My doctor says I'm giving up!!!?!
Question: My doctor says I'm giving up!!!?
I have been to the GP today and she confirmed that a pulse rate and BP like this will cause that and advised me to drink sports drinks, eat salty food and drink a lot. I told her this is what I have been doing. She tells me she does not think medication is the answer and I need to lie down with my feet higher than my head at those times. I pointed out that I am at university at the 12 o'clock to 2 O'clock dizzy spell and have been unable to attend after fainting in the hall. She tells me that low BP is not a reason not to go to uni. I have asked her if there is anything I can do to stay vertical at these times and she tells me I cannot give up and that many people faint frequently and still have jobs etc.
She has advised me to negotiate for a seat on the train so I will not hurt myself when I faint and inform the uni that I need to lie down in class or warn them that I will keep fainting! Can I really be considered to be attending a lecture if I am unconscious for half of it? I also have banging headaches, am very breathless and feel quite confused at these times.
I need a second opinion - I am in the UK so cannot simply change my doctor but need to fill in a second opinion request. I also only have 9 minutes to discuss this. My doctor is not willing to refer me to a cardiologist.
Answers:
Are you in a single GP practice or are there any other Doctors. If so book an app: with another one. They cannot refuse you. This situation is silly and you need to get a second opinion. You could contact the British Heart Foundation and ask for advice.
Tell your GP you are not happy with the advice she has given you, and would like a second opinion from another doctor. Where the NHS is concerned, 'the squeakiest wheel gets the oil'. Be the loudest. Be very clear what you want.
Check out this link.
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/910.aspx?Cat…