Saunas

Does anyone know if a regular sauna is okay? I've heard that a FAR infrared sauna is not good because it penetrates so deeply that it can overheat the device. But, I don't know about a regular sauna.

3 Comments

Bonjour!

by AgentX86 - 2018-06-30 11:21:54

If you're overheating the device, you're cooking yourself.

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Saunas

by LondonAndy - 2018-06-30 19:02:17

I have used a regular sauna a few times since having a pacemaker, but I agree with AgentX86 and am more concerned about the rest of me overheating before the pacemaker suffering!  So I tend to use saunas in moderation, say 10 minutes in my case, and prefer the hot tub anyway! 

depends why you are paced

by Tracey_E - 2018-07-01 21:38:22

Having a pacer isn't a reason to stay out of a sauna, but the underlying reason why you need it might make it a bad idea. Ask your doctor. 

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