Pacemaker Club: Interferences

Wall outlet

by corazon
2019-08-01 10:53:55
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I was switching a wall electric outlet and got shocked . Apparently I did not turn off the proper circuit breaker. Should I be concerned?

Left breast cancer and radiation with PM

by nallen
2019-07-26 16:07:14
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I have read a few posts asking for experiences with radiation on the left breast after a lumpectomy, but have not seen many actual experiences of people who did have the radiation. Can anyone tell me if they had it without moving the PM, and if they did move the PM where did they put it and was is unaffected by the radiation? I will be meeting with the radiologist oncologist this week, but would love to hear personal experiences.

Thank you.

Lithium powered drills

by Superpace
2019-07-01 14:12:28
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Are there any negative effects on pacemakers when using a lithium powerd battery drill?

flying

by Thevics
2019-06-21 21:19:22
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First time flying commercial since I got my pacemaker 14 months ago....anything I should know before hand? I know I need to let them know, I have my card handy...anything else?

Pacemaker Interference when driving Suzuki Grand Vitara

by peterross149968@outlook.com
2019-06-21 10:04:34
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Has anyone ever experienced pacemaker interference when driving the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

At home, on exertion, I would sweat badly, become exhausted and breathless. Angina.

Prior to pacemaker, I suffered syncope, my pulse kept falling below 30bpm.

So it was set to 60bpm.

Cardiology unlocked something to allow my heart rate to increase thus providing increased oxygenation to limbs etc.

As soo as I turn the engine on, my pacemaker goes haywire causing flutters in m...

Noise cancelling earphones

by Tachybrady
2019-06-09 19:10:13
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I live in the tropics and use a lot of blue tooth devices....speakers, smart watch, iPad, etc. and noise cancelling headphones. I use the headphones daily during rainy season otherwise I can’t hear music or a movie because of the rain on my tin roof.

Is there a problem with Bluetooth devices? Plus I just bought a new microwave before being told I need a pm for SSS.

I’m sure this has been answered a million times but as a newbie, I’m confused about what I he...

Tiny magnets on cpap mask

by mtulau
2019-06-07 19:11:31
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New cpap mask has 2 magnet less in size thn 1 cent coin. Is this safe to use with pacemaker (not a MRI one)..am trialling one, not bought yet

Tanning Facilities

by Fawn11
2019-06-05 13:56:24
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I am the recipient of a dual chamber PM just 5 weeks tomorrow. I understand that I can never utilize a tanning booth again, but my question is, can I utilize a tanning bed just for my legs only? If my body is outside of the tanning bed from waist up, is tanning just the legs okay?

Work environment

by Tfalco
2019-05-31 09:45:48
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Does anyone in the pacemaker club work at water or treatment plant facility as a maintenance tech? I was curious how you navigate certain areas, new work habits, and restrictions... Thanks

Apple Watch ECG

by TomWitom
2019-05-25 13:01:30
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I have Medtronic EN1DR01 pacemaker implanted and am trying to use Apple Watch 4 ECG app. It starts to count down from 30 to 29 and restarts repeatedly back to 30. The app itself is ok - I tested it on my wife’s hand and her ECG result got recorded. This means the problem is with having pacemaker implanted. Anyone had similar problems?

Earbuds

by May13
2019-05-24 00:57:00
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I received an ICD ten days ago. Can I use regular plain ear buds without interference? Thank you.

Cardiac event recorder

by satnavstan
2019-05-10 16:35:59
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I have recently been given a cardiac event recorder for a 7 day observation of arrythmias that I experience despite having a St Jude dual chamber pacemaker. Since being wired up to this new device my resting pulse rate has consistently recorded 80 bpm. My pacemaker was set at 55 bpm as a minimum and has been consistent at that level when I am resting for more than 6 months. Interestingly I have not experienced any arrythmias although my heart rate now is 25 bpm more than the original set...

Odd Pacing?

by MissAshleigh
2019-04-28 16:33:17
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So.... brand new Pacemaker 4/11/19, 41yo F, decent health. I had “odd” palpitations when I was in the hospital recovering; upon monitoring, they told me it was normal. The 2 Hour drive to my mothers house – I kept having palpitations & later figured out after reading the booklet that it was probably because I was wearing a Bluetooth headset/necklace jobbie, the L side no further than 1” from my incision!

Aside from that, I have been careful...

test mode?

by karma
2019-04-27 17:30:39
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About 2 months ago I was checking online with my laptop which of course I put on my chest totally forgetting I had a PM I started to get that strange feeling( when they slow your HR down during testing) realized my mistake and moved my laptop immediatly which was fine, now here i am two months later and still get that test mode feeling lasting upto 2 or so days my HR isn't slow however as i've tested it during these episodes BP is fine and pulse is around 70 BPM so I'm stumped. I...

Ultra Sound

by Locket
2019-04-27 06:39:06
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Hi all I am wondering if it is okay to have ultra sound cleaning to my teeth or will it affect my two lead pacemaker as any one had this procedure done thanks in advance

Pacemaker and car remote not locking?

by Pacing1
2019-04-23 10:26:38
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Hi all. I have a Dual lead pm, 2,5 yrs already. Is it possible that a car remote can jam, meaning not lock due to my pacemaker? Do my pm signals jam the remote? Car beeps and says “Key not detected”.... and I changed the batteries of both the remotes but still it happens when I try locking the car. Weird. It only happens with me, but no one else that drives the car. Sounds crazy hey. Anyone else experience it? 😊

Airport metal detectors

by CyborgMike
2019-04-10 22:57:41
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I travel a lot. Often 3-4 airports a week and once a month outside the country. I've got an ICD/pacemaker and I'm paced about 95% of the time.

For the first few months I was very diligent at showing my card and waiting to go through the back-scatter machines or get the pat down service at the security checks.

But then one day, I decided to walk through the upright to see what would happen... would I set it off? would my pacing stop? Would it shock me? I closed...

Concerts

by GRK1957
2019-04-08 10:46:35
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Has anybody had a problem at a concert sittong to close to speakers

Pacemakers and electromagnetic fields and interference

by Kenworth
2019-04-04 14:13:45
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Hi everyone! New to this club and to pacemaker equipment as of January 29th, 2019. Wondering if anyone out there is a Mechanic or a Welder that also has a pacemaker and how it has changed their work place day to day stuff. Things that could affect the pacemaker operation, what to avoid and what to do to protect so can do normal routine of job. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated as I enjoy my work and want to continue it.

Diagnostic scales and ICD

by VasKing
2019-03-27 19:36:43
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I asked my cardiologist today about electronic diagnostic scales and ICD and insisted for a straight answer. Here is what I get: "Better not."

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