Pacemaker Query

[wicken_01]

Please can you tell me whether it is safe for my husband, who has a Pacemaker, to use a battery operated footbath? Thank-you

[skid112 Heart Star]

hi

found a post on the NHS which may help, wwl.nhs.uk/Specialities/Car...

though it doesn't specifically mention footbaths, the list of appliances has the caveat of being more than six inches away, unless your husband is extremely short I would think it would be fine. Another source to call would be the BHF helpline, on 0300 330 3311

good luck

Mark

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to skid112]

I agree with Skid that it is unlikely to affect his pacemaker if he keeps it a minimum of 6" to 12" away. My podiatrist is not keen on them though as older people and those with underlying conditions (e.g. diabetes) can have reduced sensation, and may injure themselves without realising it. You may recall that Princess Margaret inadvertently scalded herself. The other issue is that if shared due to having more nocks and crannies than a bowel there is a greater risk of passing on infection that a bowl which is far more easily sterilised.

[wicken_01 in reply to MichaelJH]

Thanks for that Michael. Makes a lot of sense.

[Funky_Uk]

Hi... I have used one of the foot spas that you plug into the electric, not sure if that's the same as what you mean? I've been ok when I've used it i've had PM's since 2007 though i'm not 100% dependent x

[wicken_01 in reply to Funky_Uk]

Thanks Funky. I've decided to stick with the washing bowl. I'm the one that does the feet drying, sterilising bowl etc as my husband has a form of Spinal Stenosis which has made it virtually impossible for him to bend down or move very easily at all. He is having EMG tests next week to see if they can identify a cause.

We're very much hoping to be able to purchase a Luggie for him so that he will be able to get out of the house. It folds easily without taking bits off and fits into a car boot and also into house space

luggiescooters.com/mobility...

[Funky_Uk in reply to wicken_01]

Well a bowl of water works well too my Dad has a very bad spine too so my mum has to do quite a bit for him, luckily he managed to buy an electric wheelchair and he has a hoist in his car or he wouldn't be able to go anywhere. That scooter looks very handy, i'll show it to my Dad as it looks good for in the house, some scooters are very heavy, even when split into pieces. Hope they find out whats causing your husbands problems, take care, Tracey...

[gal4God]

I have a small pacemaker and believe it is but can’t say for a pacemaker in arm.

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You can’t beat a good old fashioned washing up bowl 😃

[Nanne]

I'd assumed because it vibrated and the vibrations might go through the body that it wasn't safe so I got rid of mine. I know I can't use the powerplate at the gym which is the same principle