Pacemaker Side Effects 

I got my pacemaker 2 years ago when I was 18. As a person with medical trauma, it’s so interesting and inspiring to hear how this experience, though difficult, has motivated you to better your life 🖤

My pacemaker, a 3 lead, was installed yesterday morning. I just got home this following mid day. I've already discovered some great improvements, like reduced body swelling, (was up for bathroom many times all night), clearer vision, I can walk further without the need for rests. I'm hurting some, but not as bad as I had expected. The implant site is very sensitive, but I'm very pleased so far. Thanks for your videos. They answered a lot of my questions. Charley

Thank you for sharing your experiences to all of us who will be getting a pacemaker in the very near future. You have been very helpful.

I'm getting a pacemaker on Oct 19, 2019 and have watched all of your pacemaker videos. You have answered most of the questions that I've had. Thank you.

I’m 55. Just got home from getting a pacemaker installed yesterday. It’s depressing when you always considered yourself somewhat healthy. My heart rate I found out a few days ago was anywhere from 27-34. Just here looking for some inspiration.

Thank you for this calming and thought provoking video on life after placement of a pacemaker. 37 and just got a pacemaker few days ago. Time to make a list for my 2nd life. Great video!!

Thanks for recording these very informative videos. I’m having my pacemaker inserted tomorrow and your videos have helped me significantly.

I appreciate your positive revelations on having a pacemaker. I am 76 and was told I need a pacemaker soon and felt it would be the end of life as I have known, but you inspired me to plan a more meaningful life with family and friends while I can. Thank you.

I’m 21..just had surgery to insert my pacemaker. I can definitely relate to everything you said. Such a scary experience. I’m happy that I’m given this second chance.

Thanks for this video. Also,such beautiful skies 😍

Hi, thanks for video. I've got bradycardia. On the list for a pacemaker. Are you paced only on excersise or when your resting to?

Well, I was just cleared to lift weights so I joined a gym today but I had planned on joining a gym already, it just got delayed when I realized I'd be having a pacemaker put in so I don't figure that counts. I know I feel better and I don't try falling in the toilet when I wake up in the morning because I'm so dizzy which is definitely a good thing. I sleep better, too. Question though, could you or can you feel the pacemaker when it is pacing your heart? Or since your episodes happen in your sleep, you don't notice? I can feel mine pacing when my heart rate drops too low (they have it set at 60.) It really is kinda freaky and I am still finding this whole pacemaker deal freaky even though I feel a lot better and have more energy. I agree with Eric Davenport. I watched your videos several times because there aren't very many videos out there from the patient's perspective. Lots from the cardiologist's point of view but then again, they try to make it seem so normal. So it was nice to hear it from the patient's perspective rather than the cardiologist's point of view.

Hi, just out of curiosity do pacemakers still make that loud ticking sounds? Also, can you go near a microwave oven? These might be odd questions, but i recall back in the late 70s, early 80s i had a aunt who had a wide range of heart issues and had a pacemaker. Some of the things i remember about her is that ticking noise whenever she would come in the room. No way she could sneak up on anyone. Also it seems like i remember it being said that she could not go near a microwave oven due to her pacemaker. This was many years ago though, technology has certainly changed.

I’m back! I had my baby a month ago had no problems at all with pacemaker during c section of anything but of course for the past 3 days I have been having an intense “burning” feeling with my pace maker. I have emailed my cardiologist 4 times and tried to call him he is not awnsering me at all. I am in so much pain and terrified any suggestions?

I'm having an ICD (which will also have pacemaker functioning) implanted in a couple of weeks. I found out earlier this year I've got a rare condition called sarcoidosis, and it is beginning to show up in the myocardium. For me, this is preventative in case the electrical signals get blocked from the sarcoidosis. I don't mind saying I'm a bit overwhelmed by all of this, but videos like this are calming me down some - lol. I've gone back and forth about whether to go ahead and have it done, but after talking to my family, my take is better safe than sorry. Knowing there is the potential for a cardiac arrest, even slight at this point, kind of motivated me to get it done sooner rather than later.

I am 25 years old and now 39 weeks pregnant, I got a pace maker installed at 19 weeks pregnant (this pregnancy) for AV heart block. I just need some positive words when I lay on my left side where the pace maker is I feel it “pacing” or “pumping” if that makes sense. Is that okay? I am having my c section finally on February 15th in 3 days and I’m terrified something will go wrong with my pace maker.

Swelling at the pacemaker site what can I do?

Hello i am 38 and i had implanted pacemaker 12 days ago doctor had advice to take rest can u answer when will i feel normal and move my hand because ihave 3 kids I am not able to manage

Can heavy bags be carried after 8 months of pacemaker implantation?

Hello.. If a pacemaker implanted person enters the metal detector machine by mistake will there be any major problem? Kindly reply me.

God bless ya son, thanks for sharing your story :)

Is there important to take medicine after implent pacemaker

I’m 29 just got one a few weeks ago. It was running a diagnostic last night and it terrified me. I know it isn’t inspirational or however I’m supposed to act, but I hate having heart issues so much. I don’t think about the important things, I’m just terrified of dying

Can u still play video games and cell phones without problems?

Thx nice video and gl with your life

Hello .. Any new information???

I'm Getting Pacemaker...I'm just 22....I'm A cigarette Smoker...Not what I would smoke???? But I can't stand it??? What should I do???

Can I drive motorcycle after picemaker sarggery

How is your condition now brother ?

I'm 69 and having a pacemaker tomorrow. Having tests for a high PSA (they want to do biopsies on my prostate), but because of slow heart rate...often sub 40, they decided I have sick sinus syndrome and need a pacemaker before the general anesthetic to do the biopsies. Thanks for the videos, very interesting. I think it's just what I need as have had giddy moments the last 3 years with this bradycardia. Anyway, 2 questions you may know the answer to. First it occurs to me that wires in veins restrict the blood flow....have you had any explanations on that? And second, I may need MRI scans or similar for future health reasons....are these devices MRI safe nowadays? Well done on your improvements and keep the videos coming.

I got mine today.

Dear Cyborg: What *are* the side effects, according to the title?

Are you still alive friend?

Looks like a vegas backyard lol