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Wanted: Firefighters with pacemakers!

Hello! I am a Firefighter who just got a pacemaker and my cardiologist wanted me to see if he could contact any other Firefighters out there who have pacemakers and have been cleared for full duty. He is trying to get support in showing that other firefighters out there have had pacemakers and are back to work, unfortunatly he does not know of any other firefighters other than I. All he wants to know if what kind of pacemaker you have and he wants to hear from you that you are back to work for f...

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New pacemaker at 48

I am hoping I am not alone... I just recently had to have a pacemaker for third degree heart block. I'm 48 and it has just thrown me for a loop. I was walking over 2 miles a day in 100+ heat here in FW, TX, eating very healthy, drinking the water, etc., etc. Now I have to go for a ton of tests to find out what caused this and not only am I scared to death I am also still in a state of shock. Any help/advice/info would be GREATLY appreciated.
Tammy

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Forgetfullness

Is that at word???? he he.... Here's my problem.... I seem to be either stressed about my flight today or I am loosing the plot as Peter.N likes to say.

Here is what happened....
I have always been so very careful with a beautiful bracelet that my sister gave to me a few years ago. I always return it to it's resting place when I am not wearing it. Today, as I am packing for my trip to Calif. to see my 2 brothers and 2 sisters I can't find the bracelet! It is not where I thou...

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Depression

Hi all, yes it is the forgetful one. he he....

I have to agree with many of the previous comments about everyone reacting differently about depression. Many personality types can handle the problems of life in a positive way. I myself usually can stay pretty positive. BUT there have been times in my life when I reached such a level of despair that I could hardly get out of bed without some loving inspiration from my loved ones.

So as I like to say....As the Beatles used t...

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CABG PATCH AND TRACEY.E

To my dear Pacer Chicks.... thank you so much for your emails regarding America!!!

In fact I ignored Zombie's rant and put it down to the meds he may be on......!!!

You two gals are so passionate about your country and I admire you for that....

As regards to my Florida adventure.... I am coming on 20th December until 10th January and my family and I are so looking forward to it!!!!

I will chat with you later - thanks for your support!!

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I think I was hit

I was coming out of a Target store the other day and when I walked through the exit doors I felt something very strange in my chest.

It was not painful and I felt fine. I'm not really sure how to describe it, kind of like a muscle twitch you get after you exercise hard and then relax.

Is it possible that it was from the electronic anti theft system at the exit door? I didn't think these would do that.

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Feeling low and tired today!

Hey guys - hope you are all ok.

Since last night, not been feeling to great (PM inserted 24 July 08).

I feel slightly light-headed and very tired, and heavy limbs (almost like flu-like symptoms) also the feeling you get when you havent eated - and you need sugar badly!!! ..... aware of pulse rate - (Gerry my PM chugging along around 80). I am seeing pacing tech guy tomorrow -(not sure what he can do?) but wondered if I could please get some advice from you lovely peo...

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pookie

come back to chat okay? jess

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Feeling Blue

Okay, I gotta spill my guts....I'm feeling blue and really really low. What's with that? Must be the weather? My pacemaker is working well, I don't feel it at all, so it can't be that as I haven't had problems with it for like 2 years now.

No new meds. Family life perfect. But recently diagnosed with Colitis and have lost 38 pounds. I am now 117 pounds which is considered underweight as I'm 5 feet 6.5 inches tall...so perhaps thats whats getting me down. I dunno. Just thought...

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Bundle Branch Block

Hi everyone, here I go again researching stuff. I found this article very interesting and informative, hope you do too.

BUNDLE BRANCH BLOCK (BBB)

BBB is a condition in which there's a delay or obstruction along the pathway that electrical impulses travel to make your heart beat.

Injury or damage to the heart muscle or blockage of a blood vessel in your heart can slow or block the electrical impulses that make your heart beat. Even though interference with the i...

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cough

Okay someone told me that a cough may be a result to a heart condition. As some of you know im 22 f and i have a pm. I also have a-fib and a rapid rate. I have had many ablations. Well I have now had this cough for a month and Im kinda getting worried. I havent had a cold and I havent passed this cough to anyone. This girl at work said it is prolly my heart! So that kinda scares me!! I called my heart doc today and left a message. But i dont have a family doc to go to! Does anyone know anything...

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Truck Driving and Pacemaker

Can you be a truck driver if you have a pacemaker? I know that people with type 2 diabetis can't. Anyone knows if people with pacemaker are not allowed to drive Trucks???

Thank you,

belle

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Truck Driving and Pacemaker

Can you be a truck driver if you have a pacemaker? I know that people with type 2 diabetis can't. Anyone knows if people with pacemaker are not allowed to drive Trucks???

Thank you,

belle

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massage

recently I was in Malta on holiday and decided to have a back and neck massage. the girl who did the massage was very rough and I found it quite painful. Later on I suffered palpatations for approx 24 hours then they slowly dissapeared. I would like to know if anyone else has ever experienced anything like this

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dumb question

i know your going to think iam stupid but could someone please tell me why on members online are some names in red and some in black i only joined a few days ago and iam not sure about things thank you

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Feeling like heart stopped......

Did anybody w/PM feel like their heart stopped and then received like a shock and it started back up again? Let me explain. Last night my chest muscle started to twitch and it lasted for about 3 hours but only happened when I was sitting. (HR drops below 60 when I sit--PM set at 60) I was reading and I, well I think I spaced out a little, it felt like my heart stopped and then all of a sudden I felt a shock and I jumped. The twitching stopped and things have been fine since. I called the d...

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weird

Just come back from hols. No trouble with flight, great. Palps behaved and felt good.

One question please, has anyone experienced a weird sensation whilst dozing. Suddenly waking with a gasp, as though you cannot breath. Doesn't last long, but scarey. Any ideas please. Has happened couple of times

ACTUALLY believe it or not making friends with pacemaker.

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THANKS GUYS/PACER CHICKS XX

Thanks for your comments!

and yes, think we should all meet up in Florida! xxxx

Anyway - just thought, something you said about infection......... I am currently taking amoxicylin for a tooth infection !!! forgot to mention this. Mind you, apart from this 5 day course, I don't take any other meds! Quite lucky really - but my eyes are stinging whilst typing this as I am so tired!!! Need George Clooney to pop over and give me a nice neck massage!!!! sorry - couldnt hel...

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ARABELLA? in UK

Forgot to mention............ has anyone heard from Arablella?

Last time I spoke to her was in Chat a couple of weeks back and she had been unwell that week and whilst chatting she went off line suddently as she felt faint? I have not been able to get hold of her via email either..........

Just wanted to make sure she is ok.

Love & Hugs, Loopy Lou

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Question....

Please forgive my English ignorance, but I see 'lol' so many times in posts - please can someone tell me what it means.

Many thanks,
Lesley

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