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dward........thanks

Thanks so much for the advice on cartwheeling. I'm going to print it out and try it when I get home. I've never really had anyone show me how it's done. I think I understand it now. Yay!
Thanks as well to the others for your positive comments. I really wouldn't be where I am today without all of you. This site is wonderful.
<3
Angelie

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2nd Pacer

Got my pacer replaced after 7 years on Dec 8th. Leads were good, so I don't have to endure that extra agony. A little sore at the implant site, and I can't sleep because I keep trying to go to my left side, and it hurts too much. Otherwise, it was not that bad of an experience. Dr. says I can go back to my recumbent trike in 2 weeks, and that I can use the treadmill for exercise. My advice to all - KEEP MOVING. It hurts, but keep moving the arm so you don't stiffen up. Get up and walk, don't lay...

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chat anyone

anyone want to talk. ill wait in room.

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I need to vent

Hi all im kinda of down a little or scared dont know which. Im feeling a quite a bit better since my surgery and pm/defib aug and sept. All of my dr visits have been kind of on the negitve side from cardio not bad just negitve, I go in to the last one all pumped up for this stem cell reasearch that i have found that i might be able to take part in, and i took all the paper work in for doc to make sure none of the tests i have to go thru are safe i mean as safe can be with pm and the surgery, and...

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HAPPY HOLIDAY'S TO ALL

To my fellow PM friends.
Even though i don't chat much with anyone i have been coming in here since 12/05 when i recieved my PM. You have been a wonderful group and so very helpful to any and everyone in need, i just want to say THANKS to one and all. And the BEST OF HOLIDAY WISHES TO ALL.Also to say thanks for our little mini computers that have saved many many lives .

best wishes
Valerie

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up for a chat blue

ill wait and see if you come to chat

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Thanks

I appreciate everyone’s response, I don’t know much about pacemakers and you all have been very helpful. I never thought much about a PM until my Dr called me at work just a few days ago and told me I need one right away. This didn’t leave me much time to investigate anything. But I did find this site and I’m glad I did. Does anyone know if there is a link between A-Fib and Essential tremors? I started have both at about the same time and the meds are the same for both problems. It just seem odd...

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he just jumped

hi everyone its me again ,need some more advise if possible on pm ,hubby was just sitting watching tv when all of the sudden he jumped and said he had like a sharp pain shock type of pain round were the pm is fitted (he not good at decribing pain )so not sure whatthe pain was like but it was enough to mke him jump anyone else had this type of thing he is sleeping now ,also had a letter for him to have a moniter fitted on the 22 dec for 24 hours is this normal after having a pm fitted he has had...

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resting pulse

Recently on occasion my resting pulse will be between 75 and 100. My PM is set for a minimum of 60. Has anyone else experienced this? My atrium is 95% paced so I wonder how this could be possible. I have a clinic appointment soon. Is there anything is the PM settings I should ask about? My blood pressure readings are normal.

Bob

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Thank You Everyone!

Thanks everyone for all you words of encouragement! I really feel much better. Plus I quit beating myself up for having one 'poor me' day. One more thing, is this hereditary? My kids are worried.

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PM getting stuck in ribcage

New to this site and drawing a blank on vocab. I have the PM that is placed abdominally (wires are set on exterior of heart). What the heck is that called - I can't remember. Anyway, does anyone have this type and have problems with it moving around too much? I love not having the lump on my chest anymore, but the darn thing gets stuck in my ribs if I bend over or curl up just so - hurts like h---. And now I'm pretty sure it has settled right up against my esophagus. Comments? Suggesetion...

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pacemaker leads

How long do pacemaker leads last on average? How many of you have had additional leads placed without extracting the old ones, and how many of you have had leads extracted. Do they generally use the same kind of anesthesia as they give you for your initial pacemaker implant?

Vonnie

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Arabella

If you see this, Bella, go to the chat room. I'm in the middle of writing a private message to you and spotted you were here anyway. Sheila

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Just got my PM, need info please

Hi All, I was just sent home from the hospital today and not yet sure about living with this PM. About 1 hr ago I had a slight burning in my heart area. Am I supposed to feel anything with the PM? I’ve had A-Fib for a few years and had an ablation in Sept and it didn’t help much. Since the ablation my heart stops for 3 or 4 sec at a time, a few times a day. So I’m on more meds and a PM and not sure what I’m up against. Should I feel the PM working on my heart? I still had the irregular heart rat...

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Pacemakers and exercise regimes

I'd appreciate any and all information/suggestions for weight training with a pacemaker(exercises to avoid/modify;helpful websites);how soon(1 or 2 months rest to not displace leads).I want to get back to pre- pacemaker training as soon as possible.Thank you in advance for your assistance, Paul

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From 160 to 60 (II)

Hi everyone from Spain,

Last week (on Thursday), I had an appointment with my Doc and I asked him for a solution. After talking a bit, he changed the settings of my PM. First, he increased my upper limit from 160 to 180. Second, he turn off an option to control tachycardia (I don’t really need this option) so I can go as high as 180 and my PM is not detecting the high rates as a problem.

On Saturday I checked the new settings and I went for a nice mountain tour. As expect...

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Palpitations

I have Hypertension. Even on my meds my usual BP is 140/90. Yesterday morning I woke up with a low blood pressure of 99/68. That is really low for me. In addition I felt nauseated and very fatigued. I also had palpitations and heart rate of anywhere from 67 to 128. Very wierd day. This morning my BP was better but palps were still evident. This afternoon even after a rotten day at work because of no sleep last night due to palps I am feeling better. Is it normal to have palps after having a PM.<...

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Epicardial Ablation

Hello, my husband is scheduled to have a epicardial ablation for SVT. Has anyone gone through this procedure? Please let me know what this entails and the recovery period. This is being performed at the University of Chicago in one week so any help would be appreciated. He had undergone a cathater ablation in August and the electrical problem is now on the outside of his heart. Thank you for your help.

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I know it is early but...

Hi pm pals

Just to wish you all a very happy time at Christmas. I am afraid I am just about to slip into my hibernation mode. Christmas always send me into a deep depression. We are not allowed to see our Grandchildren. I wish someone could pass on a magic formulae to me that would help me cope with Christmas.

Hope to see you all in the New Year. Sincere wishes to all.

Billie



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Question for Angelie re: running

Hi Angelie,

I am a runner also. I have not been able to run much in the past 3 years due to lone A-Fib and symptoms from a low heart rate. My Dr. is hopeful that my new PM will help (implanted one month ago). I started back to the gym and am now running/walking on the treadmill. So far, so good. Would you mind sharing your story and problems with running? I am 55 years old and love to run. I have missed it tremendously. When I read that you had run a 5K - I knew how you felt....

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