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@lizjohn

Thank you for the reply. I have an appt with my dr this afternoon. Hopefully he can give me some idea of what is going on. A couple months ago, the left side of my face and arms went numb. That lasted about 20 minutes, was miles away from any dr. so didn't go to one. I have a constant pressure in my head which I have gotten no answers to. I sometimes wonder about ER doctors. When I went in, there was only on other person in ER and it took the dr an hour and a half to come into my room and suggested doing a CT which came back normal. After being in the ER for 4 hours she wanted me to stay overnight to have an MRI in the morning. When I told her I didn't want to stay and asked if the MRI could be schedules and I could come back in the morning since she didn't think it was an emergency. She became very offended and said she couldn't do that and my regular dr. would have to. I had another experience with staying in that hospital over night for more tests, never had one nurse come into my room all night so I thought why bother to stay again. I am doing well after my ablation and watchman. I also have a prolapsed mitro valve that is giving me problems now. I get tired walking from on room to another and have a fast heartbeat. I have a kardia mobile and keep track of my rate which put it at 108 bpm. I'm sure you understand how frustrating it is when you don't get any answers. I wish you well.

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@lizjohn
You definitely need some answers. Hopefully your primary doctor can order some tests for you and refer you to the right specialists. Besides your cardiologist and an ophthalmologist, maybe a neurologist too. If you are not already established with a neurologist, it can be a long wait to get that first appointment. Sorry you’re going through all this. We know our own bodies and know when things are off. I hope you get some answers today. Hang in there.