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Renpho Scale
- by Jean Anne
- 2021-04-25 15:20:55
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Anyone using a Renpho scale without an issue? I thought maybe I could still use it once a week or with shoes. Any opinions?
Also, I received a battery powered heated vest as a gift and I'm trying that out but don't know if it's ok.
magnet in talking remote for tv
- by new to pace....
- 2021-04-11 16:49:25
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Hi just got a new remote for the TV that you talk to to along with a new cable converter box from Comcast/infinity. Today held the remote close to the pacemaker(was not thinking). Got very dizzy. Of course once i moved the remote away and closed my eyes was ok. Thank goodness i was sitting down. Did not have a problem with the other one as did not speak into that one.
Tried talking to the remote at arms length, could not hear me.
&nbs...
TENS machine and Pacemaker
- by j00ney
- 2021-04-10 22:51:42
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- 3128 views
- 7 comments
Hello,
I'm thinking of getting a TENS machine to help manage chronic lower back pain . I would place the pads in the lower back.
I know the TENS sends small, minor pulses via battery to the affected area.
Am just wondering if safe for those with pacemakers or if contraindicated. I've had my pacemaker for 7 years now.
thanks for input
J
Tens machine
- by NicoleG
- 2021-03-30 14:51:54
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- 1237 views
- 7 comments
Hi
I'm seeing my chiropractor tomorrow and he mentioned using a tens machine to relax my back muscles is this wise with a pm?
Multiple electronics in close proximity
- by covinth
- 2021-03-13 12:09:55
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- 1244 views
- 7 comments
New member here who just found the club. I received my first pacemaker almost 25 years ago at the age of 15, am non-dependent, have done great ever since, and had my 4th device impanted last May. Recently though, I have had a wierd, random problem I am hoping someone here may have knowledge on.
I teach University-level classes and taught remotely during for the past year during COVID, until about a month ago. During the COVID pandemic universities &quo...
Slot Machines at Casino
- by Reba
- 2021-03-04 01:23:40
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- 4673 views
- 5 comments
If I take my mom to the casino will it interfere with her pacemaker? She is 85. Thank you for any info as she has only had it less than month. Thank you.
Becky
Rechargeable LED Neck Reading Light
- by Reba
- 2021-03-04 01:15:56
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- 1391 views
- 3 comments
Hi, I'm new to the Pacemaker Club and have a question. My 85 year old mother just got a pacemaker a month ago this Friday -3.5.2021 and loves to read. We bought her a neck reading light for easier reading and she is worried that it might interfere with her pacemaker. It is Rechargeable & Long-Lasting] USB Type-C rechargeable which is reversible and thus easier to plug in compared with other Micro-USB. Up to 80 hours (general reading, single head) of powerful, non-diminishing bri...
Musician Question
- by Laidback1
- 2021-02-28 22:10:21
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- 1459 views
- 7 comments
4 weeks out from getting my Pacemaker put in. Doing well and trying to adapt. Question on interferences. I am a musician and play digital piano, keyboards and electric guitar. I've read that I should be able to wear headphones as long as I don't lay them around my neck when I'm not using them. Is that correct?
I have not played any of my powered instruments since getting it. Should it be OK to play electric keyboards and use amps and speak...
Dentist
- by Edouard
- 2021-02-23 17:00:12
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- 2139 views
- 7 comments
Hello everyone,
I was at the dentist today. The hygienist told me that they are not allowed to use their ultrasound equipment on pacemaker recipients. This is news to me.Anyone have any comments.
Backpack blower / gas
- by Larry Gregory
- 2021-02-22 19:26:27
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- 1067 views
- 2 comments
Has anyone had an issue using a backpack blower with a pacemaker?
Larry
Latest iPhone
- by TAC
- 2021-02-20 20:55:38
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- 1098 views
- 2 comments
Does anyone know if the newest Apple iPhones cause interferance with the pacemaker? They have a magnet in the back
Life Alert Pendants
- by AnnaFerris
- 2021-02-05 03:17:25
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- 1096 views
- 3 comments
I've been thinking about getting some type of Life Alert Pendant since I'm often alone and a little clumsy. Does anyone know if something like that hanging so near the pacemaker could cause interference? Does anyone here use a Life Alert Pendant with a pacemaker?
iPhone 12 and other similar phones
- by heckboy
- 2021-01-25 13:18:12
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- 1230 views
- 6 comments
Hey,
I saw this morning that because of the new magnetic capabilities of the new iphone that it comes with a warning to pacers to keep it at least 6" from your device.
I've always kept my phone away as a matter of course, but I'd be much more throughtful about it in the future should I update my phone.
-Chris
Lasik
- by JoFosqk226
- 2021-01-25 11:21:36
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- 1137 views
- 2 comments
Has anyone with an ICD had Lasik?? I would love to get rid of my contacts and glasses as they are starting to make me a bit dizzy. I had a consultation set up to see if I was eligible. I asked them if the machine was safe for those with pacemakers/ICDs. They asked the manufacturer and they said that it was not recommended.
Headphones
- by tigers73
- 2021-01-20 14:08:01
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- 1925 views
- 6 comments
Hi to all members. I have just received my PS. I have a 88 key Yamaha portable grand DGX640 which 240 supplied, combintation piano/organ and has a capacity to play many other instrument sounds. My question is Does any one know if there are head phones that are safe to use?
Very interesting article
- by AgentX86
- 2021-01-10 21:25:21
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- 1212 views
- 8 comments
<https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-01-iphone12-implantable-defibrillator.html>
Sounds scary to me. The author didn't seem to be very concerned about it (or know much about pacemakers in general).
Mall store security sensors
- by Srd32
- 2020-12-20 20:41:27
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- 8 comments
I was at the mall today and was setting off store alarm sensors left and right. I've had my PM about 2 weeks and no one had previously mentioned anything about it, just airport issues. Should I not be going through these sensors at the store. Thank you so much.
Facebook Portal
- by Moll333
- 2020-12-13 21:15:05
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- 1336 views
- 4 comments
I bought my Mum a Portal a week ago and she had a dizzy spell which led to a fall. She is now in hospital due to her oxygen levels being low. I’m so worried that the Portal interfered with her PM and caused this as I have read it emites radio waves that can effect them. I am currently totally blaming myself for what has happened to her, has anyone else had an experience like this with a Portal?
Security cameras
- by jfbuffy
- 2020-12-02 19:43:24
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- 1161 views
- 2 comments
Is there any problem with having a security system in your home with outside cameras interfering with your pacemaker ?
Work place electromagnetic interference - Medtronic
- by quikjraw
- 2020-11-27 09:33:46
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- 1245 views
- 4 comments
Hi all
I am back at work today (working from home still).
I normally work in an industrial environment, with large transformers, lots of EMF signalling and 25,000 V uninsulated power lines.
Have any of you managed to get a more detailed document from the pacemaker manufacturers on how my employer can conduct a risk assessment on my safety at work?
In addition, if for whatever reason my pacemaker did go into a safe mode or worse - other than symptoms would the pac...
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