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I went to the emergency room yesterday for more cardiac rythm problems – I was dizzy and nauseated, and called the advice nurse to see if I could take a little more than the prescribed dosage on my beta blocker and she insisted I go to ER, where they gave me more of my regular prescribed meds.  I asked this attending doc what I could do to help with the symptoms, and she told me to take up painting or needlework.  I almost jumped off the bed and decked her. I am not willing to give up my life to this stupid problem.  It is not life threatening, just uncomfortable.  I need to find a doctor who will work with me to find a happy medium with meds, so I can manage the symptoms AND continue to lead an active life.  Sometimes I hate doctors! determined

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Don’t the people in the ER contact your personal physician before treatment?  I know they do around here.  The last time I had to visit the ER they got my doctor out of bed in the middle of the night before starting any treatment.  When the kids were small and I had to visit the ER they always contacted their pediatrician.

Ya know – the last time I was in an er was about 7 yrs ago when my little sister busted her little toe open at the boat in the middle of the night.   No calls then. I, myself, last time I was in the ER was when I was 15 yrs old – for alcohol poisoning.   Off hand – I don’t know what the ER does in that respect.   But I was with BF when we called his doc one time on a holiday and the doc met us up at the office to take care of him and told him that it was good he called his service and not go to ER.  

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I went to the emergency room yesterday for more cardiac rythm problems – I was dizzy and nauseated, and called the advice nurse to see if I could take a little more than the prescribed dosage on my beta blocker and she insisted I go to ER, where they gave me more of my regular prescribed meds.  I asked this attending doc what I could do to help with the symptoms, and she told me to take up painting or needlework.  I almost jumped off the bed and decked her. I am not willing to give up my life to this stupid problem.  It is not life threatening, just uncomfortable.  I need to find a doctor who will work with me to find a happy medium with meds, so I can manage the symptoms AND continue to lead an active life.  Sometimes I hate doctors! determined

It’s sometimes hard to find a good doctor.   Look around for another specialist that will work with you.  You shouldn’t have to put up with this all the time.

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Yes, I’m going to go see my regular cardiologist.  It just really bothered me that someone would even say something like "take up needlepoint" as an answer…

she’s a fucktard – what can I say.   SHe must be of the philosophy of "you have a heart problem, you should roll over and die now"…  If so – then Lance Armstrong would not have won Tour De France, how many times now?  

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I went to the emergency room yesterday for more cardiac rythm problems – I was dizzy and nauseated, and called the advice nurse to see if I could take a little more than the prescribed dosage on my beta blocker and she insisted I go to ER, where they gave me more of my regular prescribed meds.  I asked this attending doc what I could do to help with the symptoms, and she told me to take up painting or needlework.  I almost jumped off the bed and decked her. I am not willing to give up my life to this stupid problem.  It is not life threatening, just uncomfortable.  I need to find a doctor who will work with me to find a happy medium with meds, so I can manage the symptoms AND continue to lead an active life.  Sometimes I hate doctors! determined Aside from the er visit.   Did you call your regular cardiologist today for a followup?    See – ER people don’t know your condition or your history.  They can only go by what you tell them when you are in there.

Yes, I’m going to go see my regular cardiologist.  It just really bothered me that someone would even say something like "take up needlepoint" as an answer…

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I went to the emergency room yesterday for more cardiac rythm problems – I was dizzy and nauseated, and called the advice nurse to see if I could take a little more than the prescribed dosage on my beta blocker and she insisted I go to ER, where they gave me more of my regular prescribed meds.  I asked this attending doc what I could do to help with the symptoms, and she told me to take up painting or needlework.  I almost jumped off the bed and decked her. I am not willing to give up my life to this stupid problem.  It is not life threatening, just uncomfortable.  I need to find a doctor who will work with me to find a happy medium with meds, so I can manage the symptoms AND continue to lead an active life.  Sometimes I hate doctors! determined

Aside from the er visit.   Did you call your regular cardiologist today for a followup?    See – ER people don’t know your condition or your history.  They can only go by what you tell them when you are in there. Case in point.  BF has a rare problem with his eyes.   It took him years, but he finally found a specialist that knows about the condition and the best way to treat it.   His doctor has pretty much gotten it instilled in BF’s brain to never bother with the ER for his eyes.   See, if BF were to go into the ER for his eye condition, ER would automatically start pumping him with steriods to help the symptoms.   BUT- in this particilar problem with his eyes, steriods make the condition worse – not better.      But, you can’t expect an ER doc or nurse who is not familiar with the condition to know this.

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Do seek out other doctors opinions.  After my Dad’s heart attack, his attending cardiologist had the attitude that my Dad should feel lucky to be alive and just accept things as they were – which weren’t great after a heart attack.  Dad went to a different cardiologist who was much more helpful concerning meds, exercise, etc.  Sometimes I think some doctors just don’t want to take the time necessary to deal with on going or long term problems. Keep your spirits up! -Joyce – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sorry to hear you are still having cardian rythim problems.  I thought that mega-calcium (or was it phosperous?) dose you were taking had helped. I would suggest you seek another cardiologist’s opinion.  This is no way to go through your life.

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Sorry to hear you are still having cardian rythim problems.  I thought that mega-calcium (or was it phosperous?) dose you were taking had helped. I would suggest you seek another cardiologist’s opinion.  This is no way to go through your life.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Yes, I’m going to go see my regular cardiologist.  It just really bothered me that someone would even say something like "take up needlepoint" as an answer… she’s a fucktard – what can I say.   SHe must be of the philosophy of "you have a heart problem, you should roll over and die now"…  If so – then Lance Armstrong would not have won Tour De France, how many times now? He’s won it four times.  I knew he had cancer but never knew he had heart problems. I was refering to his cancer.   He’s been known to say it himself – that had he taken the first prognosis on his cancer, he should be a total vegetable by now – one of those – "you have a condition, so you should roll over and die now"…  To which he said – "No F-ing Way!" and fought back and look where he is now – still winning TDF after battleing cancer. Kinda the same thing (on a different level) for Det.  She’s got a heart issue, but she is not willing to give up on life and roll over and die and become a total veg because she has this condition.   She is bound and determined to fight this fight and be just as strong or stronger than she was before.

Right on, sister!

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Yes, I’m going to go see my regular cardiologist.  It just really bothered me that someone would even say something like "take up needlepoint" as an answer… she’s a fucktard – what can I say.   SHe must be of the philosophy of "you have a heart problem, you should roll over and die now"…  If so – then Lance Armstrong would not have won Tour De France, how many times now? He’s won it four times.  I knew he had cancer but never knew he had heart problems.

I was refering to his cancer.   He’s been known to say it himself – that had he taken the first prognosis on his cancer, he should be a total vegetable by now – one of those – "you have a condition, so you should roll over and die now"…  To which he said – "No F-ing Way!" and fought back and look where he is now – still winning TDF after battleing cancer. Kinda the same thing (on a different level) for Det.  She’s got a heart issue, but she is not willing to give up on life and roll over and die and become a total veg because she has this condition.   She is bound and determined to fight this fight and be just as strong or stronger than she was before.

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I sympathise determined.  Fortunately I’ve had very few health problems in my life so far, but there have been times when I’ve felt like crying with frustration when doctors refuse to listen properly or take into account the wider picture of my needs and issues.     Sorry to hear you’re having symptoms again – I thought the potassium had done the trick?   As for the doctor’s advice, I can imagine how angry and frustrated I’d be if I was told to take up painting or needlework – I can’t believe you were told this.  I hope you can get a second opinion from another doctor. janice 233/178/133 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I went to the emergency room yesterday for more cardiac rythm problems – I was dizzy and nauseated, and called the advice nurse to see if I could take a little more than the prescribed dosage on my beta blocker and she insisted I go to ER, where they gave me more of my regular prescribed meds.  I asked this attending doc what I could do to help with the symptoms, and she told me to take up painting or needlework.  I almost jumped off the bed and decked her. I am not willing to give up my life to this stupid problem.  It is not life threatening, just uncomfortable.  I need to find a doctor who will work with me to find a happy medium with meds, so I can manage the symptoms AND continue to lead an active life.  Sometimes I hate doctors! determined

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Yes, I’m going to go see my regular cardiologist.  It just really bothered me that someone would even say something like "take up needlepoint" as an answer… she’s a fucktard – what can I say.   SHe must be of the philosophy of "you have a heart problem, you should roll over and die now"…  If so – then Lance Armstrong would not have won Tour De France, how many times now?

He’s won it four times.  I knew he had cancer but never knew he had heart problems.

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He’s won it four times.  I knew he had cancer but never knew he had heart problems.

he doesn’t! i think she was referring to his cancer. — read and post daily, it works! rosie  "To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that  we are to stand by the president right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic  and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."  http://www.unitedforpeace.org  http://peaceflags.org BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS! http://www.redcross.org/services/afes/ – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Yes, I’m going to go see my regular cardiologist.  It just really bothered me that someone would even say something like "take up needlepoint" as an answer… she’s a fucktard – what can I say.   SHe must be of the philosophy of "you have a heart problem, you should roll over and die now"…  If so – then Lance Armstrong would not have won Tour De France, how many times now? He’s won it four times.  I knew he had cancer but never knew he had heart problems.

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Sounds (sort of) like an experience I had.  I was a distance runner a few years ago, and I started having knee problems (inflamation and soreness).  I went to an orthopedic doctor, who gave me an X-ray.  He then said "Listen to your body: if it hurts to run, then don’t run" He also said "don’t worry, it’s not arthritis" and then to help me with the swelling, he put me on Celebrex, which is an arthritis medicine.  It did help somewhat, but I still have on and off knee problems and I still can’t run. Maybe my doctor is the same one who recommended an ECA stack to someone here (sorry, needed to get my cheapshot in) AL – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I went to the emergency room yesterday for more cardiac rythm problems – I was dizzy and nauseated, and called the advice nurse to see if I could take a little more than the prescribed dosage on my beta blocker and she insisted I go to ER, where they gave me more of my regular prescribed meds.  I asked this attending doc what I could do to help with the symptoms, and she told me to take up painting or needlework.  I almost jumped off the bed and decked her. I am not willing to give up my life to this stupid problem.  It is not life threatening, just uncomfortable.  I need to find a doctor who will work with me to find a happy medium with meds, so I can manage the symptoms AND continue to lead an active life.  Sometimes I hate doctors! determined

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I went to the emergency room yesterday for more cardiac rythm problems – I was dizzy and nauseated, and called the advice nurse to see if I could take a little more than the prescribed dosage on my beta blocker and she insisted I go to ER, where they gave me more of my regular prescribed meds.  I asked this attending doc what I could do to help with the symptoms, and she told me to take up painting or needlework.  I almost jumped off the bed and decked her. I am not willing to give up my life to this stupid problem.  It is not life threatening, just uncomfortable.  I need to find a doctor who will work with me to find a happy medium with meds, so I can manage the symptoms AND continue to lead an active life.  Sometimes I hate doctors! determined

You make it sound like the doctors are trying to screw you over. This is your HEART we are talking about. They are trying to prevent you from dying of a heart attack. — SOMLAW HAS SPOKEN!!!

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I’m pleased that you still made yourself go to the ER.  I know you’re tempted to just self-medicate, and I know what a pain it is to fit an ER visit into your scheduled day.  (Did you daughter go with you?!?) I agree that you should search out another cardiologist, but I would also suggest that you don’t give into temptation and just skip the ER room next time.  Your daughter isn’t old enough yet to handle it if these go downhill.  Keep playing it safe when you need help. Good luck figuring this whole condition out! Wendy

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  You make it sound like the doctors are trying to screw you over. This is your HEART we are talking about. They are trying to prevent you from dying of a heart attack.

Uh, I’m 26 yrs old and have a NON LIFE THREATENING heart condition.  I’ve been seen by the same facility for 2 yrs, so they have all my records at their fingertips, even in the ER.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –   You make it sound like the doctors are trying to screw you over. This is your HEART we are talking about. They are trying to prevent you from dying of a heart attack. Uh, I’m 26 yrs old and have a NON LIFE THREATENING heart condition. I’ve been seen by the same facility for 2 yrs, so they have all my records at their fingertips, even in the ER. So the Cardiac Rythm Problems you have are not anyway a threat to your health? If they aren’t, then why are you in the ER to begin with?

Because they are uncomfortable, because the advice nurse asked me to come in, and because I’m looking for a doc to help me find a happy balance with the medication I take to suppress the rythms.  It is a process of starting at a low dosage and slowly working up to a comfortable workable amount. Sastisfied yet?  Don’t be a jackass.

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  You make it sound like the doctors are trying to screw you over. This is your HEART we are talking about. They are trying to prevent you from dying of a heart attack. Uh, I’m 26 yrs old and have a NON LIFE THREATENING heart condition.  I’ve been seen by the same facility for 2 yrs, so they have all my records at their fingertips, even in the ER.

So the Cardiac Rythm Problems you have are not anyway a threat to your health? If they aren’t, then why are you in the ER to begin with? — SOMLAW HAS SPOKEN!!!

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Sometimes I’ve been ready to choke my doc, too.  As you know these days people with heart problems are rarely told to sit still.  The more you know about your condition the better. Here’s a good resouce from the American Heart Assoc http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=10845 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I went to the emergency room yesterday for more cardiac rythm problems – I was dizzy and nauseated, and called the advice nurse to see if I could take a little more than the prescribed dosage on my beta blocker and she insisted I go to ER, where they gave me more of my regular prescribed meds.  I asked this attending doc what I could do to help with the symptoms, and she told me to take up painting or needlework.  I almost jumped off the bed and decked her. I am not willing to give up my life to this stupid problem.  It is not life threatening, just uncomfortable.  I need to find a doctor who will work with me to find a happy medium with meds, so I can manage the symptoms AND continue to lead an active life.  Sometimes I hate doctors! determined

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You make it sound like the doctors are trying to screw you over. This is your HEART we are talking about. They are trying to prevent you from dying of a heart attack. Uh, I’m 26 yrs old and have a NON LIFE THREATENING heart condition. I’ve been seen by the same facility for 2 yrs, so they have all my records at their fingertips, even in the ER. So the Cardiac Rythm Problems you have are not anyway a threat to your health? If they aren’t, then why are you in the ER to begin with? Because they are uncomfortable, because the advice nurse asked me to come in, and because I’m looking for a doc to help me find a happy balance with the medication I take to suppress the rythms.  It is a process of starting at a low dosage and slowly working up to a comfortable workable amount. Sastisfied yet?  Don’t be a jackass.

Who is being a jackass? Why are you so defensive? Don’t be a bitch. — SOMLAW HAS SPOKEN!!!

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I went to the emergency room yesterday for more cardiac rythm problems – I was dizzy and nauseated, and called the advice nurse to see if I could take a little more than the prescribed dosage on my beta blocker and she insisted I go to ER, where they gave me more of my regular prescribed meds.  I asked this attending doc what I could do to help with the symptoms, and she told me to take up painting or needlework.  I almost jumped off the bed and decked her. I am not willing to give up my life to this stupid problem.  It is not life threatening, just uncomfortable.  I need to find a doctor who will work with me to find a happy medium with meds, so I can manage the symptoms AND continue to lead an active life.  Sometimes I hate doctors! determined

Have you tried mineral supplements?

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I went to the emergency room yesterday for more cardiac rythm problems – I was dizzy and nauseated, and called the advice nurse to see if I could take a little more than the prescribed dosage on my beta blocker and she insisted I go to ER, where they gave me more of my regular prescribed meds.  I asked this attending doc what I could do to help with the symptoms, and she told me to take up painting or needlework.  I almost jumped off the bed and decked her. I am not willing to give up my life to this stupid problem.  It is not life threatening, just uncomfortable.  I need to find a doctor who will work with me to find a happy medium with meds, so I can manage the symptoms AND continue to lead an active life.  Sometimes I hate doctors! determined Aside from the er visit.   Did you call your regular cardiologist today for a followup?    See – ER people don’t know your condition or your history.  They can only go by what you tell them when you are in there. Case in point.  BF has a rare problem with his eyes.   It took him years, but he finally found a specialist that knows about the condition and the best way to treat it.   His doctor has pretty much gotten it instilled in BF’s brain to never bother with the ER for his eyes.   See, if BF were to go into the ER for his eye condition, ER would automatically start pumping him with steriods to help the symptoms.   BUT- in this particilar problem with his eyes, steriods make the condition worse – not better.      But, you can’t expect an ER doc or nurse who is not familiar with the condition to know this.

Don’t the people in the ER contact your personal physician before treatment?  I know they do around here.  The last time I had to visit the ER they got my doctor out of bed in the middle of the night before starting any treatment.  When the kids were small and I had to visit the ER they always contacted their pediatrician.

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