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Not pacemaker dependant

I contacted my EP this week to inquire as to whether I could have ultrasound treatment on my left knee that I have been having some problems with. The EP told me after consulting with a cardiologist that there was no problem having the treatment as I am not pacemaker dependent. I did not at the time she was on the phone question her about this. Has anyone been told this? Does this mean I really do not need a pacemaker?

Sharon B.

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SMITTY

What did you think of my comments on your WHY posting.
Cheers pete

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High volt transmission lines - EMI

Just had PM fitted July 30. Good recovery and great benefits!
BUT we have a holiday booked in an apartment which, I estimate, is about 25metres from overhead 125kv power cables. Should we cancel? What might happen? Will the 1 hour flight be any problem?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated by a newcomer to the world of PM's

Thanks

"Caesium"

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p.m. check

my check is aug 14th a week before my 2 year anniversary. i have lots of questions to ask. is their a standard form of questions i should ask written down so i don't forget. i seem okay.whatever they did i think it worked for me. my pulse cannot go below 60. i have lots of energy. i am 67 soon so i do get a bit tired but otherwise good. i need to walk more. jessiep.s. thanks for al the help this site offers

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PM change Aug 19th

Hey. Just wondering if any of you had a PM change yet? Im booked in for mine on the above date n im terrified. If any of you have had this done can you put my mind at rest please? Their not changing my leads just the PM but any form of procedure scares me lol - any help and advice would be great!

Marcia xx

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pacemaker change 19th August

Hey. Just wondering if any of you had a PM change yet? Im booked in for mine on the above date n im terrified. If any of you have had this done can you put my mind at rest please? Their not changing my leads just the PM but any form of procedure scares me lol - any help and advice would be great!

Marcia xx

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Exercise, How much & when

Hi,
Thank you all for this wonderful site I visit it a lot and find your messages very inspiring. On 7/7/08 I had cardiac arrest in my local gym. Luckily the staff there had the training and an AED and they revived me. I now have an ICD (put in on 14/7/08 and my cardiologist has told me to continue as soon as I've recovered from the surgery with an exercise program as there wasn't any significant damage to my heart. At the moment I'm walking and I feel great. I would like to go back to my...

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()()()()() IT"S BIRTHDAY TIME!!! ()()()()()

TODAY, AUGUST 8, DEBERA ( grandmaD, ) IS 44 YEARS YOUNG! ( 1964 )

GOOD THINGS ON GETTING OLDER.

Wearing bi-focals says " I'm smart, I can read! "
Gray hair is a neutral color that goes with everything.
Chin hairs give you something to stroke while looking thoughtful.
Forgetfulness means you can watch a movie over and over again as if you'd never seen it before.
Lack of energy is a good excuse to hire a maid service. Lol.

HAVE A VERY SPECIAL DA...

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concerned

Hi its me again. This is my third post, Im 8 days post surgery for a lead replacement and have noticed the last few days that my pulse is around 45 and my base rate is 60. Im going for a checkup on the 13th and my cardio nurse does not seem too concerned but said that they will fiddle with the settings and hopefully get it right. Has anyone had this happen before and should i be concerned. Thanks Jean

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Why

I have a question for you people that are smarter than my doctor, which I'm sure includes at least 99.99% of you. Now I may have asked this question before, but I don't recall the answers so please indulge me while I do it again.

I got a dual lead Medtronic in 2000. I've had more problems with the thing than I can count, but a new one cropped up in Mar. '07 and will not go away. The settings on it are low 70 high 120. The problem is when I do anything really physical, like cutt...

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Still fainted

Fainted tonight while lying down reading. I am one wk post op. Was fainting very often before 5 out of 8 days last wk, 12 times this month. Whats up. Is a lead loose or do I need adjusting. Should I worry. Went to emerg in this small hsp and they of course said pulse was normal by that time. Help?
Lady

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Help I'm stuck!

I've been stuck on the members online list for 2 days now! I'm getting tired, hungry, and need to use the facilities! LOL! No really, how does one get off aside from logging out?
Bambi

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CathrynB

I am a new member. I joined in the last couple months and I had been corresponding with one of the members . Her user name is CathrynB. Does anybody have any recent information about CathrynB. I went to send her a personal message and her member name is no longer listed. If anybody has any information about this member if you could send me a message.
Sincerely,
Stacey28

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LEFT HANDED GOLF

I am right handed and have icd implanted in left shoulder. I play golf left handed. No plms so far, appreciate any comments

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I'm not sure how to handle all of this..

I just turned 21 and I've been diagnosed with complete heartblock since May when I passed out and had a heart rate of 48. I was in the hospital for 2 days and have been on a heart monitor since then. I'm also 29 weeks pregnant which complicates the situation. They're trying to wait until after I have the baby to insert a pacemaker for the sake of the baby but the doctors have all told me I'm going to have to have one and they're worried about how I'll do in labor being in complete heartblock...

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One wk post Op

Hi Did write before but cannot find it. I had dual pacemaker one wk ago tomorrow. Feel fine. Using arms too much I think. How easy is it too dislodge leads? Worried about that? I am walking every day, is that ok. Set at 80 but not a higher no. Have not fainted for one wk either so that is good. Was 19 beats per min. when fainting. 12 times in July. Incision 5 in long. seems long to me. Any advice about use of arms. Trying to not lift them but hard kitchen cupboards etc. Feel like I can do anythi...

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thanks for response

Hi everyone, so I just posted a message in the wrong spot so now will try again. I appreciated the 4 responses I got to my first message. Im 48 with a pm, a week post surgery for a lead replacement. Had origanal pm put in on July 3rd. Yesterday was a sluggish day for me and my heart rate seemed slow and I truly had no energy. My cardiac nurse said that because of all the pvc's I have that when I take my pulse I may not be feeling all of the beats even though they may be there. Im so worried that...

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being pathetic!

Ok, so I had my pacemaker fitted on 24th July and have been lucky enough to have hubby at home to pamper me!! I have two young children 11 and 8 years old.

The thing is, hubby works abroad 80% of the time and is away next Monday - and already I feel so lonely and scared about coping with my p.m. and having to deal with the kids and trying to keep them amused during the summer hols as I am not supposed to drive.

Also how long till I can stop sleeping on my back!!!!!

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Slipping pacemaker

Hello again, Luke here.

I had a pacemaker installed about 20 months ago. It has been fine as far as I can tell, since it supposedly only works if I get below 40 bpm. However, a few weeks ago I noticed it had slipped from just below my collarbone about an inch. I can feel and see the leads. I did go to the cardio's offfice where they just did a phone check on it and I haven't had a report yet. The nurse said this was not unusual and not to worry. I tell you what, when a nurse t...

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Pacemaker coming!

Hello,

I just found out last week that I will be getting a pacemaker in the next few weeks. I am dealing with the news now but it hit me pretty hard in the beginning. I always thought it was for older people, I am only 26. I found this site yesterday and already it has been a HUGE help in giving me information. A little scary at times though reading the complications postings. Just wanted to see if anyone had any advice of what I should do or what questions to ask before I get t...

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