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Carolyn65

Should I feel a "thump, bump or any type of difference or movement from my 2 wires/dual PM? I have only had my Boston Scientific PM/ablation about a week, and I do not feel my PM do anything (very silent). Makes me even wonder if it is working. People have asked if I "feel" anything, and I can not tell anything is moving/working ~ ~ my 1 week ck-up was ok I guess, they said to come back in 3 months. They just put a "wand" over the PM and read their computer. I do not feel "bumps/thumps/etc....

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Pookie Update

hi everyone

I can bearly or is it barely sit here and type but I am such a determined girl that I first want to thank everyone for their support.

however...I know this might sound crazy, ridiculous and out of this world, but last night I got up out of bed to go downstairs and fell the entire flight on hardwood stairs I might add. I don't think anything is broken (other than all my fingernails on my left hand), but I am in more pain and just want to die.

what the...

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I'm Three Today!

Happy Birthday to me...happy birthday to me...happy birthday dear Ela....happy birthday to me!

Three years and counting with my titanium buddy, and I have about nine years left on the battery so far. Woo hoo! Thank you to all the wonderful pacers here who have helped me along my journey. And for those of you who are new to pacing and struggling a bit, hang in there!

Happy pacing, everyone!
ela-girl

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An Apple a Day

This may sound a little crazy but it works for me. I usually have some kind of arrhythmia everyday. These don't stop me from doing anything they are just annoying. The other day I could feel I was beating irregular. I took a break and ate an apple. A couple minutes later the arrhythmia was gone. Now I eat an apple every time I feel an arrhythmia. For all I know it may be in my mind but I can't argue with success. Has anyone else noticed certain foods helping with their irregular beats?...

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HEY POOKIE AND KAY CAN WE MEET IN CHAT? JESSIE

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Delete

Does anyone know how to delete a post or comment?

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Golfing and Pacemakers

I had a pacemaker inserted in early August, 2009. The pacemaker is below and against my left clavicle.
1. I golfed for the first time today and found that the pacemaker rubs into the left clavicle on the backswing limiting my ability to make a full turn. Does anyone else have this problem? Was their pacemaker placed in a different location away from the clavicle to prevent this problem?

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Fire Away

I know the dr. said I wouldn't feel the pm fire. But some members here said they do feel theirs fire off. What does it feel like? I don't go back until the 21st but have keeping a log of all the "strange" things I have been feeling. Trying to match them up...so truly do't know what it feels like.

Any thoughts?

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Solvents, fuel (jet) and other toxic substances

Is there anyone who would like to compare notes about exposure to hazardous chemicals, jet fuel, solvents and the like? That's my story in a nutshell. The manufacturers of these substances state that exposure can cause or exacerbate arrhythmia. My cardiologist says I had a misdiagnosis 1n 1976, and now I'm sitting here with a squeeky new pacemaker after 33 years of headaches, shortness of breath, passing out on occasion...my guess is these are common symptoms experienced by many. I expect to...

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What can I do with a pacemaker?

What can I do with a pacemaker?

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Thank You Everyone

Well, after taking what I call my Pookie Cocktail (a mixture of drugs)...don't worry, they're all safe together as I checked with my Pharmacist, I feel better. Not 100% but at least 60% better.

I will never be able to describe how awful I felt. I truly wanted to die....seriously. I've been thru a rough 5 yrs and these last 2-3 days were pretty close to being the worst, my worst being the cardiac tamponade while fully awake & the colonoscopy fully awake.

"Thank You" to al...

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Kappa 700 vs Adapta

It seems like for those of us with Medtronics that they are almost exclusively using the Adapta for a replacement. I also keep hearing about having difficulty programming it to work as well as the Kappa.

Any input or stories would be appreciated. I'm coming up on replacement of my Kappa and want to get ahead of the game.

One other question. Is there a model number for the Adapta or are they all the same?

thanks,

frank

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eptopic beats

Hi everyone, i am new here and would like to ask a question....
I have had my pacemaker for 6 years now and for the last 6 weeks have been having dizzyness, shortness of breath, chest pain and tightness and eptopic beats (at least 60 - 70 per day)
I know they are eptopic beats as i just had a ultrasound of my heart today and while having the test i had a run of them.
I cant get into my cardiologist for a couple of months so i am a little worried about them.
Has anyone had th...

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Pookie

Blue Australia says that Pookie is going through a tough time? so sending lots of love and hugs from UK.

Loopy Lou xxxx

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Hey Pacer Chicks and Pacer Studs!

ok, so I have not actually asked a medical question in ages..... so here is one..........!

I am booked in on Wednesday for a MYOCARDIAL PERFUSION SCAN ! I have got all the details of what will happen ..... but just wanted to know if anyone else has had one!

Hope you are all well !

Love & Hugs, Loopy Lou xxxxxxxxx

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Just out of ER for the 2nd time

Hi everyone

Went to ER last night and again this morning via ambulance. I've been SO sick since that dam Colonoscopy but they rehydrated me via IV and gave me drugs for pain, nausea, etc. However I still can't keep even liquids down but in time that will come. I'm even scared to weigh myself as this has been going on for 2 weeks now. Soon they will be able to just hold my up to the light instead of taking an Xray :)

My heart gave everyone quite the scare last night so I...

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Off Topic...

Thanks for the responses to my earlier post regarding my pacemaker checkup.

Yep, I have my blood work done once a month and nothing is outta the ordinary according to the doctors.

I even have all the copies. There are a few things a bit out of range, but my family doctor said they aren't far enough out to be of any concern.

Remember I was telling everyone how wonderful my stomach was after losing so much weight and now I can eat everything and anything; well,...

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canadian thanksgiving

hey you guys we make a big deal on your thanksgiving! give us canadians a break for once. jessie

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No More Catheterizations

Its been awhile since posted, altho I check the site daily, just went threw another cath, this is the final straw.... After a heart attack, full blockage on right side, had stent, then later another stent on left side, then another on right side, then another to open prior stent up, then six months ago was told there was nothing more they could do for me except try medications, of which i had been on for oveer two years, well a week ago the doctor decided to do another cath as was experinceing c...

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Upgradation of pacemaker

I had implanted a single chamber V V I R pacemaker in May 2008 after suffering from viral myocarditis. According to my doctor I had beating as well as pumping difficulties. Before implantation my doctor had told me that I might need a dual chamber pacemaker but went for the single chamber one. Eight months later he asked me to remain prepared to upgrade to a dual chamber pacemaker, but did not spell any time limit by which I should upgrade. Two months later I developed breathing difficulties and...

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You know you're wired when...

You’re officially battery-operated.

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Since I got my pacemaker, I don't pass out anymore! That's a blessing in itself.