apple I phone 12 or 13 . I have read various conflicting reports about the small magnets in these phones. 

I wondered if any other members have one of these phones and have had problems or have been problem free?

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What to expect after a CRT-D installation

Good morning I'm a newly joined 58 yr old male and I unexpectedly had to have a CRT-D installed 4 weeks ago. I'm on Sotalol as well.  I was expecting the side effects of the medications such as light headedness etc, all that is fine.  I do however also have occasional bouts of higher then normal heart beats at rest, and increased blood pressure that last anywhere from 5 minutes to 50 minutes, which isn't listed as a side effect.  Is this something I should expe...

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Shortness of breath

I have been experiencing terrible shortness of breath, and tiredness, even when walking round the house. I am generally a very fit person but this seems to be getting worse and affecting every day life. Just wondered if it could be pacemaker related. Any ideas anyone. 

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