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Medic ID

Do the majority of Pacemaker Patients where a medic ID?? I have heard it is reccommended. Just looking to see what the general PM patients say

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Does it make a big difference?

I am looking for some feedback on the before and after issue. I am at a 40 heart rate with some headaches and tiredness, will a PM make that much of a difference? I work full time and will it make more issue for me than I started with?
Any input would be helpful!
Irene

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Age range?

Hi , I just joined tonight after getting word from my dr that Im in need of a PM. Surgery is scheduled within the week. Im nervous to say the least.
My question is, my dr keeps saying Im too young for a PM but he feels it will return my quality of life in general. My normal heart rate is between 29-45. Im often tired and worn out easily doing normal activities around the house.
Im wondering the average age of members here. Im 46.

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Coded or coated Pacemaker ?

I was at the dentist last week and the hygienist asked if my pacemaker was coded. She want to use the sonic cleaning device on my teeth, but since I did not know, she did a manual cleaning. WHAT IS A CODED OR COATED PACEMAKER ?

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BLONDE MOMENT!!!

Hey!! Ummm, I was just told that Veteran's Day is not until tomorrow, so I don't know why we had that assembly on Friday. Anyway, you're welcome Cabg Patch. You always have something funny to say! :) You make me laugh... Seriously, what war were you in?? I know it was not the Civil War... :)

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Allergic Reaction to Metal in PM??

Can a person have an allergic reaction to the metal in the pacemaker? I have a tendency toward rashes if I wear cheap jewelry, where belt buckles rub, etc. Whether it's nickel dermatitis or what, I'm not sure. But it got me wondering if I could have a reaction to the metal in the pacemaker. That sounds terribly uncomfortable...
AC

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Two Lives Saved!

I’m happy to report that $1,130 has been donated to Heartbeat International by Club members to date. Thank you!  

I’m asking for members’ help to raise $10,000 for Heartbeat International by December 15. This is enough to save the lives of 20 patients who can not afford a cardiac device. The St Jude Medical Foundation will match all donations made by Club members until that day.

If you have not already done so, please visit

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welding coat for pacemakers

I have a pacemaker and was told not to weld, I read that someone had invented a vest that would allow me to weld again. Please respond to me regarding this inventions I'm interested. contact me at smith_management@msn.com

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I think my pacemaker has moved

It used to be in Georgia with me, he just said, without any warning, that he was leaving and now I think he's living in Texas....my pacemaker that is.
Nah, just kidding. But seriously, I do think that my pacer has decided to shift a bit. I think things have stretched some. It's been 3 months. The last month or so when I moved a certain way it felt like something was stretching inside. I figured it was scar tissue, or something, but it didn't feel very pleasant. I just thought it was all a p...

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chat room

hi guys iam in the chat room anyone want to chat

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I'm Back

Hello to Everyone! =o)

I've been away for quite a while but just wanted to stop by and let you know that all is well.

I've been tending to my Mom whose been having a rough time since the death of my father about 19 months ago but thank God everything is better now and she is coping ALOT better.

I had my pacer put in 26 days after my father passed on and needless its been a rough 19 months but if God has been good and He's kept both my Mom and I.

Anyway...

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Just a comment

Have not been on the site for a long time. Came back to alot of changes? I had tons of messagfes that I had saved, and now they are gone. Alo, had written posts that I no longer have. What is up with that? has anybody else had the same problem?

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Big weight loss & PM removal

I wrote asking if anyone had their PM removed. In my case, I had weight loss surgery. When I was very heavy, my heart had to work HARD to keep all the extra tissue fed. When I lost the weight so quickly, I believe that was the cause of my heart rate lowering to 36BPM. It just didn't have to work so hard, and was in transition. Now, I'm over 160lbs lighter, and my own heart rate is higher than the PM setting (65BPM heart/60PM). I am wondering if my body has adjusted to the weight change, my he...

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Flying

Can I fly with my difibrilator

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alcohol?

I just had 1/2 a glass of wine. Somewhere long ago, I remember reading a posting that said it wasn't a good idea if you have a PM. Does anyone know?
Thanks, Janet

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Colds, Flu, Etc

I have had several people, incl pharmacists, mention that I need to be very careful if I get sick. Since PM is a foreign body in your body, you can possibly get things more severe or with complications that might not have have happened before. Anyone have comments on this????

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PM removed - does it happen?

I was wondering, My pacemaker is set at 60bpm. My own heart started out at 36bpm, but in the last few months, has gone up to 65bpm. Does this mean that I don't really need the PM anymore? Does a PM ever get removed? I just thought that I would ask. Has anyone had it removed, or know of any case? I will be seeing my Dr. in 2 weeks, and was thinking of asking this question, but if no one has had it done, I will not really have info. to discuss with him.

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Michaela is beautiful

Michaela was a guest speaker at our annual pacemaker gathering for the hospital for sick children in toronto and was absolutely beautiful in so many ways!
The parents, children, coordinators, staff were all thankful for the inspirational speech Miss Massachusetts.
Our theme was I CAN DO IT and was inspirational as the children performed their own special talents.
Life does go on and with the pacemaker/ICD, the quality of life is a blessing.
Thanks Michaela!!

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Pacemaker Functioning

My father received his first pacemaker a couple of weeks ago. Predominantly, things are well. However, he spoke of an experience that was unsual. Once or twice per day, he feels movement in his chest. He can't locate it by placing his hand on the chest. No pain, just feels a little off. Seems like it could be gas, but is not. Interestingly, heart beat and pulse not in synch during these occurrences.

Any help or perspective would be appreciated. Enjoy the evening.

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Hello My Friends!

Hi Everyone,

It has been months since I last posted. It has now been 2 and a-half years since I got my PM. Everything is still good. Had a PM interrogation last month. Still pacing 100% in the vent. but only 58% in the atrial, down from 74%. This is attributed to having been off atenolol for several weeks. Since being off atenolol I have had more energy and my emotions have returned to pretty much normal. Everyday I thank God for this technologic miracle that keeps my heart beati...

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