Hi Laurel, I have heart stents and my doctor put me on Plavix (75mg.) once a day. My understanding is that the drug helps the blood not to be so "sticky", which will help prevent clots or in my case...
Love garlic! I also take 500mgs. 2x a day. Many health benefits as well....
Had a stent put in and found out later ther was a very small tear in the artery during the implanting. Took care of it, was told no big deal it happens on occasion. Fine. Anybody else have this...
Hi all, Kinda depressed. Went to the doctor and my tri(what ever) are high, almost double. So I now have even a tougher diet. No whites period! No sugar, no beer etc. (not a big drinker, but liked a...
Hi everyone, had a little time so I thought I'd stop in. It's great to see the forum growing and having such interesting topics. I found this topic really interesting because I just had to have 3 of...
Hi Terri. I see healingwell is doing fine and especially the heart board, because of your efforts no doubt! I read where your going on a year congrats! It's been a year since my stents and I've had a...
Hi, This can be really scary stuff. You did the right thing having been checked out. I know one thing for sure, listen to yuor body. You know what feels right and what doesn't. And your posts are...
Hi Vikki, Welcome! Not being a doctor, I was wondering if you've had blood work done? This sounds like it might be low iron. Having low iron blood count can cause the same things, also your thyroid...
Hi, another opinion might be in order. I remember when my dad had and EKG at different times. And honestly, the test doesn't show everything about the heart. For one thing it doesn't show if you have...
Welcome, Welcome!! You have found the best "family" for information and support! Post your concerns, questions or if you just need to vent or share your fears. Someone here can always help. Vinny...
l'm so very sorry to hear about your dear friend. Friends like that are rare indeed. Although it seems not much can be done for her now, there's probably much you can do for the family. And as long...
Depression can slow healing as well. Everyone with heart trouble I believe has it at one time or another. I try relaxation and meditation when I'm down....
Hi havefaith, we're glad you found us too. Your gonna love it here! There's a wealth of experience and support here. The people are great and we all try to help when we can. Welcome!...
Hi Stardreamer, I have 3 stents (medicated kind) and have no problems too, they were put in Sept. 04. Last stress test was normal. So there are good stories around. I also would like to welcome you,...
Hi Robert. First I must say I don't know about those conditions, could you tell me what they mean? Also welcome, I'm sure someone here will be able to help. Stay in touch, we're glad to have you....
Thanks so much and I'll pass this on to others. Vinny...
First of all welcome, we're glad your here. Your insight and willingness to share is helpful to everyone. Hope you continue to improve, keep us posted, ok? And thanks too for the information on...
Phil, Thanks for your post. It helps alot to hear from people who have had good results even with a bump or 2. Your experience will prove very helpful to others here. So, welcome and hope to hear...
Hi Lettie, it's nice to have you with us. You came to the right place! You'll find alot of support and understanding here. Many have had such an operation and I'm sure will respond soon. There's so...
I can not agree more. This type of abuse will not stop. Well, maybe, when you end up in the hospital or worse. This man (I use the word very lightly) is not one you want to stay with. He has serious...
I find out at the end of the month if I have type 2 diabetes and I might have to check my blood sugar (as I'm sure most of you do). Have done some research on monitors and of course each manufacture...
Jeannie, Thanks for the information. I'm going to give it a try....
Hi, I'm waiting for a final test to see if I have type 2 diabetes (probably do). Anyway I've been very hungry the last week or so. I Talked to a friend who has type 1 and she said that happens when...
First of all, who is he coming home to? Who does he love? You know the answers to that. So, relax! Don't expect alot of either one of you, take things slow. You know I once heard that 99% of what we...
Congrats! /community/emoticons/smile.gif You sound like you fit the bill. I usually post on the heart board but I just found out I might have onset diabetes. If so, I'll be here often....
Hi Lisa, the things I'm going to share with you have no proven test to them except what has been passed down to me and they work. With a name like Vinny you can tell I'm Italian, so these are passed...
Maybe this might help. I have GERD as some of you do. Also I am a heart patient as of 9/04. I had stents put in and my diet had to change. Now, thats what I wanted to share because my GERD is almost...
Thanks so much Jim. No, I know there's always a chance of having a redue put your comments really did help. Even though it wasn't the best at first for you, it's OK now and that helps to know that it...
Have read so many bad stories about stents (I had 3 implanted 9/15/04) now I'm worried /community/emoticons/confused.gif Has anyone had good results they'd like to share?...