will this ever end?

[marmie868]

I am on bisopolol, and have been for a few weeks, following many attacks of a fib since July - and feel really exhausted and ill - should I go to the doctor again?  I also have valve problems and have been told my heart is seriously damaged.

I have been really depressed at times.

[marmie868]

Thank you all so much for your comments -as I said I have been in 3 different hospitals in the last 2 months - The Lagan Valley in Lisburn, The Royal Victoria in Belfast and The Luton and Dunstable in London ( I was on my way to Cyprus when I became ill in the airport and was in hos, for 6 days)

I will keep on hanging in there - but avoid the doctor if I can.

Thank you. xx

[banglamom]

I'm so sorry marmie, I hear you about the horror and fear with going to the cardiologists office.  I have been having more problems, but as it stands I don't HAVE to go until December so there is a pretty slim chance that I will... no matter what.   About once a week, my pressure is so low, I can hardly get up.  I had 3 ablations in the last year and they really did almost nothing except get me hopes upand then dash them again completely.  Now, I'm thinking as to a maze procedure the way you are an ablation.  I don't really WANT to do anything, but if there is a chance it would make it better, I might be willing to go there.

I asked my md once about antidepressants and he said they didn't really want to throw MORE medicine at me for one thing and that the way I was feeling was normal- not a chemical imbalance.  The very best part of the last year was getting a pacemaker.  That has helped a lot.  If that comes up, don't be too afraid to go there.  It is awesome.

Hope that sheds a bit more light on all this for you.  Best of luck on your decisions.
Blessings, Jill

[SassyLassie]

For these problems, I would sure go to my doctor or another one if you do not feel right with the present one. You have mentioned some pretty heavy things here, and to be honest, the only one that can give you clear-cut answers will be the docs.

We are here to help you, but, for me at least, something like this is over my head, and, to be safe and sure, please see your doc and tell him right away you are scared, sometimes, when I am real scared and I tell them first, it relaxes me some as I know they know how I feel right away.

Hope this helps
Blessings
Susie

[marmie868]

Thank you for your comments.  I had aortic valve repacement in Set 2000 and even then had some mitral valve regurgitation and leaking.  Nothing was done to  the mitral valve and last month I ws told the damage to it is mild to moderate.

However, the recent attacks of Afib have really floored me and I am not at all  at ease about my future quality of life.

I do not drink or smoke and I never miss taking my tablets but I still fell very unwell at times, and I often have to take valoid for the nausea.  I am also tired, but getting on with it as best I can.

Would I benefit from an anti-depressant?
Who can I talk to as I am so nervous of going to the doctor's now?

So - as you can see my heart is damaged and my consultant has even said ablation would have little chance of success.  I was cardioverted the first time I went into afib but only stayed in sinus for 3 weeks and since then my doctor has been trying meds to help.
He said my right atria is enlarged etc.

What is my life expectancy now?  Regards

[Jerry_NJ]

Yes, I recommend you discuss you exhausted/illness symptoms with your doctor who prescribed bisopololo (I didn't know the med, a beta blocker?).  Beta blockers normally cause some shortness of breath (exhausted?) so alternatives my be called for if the undesired affects are troublesome.

Valve problems can be serious and can cause damage to atrial chambers, I'm not saying you have that problem, e.g., a leaky valve.  In any case, seriously damaged requires attention, I believe.  

Heart surgery is very serious and expensive and is normally done only when there are very serious problems.  You should discuss with your doctor what he/she recommends to address "seriously damaged" condition(s).