Over he past several months I have had episodes where I was dizzy, lightheaded, starting perspiring and I felt as if I were going to pass out. And my heartbeat is irregular. Actually felt as if I took another step, I would collapse. After a while, the feeling passes, but then I am whipped! Felt like that again yesterday at an auction. I was outside and it was hot and I was walking around. (I normally spend VERY little time outdoors when it is hot). Even after I got into the air conditioned truck, I was having trouble breathing and was still lightheaded. That "passing out" feeling went away, but I still felt crummy for the next several hours. My pulse was in the low 50's. I actually thought about going to the ER, I felt so bad...but then didn't, because the episode went away. Obviously, I'm fine now. My question is, how do you know when something may be wrong and should go to the ER...or when it's "normal" for us & you'll get over it and shouldn't worry? All the other episodes happened when I was walking or shopping. Last week it happened when I was walking into Wal-Mart. Didn't think I could make it back to the car, and knew I couldn't push the cart and shop. So, I just stood there at the shopping carts, hanging onto one for dear life until the feeling passed!
Looking like a fool I'm sure. One day at work, I was pushing a lady (in a wheelchair) back to her room, and I had to stop and leave her at the nurses station because I knew I couldn't push her one more foot. That kind of gives you an idea of what I'm doing when it occurs. Does anyone else ever get the same "lightheaded/passing out" feeling? What do you do? Sometimes I wonder if it's just because I'm out of shape. I'm sure it's not my medicine. I have been on Norpace and Verapamil for 13 or 14 years, before and after my myectomy. I'm not obstructed, and I saw Dr. Lever 3 years ago and he said that I was stable. Should a specialist be seen periodically? Even though a myectomy or ablation is not needed?
Sorry I rambled, but I could really use some input. Thanks!
Rene'

Sorry I rambled, but I could really use some input. Thanks!
Rene'
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