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What did you think of my comments on your WHY posting.
Cheers pete

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p.m. check

my check is aug 14th a week before my 2 year anniversary. i have lots of questions to ask. is their a standard form of questions i should ask written down so i don't forget. i seem okay.whatever they did i think it worked for me. my pulse cannot go below 60. i have lots of energy. i am 67 soon so i do get a bit tired but otherwise good. i need to walk more. jessiep.s. thanks for al the help this site offers

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()()()()() IT"S BIRTHDAY TIME!!! ()()()()()

TODAY, AUGUST 8, DEBERA ( grandmaD, ) IS 44 YEARS YOUNG! ( 1964 )

GOOD THINGS ON GETTING OLDER.

Wearing bi-focals says " I'm smart, I can read! "
Gray hair is a neutral color that goes with everything.
Chin hairs give you something to stroke while looking thoughtful.
Forgetfulness means you can watch a movie over and over again as if you'd never seen it before.
Lack of energy is a good excuse to hire a maid service. Lol.

HAVE A VERY SPECIAL DA...

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Why

I have a question for you people that are smarter than my doctor, which I'm sure includes at least 99.99% of you. Now I may have asked this question before, but I don't recall the answers so please indulge me while I do it again.

I got a dual lead Medtronic in 2000. I've had more problems with the thing than I can count, but a new one cropped up in Mar. '07 and will not go away. The settings on it are low 70 high 120. The problem is when I do anything really physical, like cutt...

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Help I'm stuck!

I've been stuck on the members online list for 2 days now! I'm getting tired, hungry, and need to use the facilities! LOL! No really, how does one get off aside from logging out?
Bambi

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CathrynB

I am a new member. I joined in the last couple months and I had been corresponding with one of the members . Her user name is CathrynB. Does anybody have any recent information about CathrynB. I went to send her a personal message and her member name is no longer listed. If anybody has any information about this member if you could send me a message.
Sincerely,
Stacey28

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I'm not sure how to handle all of this..

I just turned 21 and I've been diagnosed with complete heartblock since May when I passed out and had a heart rate of 48. I was in the hospital for 2 days and have been on a heart monitor since then. I'm also 29 weeks pregnant which complicates the situation. They're trying to wait until after I have the baby to insert a pacemaker for the sake of the baby but the doctors have all told me I'm going to have to have one and they're worried about how I'll do in labor being in complete heartblock...

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thanks for response

Hi everyone, so I just posted a message in the wrong spot so now will try again. I appreciated the 4 responses I got to my first message. Im 48 with a pm, a week post surgery for a lead replacement. Had origanal pm put in on July 3rd. Yesterday was a sluggish day for me and my heart rate seemed slow and I truly had no energy. My cardiac nurse said that because of all the pvc's I have that when I take my pulse I may not be feeling all of the beats even though they may be there. Im so worried that...

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being pathetic!

Ok, so I had my pacemaker fitted on 24th July and have been lucky enough to have hubby at home to pamper me!! I have two young children 11 and 8 years old.

The thing is, hubby works abroad 80% of the time and is away next Monday - and already I feel so lonely and scared about coping with my p.m. and having to deal with the kids and trying to keep them amused during the summer hols as I am not supposed to drive.

Also how long till I can stop sleeping on my back!!!!!

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Pacemaker coming!

Hello,

I just found out last week that I will be getting a pacemaker in the next few weeks. I am dealing with the news now but it hit me pretty hard in the beginning. I always thought it was for older people, I am only 26. I found this site yesterday and already it has been a HUGE help in giving me information. A little scary at times though reading the complications postings. Just wanted to see if anyone had any advice of what I should do or what questions to ask before I get t...

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pookie

i am in chat. jess

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Atrial Preference Pacing

I saw my EP on Monday, and some changes were made to my pacemaker because of high rate episodes. The atrial preference pacing feature was turned on in order to make the pacemaker keep up with these episodes in hopes that it will pace me out of the abnormal rhythms. I have been having strange feelings since these adjustments were made. When my heart rate gets up, the pacemaker paces me even faster to try and sustain a more normal rhythm. Has anyone had any experiance with this feature?

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Side effects

I am taking propofonone 3 times a day and want to know if anyone is having unusual side effects. Also five months prior to my condition (had icd implanted 6-19-08) I found that I can't smell or taste most things. Fruits and vegetables I can taste because of the strong flavor, I can also taste sweets, sour and salt. I am only 52 years old. Any suggestion other than a ENT?

Dave

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slow/fast heart rate

can anyone tell me why my heart rate should fluculate so much? im having my pacemaker reimplanted deeper on 14.8.08 but recently had a holter monitor for a week as i was experiencing episodes of fast heart beat .my gp said the results showed sinus rythmn but the rate went between 60 and 145. the cardiologist will talk more next week but i was wondering why the rate goes so high. im on propanolol twice a day but the side effects are awful but without them i dread to think what the heart rate woul...

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Pain

It's 3 weeks now since I had my pacemaker.
The area around the pacemaker is still very tender , and sometimes a throbbing pain, worst if clothing touches that area. The pain is like someone stick a needle there, like a stinging or pulling pain. In the morning, it gets better but gets worst as the day goes on. When I stand up, it's like something pulling the skin downwards on the chest.
Also not much feeling in this area; quite numb.
Is this normal? how long to go before it gets be...

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Battered and Bruised!!

Hi guys!!

Another quick question....

I had my surgery on 24th July and I am STILL very bruised and swollen.... how much longer do I have to wait for all bruises to go!!

Hope you all ok!

Louise xx

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PS To Whom do I believe?

Thanks for your input, I figured it would be safe to wait another 6-8 weeks because I do a lot of lifting and stay active, I don't have much trouble keeping my weight down. Also when my heart stopped it stopped for an extended period. However I was surprised at how long most of you were told to keep your sling on. I was told to keep it on for only 48 hours. They did tell me to keep my arm down for a month, but the sling was off in 2 days.

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wall motion test

my husband is having this test on the 18th. anyone know anything about this test? jessie

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40 years with a pacemaker


August 5, I celebrated 40 years with a pacemaker. I received my first one when I was seven after having open heart surgery for a ASD.

I have survived two cardiac arrests and a heart attack. I received an ICD in Jan 2005 which is my 12th device. Aug 2006 I had my second open heart surgery to replace the mitral valve.

I don't know everything there is to having a pacemaker. I find I am learning all the time. I think the Doctors that work with me are also learning about...

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Unborn child with Congenital complete heart block

Hi all,

One news that is getting much attention in my country is of a Unborn child with Congenital complete heart block :-( same case as mine and few of our fellow friend in this site. There is lot of debate whether the couple should be allowed to abort the child. However court has rejected their plea. Please stand by the unborn child he/she needs our prayers...

Pls see links for the complete news:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/
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