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20. I would suggest a medical ID to wear

Sun Jul 31, 2022, 12:47 AM

Jul 2022

in case you are in an accident. I wear one around my neck and have a card in my wallet. Let your dentist and all of your doctors know.

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I'd appreciate any information I can get on pacemakers, the plus and minuses. [View all] Frustratedlady Jul 2022 OP

Personally I had a family member and good friend who have them. True Blue American Jul 2022 #1

Thanks for your input. "...lived many good years" makes me feel better. Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #4

I have had a pacemaker/defibrillator since 2014 Crazyleftie Jul 2022 #2

As I understand the new is the combined. True Blue American Jul 2022 #16

One kept my father alive for years after he had cardiac arrest. femmedem Jul 2022 #5

Is that done externally or surgically? Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #6

It was done externally. femmedem Jul 2022 #13

Very happy with mine. multigraincracker Jul 2022 #7

Really? That's a positive thought toward my decision. Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #8

I'm 72 if that helps. multigraincracker Jul 2022 #9

That was the reaction I heard,too. True Blue American Jul 2022 #17

Thank you for this thread! Silver Gaia Jul 2022 #11

I understand where you are standing right now. I'm right beside you. Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #12

Will do .. Silver Gaia Jul 2022 #14

I've had mine for over 20 years. Triloon Jul 2022 #15

From one who knows:) True Blue American Jul 2022 #18

Micorwaves now are well shielded Warpy Jul 2022 #19

WOW! I thought it was just cell phones and microwaves...MRIs, etc. Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #22

You wish Warpy Jul 2022 #24

My mother got a self propelled monstrosity in her 80s Warpy Jul 2022 #26

I would suggest a medical ID to wear multigraincracker Jul 2022 #20

Good idea. I'll look into it. Frustratedlady Jul 2022 #23