Rollercoaster

Hi I am supposed to be going to Alton towers next week and would like to know if it is ok to ride on the rollercoasters with having a pacemaker has anyone been on the rides any advice would be helpful as my drs isn't sure 


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Rollercoaster

by piglet22 - 2023-08-15 08:23:02

Your doctor is hardly going to say it's a good idea.

I personally wouldn't do it even if I was fit and well.

Why put yourself through unecessary forces and possibly tight straps when you don't have to?

roller coaster

by new to pace.... - 2023-08-15 08:23:53

that question has been asked before,  go to the search box above and put in your question.  Click on the magnifing symbol next to the logout.

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Extreme coasters

by AgentX86 - 2023-08-15 10:53:14

Tracey_E does this foolishness 😵 fairly regularly. There isn't really a problem, as long as you're well healed (say, 6 months).  We're told that we're not supposed to go on rides with magnetic brakes but she says she does it all the time.  If she doesn't drop by soon, you might want to DM her.

Alton Towers

by Penguin - 2023-08-15 14:14:27

This is what Alton Towers say on their website, 

https://support.altontowers.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003463471-I-have-a-pacemaker-Can-I-go-on-the-rides-

'If you have a pacemaker which requires you to avoid strong magnetic fields, you should not ride Wicker Man, Rita, TH13TEEN or The Smiler.

For any further information on what rides may or may not be suitable, we would always recommend consulting your doctor.'

Thanks for your query. I had no idea that some rides in theme parks were out of bounds - not that I'm a fan of them - but now I know. 

 

Extreme coasters

by Lurker (Doc DX) - 2023-08-15 18:01:36

I echo the Agent.

Tracey believes in living life to fullest and has almost no limitations on what she will or won't do.

I admire her it.

 

 

Alton Towers

by WazzA - 2023-08-16 12:44:12

Even though they advise against certain rides. I would AVOID generators too! I once felt very peculiar walking past a Roadworks generator & have avoided ANY large generators since!

Whatever you DO enjoy it & don't forget to report back here

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