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@jackiet

I guess I don’t yet know how to get around on this MCC. But this is another reply to mfenn and anyone else who can contribute to my issue.

I had my Boston Scientific PM implanted 4 years ago. An EP is now making changes to the settings. My upper sensor rate has been set to 150 and the lower rate is 60. That was done yesterday.

A month ago upper rate was set at 130 and raised to 145, whereupon I felt less exhaustion when walking quickly. Hoping for even better results I asked to have it raised to 150 yesterday.

Does anyone know how much higher the rate could be set to possibly improve one’s comfort level and ability to walk for a block without having to stop because of feeling exhausted? I have no trouble at the gym where I do 30 minutes on the stationary bike. It’s only when I have to expend my energy walking.

I am so appreciative of the advice I get from MMC and thank everyone who is able to help.

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jc76 | @jc76 | Apr 6 10:29am

@jackiet
Be patient. It takes some time to program your Pacemaker to what is best for you. This will go on for all the years you have one.

I have had a Boston Scientific since 2006. I am on my 3rd one. I go through constant changes to my ICD/Pacemaker programming based on issues I bring up and or shocks.

I do not use the exercise mode for the reason that I did not like the feeling.

If you have a EP that is a specialist cardiologist with electrical issues of your heart. Talk to them about your exercise and what you want.

We on MCC do not know your medical history, the reasons you got a Pacemaker and thus we should not give you medical advice, just our experience. Your questions are good but should go to your EP. Have you told your EP what you posted on MCC?

I am a patient at Mayo Jacksonville. We have a portal system that I can contact my EP (as well as all my other doctors) and send messages and get answers. It is a great benefit.

I have a home monitor system that can do manual checks of my ICD/Pacemaker and a program to do a check every 3 months. Once a year I go into Mayo for a complete check along with wire checks, etc. I can go in if needed for checkup and tune up if needed.

But I suggest you let your EP know what you are asking about to help with your exercise routines.

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