Most Recent Messages in General Posting
bra straps
- by alice G
- 2008-10-29 12:10:10
- General Posting
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while reading a comment about frozen shoulders the subject of bra straps came up and its a subject i would like to discuss. has anyone else had problems with bra straps rubbing and causing a problem with the incision site . they dont discuss with you when your in hospital but i have had a real problem with mine. i think the bigger the bust the worst it is as the weight of your boobs pulls on the strap and it puts more pressure on your chest ... i know you can buy comfort straps but they see...
Can i use a jacuzzi?
- by LouLou21
- 2008-10-29 11:10:18
- General Posting
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- 5 comments
Hi, this is a very minor kinda silly question but do you know if i can use a jacuzzi? I am going away in November and know that the room we are staying in has a bath with a jacuzzi in.
I'm not sure about things like that (and hot tubs etc) and if they affect pm's (i have a dual lead)
Thanks
Louise,x
Best Hits for Pacers
- by Kevin L
- 2008-10-29 09:10:57
- General Posting
- 1313 views
- 4 comments
Dear friends, Pick a theme son that best fits your condition!
Scatterheart - Bjork
Heart Full of Soul - Chris Isaak
You Took My Heart - Chris Isaak
Heart Shaped World - Chris Isaak
The Heart's Filthy Lesson - David Bowie
Heartbeat - Don Johnson
Heart of Gold montage - Greg Edmonson
The Last Unbroken Heart - Patti Labelle
Broken Heart - Motion City Soundtrack
Sin in my Heart - Siouxsie and the Banshees
The Last Beat of My Hear...
electric blankets and ICD's
- by Kevin L
- 2008-10-29 09:10:14
- General Posting
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- 1 comments
Can anyone tell me if you can use an electric blanket if you have an ICD? Can this cause problems. God Bless
Magnets in purse
- by chillks
- 2008-10-28 10:10:11
- General Posting
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- 4 comments
Hi! I bought a wonderful purse last year that I just brought out yesterday to use for winter. A friend at work just said to me she was surprised I could carry it since the closures are all magnetic...they are covered in leather but there are 10 magnets in the purse. Does anyone know if purse magnets will mess up my pacemaker? Obviously did not have a pacemaker when I bought purse. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows about the magnets in a purse. Thanks a million!
Dr. Appointment
- by scadnama
- 2008-10-28 08:10:08
- General Posting
- 926 views
- 1 comments
I have an appointment with my EP tomorrow. Please say a little prayer for me. I am hoping that he has a plan as far as my treatment is concerned. This whole wait and see approach is not working for me.
Thanks!
Amanda
sore shoulders
- by whidden
- 2008-10-28 07:10:56
- General Posting
- 995 views
- 4 comments
Hi everyone! I have'nt written in awhile. It's now 3 months since the PM surgery. Has anyone else had shoulder pain? I never had shoulder pain/joints popping, before, but noticed it since the surgery. As I lift heavy objects, it gets worse, so I'm taking it easy. My doc said it's nothing related to the surgery. Could it be he's just "covering his behind?"
Thanks, janet
Anyone Have a 3 Lead PPM?
- by afibber
- 2008-10-28 02:10:10
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- 887 views
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Does anyone have a 3 lead pacemaker? Mine is 2 weeks old. I have several questions. I do not have an ICD, only a pacemaker with a hemotoma to boot in the pacemaker pocket.
Would like to talk to anyone with any info.
Thanks,
A-fibber
Dental shots?
- by Angelie
- 2008-10-28 02:10:08
- General Posting
- 3615 views
- 6 comments
I just got back from having a temporary crown procedure. I love my dentist, and I know he's just being concerned for my wellfare, but he poked a hole in my gum and delivered medicine that way instead of giving me a bunch of epinephrine shots.
Does anyone know for sure that Epinephrine is a contraindication with pacemaker implant / arrhythmias?
I would like to tell my dentist not to worry and treat me just like any other patient that needs numbing medication.
Celebration!
- by tcrabtree85
- 2008-10-27 12:10:52
- General Posting
- 932 views
- 3 comments
This entire weekend I celebrated my birthday in a completely different way. I had grown up not celebrating my birthday and last year I had a ER visit the day before this year I celebrated my life. Though as I was sitting and gave a thank you message to all my friends. I came to realize that everyday is a true blessing that we should be celebrating.
Sometimes I have a point to a message but not always. This one I sorta do I think. lol... I just hope that each of you can take the time...
Angelie's back
- by Angelie
- 2008-10-27 09:10:10
- General Posting
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- 4 comments
Man, my lung issues have literally dropped me on my butt, but I'm back to work today.
I've been using that darn spirometer like the docs have instructed, and I've got some pretty good rest over the weekend. I didn't stay in the hospital, which I think was a good thing. You always get better rest at home anyways, and there wasn't a whole lot that they could do besides breathing treatments, oxygen, etc. I think after this week of taking it easy, I'll be back on track.
Thanks for the love...
Just needing some support
- by jcheezer
- 2008-10-27 03:10:06
- General Posting
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- 3 comments
I'm back, I have posted a few messages.I'm 4 months post PM implantation. For the most part everything is going great. I've recently returned to work as a Long Term Care Aid.The work itself can be very physical with lots of lifting and turning etc. Since returning back to work I've had some similar symtoms that I had prior to the PM. I used to get this feeling in my stomach almost like an adrenaline rush just before i used to almost pass out. I was diagnosed with 3rd degree heart block hence the...
Placebos
- by ElectricFrank
- 2008-10-27 02:10:12
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- 875 views
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Have any of you been following the news reports on a survey that showed nearly half of docs regularly prescribe placebo pills to patients. Some of the articles also mentioned docs not correctly telling the patient what was done and why during a procedure.
I wonder if this isn't the cause of some of the reports here on the forum that don't seem to make sense.
If you are interested, Google the words "doctors placebo" (leave the quotes out. There isn't any particular article...
Pacemaker Limerick
- by Angelie
- 2008-10-27 01:10:22
- General Posting
- 1239 views
- 1 comments
A spaceship has landed in my chest,
but it has worked out for the best.
It emits energy
causing me to be
a bionic being, I guess.
here again
- by alice G
- 2008-10-27 01:10:12
- General Posting
- 941 views
- 2 comments
well guys i thought i would give you the lastest on the swollen ankles saga . i have been to the doctors 3 times now and they have all listened to my chest and said it is clear iam continuing to have coughing sessions and cant breath. it comes and goes i still have swollen ankles . i had a ecg on saturday at my emergency walk in centre only to be told by the doctor "that he thinks everything is ok but hes not sure as he doesnt know how to read a ecg from someone who has a pacemaker" that give...
hello everyone again
- by huskersnb2
- 2008-10-26 10:10:00
- General Posting
- 948 views
- 1 comments
hello i got on last nite and gave a update on my health
and if any one want to talk email me here and we can commumicate that way also a couple of people are new asking me a question or two so i will try to answer them
I live in nebraska city nebraska my hospital is BLGH in Lincoln nebr my dr is Dr Miller A real nice guy
as for my issues I had a pacemaker and a diefibilater 6949 medtronics it got put on recall after I had my issues
My pm and defid went off 11 times...
us military
- by frankj0523
- 2008-10-26 07:10:00
- General Posting
- 11144 views
- 17 comments
I was wondering if any has experience with a pacemaker and the US military. I am getting ready to go some tests and the doctor thinks I will need a pacemaker. I am in the military and was wondering what kind of complications I will have with that. Thanks!
chat anyone
- by walkerd
- 2008-10-26 06:10:53
- General Posting
- 898 views
- 0 comments
up for a chat go and stay for a minute this site takes so long to navigate or is it my puter
pulling hair out
- by alice G
- 2008-10-26 06:10:15
- General Posting
- 1135 views
- 2 comments
lo am i the only one who is getting really frustrated with the chat room by the time i have type something and it has sent it the person has left and i type pretty fast errrrrrr
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