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How soon did you see your doctor

I was just wondering how soon after you had your pacemaker put in did you see your doctor. I went this past Monday for a one week checkup, but only with the nurse. She looked at my incision and and explained how my monitoring system works and that was it. She didn't seem concerned that I have bronchitis.

I don't see my doctor until the end of January. Is this common? I figured he would want to see me a lot sooner than that.

Thanks,
Susan

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I'm in the hospital.

I had to have a heart moniter put on and so I have tacacardia(Spelling?)So I have been in the hospital for a week and so now I have a Pacemaker and Defibrilator mix. I am very nervous about this can someone that has this inform me ???

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SVT's

I received a pacemaker 8 months ago because I had both bradycardia & SVT. I have been doing ok for quite a while.
Yesterday as I was driving I started having something like a pinching sensation at my pacemaker site that caused a chill thru me, kind of like how you feel when you stick yourself with a needle in your finger. Today I have been having a heart rate of 130 and palpitations. I guess what I want to know is if I should call my doctor or just wait it out. I don't see him again unti...

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What is......

What is Hokey Pokey Anonymous?
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A place where you can turn yourself around.



Bionic Beat

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My Mom

Hello all.

I just found out today that my 84 year old mother will have a pacemaker implanted either today or tomorrow. I was searching pacemaker information and found your club. I don't know anything about what to expect.

Just a little history...

My father passed away 3 weeks ago from cancer. It was sudden. In fact, Mom was the one with the heart problems and poor health. Dad on Halloween night, had severe pain and was taken to the hospital. He was full o...

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Drop in Blood Pressure

I had an imaging stress test today. My Dr ordered it after he interrogated my pacer. I was complaining about having a racing heart rate. The odd thing was although I could feel my heart race, my pulse was at 60bpm. He said I was having PVC's and wanted me to take the stress test. I have a bad knee so the Dr said he would give me a chemical I.V.to increase my heart rate and I would only need to do 4 min on the treadmill. As soon as my heart rate increased my blood pressure decreased. I almo...

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2nd ablation

Hi everyone!

Just a note. I had my second ablation yesterday and am feeling 100% better today.The procedure took about 3 hours. I haven't felt this well since August. I am prayerful that it stays this way. My heart rate was 74this morning and 76 this evening. I haven't been e I'm not being overly optomistic

Regards,
Colvin

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News of Peter.Nash

Good day everyone,
I have spoken to Peter N. and he is home now from the hospital. He has had a rough patch, however is on the mend. He has asked me to say thank you, for all the wonderful, heartfelt, get well messages.
Quote.... "I appreciate their kindness an concern" Peter is not yet strong enough to post himself, so he thought I might be able to do so on his behalf. He will bring everyone up to speed upon his return.
Get well soon Peter. Nash.... we miss you!
Pacergirl

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chat

anyone want to talk this morn, ill wait in chat.

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Pregnancy and Pacemaker

Hi all,

I'm back I'm still not too happy with my little metal heart babysitter and I have a horrible scar even after using vitamin e and mederma... big nasty keloids on my bust wonderful. But at least my spirts are up. Its my 25th birthday today and I'm feeling great!

Anyhoo, my partner and I are considering having a child. Does anyone know of any good resources for women with pacemakers and conception/pregnancy. With my problem my gyno does not think that I will have any p...

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Hope every one had a good thanksgivin.

Thursday ill be headin home back to north carolina dang 1789 miles. but ill be home for christmas and back with my family.
if i can ill get online at motels and see whats goin on here.
so soon as i get out of doc thersday im on the road again.
Hummmmmmm i need get that song to play on the road.
oh and i have a good thing to do if its to cold outside to go walking.
this is what i did.
went to wallmart walked and got tired so i went to entertainment and watched half o...

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location???

Hey all,
I know i haven't been active on the site in a long time and surprised my login still worked. lol. but i have a small question to ask has anyone heard of Pacemaker Lead Extraction? my doc has been talking to me about getting it and what not but i dont know of a place by me that does it i'm from NYC. and he wants to send me to Boston somewhere. does anyone know anything of it? or where to get it done. basically i need a new pm cause my lead fractured and i have so many old leads and...

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A friend in need

Hello Pacemaker Club Friends...
Our friend Peter.Nash has been feeling a bit under the weather these last weeks. If you all have a min. could you please let him know how much you care and wish him well.
I'm sure your messages will be appreciated.
Pacergirl

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Pain In Breast Area

I know a woman who is 80 years old that got her pacemaker just about one month ago. Now she is experiencing severe pain in the left breast, Has anyone ever experienced this after getting a pacemaker, and if so, what was the cause?

Thanks.

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Feeling of Impending Doom

This is going to sound a bit odd....I had a pacemaker implanted last week and when I got home I felt different and it took me a while to figure out what it was. For many months I had this feeling of impending doom and I hadn't realized how pervasive it had become to me. What I realized was that, after the PM had been implanted, the feeling of impending doom had disappeared. Have any of you experienced the same thing? It's a great feeling to not be afraid any more.

cd

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Will PM relieve fatigue, etc? Disability, Midorine

On a recent Tilt Table Test when I fainted, my heart stopped for 17 seconds. The Cardio acted like he didn't want me to leave. He said I will very likely need a pacemaker, but we could try Medication (Midocrine 2.5 mg 2 x time).

Do you feel better after the PM is emplanted? Fatigue is killing me but I have heard the PM helps that tremendously.

Does the Midocrine help anyone?

Can we drive shortly after a PM?

I have read that you may not be able to driv...

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chest pain, sob, & Zapping

hello everyone,

stil here and still having problems. mostly being short of breath even with just walking. then the pacer starts doing something that feels like little zaps.
by the way i am still on disability--not working. md says that by february 2nd we will need to chat about permanent disability.
dont know why i am still haveing these problems.
tests alll came back okay.nothing wrong with my lungs. so it has to be the pacer.


s

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Who takes a statin?

The only statin I've been able to tolerate is Crestor which I'm currently taking.I've read so much conflicting info regarding the recent study that showed that Crestor reduced inflammation in the body. It also caused a significant rise in diabetes among those taking it & that scares me. I feel myself craving sweets more all the time which sure isn't helping my weight any. I also take fish oil daily (2400 mgs) & that is known to reduce cholestrol. During a heart cath in June the cardio doc said m...

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Allowable upper body exercises

Hi
I had a pacemaker replanted about 7 months ago, after the first one got infected and had to be replaced.
My cardiologist has strongly advised me against doing push ups or any exercise that involves strenuous exertion of my arms and upper body.
The reason being the possibility of tearing the leads out of the cardiac muscle walls.
Any suggestions or advice please, as 1 hour a day of marching is not helping me get rid of excess upper body fat ?
thanks, cheers
peter

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