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Electric vehicle charging
- by That_1_Canadian_Guy
- 2021-07-03 08:25:33
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I'm looking into purchasing an electric vehicle as gas prices have skyrocketed where I live. I've read a number of studies showing that riding in a fully electric vehicle doesn't pose significant risk to a pacemaker's functionality. I have also been in an electric vehicle with no adverse effects.
The area of concern for me comes in regards to charging. The vehicle I'm looking at has the ability to charge from a standard 110v household outlet. As su...
Pacemakers and back braces
- by marylynet
- 2021-06-19 09:10:13
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- 1175 views
- 2 comments
Can I wear a back brace without it harming my pacemaker?
Adjustable beds with massage
- by sjrs1019
- 2021-05-27 21:07:13
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I installed two Electromagnetic Field Finder apps on my phone. I have a 10" mattress with a 3" topper. Using each app, they detected EMF when I put the phone near the motor under the frame but when I laid the phone on the mattress, it just kept searching and apparantly didn't find any. I have been afraid to use the massage feature with my pacemaker because I had heard it could interfere. Now, I see that it emits EMF when I raise and lower the bed. B...
Railway power lines 25000 Volts AC
- by quikjraw
- 2021-05-20 05:17:44
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I work in a Railway Maintenance Depot and had my implant in November 2021.
I have been lucky enough to work from home during the pandemic but we will be soon going back into the offices.
In the UK the overhead power lines that electric trains use are at 25000 Volts AC.
My company has commissioned a specialist Electromagnetic Field testing company and I thought I would share their findings.
There were two areas I needed to avoid based on the Medtronic safety l...
iPhone12s IMPORTANT
- by mewsician
- 2021-05-18 13:43:21
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The other day the FDA put out a notice about iPhone12s potentially interferring with ICDs (and presumably pacemakers). Today I happen to be researching to find a new phone. See the article below, which is much more specific than the FDA notice.
heartrhythmjournal.com/action/showPdf?pii=S1547-5271%2820%2931227-3
posted 5/18/21
Digital scale
- by Jennycraig
- 2021-04-29 23:49:03
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- 4 comments
Please respond.I have read confused information about digital scales. Are there. Any safe ones people with pacemaker can use.
jennycraig
Massage Guns
- by Blondpacer
- 2021-04-29 08:29:54
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- 1063 views
- 1 comments
I just order a massage gun for pain from full body neuropathy. Does anyone have one ? I wonder if it interferes ? I bought an electric one.
Renpho Scale
- by Jean Anne
- 2021-04-25 15:20:55
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Anyone using a Renpho scale without an issue? I thought maybe I could still use it once a week or with shoes. Any opinions?
Also, I received a battery powered heated vest as a gift and I'm trying that out but don't know if it's ok.
magnet in talking remote for tv
- by new to pace....
- 2021-04-11 16:49:25
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Hi just got a new remote for the TV that you talk to to along with a new cable converter box from Comcast/infinity. Today held the remote close to the pacemaker(was not thinking). Got very dizzy. Of course once i moved the remote away and closed my eyes was ok. Thank goodness i was sitting down. Did not have a problem with the other one as did not speak into that one.
Tried talking to the remote at arms length, could not hear me.
&nbs...
TENS machine and Pacemaker
- by j00ney
- 2021-04-10 22:51:42
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- 7 comments
Hello,
I'm thinking of getting a TENS machine to help manage chronic lower back pain . I would place the pads in the lower back.
I know the TENS sends small, minor pulses via battery to the affected area.
Am just wondering if safe for those with pacemakers or if contraindicated. I've had my pacemaker for 7 years now.
thanks for input
J
Tens machine
- by NicoleG
- 2021-03-30 14:51:54
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Hi
I'm seeing my chiropractor tomorrow and he mentioned using a tens machine to relax my back muscles is this wise with a pm?
Multiple electronics in close proximity
- by covinth
- 2021-03-13 12:09:55
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New member here who just found the club. I received my first pacemaker almost 25 years ago at the age of 15, am non-dependent, have done great ever since, and had my 4th device impanted last May. Recently though, I have had a wierd, random problem I am hoping someone here may have knowledge on.
I teach University-level classes and taught remotely during for the past year during COVID, until about a month ago. During the COVID pandemic universities &quo...
Slot Machines at Casino
- by Reba
- 2021-03-04 01:23:40
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- 5 comments
If I take my mom to the casino will it interfere with her pacemaker? She is 85. Thank you for any info as she has only had it less than month. Thank you.
Becky
Rechargeable LED Neck Reading Light
- by Reba
- 2021-03-04 01:15:56
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Hi, I'm new to the Pacemaker Club and have a question. My 85 year old mother just got a pacemaker a month ago this Friday -3.5.2021 and loves to read. We bought her a neck reading light for easier reading and she is worried that it might interfere with her pacemaker. It is Rechargeable & Long-Lasting] USB Type-C rechargeable which is reversible and thus easier to plug in compared with other Micro-USB. Up to 80 hours (general reading, single head) of powerful, non-diminishing bri...
Musician Question
- by Laidback1
- 2021-02-28 22:10:21
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4 weeks out from getting my Pacemaker put in. Doing well and trying to adapt. Question on interferences. I am a musician and play digital piano, keyboards and electric guitar. I've read that I should be able to wear headphones as long as I don't lay them around my neck when I'm not using them. Is that correct?
I have not played any of my powered instruments since getting it. Should it be OK to play electric keyboards and use amps and speak...
Dentist
- by Edouard
- 2021-02-23 17:00:12
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- 1978 views
- 7 comments
Hello everyone,
I was at the dentist today. The hygienist told me that they are not allowed to use their ultrasound equipment on pacemaker recipients. This is news to me.Anyone have any comments.
Backpack blower / gas
- by Larry Gregory
- 2021-02-22 19:26:27
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- 2 comments
Has anyone had an issue using a backpack blower with a pacemaker?
Larry
Latest iPhone
- by TAC
- 2021-02-20 20:55:38
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- 1046 views
- 2 comments
Does anyone know if the newest Apple iPhones cause interferance with the pacemaker? They have a magnet in the back
Life Alert Pendants
- by AnnaFerris
- 2021-02-05 03:17:25
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- 1033 views
- 3 comments
I've been thinking about getting some type of Life Alert Pendant since I'm often alone and a little clumsy. Does anyone know if something like that hanging so near the pacemaker could cause interference? Does anyone here use a Life Alert Pendant with a pacemaker?
iPhone 12 and other similar phones
- by heckboy
- 2021-01-25 13:18:12
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- 1178 views
- 6 comments
Hey,
I saw this morning that because of the new magnetic capabilities of the new iphone that it comes with a warning to pacers to keep it at least 6" from your device.
I've always kept my phone away as a matter of course, but I'd be much more throughtful about it in the future should I update my phone.
-Chris
You know you're wired when...
You read consumer reports before upgrading to a new model.
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