Boston scientific & covid vaccine

Vaccine

by AgentX86 - 2021-10-24 21:30:12

That's a pretty specific want.  I highly doubt that there is anyone here who meets all of the criteria you've asked for.

There would be no difference in the brand or model of pacemaker.  They're inert hunks of metal and know nothing of vaccines.  The question is what dangers would there be from being paced and taking the vaccine, balanced with what are the positive effects.  Life is a gamble and, if you're smart, you play the odds (cost/benefit).

There has been no report of a connection, or specific issus relating to pacemakers or, that I know of, an of the cardiac electricalsystems. There has been reports, though relatively rare,of myocarditis and pericarditis caused by some of the vaccines.  These aren't specific to pacemakers but having a pacemaker wouldn't make these conditions any more fun. It is rare and from what I read shows in younger people (<30), rather than what you might expect with these problems.

Back to cost/benefit.  There hasn't been any reports of difficulties larger than the danger of covid itself.  I know what I did (second dose Feb. 9, as soon as I could get it).  It was well worth it because I was no longer concerned about it.  I'm not convinced about the booster.  My wife is not going to get it. I haven't decided.

The problem is that much of this information is burried, causing angst in the population.  More transparency would help.  Sunlight is the best disinfectant.

Vaccine and peace of mind

by Julros - 2021-10-25 02:30:58

I have a 3 lead Boston Scientic CRT, but not a defibrillator implanted 2 years ago. After getting the Moderna vaccine, I got a really sore arm twice, and a headache after dose #2. And I gained peace of mind knowing that I am decreasing the chance of spreading COVID to others, and I got to hug my grandchildren. 

I will be getting a booster, hopefully this week because I am a nurse. 

Yes, there are reports of myocarditis that is usually mild and resolves completely. The chance of myocarditis and really any complication is much higher in an actually infection. 

vaccines and hardware

by Tracey_E - 2021-10-25 16:29:00

They are completely unrelated, whatever device you have. A piece of metal doesn't care about any medication we take, food we eat, alcohol we drink, or vaccines we get.

The underlying reason why we have devices makes us more at risk and the protection of the vaccine that much more important. Have you asked your doctor? My doctor not only encouraged me to get it, he gave me the paperwork the state required to get it early in the high risk group due to my heart. 

If you really don't want to get it, don't get it, it's a personal decision.  If having the device is the only thing holding you back, go ahead and make an appointment. 

beating a dead horse

by Tracey_E - 2021-10-25 18:38:12

If someone has decided not to get it, no amount of logic or reason is going to convince them. Waste of energy trying. Hence, my comment don't get it. That was not in any way a statement on whether or not it's a good idea. 

Choice

by AgentX86 - 2021-10-25 21:47:33

I'm with Tracey on this one.  In a free society, what you put into your body certainly is, or should be, a choice.  Perhaps if the govenment hadn't screwed the pooch (now and in the past), resistance to the vaccine may not have been so high. If you don't believe in personal choice, perhaps China is your utopia.

Vaccine and China

by AgentX86 - 2021-10-26 11:49:07

We are already Maoist, though it's not forced by the government.  Yet.

That's exactly the point. If the state can tell you what you have to put in your body, they own your body. That's inarguable. There is no limit.

The driving argument is specious. Driving is not a right in any way. It is a privilege. You do need the permission of the government to drive on public highways. Permission is only granted to those age 16 and can be revoked for violations of the law or incapacitation.

I'm sure you can see the difference.

play nice

by Tracey_E - 2021-10-26 11:51:01

Be kind. Question was asked and answered, time to let it go. Don't make me put my moderator hat on   :oP

Pay nice

by AgentX86 - 2021-10-26 11:55:41

This is an important issue right now.

yes but

by Tracey_E - 2021-10-26 14:35:11

This is not the place for it. 

My experience with a CRT-D and vaccine

by ccamom - 2021-10-27 17:16:22

I have a Boston Scientific CRT-D device that was implanted Sep 2019.  I had COVID in Dec 2020, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in March 2021, and just received the Moderna booster last week.  I have had no complications or issues whatsoever, and I'm very glad I got the vaccines.  I hope my experience helps you.

My dear friend TraceyE

by ROBO Pop - 2021-10-28 21:07:01

Is for once not right... my St Judes (now Abbott & Costello) CRT-D SEEMS TO PREFER WHITE WINE. After I drink a bottle (alright I'm cheap, a box) my device calms right down and goes into sleep mode.. 

Ok for real, as the great TraceyE said your device could care less, it's your condition. I lost some family and good friends to COVID, not one was vaccinated. My heart is a disaster I have a CRT-D and i got both Moderna shots...no side effects

But hey your choice.

three lead boston sci

by dwelch - 2021-11-01 22:36:48

I have a three lead boston scientific pacer, not icd.   And have both shots plus my booster.   Maybe a sore arm on the first or second, maybe it is why I felt a little tired the next day.  But no real issues and I had no worries related to my heart or pacer (I would have gotten them even if there was a remote connection).  The booster, was nothing, not even a sore arm.