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Still having symptoms after pacemaker implanted

Hi there. I'm new to this board. I'm 29 years-old with two wonderful children. During my second pregnancy I was experiencing severe lighheadedness and dizziness and was told by my wonderful OB that it would go away after I had the baby and that it was just my hormones. I have the baby and I still have the symptoms so I go to a cardiologist and he does some tests and had me where a holter monitor for 30 days. On day 26 my heart paused for 7.5 seconds and my heart rate had been in the low 20'...

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Pacemaker Checks

I have found myself listed on the M.T.P.C. list. That's right the Missing The Pacemaker Check, list. I keep forgetting to call them on the day assigned. I get busy, I feel fine and then I simply forget! I get these frantic calls from the Cardiologist that I missed the Pacemaker phone check. This time they asked me "Who takes care of me"? What? I asked? I'm at work, I replied. I take care of me. They must have been thinking I was getting senile and forgetful because I am old. My goodness,...

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How bad is it?

Hi, I just turnd 24 years old and found out that I’m going to have to get a pacemaker. I’m just wondering what to expected for recovery time. I’m been vary healthy and in great shape my whole life, I’m a Commercial Fisherman from Alaska. I have a United States Coast Guard Master 100 Gross Tone Captain License, that is going to be suspended tell I can pass the USCG psychical examination. The psychical includes me being able to run one, six minute mile, lift 75lb’s, crawl in a out of tight places...

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Thank you....... embarrasing questions!

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who replied to my postings (and sent me lovely and very funny personal messages), regarding my delicate question on here yesterday!!!

I apologise if a few of you raised an eyebrow, and perhaps muttered something under your breath(!) but it was a delicate question that I had been dying to ask for sometime! And now so relieved that I can rely on you all to answer ANY questions!!

I am sure MnM is also gratefull!!

Hope...

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it's OUT!!!

I am home after getting my ICD and leads removed yesterday. The surgery went really well. The atrial lead came right out without any problem and the ventricle lead had to be lasered. I'm sort writing much right now because of swelling and discomfort but,...I'm Happy :-)

joy

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Heart Industry Abbreviations

I have been off the site for a while, Federal jury duty, but that is another story.
I see the the club now has an abbreviations tab under information, very nice. Although it doesn't include Electric Frank's 'GB'.
I will retire my abbreviation list postings.

Later,
Charlie

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Blood pumping backwards??

I just talked to the nurse about my Echocardiogram on 9/30. She told me that it is normal and also said something the Echo showed that the blood is pumping backwards. I asked her what caused it, she told me it is from aging and it is normal and have nothing to worry about. From aging?? I am not even 40 yet!
So anyone know what that condition is called? I am due to have the pacer taken out in a month and I need to know everything beforehand.

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Embarrasing Questions!!! PACER CHICKS PLEASE!

Hello! Not been on here in a while - bad migraines bla bla bla!! Hope everyone else is ok?!!

Anyway, thanks to MnM for her erm..... question has prompted me to ask one too!!!!

Not quite sure how to broach this one.... so perhaps some of my nearest and dearest Pacer Chicks could get in contact !

Its regarding... erm... you know... when you ....... ummm..... does it show up when you have your pacing check?? - especially when your cute tech guy checks the print-...

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a-fib and b/b

Hi All, I have reduced my B/B gradually to 12.5 (atenolol) and have been feeling better about the side effects. I would like to eliminate them completely and work on the triggers that cause a-fib. Had a slight bout of the pesky one this evening while playing tennis, felt fine until the end (21/2 hrs.) .......H/B high and dizzy. Took b/b and it cleared up within a half hour. Is there a rebound effect when one is weaning off of b/b.................not had any problems since r/r was turned on 2...

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New arrythmia

Last April I received a dual pacing device, and an av node ablation for atrial fibrillation and atrial tachycardia. Since the insertion of the pacemaker I began to experience ventricular tachycardia. It is much better controlled now with sotalol, though I still have a 3-5 minute occurrence every few days. These are almost always mid-afternoon soon after I get up from my afternoon rest. They do NOT occur after I get up in the morning. Is this progression familiar to anyone? Were there any solutio...

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Heart Block Definition & BBB

Another article I can actually understand!!!

The term 'heart block' refers to a delay or stoppage at some point of the electrical pathway of the heart, and is a medical diagnosis made on the basis of an electrocardiogram (ECG). Depending on the variety, heart blocks may produce slow heart rates leading to dizziness or blackouts, or may produce no symptoms at all.

The Heart's Conduction System

The heart consists of two separate pumping systems, one on the right...

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ok i'm just gonna ask it.....

this is totally embarassing but i'm curious so i'm just gonna go ahead and ask it. i'm sorry in advance if i offended anyone, that is not my intention....
ok so is it ok to use a "vibrator" while having sex if you have an icd?
crazy question...i know but i am serious when asking. i feel weird asking my doctor and i figured if i was gonna ask that this would be the place to do it.
thank you in advance to whoever responds!!!!



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I miss the treadmill :(

I'm feeling pretty useless just sitting around doing nothing while my lung gets straightened out. I've got a freakin' 5 k to train for. I don't wanna be sucking into this breathing machine. I want to exercise on the treadmill. This is so frustrating. UGH. I can't believe this. I know ya'll are like, "quit your whining", but I'm about to go crazy.

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Pregnancy while having a pacemaker

I am thinking about having a second child and I'm really curious about pregnancy in women who have pacemakers. Has anyone had a child after they had there pacemaker implanted? Your comments will be greatly appreciated..Thanks

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Anyone else diagnosed with Lenegre's Syndrome?


I don't know if it is 'just in my head' - - - - - - is it possible to feel more fatigued the more the pacemaker has to be used?
Does it matter - maybe - what the underlying condition is that requires the pacemaker in the first place??
Has anyone else been diagnosed with Lenegre's Syndrome?

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Fainting

Hello!
Quick re-cap: I had my 3rd ablation about 6 weeks ago. First 2 were sinus node modifications for IST, 3rd was for sinus node re-entry atrial tachycardia.
I was doing better until I fainted night before last. I saw my doctor yesterday, he adjusted my pacemaker and told me to come back in 3 months. 3 months...are you kidding me!!! I can't go on like this for 3 months! Still having issues because of IST.
On the way home I fainted while sitting in the car. I have NEVER fainte...

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Are any of ya'll on FaceBook

I think we should start a community on FaceBook, and represent pm/icd's. I would love to be able to interact with ya'll on FaceBook. It would be fun.
If ya are......send me a friend request Angelie Alderman

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Thanks

Thanks for the positive feedback for someone who tends to take life and everything else too seriously. I never had any forewarning and went form 60 BPM to 10 BPM within 24 hours for no apparent reason at a young age so maybe I am still a little - whatever. Sometimes I just need a little reminder of what's good about this thing.
Yours Truely
Deb

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I have a pacemaker - do I need it?

Not quite sure what happened to me in 2001 when I was 55 but I passed out on airplane and a Dr on board suggested I be cardio tested. I did that - I was subjected to every test imagineable and flunked the infamous tilt table test - they said I flat lined for about 5 seconds and then I restarted myself. My Dr said I should have a pacemaker installed. I did and am now on pacemaker #2 (the first one had an internal problem). Anyway, since I had the first pacemaker installed, the pacemaker has ne...

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You know you're wired when...

You make store alarms beep.

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I am just grateful to God that I lived long enough to have my ICD put in. So many people are not as lucky as us; even though we sometimes don't feel lucky.