cold weather effecting pacemaker

Also, does the cold weather have any impact on discomfort of the pacemaker area? Sounds dumb, maybe, but just curious. We are in the Wisconsin tundra, so to speak......thanks.


5 Comments

Hi

by randrews - 2008-02-02 09:02:24

I haven't noticed any issue. I'm in St Louis and hiked/ran about 8 miles a few weeks ago when it was 8 degrees. Last summer I ran when it was 104 and again I didn't notice any differance.
Take care,
Rusty

Re Cold weather

by JohnS - 2008-02-03 05:02:35

I live in northern canada and have found no difference in the cold.
I do find the scar itches in the heat though.
John S

Cold weather

by janetinak - 2008-02-03 09:02:43

Can't say I notice any difference in the last 7 yrs I have had my PM. I have been out in -10 degrees with a slight wind. I am bundled up & not out for too long. I think my 5 year old metal knees notice it more than my PM. Now I wear sweats & layers when it gets that cold. Maybe Ella-girl can help as she is in Fairbanks & much colder there than here in balmy Anchorage.

Janet

Re: Cold weather

by gsue55 - 2008-02-03 10:02:09

Hi Windup,

I too live in Wi & have not really noticed much. However, I haven't really been doing much outdoors..other than going to the car to a store. ( Just had a pocket revision on the 15 of Jan).

Where in i do you live? I am in Milw.

Gloria

my opinion probably doesn't count. :-)

by PreciousDays - 2008-02-08 10:02:34

I live in FL (having grown up - freezing in New England) - It has always caused me incredible physical discomfort to be cold. - I consider the warm climate a true blessing..... any way a couple of weeks ago we had some below freezing weather (hey - I admit I'm spoiled) and I was out with a friend. Although I was wearing a number of layers (I'm a wimp too) - my pacemaker got cold. The device itself - under the skin - it was the weirdest sensation I have ever expereinced in my body. - It didn't cause any symptoms or anything - but it was bizarre. (my friend was able to feel the cold through my skin.... ) I guess it's just more proof that I must remain in a balmy climate for my remaining time on the planet :-) PD

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