Pacemaker problems

Dry environment, non-conductive clothing, carpet flooring are usually the problem.

by crustyg - 2019-09-10 05:07:55

Hi:

Build up of static charge can be reduced by increasing the humidity of your environment, changing your clothing to be less static generating - in *general* natural fibres are less of an issue than man-made, *but* silk is particularly troublesome, avoiding rubbing against things (brushing yourself down, crumbs, habitual movements), and considering changing flooring or footwear.  Shuffling across a nylon carpet can generate a lot of static.  Walking across a polished wooden floor should be less of an issue.

Increasing the relative humidity is often the easiest.  In the meantime, you can hold a key in your hand and earth yourself to avoid the nasty shocks, as it will remove the static charge without making you feel a shock.  It will look very odd...

zapped...

by ROBO Pop - 2019-09-10 17:09:40

Oh wow. This doesn't happen often, but I've seen it before.

Sounds like your Electrphysiologist forgot a key piece of your implant...the earth ground which would prevent static discharge. Look down and all the way around, if you don't see a braided metal strap hanging he forgot.

Don't panic, I'm here for you. For the low low price of $20.95 (US) PLUS SHIPPING AND HANDLING, you can get a designer foil helmet which acts as a floating ground and is highly effective in eliminating those annoying zaps. But wait, if you act now, we'll throw in a night light on your helmet absolutely free, just pay separate shipping and handling. These night lights are great when you foray to the swamp to drain during the night. Act now while supplies last.

Did you figure out yet I'm pulling your cord? The problem you are experiencing has absolutely nothing to do with your pacemaker. It is an environmental condition it'll pass. Then again the helmet couldn't hurt

The problem is Winter

by Gotrhythm - 2019-09-11 13:31:01

I see you're in Australia, where it's winter.

Because the air indoors is so dry in the winter a buildup of static electricity is very common. Indeed, I'm surprised you never noticed it before. Maybe you're wearing some clothes or shoes you haven't worn before?

Way back when I was in college, we had these nylon gym shorts we had to wear, and when we had to touch the exercise mats, also covered in nylon, you could get a really nasty zap--and yes, sometimes you could even hear it crackle.

Try using dryer sheets in the dryer to reduce build up of static on your clothes. To tame flyaway hair, spray hairspray on your brush before brushing.

The problem is not caused by your pacemaker.