Alternative to Metoprolol?

[Missie72]

Re: Alternative to Metoprolol?

Suzanne,
The recovery was better than I thought it would be. I had a bad stay in Cleveland, but part of that was due to me not speaking up for myself. I felt so much better right away, though I have never quite shaken the being tired part (which could be part of the side effects).

Cardiac rehab helped the most. I was afraid to do much at home and being hooked up and monitored while working out gave me back the confidence I needed to help my recovery. I actually wish I could do cardiac rehab forever lol

It's such a whirlwind of emotions once you get diagnosed and this is the best place I have found for peace, inspiration and information. Please let me know how you are doing and how the new med treats you!

[mbcube]

Re: Alternative to Metoprolol?

Missie - read the small print on your insurance. In cases where an expert is needed, most allow you to go outside the network. I know this applies to surgery, but not sure about aftercare (we are, after all, still unique). In most cases it is an uphill battle, and will take some time, so do have a local you trust. Good luck!

[Missie72]

Re: Alternative to Metoprolol?

Thanks Marc, I will get my book out tomorrow when I get back to the office.

So I got the list from HR and it shows a bazillion cardiologists from CCF, except for Popovic. Good grief, I'm so confused. I sent a message back to HR asking for date that list was effective and if it's the most recent, I'm calling CCF back and telling them to schedule me with one on the list. UGH! I just want to feel halfway decent.....

Thank you everyone for the advice, it's much appreciated!

[Cynaburst]

Re: Alternative to Metoprolol?

Most people who go to CCF for HCM see Harry Lever, though there are a few who see other doctors. Another whose name I have seen over the years is Thamilarasaran.

[JillC]

Re: Alternative to Metoprolol?

When I did my first Beta Blocker trial it was with metoprolol....I was on it for three weeks and I cried everyday...I told my MD I'd rather have chest pain than to cry everyday, so we worked with Verapamil and I did fairly well , but needed myecvtomy. After surgery I was on Coreg...it helped with symptoms of HCM that remained after my surgery...But I was so fatigued on the Beta Blockers we are now weaning them down and increasing Verapamil. As is said before, you should work with your cardiologist to try other beta blockers and or combinations with calcium channel blockers. No need to put up with herendous side effects for months and years at a time...there are lots of meds and combos to be tried. Good Luck! don't be afraid to let your MD know how miserable you are.

[Missie72]

Re: Alternative to Metoprolol?

Thank you Cynaburst! Both of those names are on my (supposedly) in network list. Our HR director is calling the insurance company today to see what's going on. Hopefully I will have answers today. I also printed off a list of all the cardiologists in my network and am going to start calling them today to see if anyone is well versed in HCM.

Hi Jill, I gave my doc a whole list of how I feel and he thinks I need counseling and to be put on anxiety and antidepressant meds. I told him no I don't, my life is great other than feeling like crap, I'm the type of person that if I wasn't smiling or positive 24/7 it would freak out everyone I'm in contact with lol Plus, I would rather not take any of those meds and feel more like a zombie than I do now.

I appreciate all of the advice and help! Thank you all!