Hello @barbbie,

I see by your post that you have a heart problem related to autonomic dysfunction. Is this correct?

I can understand that you are concerned if your cardiologist doesn't want to talk with you about your concerns. As patients, we have a right to understand our health concerns and to have them explained to us.

Do you generally have another person with you when you meet with your doctor? This might be helpful to have another person ask questions and even write down answers.

At your next appointment, I suggest that you bring a list of your questions/concerns. If it is allowed, also bring another person with you to listen and take notes on what the doctor has to say.

Also, often doctors have Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants in their office who will spend a lot of time with patients explaining their conditions and helping them to understand the situation better.

Will you give this a try?