Firstly- I’m aware this is not some doctor’s subreddit. I’ve had an ICD(Implanted Cardiac Device) since I went into cardiac arrest at 16 years old. Flash forward to now and it’s my first year in college and I’m looking into theatre/film production. I love the people I’m meeting and all the projects I’m seeing be worked on, I would love nothing more but to get into more of it. Heres the thing- heart devices cause limitations- no metal detectors, no heavy lifting on your left arm(it could damage your lead), 6 inch distance between your phone and device(anything with batteries really), 1 foot distance from car ignition systems- it gets weird and specific. Except for a lot of theater equipment. It’s difficult finding people in the production world who have ICDs I’ve had no luck so far. I’m navigating both of these things as a beginner with no experience and it’s scary. And above all I’m most terrified that my cardiologists will tell me this isn’t a feasible career path for my health. But I’m still gonna make it work somehow for as long as I hold this passion and interest for the arts. MY MAIN POINT: I’m interested in taking a lighting design class next semester. If anyone has information or knowledge of components and equipment with magnets in it that I could run into and should ask my doctors about please let me know. Magnets are the main thing that could affect the health of my ICD. It’s not bad if I have a quick brush with things, but constant exposure could be a problem. Thank you for hearing a bit of my story, maybe I could find anyone with a similar problem somehow. If you have any questions about my ICD or cardiac arrest experience I’m more than happy to answer what I can!
Edit: Don’t worry I WILL be consulting my cardiologist and ICD manufacturer- I’m using this thread to get some information on what exactly I should be asking them about first. Also I’ve gotten some great advice and support so fat, thank you all so so much!