Most Recent Messages in General Posting
Check-in
- by Laurette
- 2023-09-11 09:46:42
- General Posting
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- 3 comments
It's been 11 weeks arm and shoulder are improving , taking daily walks and recently started getting out for errands. Still feeling a bit of wobbly leg feeling but overall trying to rebuild my leg strength.check up is in 2 weeks.
Adapting to PM?
- by Aintgotrhythm
- 2023-09-10 10:34:26
- General Posting
- 346 views
- 9 comments
I'm a little over 6 weeks post-implant and working with my EP and device nurse to find the best settings. After the last go-round my EP said he wanted me to try these settings for a while and see how they are.
The problem is they're "good" but not "great". Somewhat lightheaded all the time, some odd behavior while cycling, etc.
The logical inconsistency (for me) is that in clinic they make a change and ask "better/worse", perhaps after a walki...
ecg
- by BradyJohn
- 2023-09-09 20:44:42
- General Posting
- 319 views
- 4 comments
I know many of us with a pm also experience a fib. Do you wear a smart watch with an ecg function? Why or why not and which device do you use?
Thanks!
John
Do you have leadless dual chamber pacing?
- by Tracey_E
- 2023-09-09 12:27:11
- General Posting
- 268 views
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If you have dual chamber leadless, was this your first or were you paced previously? If paced previously, were your leads extracted or did they leave them in?
Medtronic or Abbott?
I have other questions, but that'll do for now :)
Pets
- by Penguin
- 2023-09-08 17:06:22
- General Posting
- 377 views
- 18 comments
Light hearted post - Do you believe that pets can sense human distress and discomfort?
I ask because I had some nasty arrhythmia for the first time for ages this evening and a furry bundle arrived at my feet for a cuddle as soon as it started, and abandoning his place next to my husband on the sofa for once! This has happened a few times before and I'm curious as to whether or not your pets behave in this way?
Heart catharazation with pacemaker
- by JAE3
- 2023-09-06 20:24:19
- General Posting
- 304 views
- 4 comments
Anyone have a heart catharazation with a pacemaker? I'm worried about that having the leads in my heart.
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Hi, brand-new to the board
- by Onion_Custard
- 2023-09-06 18:02:00
- General Posting
- 336 views
- 6 comments
Hi,
This format is gonna take some getting used to! I hope this goes where it's intended... Anyway, hello.
PM automatic transmission
- by docklock
- 2023-09-06 10:57:24
- General Posting
- 249 views
- 3 comments
I have a Medtronic Azure and every three months it automatifcally sends a report transmission back to the homeland.
Today is the day for this third such transmission. Never paid any attention to the two "sucessful transmissions" in past six months. This one, however, seems to be 'stuck'. It keeps up with the correct time and says it's "active."
Just wondering, if and how much battery power this transmission takes. Just seems...
Just a reminder of our important rules
- by Gemita
- 2023-09-05 03:04:30
- General Posting
- 648 views
- 17 comments
Just a reminder to all members that we need to respect some common rules of “decency” when we post or make a comment on other members’ posts. I have recently received a number of complaints about some of the comments that are being made. I have to say that Tracey and I are doing our best to keep this site safe and clean, but it can be an uphill struggle sometimes, at least for me, to know how best to proceed.
As you will read under Clu...
Is Pacemaker ok
- by Glitter
- 2023-09-04 02:17:32
- General Posting
- 407 views
- 5 comments
I have had my Pacemaker since 2015. For the past several months i feel a distinct vibration and a sound both only heard by myself. Sometime sounds louder than other times. I have verified these things with several Dr.'s and none can hear or feel these. I recently had a CT Scan of ears and all seems ok. Neuro/Ent Dr. said check with Cardiologist. I had an appointment with my Cardiologist and as a part of our conversation, he said the vibration/sound is not heart-related without doing any c...
CPAP AHI noticeably since Pacemaker
- by TwoBigWheels
- 2023-09-03 20:12:51
- General Posting
- 217 views
- 0 comments
Boston Scientific L131 implanted 8/7 and follow up with a slight tune 8/17 during follow up to help alleviate lightheadness when standing up.
Overall feeling noticeably better since PM.
But AHI, specifically CA's (Clear Airway) a bit higher. AHI average hovering around 3 post PM vs around 1 pre PM
My settings are the same (I'll double check again)
Any CPAP/PM users with any experience.
I'm overall healthy, cycling regularly. Only reason for PM w...
Using eye wand with pacmaker
- by Jacqui
- 2023-09-02 09:55:25
- General Posting
- 239 views
- 1 comments
Had pacemaker 2018. ( All Good )
Just purchased a heated eye wand to try and cure my dry eye condition.
On receiving purchase have read the instructions which say don't use with pacemaker with cardiac defibrillator . I haven't got defibrillator so would this be ok if I keep it six inches away from my pacemaker
Data from pacemaker
- by EricL1
- 2023-09-02 02:49:23
- General Posting
- 566 views
- 18 comments
I know that the Medtronic MyCareLink relay transmits data to my care providers, but is there a way that I can also receive those reports directly?
Lack of energy
- by jgulleye
- 2023-08-29 15:01:18
- General Posting
- 343 views
- 3 comments
When you have a pace maker does it cause a drop in energy level?
What magnets do to pacemackers
- by Lurker
- 2023-08-29 09:48:06
- General Posting
- 357 views
- 6 comments
Someone recently asked what happens if a magnet is place near a pacemaker.
check the link
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0v3R57FKDBE
Now this guy worked at Medtronic for 14 years .
I urge everyone to watch all his posts
He is a member here.
Doc DX
Sinus Node Pauses
- by Hyperfocussed
- 2023-08-28 16:41:15
- General Posting
- 542 views
- 9 comments
Hey guys,
This is for my Sick Sinus Node Syndrome friends with pacemakers.
I've had my pacemaker two years now, I often feel symptomatic like I did pre pacemaker install. Before install, I could feel my pauses coming on...hot flash back of neck, pressure build up in chest, gut pressure. A lot of physical feelings before a pause.
I still feel those symptoms now, even with a pacemaker. However, instead of passing out, or getting di...
Tattoos with pacemakers
- by PCO W
- 2023-08-28 06:04:46
- General Posting
- 335 views
- 6 comments
Morning guys,,
any input please, I have a couple of tattoos over the years before my ICD and pacemaker was fitted and they are fading and need touching up,,, but I've asked a few artists and I kinda get a blank expression on there face where the tools they use are magnetic. One of the tattoo is about 10cm from the pacemaker and the other is on my back opposite the pacemaker,, any thoughts would be appreciated,,
cardio healing
- by Ickabod
- 2023-08-27 13:02:10
- General Posting
- 323 views
- 5 comments
Why not turn the PM off occasionally and see if healing of the heart enervation tissues has occurred? If there is any existing information about this idea I'd appreciate hearing about it.
Ickabod
Upgrade to CRT-P
- by Clover
- 2023-08-26 13:38:39
- General Posting
- 293 views
- 4 comments
Hello, I will be upgrading from a dual chamber pacemaker to a CRT-P in the next few weeks. I wanted to share a little background on my journey. I have been dependent on a pacemaker since 1990 after I had my aortic valve replaced and have had several battery changes and a laser lead removal. One of my battery change outs broke through the skin so I had to have the whole system taken out and new system put in on my right side. I have always been very active and never felt limited in anything I...
Pacemaker just went into safe mode
- by Lulu2468
- 2023-08-25 00:58:32
- General Posting
- 460 views
- 5 comments
Greetings. I'm on my 2nd pm and last week it entered safe mode; so a constant 65 regardless of what it would be. I won't see the PA for almost a week and have no idea what the lag time will be before the surgery is set up. I get winded very easily and wish I could move things along asap.
I guess the shortness of breath, lack of stamina is not uncommon.
I am curious to see how long you had to wait to get your new device?
Also how you...
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