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Welding aluminium??

Hi all, new to this forum. I work as a welder, and i have been welding for the past 10 years. I have never had any complications when welding but i wonder if it is more dangerous to weld with an alternative current (AC) as used when TIG welding aluminium than with a direct current (DC) as used when MIG welding or TIG welding normal steel and stainless and so on. Any body got any answers for me??

Cheers and all the best /// Kris.

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generic toprol

did anyone get a letter in the mail from insurance co that the generic form of toprol has been recalled? the recalled name is
metoprolol succinate er manufactured by ETHEX corp, I looked at my script and find the manufacturer is not listed... how do we know what we're getting??? letter also says this will cause a shortage of the med for at least 6 months! they gave a website for more info on recall www.fda.gov

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QOTW and other stuff

Gooood morning! Here's the QOTW:

"To err is human; to blame it on somebody else shows good management skills."
- Tee shirt

Well, I hope that brought smiles this morning. :) Anyway, our band got a "2" on Saturday @ the festival. Here is how the grading works:

1= Superior
2= Excellent
3= OK
4= That sucked!
5= Don't EVER come back
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Thankyou all.......

Thankyou all for your replies about Airport Security.

I shall be carrying my Medtronics card and asking for a pat down.

There's no way I'm going near those magnetic machines or wands now that I've had such excellent advice from my Pacemaker Club friends.

A big shout out to everyone who's been in touch over the last few months, Hubby is getting better slowly and we're guardedly optimistic.

I think a few weeks in the sunshine and a change of pace sh...

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Now That's Funny...

I ran into a friend of mine at the convention today.

She said, "I'm so excited because today I got married and tonight I'm going on my honeymoon and it will be my first time.

" "First time?" I said. "I thought you were married 3 times before."

She said, "I was but my first husband was impotent, my second husband told me on our honeymoon that he preferred men, and my third husband was a clinical researcher in Congestive Heart Failure and all I got was promises, p...

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What type of medical ID jewelry should I get?

I have the pm put in last week and had to have hardware put into my lower back a few weeks before that. I thought it would be nice to have something to wear showing all of this so that I didn't have to dig in my wallet everytime I went through and alarm system and made it go off. Where do I look for medical ID bracelets? I would like one to wear all the time and then one for water. Also, is there a symbol for pacemakers that I could have engraved on it? Sorry for so many questions. I just...

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Airport Security

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't been around lately, Hubbys' been really sick but we're going to LA for the rest of his recovery.....some sunshine ya know! lol

Living in Canada is great til you're housebound in January through March!

My question is this: I cannot remember the security measures for someone who is pacemaker dependent. I know I don't walk through the magnetic thingy but do I let them 'wand me' or insist on a pat down??

I'd really hate it...

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Anxious

I am new to this so hope I do it right. I have a pacemaker. Have had it for almost one year. So far everything seems to be working great. However, It paces at 20% the top of my heart and 98% on the bottom of my heart. I can't seem to get an answer from a doctor on what will happen if it goes out all of a sudden. Like if we are camping way back in the sticks. Does anyone know how much time I would have to get to medical help before I would be in big trouble?

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Hello To Everyone

Instead of typing a private message to everyone that I have met and has supported me, well, I thought I'd do it all at once

how are you guys doing????

I can't believe the amount of people I have met:

Cathryn B, Stepford_Wife, Boatman50, RVRS, Nukka, Bambi, Cherthom, Gelia2, Fluzy Suzy, Justwatchme, Neat, Bionic Beat, Jessie!!!, Magster, Paba1950, Bionic Man, Jalapeno, J-M, Cabg Patch, kish, Peter C., Electric Frank, Smitty, Plumberman, Triana, ABC123, denmna70...

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Will Anyone Tell Me???

To Whom It May Concern,

Will anyone help me know if the HEARTBEAT INTERNATIONAL is sending used pacemaker to indigent patients? Was it allow for a patient to use a used pacemaker or old pacemaker? Help me please?

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Arrhythmia's and Shortness of Breath worse during menstrual cycle

Im 22 and have had an ICD for 5 yrs. Each of my 4 shocks and any syncope episodes have been on my menstrual cycle. I also recently developed heart block which causes extreme shortness of breath during my menstrual cycle. I just got an upgrade to a dual chamber device to try and reduce those symptoms and help the heart block. I am now waiting a couple weeks for my cycle to come so I can see if it works!

Any women out there that have this direct correlation too?

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You people are smart!

I first posted a couple of days ago, and got some very helpful responses regarding golf and gym workouts after my surgery scheduled for Tuesday. Thanks!
Since then I have been reading a lot of the postings and comments, and realized that I know very little about what is about to happen to me. It's much more technical and complicated than I realized. So, if you will indulge me, let me tell you my story, so that when I go for my pre op visit on Monday I will be able to ask better questions...

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Help ???

Does anyone know of any PM/Heart disease conventions , I would to know about them so that I could meet more teens like myself .

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Chat =)

Jesse, care for a chat???? =) Please????
Pacergirl

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Reprogrammed now new symptoms

I had a new dual lead Guidant fitted in November ( previously had a single lead Medtronic ) and developed twitching. That has now been sorted but I still don't feel 100%.
Initially after having the new dual lead fitted I felt great...almost back to normal ( that was December/early Jan )...now after the tweaking to get rid of the twitching, I feel very dizzy at certain times and also feel that my heart starts racing especially after eating. My whole body appears to shake/tremble. Obviously I...

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Chat??

Jessie go to chat I am waiting. bowlrbob friday night11:17 your time. BOB

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Follow up question

In my last posting I mentioned that I had an EnRythm pacemaker. I really don't understand what it's purpose is.
What would cause it to kick in. I know it is a good sign that it is only pacing at 18-20% But I guess I just don't understand the workings of it. I have tried to research the EnRythm but can't find any info on it. Everywhere I search leads me right back to this site. In my mind that says quite alot for this site.
I actually mentioned this site to my EP's nurse and she wanted...

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Band festival!

I have a band festival tomorrow and am scared and excited @ the same time!! AHHH! My eyes hurt soo bad from tiredness (is that a word?) Anyway, I feel like such a nerd cause I have a 95% in Latin 1 and a 97% in Academic World History and Geography 1... Oh well! I'm a nerd and PROUD of it!! Just like the bionic thing. Anyway, wish me luck tomorrow! :)

Goodnight! Sydney

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Chat

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insurrance

Hi
Anybody out there claimed on a “critical illness insurance" policy for a full AV Node ablation and pacemaker implant
Stuart

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