Rate Response

• by Lisalac
• 2016-01-12 08:01:06
• Checkups & Settings
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I'm going in for my 6 week checkup tomorrow and to adjust some of the settings of my Medtronic MRI dual lead pacemaker. I have been searching through previous posts and the internet for some answers on the rate response and whether or not I need it on and if so what are some recommendations for the settings. I was diagnosed with SSS and bradycardia; 44 year old female runner. I am on no medications. right now my rate response is on ADL/Exertion responses are both at 3; medium Low activity threshold; 30 sec acceleration; 2.5 min deceleration; ADL setpoint is 18 and UR setpoint is 40. my lower rate is 50bpm and upper is 145bpm. I am having some issues with always feeling like there is something in my throat (almost like mild choking) throughout the day and cannot not run like I used to. When I am running, especially up hill its like I loose all the circulation to my legs and they feel like jelly and I'm so short of breath then a few seconds later I get wave of energy again. I want to be able to run again and not feel like someone is choking me. Could this be the Rate response doing this; should be off; and if not what are some recommendations for settings? I know we're not doctors here but I feel like people here have the life experience that the doctors don't and sometimes I feel like they don't hear what I am telling them. Thanks. Lisa