You are American, correct? If so, then switching doctors after only one visit is not only uncommon, but practical. You have your choice of several "docs-in-a-box" and though they are all under one umbrella for insurance, they are not all cut from the same mold. Some are truly caring with a good bedside manner and true "doctor's ears" for listening carefully to their patients. Others...not so much.
One problem with heart rhythm issues that are not life threatening is that some doctors who are looking for the "big game" are not interested in dealing with the every day issues such as ours and since it is not life threatening, it is not exciting enough to deal with. On the other hand, there are some WONDERFUL doctors out there who realize that life altering does not necessarily mean life threatening and that improving quality of life is just as important as increasing longevity.
Anxiety plays a role. This is a true statement. Whether you begin with anxiety that brings on heart rhythm disturbances, or you begin with heart rhythm disturbances that cause anxiety which then exacerbates the problem...it plays a role. However, being dismissed as an anxiety patient is not acceptable. Even if the problem is anxiety based, it is NOT "in your head" or something you can just "stop worrying about." Anxiety problems are caused by a physiological imbalance of chemicals in the body. If these imbalances are causing heart palpitations then alleviating the imbalance should also alleviate the palps. If the palps are causing a positive feedback loop to activate and increase adrenaline levels to an unbalanced level, then breaking the feedback loop should also help relieve symptoms. At the same time, if there is a physiological cause for the palps within the heart tissue (rogue pacer cells) then those cells that are causing the problem can be pinpointed and ablated (burned) to relieve your palpitations thereby reducing anxiety automatically.
If you've been passed off as "KOOKIE" then pass on the doctor and find another one. These issues are real and deserve an attentive audience. Though not life threatening, the symptoms are life altering and therefore worthy of sincere investigation.
Take care,
April
I've changed my primary care doctor after only one visit. The minute I meet him I didn't like him. I didn't feel comfortable with him and I felt he didn't listen to me. I think it is fine to change doctors after only one visit. You have to trust and feel comfortable with your doctors.