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pulling feeling around pacemaker site

I had a dual chamber pacemaker implanted in early Nov, 07.
Third degree complete block - 59 years old. No symptoms previous to this; this was an acute episode, and otherwise healthy. Several days later, the ventricular lead became dislodged and needed to be replaced. ( I complained to the EP that the thoracic surgeon in my opinion was rough and gruff during the first surgery, by the way.) I was assured during the second procedure there was nothing I had done to cause this, and I have to...

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Frozen Shoulder???

Help! It has been 7 months since I received my pacemaker. Now in the 6th month I started to have pain in upper right arm. Not angina, I know how that feels, it just keeps getting worse when I reach or move arm certain ways,etc. My cardio checked it out and sent me to a ortho doctor. I can't lift my arm when straight out to the side hardly at all. Very painful to do much. He thinks I have a frozen shoulder or a tear in rotar cuff. No injury or accident just the pain came on slowly and continues t...

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heart fluttering & shoulder problem

Someone asked recently about feeling of heart fluttering. Yes, I have that often while sitting quitely. Maybe othertimes I am too busy to notice. I, also, have feeling of pain (or irritation) in my shoulder often after swimming even tho my pm is low on my chest. Swimsuit still irritates lead right under skin. Putting a shoulder pad between suit & lead helps, but hope that at some point I will not feel it. Otherwise, pm is just great! aldeer

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Re- Guidant Case

Hi
Where can I read comments about Guidant settlement as I am new . Thanks Janner

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flying

Saw one message about flying with the PM, I am afraid to fly not because of the PM, but because of my heart condition. I do not feel good when I get above 3000 ft. We drove to California for thankgiving, took the lowest route, but still had about 8 hours of 4000 to 4200 ft altitude. Made it OK but did not feel good, until got down to below 2000 ft. Most aiircraft are pressured to about 5000 ft, so am just afraid to try it.

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!!!!U.S. National Wear Red Day Today!!!


Greetings fellow Pacers and ICD Friends!

Just a friendly reminder that today is THE DAY!

To help raise awareness about heart disease wear red today! Heart disease is the number one killer of women! I am wearing red today and I hope when I go out I see tons of RED!

Also, don't forget to get a picture of youself showing your support and be sure to add it to our Member Gallery.

Hey you guys this is an invitation for you as well. We know you guys...

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First flight since pacemaker

Hello everybody!
Just back from taking my first flight since my pacemaker implant last October. I was anxious approaching security but I'm happy to report no problems whatsoever. I walked through the scanner and did not set it off therefore no wand checks were required. No problems to report inflight either. I rode a lot of the rides at Disney, but avoided any that required the bars that come over the shoulders and chest. The only thing that stood out was on rides that had a lot of jerky o...

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Letter at airport?

The last time I travelled thru the airport, the security 'lady' asked for a letter confirming I had a pacemaker fitted. I told her that I had travelled lots since fitting and had never been asked before. She told me in no uncertain that I had better have one next time! I told her she could get a feel of my lump! ;)
Have any other UK residents had this? I've got a battered photocopy of a Euro Patient ID card, what do others have?

Cheers,
Adam.

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WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP

My Mothers ex gardiner who is aged 83 has Atrial Fibrillation and is quite breathless. He has collapsed 3 times. His cardiac doctor who is well known, very experienced and greatly respected told him that he needed a pacemaker. However this has been overuled by his superior who told him that he did not need a pacemaker. I have examined him myself and I am convinced he needs a pacemaker. He is quite rightly worried to death. His wife has a heart condition also and she is totally dependant on him....

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GOT MY MP ON THE SCENT

I today saw my MP who is very interested in the poor provision for cardiac pacing in the UK and is going to raise the question
in the House Of Commons soon. I believe he has had atrial fibrillation himself so I hope it becomes his pet subject. Ive got my pacemaker so im happy. I just want to help others not so lucky. Cheers Peter

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Anybody for chatting now?

aldeer
jewels
sboissonnas
Smitty
turboz24
Yorker

Vonnie

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MRI

My dad has back problems and terrible pain, but since he has a pacemaker the doctors say they can't do an MRI to find out what's going on and they can't do surgery without doing an MRI. Has anyone with a pacemaker had this problem with a medical condition requiring an MRI? Any suggestions? I hate to see him in so much pain and it seems like there must be some kind of a solution. Thanks for your help!

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National Wear Red Day Feb.1st

February 1st is National Wear Red Day

I feel very strongly about raising awareness about heart disease. Too few people realize that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women (and men), but the good news is heart disease can often be prevented.

Wear your favorite red clothes or accessory - a red blouse, a red dress pin, a fabulous red handbag - put on red lipstick, or sport a red tie and red socks. Go red in your own fashion to show your support for women and the fight ag...

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New Poll

A new poll has been added to the right menu. Please take a second to vote or view the results.

Thanks,
Blake

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Scar Pic

Oh I posted a pic of my scar!! Take a look @ it! I think it looks great for only being like 4 weeks!!

Whoops! Sorry I posted the photo twice!! Sorry about that!!


Rachel
rdelvis07

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Blood Pressure

Well im back!! hehe I have a ?!!!!
I took some nursing classes so I know normal pressure varies! Well my blood pressure always ran low! I mean realy low @ times. But 9 times out of 10 it was like 98/64 now its like 148/76. Im kinda worried! Im going to call the doc. I just wanted to see if you guys had any problem with pressure after you got your pm. I know 148 isnt really really bad but it super high for me! hehe Well thanks!!

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ITS IN

Had my PM fitted yesterday morning 29th Jan at 9.20 am. Not as bad I thought it would be. Its a bit painful and a bit bruised, but this is only the first day. Hope it will improve as they days go by.

Thanks to all those who sent me kind thoughts and best wishes.

Regards

Teresa


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pacemaker edge

Hi all,
I have noticed that when I put my left arm straight up beside my ear(i.e swimming)that the edge of my pacemaker is clearly visible through the skin on the side of my peck so it kind of sticks out on my left side.
Has anyone else noticed that this happens to them?
Cheers
Pete

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Low Pulse

The low setting on my pacemaker is 60. I was feeling really rotten earlier today, so I decided to check my blood pressure. It was 90/40 and my pulse was 35. The low blood pressure is not unusual for me, but I thought that the low pulse was very odd considering the settings on my PM. I checked a couple more times to be sure that the reading was accurate, and it was well below 60 each time. This isn't normal, is it? Could there be something wrong with my PM?

Amanda

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Airport Security

When you go through airport security does everyone show their card? or just when they walk through and set off the alarm? I walk through and have not set off an alarm yet, just curious to see what everyone else does. I don't know anyone that has a PM so I don't know what the Standard Operating Procedure is. Thanks. Angie

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