I arrived at the E.R., soaked in sweet and frantic about losing my life, I explained that I thought it possible I may be having a heart attack. They must have believed me enough because by 11:08 I was admitted and having an EKG. A few minutes later a nurse would administer Ativan and Morphine through my I.V. "What is wrong" I pleaded with the nurse, "you're just having some anxiety, you need to calm down", was the explanation to my severe back pain and excessive sweating. "Why am I sweating so badly?" I begged, another reply of "you are anxious and need to calm down". This went on for nearly 2 hours, when the nurses and doctors had enough of me, they came back into the room with my discharge papers and my guide to quitting smoking. I remember looking at my husband and saying, "I'm going to die today"... I really believed this. Less than five minutes after discharging me, they changed thier minds and re-admitted me; I guess my blood work finally came back. Amazing that they were willing to discharge me prior to my troponins coming back, however, that must be part of thier policy; I can't imagine any other reason for discharging me prior to that.
I was put into an ambulance and FINALLY given Nitro for my HEART ATTACK, or do they give Nitro for anxiety nowadays? Something to look into....NOT
I later obtained a copy of my medical records from that day. The EKG clearly stated that there was a possible infarct and the dr. noted that he disagreed with this.
Listen up WOMEN! the following are factors as to why I was NOT taken seriously:
1) Female
2) 35 years old
3) FAT (340lbs)
4) Smoker (they ask this in triage)
So next time you ladies go to the E.R. and they try to shove "anxiety" down your throat (literally).... Demand Proper Care.. Know your risks....Ask to see your Results..Most importantly "BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE"
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