Hot Springs

Hi all, I've just joined this group recommended by a family friend who's also got a pm, I've had mine for coming up 4 years.

I have a question about going in a Hot Spring as have read conflicting reports that you can or cannot go in them - has anyone been to a Hot Springs or heard if it's OK or not OK?

TIA,

Dave(aka Pacey McPacemaker) rebuilt 2019 

2 Comments

depends

by Tracey_E - 2023-06-01 10:50:09

Nothing about having the pacer will prevent us from using hot springs. However, hot springs, hot tubs and saunas will raise your heart rate so your underlying condition may make that unsafe. When in doubt ask your doctor but odds are high it's perfectly safe. Just get out if you feel your rate going up. 

One question? or Two?

by Gotrhythm - 2023-06-03 16:47:49

Your pacemaker's performance is unaffected by either heat or cold. That's the answer to one question. Whether hot springs would be a danger to your health is another, entirely different, question.

For more discussion see the post that came in after yours, Subject line: Alcohol?

Though it might seem to be a different subject, my answer to both is actually the same.

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