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you are right about how women had been ignored regarding heart for so long. I am thankful I did not run into any of that and that’s really what it is or was a fib was never really talked about for anyone as if it were not a big deal for those of us that have it we know it is a very big deal and life changing.
my first episode I blacked out did not know it and woke the then woke up again on my back in the bathroom and my head. I thought I had gotten up and went to bed. I wasn’t thinking obviously the first fall broke and damaged all of my teeth. I hit so hard on the concrete my teeth have been pushed to where they don’t belong upward. It was my fault. It took a couple of days to get help because I kind of ignored it when I went to the doctor he was so upset with me, especially for going to bed and sleeping after hitting my head twice on extremely hard. I was living so to talk sense to me. I waited two days for an appointment I mentioned I fell, but not really telling the whole story or they probably would’ve had me up to the ER I think the of women under play when they are not feeling well I know I do even now. I recently took three pretty bad falls in the last two weeks did not blackout, but did not go anywhere either I have never gone to the ER. I have a special pacemaker and I asked my EP. If going to my local ER would do anything for me he said no they would stabilize me that he would need to be called in because of the uniqueness of what I have.
in the US shortly after my first event, I saw a TV commercial called no time to wait. It’s about a fib. You should be able to find it online. I think the is involved. I finally started paying attention. My GP was the one that acted immediately getting treated into a who then got me to an EP he worked with. There was nothing out of them about she’s a probably that time of month or whatever all the foolish excuses they used to give.
don’t let anyone blow you off if it’s even the possibility of heart related better to have it checked and sent home. There are still doctors who are set on auto pilot and very little help. I was blessed with amazing doctors from day one except for He’s another story more like a horror story. It’s your body and you only get one if you dislike what you’re told question if you’re still unhappy, get a second opinion or a new doctor. It’s your responsibility because it’s your heart
I like to think that at least here in the US we are treated as equals good grief. We all have a that does the same thing with some variety because we are all but it is still a We pretty much have all the same parts whether you are male or female.
sometimes we need to get angry enough to say hey pay attention to me. I’m not talking about a headache. I’m talking about and then tell them what’s been going on. My mom would never question the doctor because he was the doctor. She wouldn’t ask anything but that way of thinking is just like the doctors thinking women I less important with heart trouble. It’s 2025. Please take care of yourself and be good to yourself.
When I asked my GP about women's heart attacks, I was told my symptoms would probably be no different than a man's. I was not reassured. He was a man and I'm glad he left the practice. We are NOT just like slightly shorter men and it scares me that doctors still look at us that way.
When I did have all the symptoms of a heart attack that a man gets, a quick blood test showed it wasn't a heart attack and the heart monitor showed it was my introduction to afib. That time I had a female doctor, though a male resident suggested (before the blood work) that I might have a pulmonary embolism - which I didn't, and it was not a helpful suggestion on his part.
The next time I have to switch doctors, I'm switching to a woman.
Emily-AdminAdministratorAF AssociationArrhythmia Alliance• in reply topetmice
Dear petmice . Sorry to hear about your past negative experiences getting a correct diagnosis for your heart issues. I am glad to hear you were finally able to get some answers. If you have further questions or would like support, please do not hesitate to contact us at: heartrhythmalliance.org/afa... . Best wishes, Emily (Digital Communications Coordinator, AF Association).
Emily-AdminAdministratorAF AssociationArrhythmia Alliance• in reply toDawnTX
Dear @DawnTX. Thank you for sharing your story, it is really interesting to hear your experience. It sounds like you are very knowledgeable about your AFib, but if you would like to get in touch with our dedicated Patient Services Team, please find all the contact details on this page: heartrhythmalliance.org/afa.... Wishing you all the best, Emily (Digital Communications Coordinator, AF Association).
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