Hi,
Has anybody travelled form an airport using the new security body-scanner? At the moment, I show my pacemaker card when travelling to ensure I don't have to pass through the current electro-magnetic security gates. Does the same apply to the scanners?

 

Hi Pacer,
Long time not to see this site due to my work.
I came back here to request your advise for the situation faced to me.

I am an Instrumentation Designer from Indonesia (South East Asia), I've scheduled to visit our home office in England and stay there for 3 month from March till June 2010.

1. Anybody here has experience do long flight with high altitude? Is it safe enough for passenger with pacemaker?
2. Is there still extreme winter in England on March? I have Sinusitis and could not withstand on low temperature environment.

Regards,

Gandara

 

My sister received a PM approximately 2 months ago after having multiple instances of passing out, several of which occurred at her job in Tennessee. She works at a local fast food chain.It may not be much of a job, but it is all she has at this point.

Prior to the discovery by a prominent Nashville TN hospital that the pacemaker would remedy her passing out issues, her employer required for her primary care physician to fill out a form stating whether or not she was able to work. The doctor stated that she was not able to work due to her current medical condition. Her employer said ok, keep us posted. At no time was she terminated. She has been away from work for approximately 4 months. The doctors have now cleared her to driv...

 

Hi i am posting these messages for my grandfather because he just recently had a pacemaker put in and we have a lot of questions but one in particular he's been working for the city for forty years and they want him to now just cut grass and weedeat and chainsaw is he even allowed to do that i searched all over the net and no indefinite answer maybe somone can help me please respond back thanks greatly appreciated

 

Hi All,

I had my pacemaker fitted almost 7 weeks ago. Before this I had been planning a trip to Vietnam 2010 - Nothing booked so far... Being new to all of this I am a little apprehensive about travelling abroad and passing through airport security, not only due to the magnetic metal detectors, but the airport security staff handling the situation in the correct manner (language barrier difficulties).

I have searched this site already, but not found anything specific to what I am asking. Has anyone encountered any issues when travelling abroad (specifically to Vietnam/Far East) or have any advice. Also, are there any instances of PM settings being effected when passing through security detectors. I am worried that be...

 

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Answer from my letter on the use of body scanner if you have implanted device
Thanks for writing.
I am told that we do not know that the pacemaker’s performance will be impacted by such a small level of ionizing radiation exposure from the scanner utilizing backscatter technology. However, you should consult with your physician who implanted the pacemaker for more information on any safety concerns you may have regarding your specific pacemaker and potential interference from either backscatter or millimeter wave technology body scanners. We can’t make a blanket statement as to how your pacemaker will react to the news scanners because each pacemaker (depending on brand, etc.) could respond differently to different cond...

 

Now that full body scanners will be coming to all major airports in Canada and the US, do they affect pacemakers? The articles I read on the scanner say that they are imaging scanners that use electromagnetic waves to scan through clothing like an X-ray. The electro magnetic thing bothers me. Pacemakers and magnets don't mix. I'm trying to find out more info on them and would love your feedback.


Paula

 

I work around high voltage almost daily. Will a shock from 110 volt ac affect the pacemaker. This is probably an old tired out question but I am new to this.

Jerry

 

Visited a few airports and been through the screening, pat downs, etc. What about the full body scanners? Has anyone been thru this process yet? Planning a trip where I know one is in use, and whether I would have to use that thing & if there are any magnets in those. Thanks

 

I have had my pacemaker for 5 years and I don't fell any better than I did 5 years ago. Every 2 to 3 weeks I have a migraine headace and vomiting for 2 days . when I get tired this happens and I miss 2 days of work. I have been to 3 different dr. & no one knows what is wrong with me. My family thinks that I should try to get on disability. I like my job very much and don't want to give it up. I am a custodian at the high school and I love being around the kids. I have had this job for 14 years. But my family thanks that it is to much for me. I also work in the lunch room at noon serving icecream to the kids so I don't get to have a lunch break. Does any one else have this problem or some thing like it. Tired of being sick all the t...

 

Has anyone flown in a helicopter after PM or ICD placement? I am wondering about any magnetic stuff going on in/around the helicopter, the radios, etc.

 

First of all Merry Christmas to all!

Second of all...wanted to know what would happen if you did go through the security at an airport. Will it mess with the pacemaker? Will it cause any damages? Will it just deactivate?

Thank you all,
emt500april

 

hello , my name is robert, I just had a pace maker put in this last sunday, they also said I wqs a 100% dependent on it, I guess the batteries will need replacing sooner, any one have any complications with the st. jude model, I also am on disability, not for just the pace maker implant, I also have conjestive heart failure, C.O.P.D., enphesiema, I am also bi-polar, wow, I do ride a harley davidson alot during the summer months, I travel alot of miles on it, as u know a harley is pretty loud, has anyone had a problem with theres riding bikes , being around loud noises, thanks for your time, and have a merry christmas.........Robert

 

Hello, fellow pacers!

Five weeks from tomorrow I will be on a plane heading to SA for three weeks! I am so excited...and a little nervous since I haven't travelled solo internationally in almost 14 years!

I have seen other posts on here about pacers having a hard time getting traveler's insurance. I was able to get traveler's insurance that covers a slew of things...including my pre-existing condition/having a pm. I just had to purchase it within the two weeks after purchasing my ticket. So, there is hope for those of you who travel!

Anyone here travel internationally with their pm and have any problems at international airports? Just curious.

Happy Holiday Pacing,
ela-girl

 

Hi,
As some of you know, I had a PM inserted for Sick Sinus Syndrome 3 months ago. Since then I have had many problems. I get strong chest pains that bring on anxiety. I have been back to accident and emergency dept on 3 occassions because of the chest pains.

When I get the chest pains, I get very anxious and have suffered two panic attacks. My doctor prescribed diazepam to help with the anxiety/panic attacks.

My partner is travelling abroad so we got joint annual travel insurance (even though I am not well yet to travel and have no immediate plans). The travel Insurance company covered me for Sick Sinus Syndrome without too much of a problem.

When I received my insurance policy, it stated that th...

 

I was searching trying to find information on ICD/pacemakers and electrical generating plants.

I will be getting a ICD/pacemaker in a few weeks. My job requires me to be in large hydroelectric poweplants. I do not work on the generators but are around them. I asked my doctor about this and he said he wasn't sure but the manufacturer should know. I have no idea who the manufacturer will be. Anyone have any info on this?

Thanks

 

Hello everyone

I am new here. Just got a pm on sunday and have been recovering quite well. My arm feels fine but the incision site feels stiff and hurts when i do alot of movement. I am an audio engineer by trade and do alot of reaching and constant moving during my job. a few doctors told me to wait 2 weeks others said I could go back to work immediatly(I havent) how long should I wait? I dont want to screw anything up with the leads, pm etc.

also does anyone have any information about speakers/ wireless microphones interferance with a pm? we use high end gear and the room we work out of is small and has a ton of electrical gear. should this be safe?

thanks everyone. trying to adjust to this new life its...

 

Hi-I'm still new to all this!
My pacemaker is 2 & 1/2 weeks old and we will be going to Europe in another 2 weeks. I have not fared well with dehydration in the past then I get into real trouble,) so I will be alert to that issue but if anyone has any other travel tips, I would really appreciate it!

On a side note, I went into a department store today and walked past the In Store Security system and my heart/pacemaker/defib -whatever it was - started freaking out. It was really scary. My heart felt like it was doing flips in there and my sports watch could not read my pulse - it was jumping up and down. Once I realized what had caused this event ( I had taken 4 steps away from the units when it hit), the store was very nice...

 

Well, here I am finally home safe and well actually we never really know how "sound" I am ha ha... Anyway flights were great, the time in Florida was wonderful and the friendships I will hold dear to my heart for the rest of my life. I will be so happy to share the information and stories after I have a little nap. Very travel weary.
Tammie and Gary thank you for your wonderful thoughts and comments. I always look forward to hearing from you.
Tracy, Putman, Bev, Linda Loopy Lou and Blake and Gary... I miss all of you!

 

We have had a fantastic time in Tampa! I want to thank Blake and Rachel for the wonderful experience. Blake worked so hard to put this event together for us and it was awesome! We were well taken care of, the speakers were informative, so easy to talk to. My Goodness I am exhausted and ready to return to my home, but I am so happy and thankful that I was able to come. It has meant so much to me to actually meet the Pacer Chicks, the Pacer Studs and of course Blake and Rachel. The hotel was great, the staff wonderful and the location too. We laughed, enjoyed drinks together shared a lot of toast with an assortment of drinks. The Ball was something special as well. Everyone looked so handsome and beautiful.
I learned a great deal fro...