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PM and Frozen Shoulder

Hi, I have had my Pacemaker for 2 years and one day, no huge problems so far, but recently I have developed frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) and it is becoming increasingly painful. Of course it is on the same side as my pacemaker implant, which seems to make it worse - the swelling is increasing, and the pain is pretty severe from the elbow to the neck, across the back as well. Does any one have any recommendations as to how to deal with this without interfering with the PM? Thanks, Daylil...

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happy and prosperous 2009

happy new year to all my friends at the site. i hope it is a better year than 2008 especially after august. anyway i hope the new leader obama and our new up and coming new leader in canada can help straighten this mess out. i hope it is better than they say not worse. i hope that people do not worry too much because it will kill you and your loved ones will be more alone. thanks for this great site blakea nd may others. jessie

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First PM and Checkup

Hello, I am 47 and just received my 1st PM on 12/18/08. I needed a 2nd surgery on 12/19 to readjust a lead that I could feel. I have my 1st checkup for the PM on 1/2/09 and am confused about what questions I should be asking? From the posts I guess I should get the initial report with the settings and then one showing whatever the changed them to? This whole thing has happened so fast that I still feel like a deer in the headlights. One day I was fine and the next I couldn't even go up the...

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Thought for the new year

They told me "Cheer up, things could be worse". So I cheered up and sure enough..things got worse!

frank

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Hi all!

I know long time no visit for me. So here is a quick update as I still have no energy. I will be having my number 5 surgery coming up as I found out that my atrium lead is not sensing right. I have almost had my ticker for 2 years and have had trouble the entire time. The dr told me I am a experiment as they are learning from me.
I hope all of you have a great New Years Eve and enjoy yourself and as soon as I am healty I will start planning that get together once again. Blessings to you...

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Franks Comment

Reference recent message by max titled "Frequency of pm checks" and Electric franks posted comment about my posted comment.
I was somewhat astonished to see such a uncalled for negative comment posted by ElectricFrank against my comment. His comment "Dont Knock the Reps" is ridiculous.
I never mentioned the word rep or reps once and quite clearly never implied the reps in anyway whatsoever. I was only negative about insurance companies who have failed to pay up in the past and have giv...

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Great news!

Hello to my fellow pacers! First, I would like to say that I have raised over $27 to support 2 specific congenital heart defect organizations: Saving Little Hearts (surgery care pakages) and It's My Heart (raising awareness and research funding). I have created a business (in my mind) called Stick It To CHD. Hopefully the Key Club will sponser my fundraisers. I sell products made of duct tape and magnet; hence the "stick it" to CHD. 80% of proceeds go towards the purchaser's choice chairity. Sec...

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pocket infection of biventricular pacemaker

well, now the cardiologist, after 2 years of insisting tht it couldn't be an infection, is very excited and recommends immediate hospitalization and removing the pacer.
i have read many articles that confirm his recommendations, but that don't paint a very pretty picture of the mortality rate of removal.

i read one article that spoke of an unusual bacterium causing the infection which was treated successfully with antibiotics and no removal.i should add that at this time i have d...

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I found a HRM that works on me!!!!

I gave up finding a heart rate monitor that will work on me after going through every brand at Sports Authority, REI and a high end running store- none would give me a reading. I was at the mall today and saw a ring hrm in the window at Brookstone. It’s not fancy and doesn’t have a lot of features, but it gave an accurate reading! It’s too clunky to wear for weight training but I really only need it on the treadmill and elliptical anyway so I am pleased. And I got a pink one. I...

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Shocks

Hi all. I've been reading from the site for several months, but this is my first question....I got my ICD in June for a weak heart and fast heart rate...I have not gotten the "big" shock yet, but for the past few days, I've had 2-3 smaller shocks, like a rubberband snapping in my chest. Are these just to slow down my heart before being defibbed? I apologize for the simple language, but I'm still learning all of the terms....Thanks for any help. Happy New Year.

pacerpearl

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Helping A Depressed Loved One

Sometime during our lives depression does rear its ugly head & I found this article that might lend some help if ever needed.

thanks
Pookie

Depression: Helping a Depressed Loved One

When depression strikes, the depressed person isn't the only one affected. Everyone around them -- family, friends, and co-workers -- feels the impact of their depression.

Helping a loved one cope with depression can be key to his or her recovery. But it isn't always g...

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GP Checkup

All went well today with my 6 month general checkup. I got my usual cholesterol lecture so I got out my life expectancy calculations from an insurance company site, and 5 year risk factor calc from the the American Heart and Lung site. Both showed only minor improvements if I modified my lipid panel to the recommended levels. So the good doc after failing to get anywhere with the "scientific" data tried the scare approach. Something like "Frank even with these numbers you don't want to be that 1...

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WPW

You'll can look it up and see a lot of information on it. It's just that since it has come back and I have had ablation done on my AV Node and now have complete heart block, it HAS to be going in through another entryway. I am utterly confused by all this, you'll. Would you'll please read up on it and see what you can find? Thanks.

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(WPW) Pleae help!!

Can anyone please comment on my message?? I am very antsy about it :( Thank you.

Pacie

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Happy New Year

Hello to everyone!!

We would just like to take this time to wish you all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Peace and prosperity in 2009.

May all your troubles during the coming year be as short-lived as your New Year's resolutions.

Mr & Mrs Pookie



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CRT-D

Hi, I am relatively new to the blog and I would like to say it has been very helpful to me. I was wondering if anyone else has a 3 lead? I just had my St. Jude ICD/PM 2 lead replaced yesterday with a 3 lead, due to my low EF and V-Fib. The new model will sense when my upper chamber is pacing, sending a signal to the bottom chamber so my heartbeats will be synchronized. I am very hopeful I will see a positive change in energy etc.

Bruce

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Tachycardia

Does anyone have tachycardia so back that everytime they stand or move around their heartrate goes up instantly and the moment you sit down it drops back down. The doctor now wants me to take 100mg atenolol and 100mg toprol xl until i have my ablation jan 5th but before adding the atenolol taking a shower would bring my heartrate to 150 bpm. Has anyone else had a crazy heartrate like mine?

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anyone up for a chat

anyone want to chat for a while. ill wait if anyone interested.

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New PM as of 12/10/08 - Fitness for Duty

Hello,

I am a 47 y/o fed agent, as part of my quarterly qualifications I am required to shoot my pistol (no worried about that), run 1.5 mile (less than 12 min), push-ups (50 in 1 min), situps (50 in one min), and pull-ups 8.

I'm currently woking on light duty. However, my work will require a fitness for duty in January 2009. My question is for those who workout, are these realistics goals for me post PM?

Thanks,
Steve

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Meaning pacing at 48% last check?

How do you all know this will i be told at my next pm check?

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Today I explained everything to my doctor, he set my lower rate back to 80 and I felt an immediate improvement.