ConnieS, I definitely agree with your observations about grieving for your old life. My PCP told me the same thing with, almost,the same words right after my heart attack when I was telling her about...
I had my heart attack nearly 2 years ago when I was 53. They put in one stent. I am different in I that I am a male but I've been in your shoes. Being scared is normal considering everything that you...
Faldlou, There have been several studies the past few years showing that the waist to hip ratio is one of the key risk factors for heart disease. Again, it's not the sole risk factor; it is one out...
Selmer, You have been a strong proponent of the Ornish diet on this board the past few weeks. What are your cholesterol numbers? If I remember correctly, you mention in another thread that you do not...
Faldlou, That is great news! The drugs will have a greater impact on dropping your cholesterol than your diet from what I experienced. My total cholesterol was 198, LDL 138 and HDL was 32 when I was...
I would get checked out at the ER just to be safe....
Faldlou, I take Niaspan to raise my HDL. It took 5 months before it started increasing. If your HDL went from 14 to 24 in 3 months, that's a pretty good jump. Every bit helps. Give it some time. If I...
Faldlou, My insurance didn't cover rehab either. They claim my heart attack wasn't severe enough. LOL. The rehab people charge me $5 a visit. The rehab classes had handouts. You may want to ask the...
Selmer, I think you are being a little harsh. With the exception of a 5-10 minute discussion with one cardiologist who treated me at the time of my heart attack, I have not had any discussions with...
Bud, The fact that the FDA issue a warning about taking crestor and niacin at the same time would greatly concern me if I was on those drugs. At the very least, I would have a very candid discussion...
Bud, There is indeed an FDA warning about taking crestor and niacin together. http://www.medpagetoday.com/tbindex.cfm?tbid=665 The FDA recommendation is that you should not take crestor with niacin....