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My husband takes 31 different pills, has 3 inhalers, and 2 insulins. He has COPD, congestiver heart failure, and diabetes. He had a triple by-pass at in 2002 at the age of 45.
Hope your husband's condition improves. It sounds like he has gone through quite a number of challenges. When genetics or lifestyle gives you a sobering wake-up call it is time for action especially on controlable things like lifestyle, diet, exercise, etc. The pills serve as a bridge or lifeline to get you through another day and to make-up for genetic shortcomings. Use the extra time they buy to live not just longer but healthier!
Regards,
HeartHawk
I take 21 a day. Only one of them is a prescription medicine, Benicar HCT 40 for blood pressure. Other than that I take Calcium/magnesium/vitamin D, Fish oil with added vitamin D, 2,000 mg vitamin C, an Antioxidant and mineral product, a glucosamine product for my knees and ankles. I've also cut down on processed foods and sugars. Results? My total cholesterol has gone from 240 to 185. My weight has gone from 210 to 182, and my ankles and knees don't hurt.
tx2sum:
That is great news. You have got the formula down pat. As we age we need more essential nutrients. If we neglect ourselves then something breaks down sooner or later and you have to use drugs as a crutch to keep going. Yes, in some instances drugs and surgery ARE the only answer. For example, if you don't put oil in your car you may need major surgery on the engine because no amount or combination of engine additives will fix the problem. But like that car we can do preventive maintenance to avoid many of the major problems in the first place!
Regards,
HeartHawk
I take a few more than you but I dont have the time to get the box out and name them all. Most are supplements. I take a few of what you do. I take a statin, coQ10, Omeprazol (Prilosec) Prozac, Triamterine HCZ, Alleve, Tylenol for bursitus. I cant take vitamin c as I am allergic to ascorbic acid. I divide my pills up into three meals and take them with meals. I have quite a few more but it is too time consuming to write them all down. After reading your comments and revelations, I am going to up my vitamin D and COQ10. I dont have any real problems except pain in hips, legs and back so I take all this stuff to keep from getting anything serious.
After flu shot led to severe flu, led to leg swelling, led to atrial-fibrilation, led to congestive heart failure, I am forced to take a lot of pills, more than 22.
Prescribed (currently 8+ pills/day):
Digoxin 0.125 1X daily (strengthens heart)
Lisinopril 5 mg 1X daily
Simvastatin 40 mg 1X daily (later stopped due to muscular problems)
Warfarin 5 mg 1-1.5X daily (thins blood to reduce clots/strokes/etc)
Furosemide 20 mg 3X daily (diuretic; reduces blood pressure)
Carvedilol 12.5 mg 2X daily
Doctor ordered (3 pills/day):
Aspirin 81 mg 1X daily
Magnesium 400 mg 1X daily (I take 250 mg plus another 150 in a multi-vitamin)
CoQ10 100 mg 1X daily (rebuilds heart muscle)
Personal addition (11 pills/day):
CoQH 100 mg 1X daily (4 times the effective level of CoQ10) (rebuilds heart muscle)
Niacin -currently at 1600 mg in 5 pills per day and gradually increasing (more HDL; reduces artery blockage)
Multivitamin w/minerals 1X daily (general health)
B12 2000 mg 1X daily (improves mood, adds energy)
Fish Oil 1000 mg 2X daily (improves cholesterol: more HDL, less TG)
Hawthorn 510 mg 1X daily (strengthens heart; natural diuretic, etc)
I went from a heart EF of 17.3% (nearly dead) to currently 40% (in about 4 months)
I'm 37, in pretty good health. I run 3-5 miles three times a week, but am probably about 25-30 lbs overweight... I'm 6'1 and weigh about 230. I've been on 10 mgs of Simvastatin to control high cholesterol that was originally detected at around 245. Ever since the Simvastatin, it's been in the 170's. I went through a spell of having heart palpitations at rest, but no issue exercising. I had a stress test and the cardiologist said it was good, but at a resting rate, a few palpitations occurred that the cardiologist called PVC's. An Echo showed a small amount of mitral calcification. I freaked out with those results and started doing research. I've been taking 1000IU of Vitamin D3 and 50 mcg of K2 for about a week now. I'm also committed to losing 25 lbs and keeping it off. In your opinion, will the K2 and D3 inhibit and hopefully help reverse this minor mitral calcification? Thanks.
PS--I've always taken about 3,000 mgs of fish oil and 200 mgs of CoQ10.
Chuck:
There is limited prospective study data regarding the role of D3 in reversing coronary calcification but the clinical experience of Dr. William R. Davis and a few others suggests it is powerful.
His website is a membership site but either all or portions of several of his reports on Vitamin D and reversal are open content.
Vitamin D and Plaque Regression Data Reported at FASEB Meetings
Vitamin D and coronary plaque: Is there a connection?
An interview with Dr. John Cannell: The Importance of Vitamin D
I take 8000IU per day based on the the above findings to achieve a blood level between 60-70ng/dL. Some need more, some need less, and it will also depend on the season/latitude/sunshine and how much natural D3 your body makes (it decreases with age). I also take it in an oil based form to improve absorption.
Regards,
HeartHawk
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Never have taken any pills. Am 80 and don't intend to take any. I am fortunate as I chose the right parents and have never ever smoked.
GM:
Congratulations on the great genetics and smart health choices. Some of us are not so lucky! Enjoy one of life's greatest benefits because when you have your health you have everything,
Regards,
HeartHawk
Absolutely.
Take a look at www.takeheart.co.uk
Good fortune to you and yours
Regards
Geoff Clayton