My diagnosis occurred 4 years ago ... the next 2-1/2 years I was referred from one Dr. or Physician Assistant to another, each would either suggest a change of medication or some sort of test: ekg, cta, etc. One would talk with the urgency of my condition being Eminent - Life Threatening, the next like I had little more than a "wort on my toe"! 16 months ago "I'd Had It!" - I stopped going to Cardiologists all together, sorted thru of what I'd been told to do that seemed like 'the right thing', & got rid of All the Drugs.
Now 4 years from the Initial Diagnosis, I'm ready to 'start All Over'. I'd had 2-1/2 years of being batted around like a Ping-Pong Ball. Ready to try again, I called a Hospital/Clinic in a larger city 100+ miles away & booked an appointment with one of their Cardiologists whose specialty is treating my Specific Issue - A-Fib. Before the appointment I sent a copies of my large files with the tests (& results), Medications, etc. that had been prescribed + the serious side effects that resulted ... as much info. as I felt they would or Should be given.
When the appointment took place, he pulled all the 'loose ends' together, said all the medical people I'd seen went "Above & Beyond" what they needed to do, & gave me Good, Sound, Practical advice for the future. He made a few suggestions, re-assured me that where I am Now I'm not doing anything wrong, basically I was "Just Fine. Keep up Just what you're Doing.". Finally he asked if I'd Like to come back in 6 months just so we can 'stay on top of it'.
My take-away: Follow Your Own Best Judgment. Don't let Physician Assistants &/or Dr.'s rush you into doing something your 'gut feelings' or 'instincts' tell you 'Just Doesn't Feel Right', & If Necessary - Keep Looking for a Medical Professional who will look at you like a "Snowflake" (no 2 are alike). Be Aware, there Are Dr.'s out there who look at Patients as: "Another Deep Pocket Walking Thru Their Door." (I call them: "Ka-Ching, Ka-Ching Dr.'s = always looking out for ways to 'Hit Their Good-Ole' Cash Register'!)