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Posted 1/6/2014 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
I think I am on the verge of a mental breakdown I can't do this anymore.

After a pretty decent patch I am back to my full out constant worry that something is seriously wrong with my heart and no one seems to care. I think the minute your doc diagnosis you with anxiety particularly health anxiety nothing else matters and all they see is "oh it's just your anxiety" and refuse to believe anything else could be wrong and turn a blind eye.

I'm not crazy I have done my research the ekg and 24 hour monitor is a basic test and doesn't give a full picture of your overall heart health. Why won't he just order the echo and be sure I am ok it doesn't cost him anything especially since he know my extensive family history of cardiac problems.

I don't want to die at 31 because I have anxiety and I'm being ignored because of it
Posted 1/6/2014 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
SK.

I am sorry that you are feeling so scared at this current time.sad I know how awful that feels.

Do you see a regular GP, or a cardiologist?

If your regular doctor is not taking you as seriously as you want/need him to, then I would encourage you to go ahead and seek a referral to a specialist.

Not because I think that you have reason to worry, but for peace of mind...and because you do have a family history, it could be good preventitive medicine.

An EKG and 24 hour monitor are actually good indications of basic cardiac health for the average person. If however, you do have genetic risk factors, then you are well within your rights to pursue a deeper evaluation of your health.

I hope that you can get the attention and care that you are seeking soon. Until then, use your coping skills to get you through this rough time.

Know that we are here to support you, so post anytime!

S.C.
Posted 1/6/2014 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
I don't see a cardiologist I was told that both my tests were sent to and read by one though
Posted 1/6/2014 7:01 PM (GMT 0)
...then I would go ahead and check with your insurance/coverage and see if a referral to a specialist is a possibility.smile

S.C.
Posted 1/6/2014 8:41 PM (GMT 0)
If you can't accept the doctors opinion and this is causing you so much trouble, go to a different doctor
and ORDER the tests you want done, its your money and you want the test done. Will you be able to accept
this new opnion? I hope so for your sake, you are not the only person on HW that thinks the doctors have
missed something and its going to kill them, most over time resolve themselves to the idea that they are ok
but I have read many posts that have the same theme as yours.
If you have the insurance to cover it or the money to pay for it the quickest way for you to find Peace is
get the test. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/7/2014 5:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hi , take a deep breath ... Listen Iam 36 ... I was normal Tyron a yeAr and a half ago anxiety hit , I will give you only my heart chase history and leave the other doc and specialist out , just like you I just knew something was wrong and keep going to my cardiac doc here is what I had
Stress test
EKG
Echo
Hoilter monitor
X-rays
And a cardiac cath ... Please look up what a cardiC cath is ...
And with all this Iam fine they found nothing , my cardiac said there is nothing I else I can be tested for , and after all these test , instill feel the same way ..
I wish I didn't get all these test and listen to the doctors , they know what they are doing , anxiety makes you go on a chAse to find nothing but wasted time , I know your pain trust me I do , but I'm tired of all the test and doc , and er visit at one time I was at the er every night , ...,

Try meds if that's an option , I don't take anything
CBT
Yoga
I will keep you in prayer
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