Pacemakers vs. Dirtbikes!!!!

[fred2]

I know that sounds like a strange subject but I was wondering if any fellow DRN'ers have pacemakers.

The reason I'm asking is I went to the emergency room this weekend passing a kidney stone. The most god awful pain I've ever experienced. In the process the doctors noticed a heart arhythmia (sp?). My heart slowed down to 39 bpm. One doctor mentioned that in the old days they would just automatically put in a pacemaker. Hope I don't need one. :ugg:

I did a little reading about living with pacemakers and they mentioned that you wouldn't be able to operate a chainsaw. :think:

 

[KDX220rm]

My uncle had one installed and he had to be careful about picking up heavy stuff or doing severe movement for fear of ripping the wires out of the pacemaker.

He was warned to stay away from anything close that had an strong electrical current.

 

[fred2]

True. Some of the things to be wary of were arc welders, transmission lines and chain saws. I'm worried that IF I have to get one that I won't be able to ride. :whiner: I'm hoping that this isn't the case and dirtbikes or even road bikes don't interfer.

 

[biglou]

Fred-Tell the doc that you'll run a resistor-type plug to help supress RFI! :D

 

[fred2]

LOL!!! That's a good piont. Maybe he can give me an on/off switch for it. My slow heart rate shouldn't be a problem anyway while I'm riding.

 

[G. Gearloose]

Best reason I've heared for a diesel-bike. :D
Good luck!

 

[DAVE C]

Fred2, I'm sorry to hear about the diagnosis. I sincerely hope that you can avoid a pacemaker. Last August I dislocated my hip and fractured my femur. The surgeon told me that there was a possibility that I may need a hip replacement. The jury is still out on that one. My biggest fear was (and still is) that the injury would end my participation in my favorite past-time (wakeboarding, which is how I got hurt in the first place). It is a sad thing when you have to give up something you truly love due to medical reasons. Good luck!!!

 

[Danman]

Sorry about the Diagnosis heart problems can be bad. I passed a kidney stone on New Years Eve. I was released just in time for the new year. By the time I saw the doctor I had already passed it in the waiting room bathroom. OMG the most pain I have ever experienced. I would not wish that kind of pain on anyone, ever.

Hopefuly all will turn our well so that you may keep on the trail :D

 

[LWilson250]

Both my dad and my sister have heart arhythmia and take some kind of pill for it, I would look into that Vs. a pacemaker.

Lee W.