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Doing too much?


My name is Charlie, age 62, live in Nor Cal an hour east of Stockton, Sierra foothills about 1500 ft. I just found this website yesterday and joined.

I had an ICD installed on Saturday 17 May 2008. If was kind of an emergency since I fainted on Thursday. Actually my heart stopped for 6 seconds. I had a heart monitor on because I had fainted three weeks prior. From the monitor my heart was tachy/brady before I passed out on Thursday.

The Dr had me on 50 gm Meto...

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Can dislocated shoulder pull leads?

Does anyone know anyone that has had a dislocated shoulder and pulled out a lead? I know you need to be careful for a few weeks after getting your electrodes in. I like to do a lot of serious whitewater kayaking, and I have dislocated my shoulder a couple of times when i've gotten really trashed. Also, I downhill ski a lot.

Just Curious! Thanks, Jim Jim

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Bands & Pm

Hi Everyone,

I was just wondering if..going to a live band that plays very loud music can affect your Pm & Heart? My son plays in a band & I do like to go & listen to him I also like to hear others play. Last night I went to hear a band and after awhile...it seemed like I could feel every beat in my Pm...Is this possible? I sure hope not.

Gloria

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can i ride a rollercoaster???

i am 12 and i was just wondering if anyone knows if it is ok to ride a rollercoaster with a pacemaker?

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Depression

I have just posted another message about depression. Does anyone take prozac? have you known it to make the heart thing worse, I would be interested to know? My Dr thinks it is OK to take it but I'm not sure?

Please reply

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Depression and heart problems

A number of people have expressed classic symptoms of depression on this board, either directly or indirectly. Read the FAQ section. There is a blurb about "depression" and "anxiety"; they both go hand in hand with having heart problems. All of us "oldies" on this site should make a point of stressing these facts to the newbies! Us "oldies" know, if we're honest with ourselves; we are stepping stones for all the newbies.

I fought acknowledging that I suffered from these problems becau...

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Pleurisy

Just an update.. I've seen my GP, and the chest pain/cramping and trouble breathing that I have been having is pleurisy. I'm glad I know what it is now, and that it isn't dangerous. I have ibuprofen for pain/inflammation and it seems to be helping.

I hope everyone is feeling good today!
Helen

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so helpful

Hi All

I am still quite new to this. I have found some of the topics really interesting, I wish I had found this site sooner.

The only support my family has received is from the patient support group STARS (Syncope Trust And Reflex Anoxic Seizure) they are a charity who support suffers with blackouts, has any body see their site www.stars.org.uk they have been fantastic.

Has anybody had genetic testing, my family are just going through this now as my daughter...

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Rollercoasters...

I rode the roller coasters! ;D I asked the NP & she said she didn't see why I couldn't.

I do have a question though~

I had my pm placed early march of this year & am 36yo. 2 years ago I rode the rollercoasters & after everyone I felt really light-headed & couldn't ride them w/o feeling oozie.... Prior to PM do you think my heart could have been the reason I felt bad way back then? I haven't had dx heart probs then... just the PVC's that were 'harmless'.

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Help! muscle twiching

Hi all,

I am getting muscle twiching since night on my chest above PM area. It is so intense that it can be seen above clothes also. I have not lifted any heavy weight in last few days, only reason I see is sleeping in an awkward position. The twiching (around 100 bpm) is even faster than my HR. I wont be able to see doc for few days.

Can anyone please help me with the reason on twiching, i am worried about any damage to leads.

Thanks all!

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ICD & stenuous activity

  • by jw101
  • 2008-05-25 12:05:03
  • ICDs
  • 2645 views
  • 4 comments

My question is about the icd and temporary exertion, cold water “shock” and adrenaline rush.

I just had an icd implanted. I am an outdoor adventure guide leading canoe and walking trips based in Vermont. We live in rural Nicaragua for 6 months where we are 3 hours away from the nearest basic hospital, 12/15 hours from a professional city hospital. We understand and accept that risk and actually that was the factor that tipped in favor of getting the icd.

We did not explore...

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ipods

hello everyone

just wondering if we can use an ipod with a pacer?

thanks
helen

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Chest cramping?

Hi everyone,

I just had my ICD implanted a week and a half ago, on May 13. In general, I have been doing really well. The site itself aches a little, but the pain of the first couple of days is mostly gone, and when I had my stitches out the nurse said the incision was healing very well.

My question is about something that has happened twice now, once on the way home from the hospital the day after the surgery, and once at 4am this morning. I get terrible, shooting chest c...

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Help Please

All,

I need to know what has happened to me. It was a year ago I had this damed thing placed into my chest and in the past 5 months, I feel as though I have cheated something. My docs all say all is fine but male parts don't function, and I feel tired all of the time. I have verfy little patience for things that used to not bother me at all, but now all I want is to havve this thing out of me.

Have I lost me mind or what? I am greatful to god and science but it really s...

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Reply to Ferdie 100% paced

I am in complete heart block and have been since my first implant in 1999. So I probably would be considered close to 100% paced. This is my 3rd PM. Recently went into A Fib and after quite an ordeal, they found 2 out of my 3 wires had fractured. Now down to 2 wires with a possible placement of a 3rd thru my ribcage in about a month. Yes, it is scary having to rely on today's technology, but then again, I consider myself very very fortunate to even be here. hang in there!

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lifting weights

I just received my third pacemaker (having received my first at the age of 30 - I'm now 53) and am having a hard time knowing how much exercise is OK - mainly weight lifting upper body. My (new) cardiologist said to "keep it reasonable" and not strain too much, but didn't really give me any definite guidelines, other than don't lift 100 pounds. I don't want to fracture a wire...what's reasonable?

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100% DEPENDENT ON PM

I HAD MY FIRST PACEMAKER INPLANTED IN JAN 2001,AND HAVE HAD BATTERYS CHANGED ONCE
IN 2005. I ALSO WAS TOLD THAT I AM 100% DEPE-
NDENT ON MY PACEMAKER,AND THAT WITHOUT
IT I WOULD DIE. I AM CURIOUS TO KNOW IF THERE
ARE OTHERS OUT THERE THAT ARE 100% DEPEN-
DENT ON THERE PACEMAKER. I ALSO HAVE THE
DEFIBULATER WHICH KICKS IN ONCE IN AWHILE.

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This is for the ladies.... bras

We all seem to have trouble finding comfortable bras. Have any of you had any luck with the sportsbras? Would like to hear your results. We aren't trying to look like "sweater girls"... just be comfortable. aldeer

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SLEEPING

It seems a good idea to have your pacemaker set to a lower beat at night to help you sleep and save the battery. The idea appeals to me. However if you travel abroad which I do where night becomes day effectively , what happens then? Any comments. Cheers Peter

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