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Pacemaker Check

I had my pacemaker inserted on June 4....have not been feeling alot better than before it was inserted...had an ecco done last week and have a mild to moderate aortic valve leek...my doctor has not check the settings or done anything with the pacemaker as yet...is this normal...when do they first check them out...any feedback would be so appreciated. vtlaney

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pancreatitis

Hi Everyone,

I just got out of the hospital for the second time in a week went in last Tuesday got out on Saturday then went in on Monday and back out yesterday.

Just wondering if it is possible for the leads of my pm could be rubbing on anything to be causing this.

They told me that there is only two causes for this to be coming back alcohol and gallbladder I don't drink and had my gallbladder taken out in 89 so I am puzzled.

Thanks
Denise

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Jessie

If you are around I will wait in chat for you Billie

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We have a friend that needs our help and support

All,

You helped me in my crises and now its time for us to pull together. There is a young lady out there who is need of all of our support. Here name on the site is Brooklyn. She has posted a few times and could use if nothing else good whises
for better times. Her life like many over ours has changed dramaticly with her instalation and she is having a very hard time of it right now so if any and all of use could simply say we are here for here and she knows that that there...

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Defective lead needs to be replaced

There is a recall on some difibulator leads that Medtronic used.
They Fracture and can cause shocks or not shock when needed.
My Cardio. Doc has stated I need to have the lead removed and replaced with a new one.
I have asked that the Battery be replaced at this time as they are going to have me opened up anyway.
I have read alot about the procedure and there is posibility of problems but have found very few listed anywhere.
I will be having this done on July 29, 2008. T...

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Pain Ball & Rafting

Hi everybody,
Long time no join with this great community. I miss you all.
last June was 1st birthday of maine. Everything going well.
I was busy to do the Coal Terminal Project at Borneo Island.
Now our team making plan to do outing for refreshing. We will play the Pain Ball dan 12km Rafting (Grade 3 for non profesional rafter). Does anyone experienced with those games? What must be prepared before playing the games?

Ela girl, Chatryn B and Smtty how are you?

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Title Table and Seizures?

Hi Guys,

First off I do appreciate everyone's help the last month or so. You guys have been very helpful. I'm still researching and getting 4, 5, opinions before committing to get a PM.

Just another thing came up today when I saw my cardiologist who did the tilt table test. He said that my heart stopped for about 10 - 15 seconds and that I had seizures during this time. Has anyone else out there experienced this? If so, I presume you all have PMs? I'm guessing this is...

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press ups/push ups

anyone know what i can start doing this type of exercise again (6 weeks post implant) plus also wondered if punch bags are safe too ?

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new member

Hi,new member here.I just had st. jude pm installed 5 days ago I am glad I finally found this site,I kept getting textbook info and I wanted to hear from people exprricing pm placements I just read that some man is getting his 4th pm,scary! I am 74 have a leaky mitral valve with left branch block etc. nice to meet you ,I will enjoy hearing from you and sharing the ups and downs.Hey now that i"m all wired up,when do I get my super powers? lol

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Updating the Birthday List.



Hi Everyone.

I’m keeping up the tradition that was started a couple of years ago, to post Greetings to member(s) on his/her/their Birthday.
To do that, I need to update the existing list.
If anyone wants to add their name, user name, birth date, ( no year necessary, unless you want to, ) please feel free to do so, I will add it to the list.

Thanks people, keep on pacing.

~ Dominique ~

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Tikosyn treatment

I'm 33 and getting myself mentally prepared for yet another med change. My EP doc swears this is the last one. If this doesn't work than it's a pacer for me, which I'm at peace with. (I've tried everything, except Amiodarone which I refuse to try because of the side effects.) My EP, who is wonderfully charismatic and skilled has decided not to do the AV Node ablation/pacemaker insertion unless I get a second opinion from another EP. This reassures me that my doc really does care about my wellfar...

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Tiredness

I was wondering if anyone has had the same feeling as I have been getting. I have had my PM for a year and a half and something new has come up. I will be doing my normal daily routine and all of a sudden I'll feel like someone has just given me a shot to make me so tired where I have to lay down and close my eyes. I haven't went all the way out but I was having a hard time driving. I will be sitting at my desk and all of a sudden I can put my head in my hand and fall asleep. Also has any o...

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(((((( A VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY! ))))))

ROB ( radiebold ) is 84 today! July 17, 1924.

So, you're 84 huh? Don't worry, at most retirement communities, you're considered a youngster!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB! You little whippersnapper!

~ Dominique ~

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New member/ New to Pacer/defibrillators

Hi:
I am a new member & would like to know if someone has some answers. I had the device put in 4 weeks ago, but seem to have the same problems. Shortness of breath, dizzy & very tired, headache all the time. I feel worse than I did before I went in. Wanted to add that I was told that I would have a defib. only put in, when I came out I had a pacer/def. and so big. they put athe device right on my collar bone, hurts all the time, especially when sealt belt is on, bend over feels like it wil...

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Traveling to the Middle East

Recently I went to Dubai and Egypt. It was the best vacation ever because I was prepared.
Egypt and Dubai have metal detectors everywhere, even to go into the Hard Rock Cafe.

So I took a note from my doctor, had it translated in Arabic and carried it with me everywhere. It was probably the most amazing thing I ever did.

It did suck having to try and explain to a security guard who didn't want to listen but as soon as I handed them the note in Arabic, voila!

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Crazy Post.....

Hello everyone. How have you all been lately. Its been awhile since Ive been on here. Just finishing up with college almost have my AA degree. I am so excited. Well I have to say this will be my most crazy post ever.
I was watching ghost hunters the other day and randomly heard them talking about Ghost putting off Electromagnetic fields. I was wanting to know if it would be possible for a Ghost to interfere with our pacemakers since we are told to stay away from Electr...

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For Pookie

Can you private message me to let me know how you went on 14 July You have been in my thoughts and I have been wondering how things went. Say high to the gang on MSN for me. I miss you all. Billie

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When can I fly after my box change?

Hi All,

I've been reading through your posts and I see this is a very supportive gathering!

Some background info on me. I'm 32 and I had my pacemaker implanted just over 8 years ago for asystole. From early childhood I used to have fainting attacks 3-4 times a year. I was misdiagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager and generally done the rounds with many cardiologists and neurologists in 2 countries (Ireland and the UK). Then a marvellous cardiologist thought she knew wha...

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Firefighters with pacemakers

I have recently had a pacemaker implanted and have been out of work going on 2 1/2 months now. I am trying to find out the NFPA's definition of (pacemaker dependant) I have a call in to them presently to try and get an answer, if I can get one I will post it. I was sent for a second opinion from work after my cardiologist released me for full duty. I have been a paid FF for 27 years, I was diagnoised with Hodgkin's disease 22 years ago and have had no problems at work. If & when I can get an ans...

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Does anyone take bata blockers and have a pm?
My Doc. wants me to start taking them so I will become pm depented. I am only using it about 20% of the time but I am having pvc s. Ans they want me to take them I am only 31 and have 3 kids I need to be wide awake all day not sleepy. I feel that this is to much for me.

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