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I need some assistance. i fainted and fell. went to er i get to they don't know what caused it they give me pain tabs and antidepressants. 2nd opinion says its my heart gives me heart pills without tests. what should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Symptoms: There really isn't enough information to tell you. ER's are designed for emergency care - not for comprehensive workouts. Recommend that you see your PCM who can put this into the context of your overall health and can see how you have responded to treatments to date.

Answered 11/6/2020

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Snapshots: You have described snapshots in time. What you need is someone to create a picture of the whole you. Fin d a General Practitioner, have a cmprehensive physical examination, probably lab tests, possibly imaging, a full medical history, and a full evaluation of any meds, OTC's recreational tat ou take. Additional specialist evaluations may be required. Create a base-line.

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Faint: I find it most unusual that you would be prescribed pain reliever and an antidepressant after a fainting episode. Also, people who faint because of cardiac abnormalities should have an accurate diagnosis and appropriate testing as potential life threatening conditions could be the cause. I recommend consulting a cardiologist for thorough evaluation, treatment(if needed) and follow-up care.

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