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wireless computer

Has anyone heard of any problems with lap-tops running on battery and with a wireless connection causing any problems.
I was sitting with mine on my lap last night and felt an unusual hot flushing feeling on the side of my implant and up into my neck and face. Perhaps it was just coincidence?
Went away after I stopped using the lap top on battery.
The little wireless connection is on the same side as the pm.
Lizzie

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new med to come on the market soon

A new medication Multaq will be coming on the market within the next several months. It will take the place of Amiodarone for many people. Amiodarone is an effective drug but has several long terms very serious side effects. It seems that Multaq will not have the same side effects and all the trials point to it as being as effective as Amidarone. Good news for those taking that drug.

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autoclaves

I have a pacemaker and I'm wondering if anyone knows if I can be around an Autoclave. Not sure if it interferes with anything or not.
thanks!

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couris

i was wondering ,if any one takes all there meds at once,like beta,blocker,digoxen,water pills ,and hig blood pressure,or do we space them out.i know when your in the hospital they give you them al at once

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energy

Before my pacemaker surgey on 2005 I dont have the same level of energy than before I want to know if somebody experienced the same.

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Strange Sensations

Hi-

I would love to know if anyone has had the following symptoms:

My history: Had a pacemaker implanted August 2008 after several fainting episodes. It was diagnosed that I probably had congenital heart block.

A month after I had the pacemaker installed, I moved to London for a new job. This year has been up and down healthwise, I would get infrequent bouts of atrial tachycardia, which induced vague panic sensations.

But since May, I've been having t...

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Fireworks

One would think that while watching fireworks that I would keep my wits about me since I do have a dual pacemaker. My goodness, that is not true at all. What in the heck was I thinking???

My hubby and I were at the street party held just next door to us. We were each having such a good time watching all the fireworks displays. The fireworks were of medium intensity and very nice. Then out came the BIG ONES. The first one went off without any problems at all. It was beautiful and high...

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battery dying

My mother has decided not to get a new battery in her PM. She is 92 and has made her mind up. I am asking if anyone knows what symptoms I should look out for. She was told that her battery was low 6 mos. ago. she has had this one into her 9th year. Her other one lasted 8 yrs. The one before -4 yrs. She also has had one lead not working for many, many years. She has gotten quite weak lately and seems depressed. Does anyone have any input on this? Thanks for listening.

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Pacemaker shorting out??

I have recently had a problem--possibly caused by a short in the line or unit of my St. Jude pacemaker. I have tingling and "paralyzing" feelings on my skin surface on my left side back shoulder area, and my left neck and under ear. I do have a problem with my cervical vertebrae from time to time on C-1 and C-2. However, if I have the skin feelings, and if I put my magnet up to the pacemaker (approved) for 30-45 seconds, the tingling feelings go away. I can also get rid of the feelings if I...

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4th of July

Hey, do you think they have the 4th of July in England?

If not, what comes after the 3rd of July? :) Keep smiling folks.

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2nd surgery in 5 months

Hi.

I'm 4 days post op from my 2nd pacemaker surgery in 5 months.

It was a side insertion and this time they had to move it inside my pec muscle, make a pocket and sew it in place. To quote the Dr...they had to go deeper, and use much more force than expected! Great...yet again - not a simple procedure.

The recovery seems to be better than the 1st op, but the pain is a whole new world of pain!
Everything seems to be doing ok, but i guess it'll be a slow...

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how long...

before i can start moving my arm normally again ?
had a new sub-pectoral impant under my right side and as i'm right handed, i'm finding it difficult to do everything with my left.
(had op two weeks ago)

I'm scared of getting a frozen shoulder - Was driving today and it really hurt (although i wasnt moving my arm much)
Had left sided device planted just under the skin last year and it was never as sore as this one.
was moving relatively pain free after about a wee...

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LT test

I performed a LT test today with a LT of 180bpm and max HR of 185bpm; over year off the bike, two weeks back on the bike, and two months after pacemaker implant! Racing in July. Inspiration to ALL and a big thanks to everyone HERE!!!!

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Now I'm a real club member!

Hi everyone,
Had my pm implanted Thursday. Kept in 24 hours and no problems, (other than sciatica....bad timing!!)
My cardio put it on my left side as I play top level croquet here and we thought that would suit my sport better as I'm a right hander. It is a St Jude Zephyr dual lead, set at 70 and 120. I really don't feel much different, just a bit faster pulse.
Thanks for all the great information and support I received from the members of this special club. It really made a diff...

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Post Implanting Problems

Hi All
Insignia AVT DR - Model 1292 GuidantPacemaker was implanted in Oct'2005 in India for the reason that i have had a low heart rate and for pre syncopes episodes. Even after implanting the device i have the same problems which were there prior to the implantation. The settings have been changed numerous times but the problems remains increasing episodes of giddiness, short of breath and even i had a fainting (syncope)
episode too. The problem is that it hasn't made any difference...

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Happy Independence Day!

YEAH!!!!! Today is July 4th! My friend Skylar is over and we are going to get into all sorts of shenanigans today... MWAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!! *sighs* Good times... Anyhoos, the fireworks should be fun and hopefully everyone has fun @ cookouts and... stuff... Ya! IDK what we're gonna do today. I slept on a mat on the basement floor last night (on my LEFT shoulder) and it hurt like... AHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! I can feel my brain atrophy already! YESSSSSS. Ok, anyway have a great 4th!!!

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Happy Fourth of July!!!

To all my friends and family here at the Club! I wish you all a Happy Fourth of July! May your hearts sparkle with joy and endless happiness. Take care and have a great night watching all the wonderful colorful sparkles in the heavens.

Your friend,
James

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tingling

The area above my pacemaker has begun tingling intermitantly.

I am 3 years post op. The pace maker seems to be doing just fine.

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**Whoa** when they play with the settings

Had my settings "played" around with yesterday for the first time and it was like " WHOA! " short of breath and quite ill feeling. The nurse said if you get that feeling again come back to the clinic as this is the symptoms of Pacemaker syndrome.
**Do any of you get that feeling during your checkup when they fiddle with the settings? ***

I was in DDDR and the cardiologist requested it be changed to AAI mode but the Pacemaker nurse felt I wasnt quite ready as I developed 2nd degr...

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New Drug for AFIB


FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2009
Contact: Sandy Walsh, 301-796-4669, sandy.walsh@fda.hhs.gov

FDA Approves Multaq to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Multaq tablets (dronedarone) to help maintain normal heart rhythms in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (heart rhythm disorders). The drug is approved to be used in patients whose hearts have returned to normal rhythm or w...

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You know you're wired when...

“Batteries not included” takes on a new meaning.

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Hi, I am 47 and have had a pacemaker for 7 months and I’m doing great with it.