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First visit hello everyone

Hi, I am Susie I live in Missouri. I have a small farm with horses & chickens, etc... I have had my pacemaker since Dec 18, 2000. I was diagnosed with sick sinus sydrome also known as sudden death syndrome, and tachy-brady syndrome. I wish they would make up their minds. Just wanted to introduce myself. Q

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sylvia tyson

does anyone remeber sylvia tyson? she is a country and western singer who made it to nashville in the 60's i think. she was born in chatham about 25 miles from where i am. anyway she is performing here dec 22nd and we have tickets for a dinner theater. it should be fun. love, jessie

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late

i know it is late. anyone up for a short chat? going there now jessie

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Stevie Wonder Concert

This is completely unrelated to PM's, but yesterday my husband and I went and saw Stevie Wonder in concert. I'm still excited that we had that opportunity. It was such a great concert. His daughter was there as one of his back up singers.

Man was it a great show. We had such a good time.

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Shocking & pacing

Could some one please explain to me about the shocking & pacing. I have had a Medtronic pacemaker that is set at low 60 and high 135. I really don't feel anything other then an occasional "twinge" or slight pain in the chest area if I am stressed or over do it. At one time while doing the backstroke in swimming, I did or rather think I did feel the pm move. Is that possible? How can you tell if you pm is pacing? Thanks for any info. aljdeer

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physiotherapic advise

Hai

even after six months i feel difficult to raise my right hand above my shoulder.my physician advised meto consult an ortho specialist and to take help from any physiotherapist under the supervision of the orthopediatric. Can anybody help me to clarify me whether this is common with pacemakers.

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high school auto shop instructor

Just got my pacemaker Oct.16,2007 feel better but do not know the limit of what i can safety do without hurting myself.Very tired at the in of a days work.Is anyone working in the automotive field an what have they experience.

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chat

any one up to chatting tonight?

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honestly i was not drinking lol lol

i tried to post a picture of jessica and michael but ended up posting a picture of alaska lol lol only i and my technical ability. lol i will have to get john to help me to-morrow actually post a picture of them love,jessie

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Nonstandard Treatment

A 63 year old woman went to the emergency room, where she was seen by a young new doctor. After about 3 minutes in the examination room, the doctor told her she was pregnant. She burst out of the room and ran down the corridor screaming. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was; after listening to her story, he calmed her down and sat her in another room

Then the doctor marched down the hallway to the first doctor's room. "What is wrong with you?" he demanded. "Thi...

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chat

anyone up to chatting tonight?

pat

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christmas

i received an early christmas present to-day. the other day our grandaughter jessica was crying because her grandparents are not around at this time of the year. they have been home a few times over the years but we hadn't been out since michael was a baby and he is great. my husband surprised me and got our daughter to book flights for the 23rd fro calgary. they already have cold and a back yard rink. it is great. i am sure looking forward to it jessieto me christmas is all about family and bei...

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christmas

i received an early christmas present to-day. the other day our grandaughter jessica was crying because her grandparents are not around at this time of the year. they have been home a few times over the years but we hadn't been out since michael was a baby and he is great. my husband surprised me and got our daughter to book flights for the 23rd fro calgary. they already have cold and a back yard rink. it is great. i am sure looking forward to it jessieto me christmas is all about family and bei...

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Heart Block Cured, Should PM Be Removed

I had my aortic valve replaced at The Cleveland Clinic in September. During the surgery, the surgeon found a shelf of calcium just below the AV node and removed it. The removal of the calcium shelf has eliminated my heart block and the need for my pacemaker.

My question is, should I consider having the pacemaker sugically removed? I have had the pacemaker since February of 2007.

Thank you,
Blnmakerr

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Antibiotics May Not Aid Sinus Infections

Here's a good article-I've been telling people this for years!


Antibiotics May Not Aid Sinus Infections

By LINDSEY TANNER
AP Medical Writer


CHICAGO (AP) -- Just in time for runny nose season, new research suggests routine sinus infections aren't really helped by antibiotics and other medicine that's often prescribed.

In the British study, people suffering from facial pain and a runny nose with greenish or yellowish mucous generally imp...

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Question : Medical Profession, i.e. Nursing

Hello Everyone,

As some of you may have read, I had to give up my beloved job as a Locomotive Engineer due to having the PM and the electromagnetic fields of the locomotive.

I am now in search of a new profession. I have been interested in the field of Nursing for a while.

Question:

Does anyone know if there are any limitations working as a Nurse with a PM?

Thank you for your time.

Take care,
Casey Jo

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Defective Devices

Many of us feel like we may be walking around with a disaster waiting to happen in our chests. The following excerpts from an article on defective devices will not help those feelings but it is something very real that we have to consider. The article was of great interest to me because it tells me many things about what my recourse may be in the event I get a defective device as my replacement pacemaker, which will probably be in 2008.

From the Austin American Statesman - “The ca...

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chat

hi it is 10:10 here at night i am going to chat if anyone wishes to chat maureen i got kicked off and could not post or go to message or anything. must be my computer sorry susan

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chat

hi it is 10:10 here at night i am going to chat if anyone wishes to chat maureen

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coffee and stress

Hope one of you can answer this for me. Because of a severely enlarged atria and a failed ablation, I was given a AV node ablation. Before that, I had been in afib almost continually for several months and my heart rate would go from thirties to 140. My question is this. I do not feel it because my upper heart is blocked and the lead from the pacemaker goes directly to the ventricle (the atri nowl is always in afib). Will coffee and stress cause more problems to my heart now that I have my pm.?...

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