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Are there any side effects? |
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If you are using a pacemaker or other electronic device we do not recommend using magnets because the magnetic field may interfere with the operation of the device. Also, if you are pregnant or nursing, the use of magnets is also not recommended, though there are no studies that show harm. We always recommend that a physician be consulted first - pain and other forms of discomfort need to be properly diagnosed first! Be safe and ask your doctor about the use of magnets for your condition. |
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I am pregnant. Can use it? |
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We do not advise using the magnets during pregnancy. |
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I have a pacemaker. |
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Don't use it, since the magnetic fields can interfere with the proper functioning in a pacemaker. |
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I have an insulin pump. |
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Don't use it, if you are using an isulin pump.
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My spouse has a pacemaker. If I use the magnet, will it affect him/her? |
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As long as the magnets do not come in direct contact with the area that the pacemaker is in, it is safe to use the magnets with caution. |
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I use a nicotine/estrogen patch. Can I use the magnets? |
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Since the use of magnetic products will increase the flow of blood in the area that they are placed, it is not recommended that you place the magnet on or near a trans dermal drug delivery device (patch). However, magnets can be worn as long as they are not located near the patch. |
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I have metal instruments in my body from surgery. Can I use the magnets? |
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Although it is safe to use the magnets with this condition, magnets will react differently with different alloys. If you experience any discomfort from using the magnets, it is recommended that you discontinue use. |
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Are magnets safe for children? |
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Permanent magnets are safe according to all respected scientific standards. The World Health Organization and the FDA consider them non-hazardous risks and they are generally recognized as safe. |
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Can I use the magnets around my computer and other electronic equipment? |
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The magnets can be used around the computer and other electronic office equipment with care. Do not place magnets directly on computer. Do not let magnets come in contact with credit cards or other cards that utilize a magnetic strip for scanning, video tapes, or computer diskettes, etc. |
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Will the magnets effect my condition if I have cancer? |
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The experts cannot agree on a definite answer.
A 1987 study commissioned by the World Health Organization confirmed that in over forty years of research, the magnetic fields produced by permanent magnets have never been implicated in any mutagenic process. However, we do recommend that you consult your physician prior to using the magnets with this or any other medical condition. |
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