Head & Heart Start
By Amber
@AmbiePam (85484)
United States
June 16, 2017 1:29pm CST
Some of you may have read my last post about having to go to the doctor to find out why she cut my migraine medication in half. First, she wasn't going to refill it, then I was told if I made an appointment it would be filled, until finally she filled it, but for half of the amount. Well, today was enlightening: she had no idea what her receptionist and nurse were doing. They didn't get my messages to her, then they told her I wanted two refills close together...it's no wonder. I also found out she had no idea I passed out. Back on Memorial Day, I was out for brunch with my dad and his wife. I ended up passing out, and they called the paramedics. I'm fine, and the only thing wrong they found was a low heart rate. The day after it happened I left a message with the receptionist. Today my doctor said she never got it. She's making me come back next week to talk about that.
I don't think it's a big deal. The doctor at the hospital said sometimes these things happen. An EKG and chest Xray showed nothing wrong. But hey, a shout out to Jimmy's Egg where we had brunch. They were about to deliver our food when I passed out (my blood sugar was normal, FYI), so they boxed it up for us, and wouldn't let my dad pay for it when he tried to before the ambulance got there. Wasn't that nice? Oh, and I lost six pounds!
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
17 Jun 17
Congrats on the weight loss! That was very nice of them to box up your food.. I guess you definitely plan on eating there again!
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
6 Jul 17
I am glad you are going to get to the bottom of it as far as the doctor and her staff are concerned. I am not sure what I think about your low heart rate. We recently got a Jimmy's Egg nearby--half hour away.
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
18 Jun 17
I hope she changes staff, as people are in danger when they don't inform the doctor that a patient needs help and now has to call several times. I don't think you are the only person. That is really bad when the Doctor doesn't know you passed out and learns this happened weeks later. It wasn't just 1 person involved and one is a nurse, who are trained and should know of the danger.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Jun 17
I hope everything's fine with you now.
My sister passed out mostly in public places where she lacks oxygen, so, we seldom bought her to crowded places.
Such incidents give us scare.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
13 Jul 17
Hmm ... Sounds like you need to figure out what was causing this issue, and get back on the medications you need, and work for you. Health Care these days can be quite interesting.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
16 Jun 17
Oh wow she didn't get the message then..good you sorted that out Ambie.
Yes that is fantastic about Jimmys Egg..decent people.
Oh you lost 6 pounds? That is great!
Sorry you passed out I remember you saying so..and you had to get in the ambulance..
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Jun 17
We really do wonder at times who is running things, don't you? Well, you don't wonder now b/c you learned someone is not doing the right thing on your behalf!
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@Marilynda1225 (79714)
• United States
16 Jun 17
Gee what a crazy experience but I'm glad you're feeling ok. It will be good to see the doctor and get this all straightened out
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
17 Jun 17
The EKG may or may not sometimes show Mitral Valve Prolapse. The Mitral Valve closes when it shouldn't shutting off oxygen to the brain. Something to ask @AmbiePam .
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
16 Jun 17
I hope things get better and they some how find out what happened. And yes it was very nice of them
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@MsBooklover (3974)
• United States
18 Jun 17
That is scary. It does not surprise me that your doctor did not get the messages. This sort of thing happens today. My doctor's office has a email message center so we communicate, and I know what she received. Congrats on that weight loss! Hope you are feeling better.
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