Pacemakers and Cell Phones

Any complications or issues associated with cell phone usage and pacemakers?

6 Comments

faq's

by Tracey_E - 2008-11-10 10:11:56

check the faq's for a long list of things that do/do not interfere with pm's, or scroll down. There was another discussion about this just in the last day or two :o)

cells

by walkerd - 2008-11-11 07:11:46

I have a medtronic pm/defib and it says keep at least 6 inches from device. Put it on your oppisite side your pm is ussally device on left side use phone on right ear and just dont put it in pocket on same side. They have made giagantic strides in devices.

dave

Cell Phone

by ElectricFrank - 2008-11-11 12:11:50

I've used a cell phone for years and never had any interference problems with my pacer. Being the inquisitive person that I am I have actually held it right over the pacer. The only problem with that is I can't talk on it!

The Blue Tooth headset is a good idea.

frank

Yes

by OIMAPRINCESS2477 - 2008-11-11 12:11:57

Yes there are some complications and interference issues with pacemakers. MY dr recommended that i keep my cell phone at least 6 inches away from my pacemaker , and to try to use it on my right side and not to put a cell phone in the breast pocket of my shirt. I have purchased a cell phone that is bluetooth capaple and I use my Headset everytime i am using my cell phone. I have noticed no interference issues or anything. It is actually much easier for me to use the headset because I am so use to using the cell on both sided that I tend to forget and try to put it on my left side. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.


Britt<3

am allowed and my pm last 12years..

by Cheldhaye Chill Day - 2008-11-16 07:11:23

i used cell phones a lot....can't live w/o it somehow because it is needed in my work as media practitioner and in government agency where i work.....my doctor just told me to use cell opposite to my operation.am a dextro cardia so my heart is in the right side so when i answer call or send sms i make sure my cell s on my left side.... and last 12 years though is not good because my rate is already 40 before i go 2nd operation. well, that time am not expose to other hi-tech gadgets except cell and hand held radio....am still 34 by the way so not yet to obsolete for any hi-tech...(mean exposure)

gluthathione injectables have side effects on pace maker operated??

by Cheldhaye Chill Day - 2009-03-22 02:03:37

i forgot how to post comments so i post n here....i just wanted to know if gluthathione injectable have side effects on pacemaker operated like me? mean the bad effects...i know it is an anti oxidant but it is used here in phils to make asian people acquire fairer skin...i wanted to avail the opportunity but the problem is that am scared if injectables will have severe negative effects...though for now am taking the tablets of 500mg...help me...i cant just consult my doctor because i need to travel....we dont have cardiologist in the city..only internist..well i hope u can give me immediate response...ty

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