Alcie,
Could anxiety be kicking you into tachycardia, and how fast is your heartrate? Also I think it may be wise to talk with your physician re another med that would take the place of Toprol without the same side effects that bother you.
I am concern about you. ((((((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))))))
Kitt
Hey there, I worked ICU/ER for 26 years so I understand the meds and if Toprol is the med you tolerate the best then I hope the increase works for you. :). I do understand the cardiac arrthymias well and just tossed out the anxiety factor but if you are just reading email and not feeling stressed then you are right on track by checking with your Physician.
I wish you the best with your upcoming surgery.
Sincerely,
I am sorry you got such a run around by the nurse and that does not sound like appropriate protocol to me. But then I may be old fashion and stuck in my ways where the patient always comes first and the nurse is the patient's advocate.
I know I feel like some of my visits and my procedures have been like you mentioned "cattle call". I have even been told my time is up during a Dr. visit as "it is not fair to have me cutting into someone else's appointment time". Well kiss my grits. ! A therapist session now costs $310.00 for the 50 minute hour and I sometimes am lucky to get 40 minutes as the person in front of me went over time.
My sister spent 8 months in one our great hospitals here in MN but as a teaching hospital it was much like a production line. My niece and I stayed with her at all times so she would have someone to advocate for her. I was not always appreciated by the staff but patient's have rights. The majority of the staff were excellent but due to rotation every week she would have a new set of physician's, interns and medical students.
I do hope you are able to get some answers to your questions and I am glad to hear you are making your list of questions and concerns to take with you to your appointment.
Gentle Hugs
