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Medtronic ICDs

As i look around this site and a few others i have been on looks like medtronic makes junk. Im haveing a defibulatar put in on week from tuesday, I think i will contact my cardioligist and request he not put one of theirs in me. Am i seeing this right anyone have a commment on this. Please please let me know quick.

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Guess im getting a defib in a week

Hello all, just found this site. Ill give you my bio. On July 13,2008 I went to urgent care as i thought i had broncitis, dr gave me some antibiotics, the next two days later woke during the nite not being able to breath, went back to dr he ordered a chest xray as he thought i went into pnenimoia, called and said i had had congential heart failure started me on some heart medicine and water pills went in monday and had a eckocardigram, dr calls wants me to see a cardioligist, friday july 25th ha...

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9/5/08 Pacemaker Recipient

I had been feeling a little tired for several weeks and out of breath when walking from car to store (prior to this could easily do 2 miles on treadmill). I did not pay a lot of attention to the symptoms, thinking was maybe allergies or who knows what. Finally went to family doc, did ekg, heart rate 35-40. He immediately faxed ekg to cardiologist and within 24 hours Pacemaker was installed. I keep saying THANK YOU THANK YOU AND FEEL SO BLESSED. Still a little tired, just got home yesterday...

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Feeling sad

Hi there:
I have had a miserable day. I feel soo sad & don't know why. It's 10 days post surgery. Been crying some . Has anyone else have this let down feeling. The Dr gave me a RX for something, but don't want to take any more than I already have so many I take now. For Heart etc. What does one do when one feels like this. Could you help me out. I just feel miserable.
Thanks for your support.
rayan

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Weird neck / shoulder pain ? (Vent)

Doing ABSOLUTELY wonderful a little over 3 weeks post implant, with the exception of wearing a 30 day event monitor to catch my flutter, and a strange neck /shoulder pain.
I've followed doctor's orders by NOT raising my elbow above my head. I've also not pushed, pulled, or carried anything over 5 pounds. Unfortunately, just like I thought, my shoulder is frozen. My collarbone has this nervy sensation when I raise my arm to shoulder level. My forearm is weak, and have already pulled a muscle...

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probably silly question

hi all! so i know this is probably a stupid question but i just got an air purifier today that release positive/negative ions etc etc etc. i was just wondering if that would affect my pacemaker/icd in anyway. =)

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Protection in contact sports.

Hi all,
for a good few years now I've been into judo as my main sport and stress relief. I've recently had a pacemaker fitted (last week) and after speaking to my sensei (instructor) it's been suggested I wear some kind of protection when I'm training. I've looked at the sporting wear web sites and e-mailed a few of them asking if they do anything that might offer some kind of protection - none really came up with anything of any use. If anyone has anything that would fit the bill or can po...

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PM Newbie

Hi everyone,

I am 37 and had my first pacemaker installed 4 days ago after syncope episodes and a diagnosis of sick sinus syndrome. It happened pretty fast. Once I got to the cardiologist I was having surgery less than a week later.

I am already feeling better! so far I feel more alert and energetic and the numbness in right hand (2 fingers) is almost gone after being numb for weeks.

going from a resting heart rate of 38-40 BPM to 58-60 has made a nice differen...

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To Electric Frank & Smitty.....

Hi Fellows: I have a question for you two experts! I've had my 2 lead PM since May '06. My ventricle paces 100% and the atrium 54% at last check. I'm due next month for a PM check. Recently when I check my BP, my HR is fast up to 108 on one occasion. This evening, for example, my HR was 101 one time, and when I rechecked it was 89. I have confirmed this with a Pulse Oximeter. I take atenolol (beta blocker) 50 mg daily and have permission to adjust the dosage if I feel the need so have be...

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Home Monitor

Just receeived a letter from My cardiologist indicating they are setting me up for home monitoring. How often is one usually checked? Just received my P/M 2 months ago.

Thanks to All.

Bob

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Laughter :D

I agree with the Magster and others, that we could use much more laughter in our lives. It is good, it is healthy, it is fun! I personally try to laugh everyday. Most times I succeed! :D

Many of you know me and also know that there has been times in my life that I have not felt much like laughing. I try, but during those times I seek support from this site to help pull me through those tough times. I believe that is so very important, not just to me, but to everyone here. Most of us...

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Pacemaker Girl

How does a laptop interfer with the home unit?

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Beta Blockers

Has anyone had side effects from Beta Blockers such as dizzyness????

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HELP!!

Hey guys, what's up? Ok, so for those of you who, well, any of you really, I had chest pains a few weeks ago so I went to my cardiologist (he wasn't mine, but I went to the hospital where I normally go) and the nurse and interrogation guy said that it moved but the doctor said it didn't and he told me to take ibuprophen for two weeks and see how it went. Well, yesterday I didn't take any (shame on me) and we my chest felt like someone was constantly elbowing me, just like it did before the ibupr...

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truth

How many are still or went back to smoking I was a 3 pk a day until I went into the ER this time. When I had a 3 vain bypass in 1994 I still smoked. I know I would be a much nicer person to have around if I was smoking I am VERY VERY short in temper with everyone.
Lenny

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THIS IS NOT A JOKE

No, this is not a joke but I am posting it here because of the way jokes go here. I am 14 and would like to say some of the adults here act more like kids than the kids here do. Everyone is offended by everything and frankly, it is annoying! If you want to know more, just read the post under this one in the Jokes forum. Quite shocking how a simple thing can get so out of hand... Oh yeah, would it hurt to simply ask what is meant by the post?! Please try to lighten up, I understand people come he...

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Pain relief??

I received an ICD 8 days ago. Today is the 4th day of convulsions/stimulation or whatever. The EP doc office says diaphragmatic stimulation and I have an appointment for Tuesday. This is Saturday and I'm beginning to think I can't make it until them. The hospital and doc who did the procedure is 2 and 1/2 hours away so I am reluctant to go to the ER there and waste a trip. They said I need to be "re-programmed". I am so sore thru to my back I can't even relax. Any ideas for relief until T...

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Hi,Pookie

Just wanted to say Hello
Lenny

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What to expect

Some days I feel I can climb Mt Everest. Other days I can barely climb the stairs. After four years of a fib which never went to normal on its own, I had a pace maker implanted in July. The main reason for it was to improve my life style so I could dance and be active. I am 67 and active, but I still get winded at times. Other times I can exercise and feel terrific. Is this normal? Can I expect any improvement? Have others experienced this?

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You know you're wired when...

Bad hair days can be blamed on your device shorting out.

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I had a pacemaker since 2002 and ever since then my life has been a total blessing.