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radiation therapy

Has anyone here had radiation for prostate cancer ? It seems there are certain risks when you have a pacemaker. If someone has had radiation what was your experience with it ?

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Cardiomyopathy/ICD/VFIB

Hi All,

Its been nearly 10 years since i posted and if i'm being honest, i never actually thought i would have to post again. I am/was a fit and active 44 year old male but was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy back in 2011 and given an ICD as a preventative measure, with very few issues over the ;ast 10 years with the exception of 3 shocks (Inappropriate) but all in all, feeling great. I have been super active throughout this time with cycling/running/weights etc, feeling very fit! It...

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Micra causing heavy legs/arm?

I have had a Micra for an instance of AV block in March 2023, a few months in I started getting neck pain, it felt like svc obstruction but my neck veins were not protruding. Fast forward to today, every morning when I wake my legs and arms are heavy, I've headaches, neck pain and I've lost all motivation. I'm knackered. During a routine check up, my pacemaker was changed and I went from suffering from this every few days, to all the time. I was told the wall for my ectopics was i...

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New to Pace.

from #2 daughter

Okay, just checked on her, she’s fine. No power but has gotten groceries and she’s packed and ready to go on holiday tomorrow.
 

Doc DX

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Resting pulse of 123

Having resting pulse of 118-123. Moving around-just under 140. Cardiologist not showing concern as not dizzy or having SOB. Just very tired. Can pacemaker be acting up? No warnings from Merlin machine. Any thoughts? Thanks

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New To Pace

Anybody hear from New To Pace after the storm?  I know she evacuated.

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3rd lead

Who has had this done, problems, does it get better?

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New Repeat Prescribing Guidelines

According to a recent article in Pulse Magazine, (a magazine for GPs in the UK), guidance has been issued by NHS England for repeat prescribing practices.  E.g. medicines that are automatically re-prescribed for a given period of time. Some of your meds for long term conditions may be prescribed in this way, so you may see the effects of this guidance at some point if you are in the UK.  It says,

‘’Published today, the NHS England-commiss...

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Cell phone and Fitbit

I am still new with my PM (9/10/24) and need some advise on how close my I phone 14 and Fitbit charge 6 should come to  my pacemaker.

I know they say keep six inches away but at time I feel even that distance causes a "funny feeling" in my chest around the pacemaker. 
 

Have others felt this or am I just not used to my PM yet and imagining this?  Appreciate any ideas on better ways to use these devices and not pickup the inter...

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Pacemaker dependent

My father went to see a EP for lead capping second opinion. His original doctor categorized him as pacemaker dependent.  When we saw the second doctor, he categorized him not as pacemaker dependent because he turned off pacemaker for a couple of minutes, he saw the pulse are 40-50s, though he is 100% pacing because it is set at 60 pulse/min. I am confused. 

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Have started another Poll on whether you are Sick or Healthy?

Hi everyone,

I have started another Poll.  Yawn.  The purpose of this lighthearted Poll is to try to assess our level of general health.  Never easy to define I know.  The Poll is not intended to be specific to one health condition, say that of having a pacemaker or ICD.  Instead, it aims to cover all our current health conditions, both chronic and acute, to see what impact these might be having on our well being and perhaps placing...

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3D Scan

Hi

I would love ke to get my teeth straightened I am considering Invisalign, I would need a 3D imaging so they can make the moulds.

This is a new Dentist that i am seeing,he says it's fine but I wanted to check in with the forum and ask has anyone else had a 3D scan.

Thanks for reading 

Moe

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Return to golf after pacemaker implant.

I had a pacemaker fitted 7 weeks ago. Unfortunately, I picked up a post -operative wound infection which didn't respond to 3 weeks of antibiotics. I have had a little local soreness, but no fever/temperature. I was shocked last week to be informed by my cardiologist that the infection appeared to have spread to the pacemaker itself and that I would therefore need: 

1. the current pacemaker to be removed.  2. 10 days on an intravenous drip.  3. a new pacemaker fitted o...

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bras without straps to help alleviate shoulder tenseness

I find that the bra straps are causing shoulder tenseness issues on one side of where the pace maker is.predominenrtly. When as an experiment I decided to remove the strap it creates far less stress on my shoulder.

a strapless foundation.  The post-surgery bra strap pad is not doing the job.

are there any strapless sports bras that anyone knows of that can support the area.

Thanks in advance.

 

 

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Palpitations and anxiety

Hey fellow pacers, I have always had palpitations, skipped beats, and thumps. I've had a dual chamber pacemaker for three years. I'm 72 years old. I thought the pm would get rid of the skips, but no, it just keeps the beat going. Even though I have always had them, sometimes not for months, sometimes for hours, they still make me extremely anxious. Two weeks ago I had an hours woth, which is a little unusual. Sent a transmission to my clinic and everything is fine. So I took it u...

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Pacemaker Replacement Surgery

I'm assuming that when they replace my pacemaker it's going to be an outpatient surgery. My leads are still good thankfully. I see the surgeon next week so he'll likely tell me for certain then.

What would make pacemaker replacement an inpatient surgery? This is my first replacement. I'm hoping it's outpatient but even if it's inpatient it's fine.

My pacemaker is almost old enough to drive in some states 😂. How much have pacemakers changed in 15 years a...

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Weird pacemaker feelings

Hi everyone. I'm 27 F, I had my pacemaker fitted back in April after I had an ablation gone wrong. I went into complete heart block and spent 10 days in hospital and had emergency surgery to have my pacemaker fitted. I am now 100% paced. 

The whole thing still feels completely bizarre to me. I feel I haven't really come to terms with the fact that I have a pacemaker, it all feels very very surreal. 

I am really really grateful for my pacemaker but even after 6 mo...

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GERD after pacemaker

Anyone have stomach issues after pacemaker implant? Been diagnosed with GERD after implant and I know it's due to the pacemaker but of course the doctor says no. Could my settings need tweaked?

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First PM clinic post implant - Am I a hummingbird

Hi all, 5 weeks post surgery. Have an Abbot Assurity MRI PM put in for bradycardia and early heart block. Had paroxysmal AF prior also. 55 year old ex endurance training type of person, fit and well otherwise. 

I have had a fair bit of what I thought was AF during this period although no Brady obvs. Base rate is 60 and when it switches to AMS it goes to 80bpm,  the AT detection rate to switch to AMS is 180.

So the download tells me I have been in AMS for 21% of the...

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Lead reposition/replacement and symptoms

I am new to all this and do apologise that my post is longish. I had bradycardia in the low 30s with 3 to 4 second pauses, and occasional atrial fibrillation. A dual lead Boston Scientific pacemaker was placed 4 weeks ago intended for atrial pacing, with ventricular capture only if necesary. However I now need to go in for a reposition or replacement of the RV lead because it has been showing increasing voltage at each check since my surgery (now double...

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