Finally managed to speak to my GP.

[Kellylou1712]

I finally managed to get through to my GP to advise her that I was really struggling with this laboured breathing and breathlessness I was experiencing on Bisoprolol 1.25mg, and that I had also developed a bit of a tickly cough. I told her I was petrified that I was in heart failure given that breathlessness on this medication is listed as a serious symptoms and the only link it seems to provide is to heart failure. She told me not to panic and that breathlessness is a common complaint for many who are on this medication and to use it as a pill in the pocket or every other day to start weaning myself off if I'm not getting on with it - apparently this is safe to do although I have read conflicting information - nonetheless I will listen to the medical professional. I asked her why on the NHS website this was listed a serious side effect and she said they have to put this message out there but that it's common (makes no sense to me and doesn't help us anxiety sufferers at all!) I have a cardiologist appointment on 5th Oct so I'm going to compose a list of what I want to speak to them about until then I'm going to try and avoid google and 'heart failure' research and try to relax as I can't imagine my anxiety is helping my side effects. Fingers crossed that in October I speak to someone empathetic who wants to help, the last cardiologist I spoke to on the phone was not so. I find that having telephone consultations is so tough, I only ever seem to get to really speak through things when I sit face to face with them, otherwise I feel I'm rushed off the phone.

I'm finally getting a bit of relief from my pvc's and bigeminy and then this breathlessness kicks up a gear. Grr, wishing I could go back to how I felt on Sunday when I previously posted.

Sorry guys just needed to rant to a community I feel so comforted by.

[TracyAdmin Partner ArrhythmiaAlliance]

Hi Kellylou1712, please contact the patient services team at Arrhythmia Alliance, they are happy to provide advice and information [e-mail] or call the helpline on 01789 867 501. We have many downloadable resources available on the website too. I hope you will be joining us for our HRC2021 Arrhythmia Alliance Patients Day too? heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/...

[I-a-n-]

Hi Kelly Lou. I know only too well how hard it is dealing with anxiety with these conditions. But try to give yourself a break from Google and bombarding yourself with often conflicting information as it will only make your symptoms worse. Remember to practice some mindful breathing or guided meditations. There's loads online. Take care.

[Kellylou1712 in reply to I-a-n-]

Thank you for your response I-a-n! it is really appreciated.