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EP Study Tomorrow

Hello everyone!

I am going to the hospital tomorrow for another EP Study. Please keep me in your thoughts, and keep your fingers crossed that my doctor is able to induce the arrhythmia and "fix" it!

Thanks,

Amanda

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Wi-Fi in laptop

Just got a new laptop with Wi-Fi integrated. Was working with it over the weekend with the Wi-Fi turned on and felt weird. Does anyone know if Wi-Fi can affect the PM? I'm going to do some research but thought I would check here as well.

Thanks!

Theresa

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returning home

hi everyone returning home to canada in a.m. it has been lovely but it is time to return. it will take us 2 full days . we had a lovely holiday. going out for dinner then hit the sack early. we will have a computer on the way. hope to make chattanooga tennesee by to-morrow night . hope everyone had a lovely weekend! jessie

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Red Skin

I woke up this morning and have a large red skin mark or rash around my pacemaker (actually larger than pacemaker). No bumps or anything but a large red skin circle. I think that I slept on my pacemaker side last night. I had this before, but the next day it went away. Should I be worried ? Pacemaker impact 2001, with 2 years left. I hope its nothing, tired of doctors...

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Care of child with PM

Hi,

I found one document which contains general guidelines for Child care with Pm.

Here it is....

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Pacemaker_392_mar06.pdf

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Celebration!

Just wanted to give a shout out to our friend, bowlrbob, who is having a birthday tomorrow!!! Bob, you've been a great friend to many and we appreciate your sharing your experiences with us and explaining the rate drop response feature for pacemakers. I know you've helped many--especially all us NCS patients. We have to stick together! You are a super friendly guy and a bright spot around the site. Thanks for being you. You were one of the first people I met on this site and were very kind...

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Searchable Gallery?

Mr Webmater, sir. is it possible to make the gallery searchable or have pics linked to a username? I love the gallery, but sometimes you want to put a face to the name and it's not designed for that purpose.

Thanks.

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Happy Easter!

Jesus has risen! Enjoy you family and friends. But don't forget the real reason we celebrate Easter. Have fun having your Easter egg hunts! I know we will. Happy Easter to all you Pacermaker Club "family".

God bless you all,

Amy

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How do you get an EP?

hi all and Happy Easter !
I 'm having problems and ended up in the ER last Thursday. I had chest pain and I had a sort of "quivering" feeling in my chest. by the time I got there ( 2 hours) all was normal on the EKG. I also have COPD and had a hard time breathing and so they gave me a breathing treatment and different asthma spray "that is not so hard on my heart".
I'm having a problem with my cardiologist. He does not explain anything, just gives me meds and tells me to come back in 3...

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Thanks to E-Frank & Bowlrbob

Just wanted to send a general "Thanks" for continuing to provide us with information on our PM settings and what they mean to our feelings of well-being. I am referring to your recent responses on "Rate Drop" and "Rate Response" questions. Good info in easily understood language is always appreciated. ThankYou,

Carol

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Chat times?

As I am new to this site, and have a zillion questions... here is another:

Is there any scheduled chat times, or are chats just when folks just happen to meet up in the room? Thanks!

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Helping my Dad

Hi I am 73 years old female and I had a pacemaker put in in Feb. 2007 because I had atrial fibrillation and palpitations which I tried to take medication for for about 5 months. I ended up with an ablation which stops the feeling of the afib but it is still happening so I have to be on coumadin to thin my blood in case of blood clots. I am 100% dependent on my pacemaker. My Dr. told me if I get shot and the bullet hits the pacemaker and saves my life I will be dead because the pacer will be...

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Headaches

I had a PM put in 8 wweeks ago.I fainted 4 timesin the hospital and flatlined for 15 seconds,my doctor told me he believes it was from a virus.I was fine until a week ago I started getting head aches and a slight woosy feeling.It has lasted 5 days already.Has anyone else experienced these symtoms and what did your doctor do .Thanks for any help.

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HAPPY EASTER

Easter is a wonderful day for all. A day created for all men and women of this world. We tend to celebrate it in different ways, but for me, I celebrate it with being the day my Lord has resurrected from the dead. For that day brought a gift to all who live on this earth. A day of hope has been given to us all. May Angel's come to watch over our children as they hunt for eggs. May you find peace at a local church. May your hands be touch by the spirit of the Lord. May your heart continue to bea...

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How soon to return activity to "normal"?

Hello,

While reading through many posts it appears many patients have received different directions on how to deal with post-op activities. I was told after receiving my pacemaker not to lift my left arm over my shoulder for 4 weeks and no more than 4 pounds. I am nearly at the 4 week mark. However, many folks seem to have received information not to lift their arm for something like 6 - 8 weeks. I don't want to be overly cautious, but I don't want to do anything that will disturb...

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Hello

Hello! I just joined and have a child with a pacer. Any other parents who have lil ones with one? I'd love to chat. Thanks!

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short of breath

Hi Happy Easter to all.

Well I know it is not my pacemaker, and it is me, any suggestions on how to get rid of the short of breath, anxious feeling. Felt like it yesterday, went to bed and even dreamed about being short of breath and woke this morning with it on my mind again.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Jules

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lead

Has anyone had your ep said to your cardiologist and primary that he will put in a two lead Medtronic and then you find out there is only one lead. What would be the reason? Do you have any ideas? aldeer

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Happy Easter

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Easter :) I hope everyone has a very safe and happy weekend....... Safe Travels for anyone going anywhere :)

Britt <3

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Update on my passing out

Hi all!
Sorry it's taken me a little while to post but so much has happened. When I left things last time I had passed out again and had fractured my face and my lovely cardiologist had told me they were passing on me. I went to my family dx and they set me up with a new cardiologist who immediately put me in the hospital on Monday. I for the first time met an "EP" that you guys are always talking about. I got more answers in 1 hour than I had in 3 months with the other group! Karen alot o...

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