Handicap card

I've had my pacemaker for 7 years now. My aunt asked me today why I don't apply for a handicap parking pass. I told her just having a pacemaker doesn't automatically qualify you for one. Plus, I like walking. It's good excercise. I was wondering if anyone on here has a handicap plate just because they have a pacemaker, no other medical issues.(I wouldn't apply for one anyway)

6 Comments

Not me

by KAG - 2013-08-27 10:08:48

I agree with you that walking is great exercise. I usually park farther away.

Kathy

Hi Shell

by IAN MC - 2013-08-28 04:08:51

I hope the answer to your question is a resounding "NO"

Just having a PM is in no way a handicap. Not having one may be for some people though !

Cheers

Ian

a pm is not a handicap

by Tracey_E - 2013-08-28 11:08:50

In order to qualify for a handicap permit, you have to be unable to walk a certain distance. Most of us don't meet that requirement.

I have one

by Acin - 2013-08-28 11:08:58

I got it before I received my ICD. My doc also recommended it because of the shortness of breath and the meds that I was started on in the beginning of my diagnois made me so tired and weak. And it's justifiable in my state. I'm glad that I have it. I don't always park in handicapped spaces now becasue my "heart helper" has made me stronger and I don't have shortness of breath anymore. BUT if I'm going somewhere that the parking lot is HUGE, I will park in a handicap parking space!

Gosh No!

by Hot Heart - 2013-08-29 04:08:44

Just having a pacemaker doesn't make you an invalid. If you have other health issues then it is a different matter. I'm 60 and have a pm and had a parathyroid tumour. I recently climbed a waterfall in the States in one hour less than it said on the guide. I go to the gym every morning and do an hour on the bikes and treadmill followed by a few weights and a 45 min swim. I walk my dogs every night.

Nope! Don't need one

by natandhop - 2013-08-29 07:08:40

If you have any other issues that restrict your ability to walk, then that would make sense. Otherwise, make great use of having a heart the works like it is supposed to!

I wish you well,
Natalie

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My eight year old son had a pacemaker since he was 6 months old. He does very well, plays soccer, baseball, and rides his bike. I am so glad he is not ashamed of his pacemaker. He will proudly show his "battery" to anyone.