I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation, and a pace maker was recently implanted for my heart rate. I am taking norpace and diovan.It is hard to breathe sometimes. I think there is another problem.My doctor doesn't seem to be concerned
2006-09-13 15:00:35 · 3 answers · asked by heart 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Call your doctor's office and ask your doctor. Talk to his nurse if he cannot take the call.
If need be, make an appointment. Take a list of your questions and make him answer them.
It is a difficult time that your are going through and part of
his obligation as your doctor is to make you comfortable with your treatment and to give you answers and reassurance. Shame on him for not doing this already. DEMAND ANSWERS..........IF HE SAYS DO NOT WORRY, SAY OK, BUT WHY AM I HAVING THESE SYMPTOMS. You have a right to know!
If you feel like you are in immediate danger call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Good luck and good health to you.
2006-09-13 15:10:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as though your Dr. has done everything possible to help you. If he's not concerned, perhaps you should slow down and stop worrying about this problem. It could be that is what is causing you to be stressed out. Believe me, it's difficult after going through all this, for you not to be worried. I went through heart surgery a long, long time ago when things were barbaric, and everytime I'd have any kind of twinge or pain, I'd think there was something else wrong with me.
If you seriously think you have another problem, then by all means get a second opinion. I'd be perfectly honest with your Dr. and tell him you have quite a concern over this, and he would probably be the first to tell you to make an appointment with another Specialist for a second opinion. Dr's have been known to make a mistake in diagnosis.
2006-09-13 15:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a bloated stomach and find it hard to breath sometimes , my doctor told me that it was acid coming up my windpipe that was causing the problem even though i didn't have heartburn , if this doesn't help read up on the tablets you are taking to see if they can cause shortness of breath .... good luck
2006-09-13 15:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by loz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get another doctor. Asap
2006-09-13 15:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by Catie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋