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Angelie's back

Man, my lung issues have literally dropped me on my butt, but I'm back to work today.
I've been using that darn spirometer like the docs have instructed, and I've got some pretty good rest over the weekend. I didn't stay in the hospital, which I think was a good thing. You always get better rest at home anyways, and there wasn't a whole lot that they could do besides breathing treatments, oxygen, etc. I think after this week of taking it easy, I'll be back on track.
Thanks for the love...

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Just needing some support

I'm back, I have posted a few messages.I'm 4 months post PM implantation. For the most part everything is going great. I've recently returned to work as a Long Term Care Aid.The work itself can be very physical with lots of lifting and turning etc. Since returning back to work I've had some similar symtoms that I had prior to the PM. I used to get this feeling in my stomach almost like an adrenaline rush just before i used to almost pass out. I was diagnosed with 3rd degree heart block hence the...

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Placebos

Have any of you been following the news reports on a survey that showed nearly half of docs regularly prescribe placebo pills to patients. Some of the articles also mentioned docs not correctly telling the patient what was done and why during a procedure.

I wonder if this isn't the cause of some of the reports here on the forum that don't seem to make sense.

If you are interested, Google the words "doctors placebo" (leave the quotes out. There isn't any particular article...

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Pacemaker Limerick

A spaceship has landed in my chest,
but it has worked out for the best.
It emits energy
causing me to be
a bionic being, I guess.

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here again

well guys i thought i would give you the lastest on the swollen ankles saga . i have been to the doctors 3 times now and they have all listened to my chest and said it is clear iam continuing to have coughing sessions and cant breath. it comes and goes i still have swollen ankles . i had a ecg on saturday at my emergency walk in centre only to be told by the doctor "that he thinks everything is ok but hes not sure as he doesnt know how to read a ecg from someone who has a pacemaker" that give...

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Replacement Battery Worries

I have had my current PM for 8 and a half years. I have my annual check up coming up this week, and I'm starting to get a little worried about them talking about a replacement. I have gone through the last 8 or so years without any worries or cares about it, but now it has hit me like a runaway train!

I'm starting to find that maybe the anxiety about it is making me feel unwell, and I'm feeling tired and short of breath. Short of energy and generally irritable. I'm usually full of bou...

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hello everyone again

hello i got on last nite and gave a update on my health
and if any one want to talk email me here and we can commumicate that way also a couple of people are new asking me a question or two so i will try to answer them
I live in nebraska city nebraska my hospital is BLGH in Lincoln nebr my dr is Dr Miller A real nice guy
as for my issues I had a pacemaker and a diefibilater 6949 medtronics it got put on recall after I had my issues
My pm and defid went off 11 times...

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us military

I was wondering if any has experience with a pacemaker and the US military. I am getting ready to go some tests and the doctor thinks I will need a pacemaker. I am in the military and was wondering what kind of complications I will have with that. Thanks!

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chat anyone

up for a chat go and stay for a minute this site takes so long to navigate or is it my puter

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pulling hair out

lo am i the only one who is getting really frustrated with the chat room by the time i have type something and it has sent it the person has left and i type pretty fast errrrrrr

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I'm still here

hello everyone just letting you all know that I'm still around doing alright no issues since I had my pm and defib removed in may of 08 I still worry alot about the issues but I can live with it .
I come here now and then to read and give advice if I can this is the best *** site around here many people here to help out
I know it helped me when I needed someone to talk to theres just some things better writtin than said
right now I'm dealing with lawyers about all th...

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MY checkup a question

Hello there:
I went to my cardi,this week. Did a check on my ICD/PM.
All looked good there. But she said I am going into cardi-arrest.
She also gave me Lasix+potassium. I have to weigh myself every a.m. Anyone else out there that has the same problem?
Also how do I find out if my PM is turned on or off. Forgot to ask, got the print out though. What do I look for. Asking this question because I was suppose to have only the ICD implanted, but they implanted the combination whic...

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Not your PM or heart

Hi Everyone,

Well i went to ER on Thursday, short of breath,chest pressure
dizzy ect. They kept me overnight did a ekg and blood work told me its not heart or PM related and sent me home with pain meds.

Still have the pain though not as bad still short of breath and they told me to follow up with my family dr. in teo weeks.

Where do I go from here??

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Denise

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Diagnosis off work

Went to my cardioligist wednesday for a followup after the week prior adjustment. Had been off from work a week. Breathing was a little better, getting fatigued after little excersion, lightheaded, and getting dizzy. Made no adjustments, told me in no uncertain terms I shouldnt even be here, told me I probably will not be able to do any physical labor as what i had been doing, and he wanted me to go on disability. he is adjusting my medication upping my coreg dosage, and will keep raisiing as lo...

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Hey Guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello! Thanks to the people who responded to my test result post, I appreciate the support! :) I was just reading the post about Halloween and let me just say this- PEOPLE HERE ARE NUTS!! I guess that's why I fit so well here!!! :) :) I just remembered, I have to play at a dumb football game on Halloween and we don't get finished UNTIL 10:30 THAT NIGHT! I do kina want to go because my school and where my dad teaches are HUGE rivals and we're both very good this year. I'm am a gigantic band geek,...

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Pookie Update

Hi Everyone!!!

Just a quick update to let you all know that I'm still around.

I've been busy taking care of the world's worst head cold. I hadn't had one in about 8 years and I forgot how miserable it can be. I'm almost better now (one week later) other than having Kleenex nose! (You know when you blow so much your nose starts to fall off and it gets all raw.) Guess I've been doing a lot of snoring at night too according to hubby!!! How attractive!!!

Oh.....

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ANGELIE

Has anyone heard back regarding Angelie? She got me worried yesterday with her posting.............

Love & Hugs, Loopy Lou xxxxxxxxxxx

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Beta Blocker

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081024/hl_nm/us_beta_blockers_1

Another strike against Beta Blockers

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Anyone Know?

Hi All,
just wondering if anyone has heard from Sharon (auntiesamm)

I have not seen a posting or comment from her for a while now,unless I have missed something. Peter.N

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NEW PACEMAKER USER

Hello, I had a pacemaker put in on the 13th. I have TONS of questions but right now I need to know something that is scaring me. I *think* my doctor set my limit for 65. My pulse just registered 64. Does that mean the pacemaker isn't working?? Someone please answer. I'm scared.
Thank you.
Victoria
victoriab7@sbcglobal.net

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