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What Are The Shocks After Implanting New Generator?

I have new generator for ICD four days ago. Have now been having small shocks and few that accually hurt. A rep for meditronic Came in er stated the the ICD is working properly but I am still getting the shocks. My electrical appliance seems to aggrevate them more. Cannot give up computer it a big part of my living due to my limatations..
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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There seems to be a problem with earthing for which you are getting the shocks. It could also damage your computer/device and if it is severe, it can also have detrimental action on your body. Please get the earthing checked at the earliest.
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What Are The Shocks After Implanting New Generator?

There seems to be a problem with earthing for which you are getting the shocks. It could also damage your computer/device and if it is severe, it can also have detrimental action on your body. Please get the earthing checked at the earliest.