Bit of a setback

oh how scary. Take it easy. Best wishes for a full recovery

Stop playing silly B*****s and concentrate on getting well!

mishap so sorry to hear about this very scary episode, apart from anything else it must really shake your confidence. You end up questioning everything. I do hope your health soon gets back on track.

Galen - as Jimmy Connors once said during a tennis match when a spectator told him to "Come on" - I'm trying for heaven's sake, I'm trying.

What a horrible experience Mishap I hope all goes well now but do keep nagging the doctors if you're not happy.

Mishap, I've just caught up with GN and seen this - that must have been really scary for you and your family! Be gentle with yourself and get well soon

I will probably discuss the situation with my GP who is definitely a human being who is able to listen and to take people's concerns into account. The cardiologist is not a listener!

I always find it hard when you get conflicting advice from medics. The first doc I saw on the ward (not sure of her role) said I would have to go on anti-coagulants and would be given a "pill in the pocket" to deal with a recurrence. Consultant shrugged his shoulders and said nothing was needed and would not engage in a conversation, even for the purpose of providing explanation and reassurance. I thought these arrogant consultants had died out, but apparently not! To be fair he was very busy - but he was brusque to the point of rudeness.

I am sure my GP will be able to help and I will try and get a conversation with him.

Mishap, Your last comment reminds me of when DH answers the phone and tells people I'm pottering about in the garden.

I'm not pottering. This is now my top speed!!

Take it easy xx

DH was diagnosed with AF after his stroke. He had been on the beta blocker verapamil for years and now also takes warfarin.

It seems to suit him because he's doing fine.

So sorry to hear your news mishap, how very frightening for you, take care of yourself and I wish you a speedy recovery

DH started it after his kidney transplant. Controlled with drugs and warfarin after
His cardiologist was arrogant as well. It must be bred into them, like curly fur on poodles.
E lived for 20+ years after until he developed Ca colon

Mishap, I wish you strength returning.

So sorry to hear this Mishap. You have been through such a lot in quick succession, it's not surprising your heart is protesting. I hope your GP will be able to put your mind at rest

Oh Mishap ((((hugs))))

Best wishes Mishap

Oh dear Mishap - sending you (((hugs))) and . And best wishes for a speedy recovery.

mishap how horrible for you. I hope you are starting to recover from the shock. Wishing you well

Very sorry to hear of your traumatic experience. I join everyone else in sending love and best wishes for a speedy recovery

Good advice from Agus about asking for a second opinion. Don't be afraid to do that

My best wishes for a speedy recovery from both of your traumas.

Oh dear Mishap, whatever next? You really should think about changing your name! Sending more to add to the heap already cluttering your living room and a glass of medicinal .

Do make that appointment with your GP today - just as you would if it was your DH and not you in this pickle!

Take care of yourself and make haste slowly.

mishap good wishes for a speedy recovery.

Oh yes, the arrogance of (some) consultants. DH also has AF following hyperactive thyroid. TWO consultants have wanted to put him on Warfarin. So twice I have had to remind them that he has had two Haemorrhagic strokes and micro bleeds in the brain so probably a bad idea. DH has aphasia so not able to follow this conversation. What would have happened if I had not been there and prepared to question? I am deeply grateful to the NHS which has done so much for him, but the capacity for human error is vast and coupled with arrogance and the apparent inability to read notes, could be fatal.
Go for it Mishap, question away!

Mishap - small steps and you will get there!

Sorry to hear this. Wishing you a speedy recovery.