Thx Bromley. Fortunately, I live in a pretty big city in AZ where there is no shortage of Dr's that I can try. I just need to find the right one. I was just back in the ER yesterday for a tachycardia again. I was referred to another EP Dr. that is ranked in the 10th percentile in the country and I see him on Friday. I am hoping that his new Dr will be able to help. But until then the ER Dr has me on Metropolol 50mg at night and Cardizem 180mg in the day. So I am just hoping that the combination of both meds helps relieve this tachycardia. Other than that while at the ER all vitals are normal and EKG was good. Thank you again for you advice, it is much appreciated.
Sorry to hear about this experience. I went through a similar upset after my ablation. When things dont work out exactly the way we want on an ablation, it is easy to become very upset and worried. In my case, I was worried, and had an additional tachycardia that I needed diagnosed. The doc I had was using the same approach your appears to be using, and that just wasn't getting me where I needed to go.
I would continue to work with both doctors to understand the reasons for the differences in approach. Try to act rationally as you work through it.
I would also find an alternate local doctor for a second opinion. This doc needs to be able to assess your situation and independently appraise you of your condition. The doc needs to listen to you and be someone that you can trust. I look for credentials and upon meeting them assess their sense of ethics, concern for people, and attention to detail. You may have other criteria.
If the doc can clear you to make a road trip of flight, you could also consider traveling to seek your medical care from someone regarded as highly qualified (if such a person is not available locally). The cleveland clinic for instance used to offer appointments to people within one week. If not, you might be able to get a second opinion online (the clinic also used to offer this), or plan a trip after you are fully recovered.
Don't let yourself get discouraged. Lots of technology to fight your condition is available to you. You are fortunate to be able to use the internet as a major source of research. Knowledge is power. US news offers its best hosptials issue. Starting with a selection, you can go to the hospital web site and do research on the doctors affiliated. Medscape has a heart rythmn section. emedicine has a lot of info. You can search for medical books and research papers. Or just get basic information if that's all you want. I have also used my state's interlibrary loan program to obtain medical books normally available only in university libraries. If you can exploit all of this, it is to your advantage, and is good practice.
regards,
bromley