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To drive or not to drive

I would like to hear of experiences about driving after a shock. Were you restricted,did you continue to drive,were you driving when you received a shock? I have been doing a lot of reading about this and there are many different opinions.

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Pacemakers and Musicians

Hello Everyone,

I just received my pacemaker on Friday July 3rd. I had dizzy spells and general spaciness. I had a tilt table done, and my heart stopped for sixteen seconds during the test. I was immediately given the pacemaker at that point.

I am an amateur musician, and I am wondering if there are any limitations on what equipment I can use. I play acoustic and electric guitar and bass. . Right now I don't own an amplifier, but was in the market when this occurred. Any li...

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Dehydration, infection?

Hi 1st time posting,,, just had my on-demand pacer replaced for the 1st time after 10 years of use.... and my MD told me that he tried to place the unit deeper into my pectoral muscle,. to make it look nicer,, its been almost 3 weeks and the bump over the unit is very puffy.. and swelling hasnt gone down at all... Anyone here had a pacer infection? What should I look for if I think I may have one growing..? Also Im curious if anyone on this list under the age of 35 has had asystole..(no heart b...

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? on insurance

I noticed on this forum that many of you talk about getting travel insurance because of your pacemaker...is this recommended and what does it cover? We go to Nassau every year and need to get the insurance if needed. Would just like some advice on the issue. Many thanks. I have only had my PM for two weeks. We don't go til first of year so surely can travel by then!

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Humpback whales help pioneer new heart treatment

Medicine has much to learn from nature. There are literally millions of medical compounds out there that could cure diseases, help improve treatment and even protect us from some types of bacteria.

Scientists have been tapping into nature's resources for inspiration on how to treat humans.

Humpback whales, sea cucumbers and Australian red algae are just a few of the species leading the way in modern medicine.

The humpback whale has unwittingly concealed a design...

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Hi Everyone!!

Hi Everyone,
Sorry I have not had time to log on to the site much lately but I have been checking in now and then to see how you all are.
Thanks so much for the Birthday wishes......I thought you would have all forgotten me.
Had a lovely morning with Billie and Brian yesterday.They came over on the ferry from Tasmania and are starting their holiday just across the bay from where we live... We will be catching up a bit and doing a round of our favourite shops.
I dont think our...

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Film

Hi! I am a brand new member and have just had my pacemaker for two weeks...had a heart attack and two stents one month earlier, then the pacemaker four weeks later. When I looked at this site last week there was a posting that talked about a film online of a pacemaker surgery and it gave the link. I thought I had saved it, but obviously did not. Does anyone have the link?

I am getting along fine, just sore and incision still very tender. I just ordered the seatbelt softtouch pa...

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(((((((((( A DAY TO CELEBRATE! ))))))))))

KAY'S BIRTHDAY ( rewiredaussiegirl ) JULY 5, 1939

May life's simple pleasures, large and small, make this Birthday
one of your finest,
one of your best, and
one of your very happiest.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAY!
Have a great one.

~ Dominique ~

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Using a WII

I have a Guidant 1290 pacemaker... With my grandchildren having the new wii electronic game I had heard that it may interfear with my pacemaker.. Has anyone else heard of this??? My Senior Center is thinking of getting a wii...

Thanks in advance.... Patti

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######## ANOTHER CELEBRATION! ########

MARTY'S BIRTHDAY ( plumberman ) JULY 5, 1956.

Today is your day to shine, to dream, and to make some plans for things you'd like to try.
To do what you want, to have your cake and eat it too, and to celebrate yourself, because this day belongs to you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARTY!
Have a super day!

~ Dominique ~

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Taser

From time to time we see people ask for an opinion on what would happen if a person with a pacemaker were to get tasered. While the following may not answer that question directly, it does say to me that I never want to find out what may happen.

Before someone asks, I have no idea if this is true or not. It was given to me as actually happening.

Pocket Taser Stun Gun

A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Taser for their anniversary sent this:

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After a long hiatus, I am finally back..with an update!

Hello everyone,

Many of you seem new and may not know of my situation; I hope everyone else who knows of my situation is still out there...I've certainly missed coming to the site here.

To recall, I am now a 37 year old woman and I wear a pacemaker in my left shoulder and last year started to notice that my left arm was swelling and I has having a lot of pain. Some of you had suggested a possible blockage, or that it's called SVC syndrome. In addition, I also have a history...

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Re: Update

I recently posted a message regarding pacing and blood pressure. I was very pleased with all of your responses! Thank you so much!

My rate response is turned on. Everytime I get my pacer checked whether it has been 24 hours, or 3 months, I have always used the max amount of recordable space on my pacemaker which is 254 rate drop responses.
I currently pace at about 70%. The parameters are set to pace me at 90 bpm for 5 minutes when my hr drops more than 25 beats per minute in a s...

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Thank you all

Hi

To all you wonderful people. thankyou for your good wishes.
It really touched my heart to receive so many ta ta's and emails. It is those things that make us realise that life is special but even more so because we have been given a second go at it with a pm to help.

I will say hello to Kay for you all. I will keep in touch on the road. The tech managed to fix my old IBm until I get a new one. Monni is really excited and Brian is looking forward to it all. Ton...

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Need some advice!

Hi, haven't logged in a couple of months. So I would like to say Hi to all of you! Hope Jesse, Smitty ,Pacergirl, Peter Nash and many more are still here. I need some advice. I have been having some more problems. For some time I haven't been able to walk to one roon to the other or even carry my laptop without getting chest pressure and then pain and feeling like someone has there hand around my throat. Been back for several test. Haven't found anything new. I already have Idoopathic Restricti...

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Up Date

Well, I have been posting a couple of time regaring low blood pressure while NOT pacing. When I do pace, I feel fine. My docotor is very frustrated and not sure what to do next...she says that I am one of the hardest cases that she has seen in years.

Well last night I fainted again, hit my heard on the bathtub, and found my way to the hospital wiht my husbands strict orders. Some of the EKG's were abnormal, and the low blood pressure while NOT pacing was confirmed after several hours...

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)))))))London Uk Meeting((((((((

Hi to all our "pacemaker club" friends,
just thought you would like to know that this week end Bunnykin and her family and my self and my wife Nina will be meeting up In London uk.
Bunnykin is flying into the uk form halfway round the world and Nina and I will hop on a train and we hope to meet for lunch in central London...

I am sure it will be a lovely day out.. if my past experiences are anything to go by I have already had the pleasure of meeting Susie (pacergirl) and Ch...

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>>>>Love is a Twig<<<<

Hello people!
a lovely day here in the Uk just thought you might want give a bit of sympathy to a pair of ring neck doves who are trying to build a nest behind a satellite dish on the wall of the house next door.. (all together everyone Aaaaaahhhhh)

The poor birds have been trying for weeks but all their efforts are in vain ...just nothing for the twigs to hang on to ....but they never give up.... evrey day the girl sits there and her man friend goes off and gets her another twi...

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Hi All,
Has anyone had any experience with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Is there anyway to relieve the pain? So far, I only have nerve involvement and not blood vessels, but it's very painful.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Gellia

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We are finally off

Hi Folks

Brian and I are finally taking off tomorrow for our round Australia trip. Our first stop is in Victoria for nine weeks to look after a house, dog and sheep whilst the owners go on a trip to Canada and Ireland. We will then go on up to the Snowy Mountains to
the small town that Brian was brought up in when he first came to Australia. He will spend some time with his old school pal. There are only two of them left from their class - age catches up with us all eventual...

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