Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 In a message dated 10/30/06 4:41:58 PM, shotzie@... writes: Dr. Gunner H. Jr 315-798-1668 Thanks just left a message as have not heard from or of him for years. Will let you know what I find out. May your pressure be low! Clarence E. Grim, B.S., M.S., M.D. Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the Physiology and History of Survival During Hard Times and Heart Disease today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 > > > > > > Are you telling the group that Gunnar is > > supposed to be a hypertension expert? > > > > He works in Utica NY at the Slocum Dickson Medical > > Group as an endocrinologist. > > > > > > > > He may be the same one. If you can track down his tele number I will call > to make sure. Dr. Conn BTW was an Endocrinologist. Dr. Gunner H. Jr 315-798-1668 Thanks > > > > May your pressure be low! > > Clarence E. Grim, B.S., M.S., M.D. > Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure > and the Physiology and History of Survival During > Hard Times and Heart Disease today. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 > > > > > > > Please be sure to get the pathology report on the adrenal gland for your > records. Since having a 3.1 potassium reported to me as " normal " via the mail in 2004 I insist on copies of things. What should the path report tell me? > > > > The endocrinologist never visited the hospital, I have > > a f/u appt there Nov 13th. > > > I always followed my pts in the hosptial as long as they were there. Guess > it was the old way of doctoring. It was the old way and the better way, it is all fragmented medicine now, more like a factory where each doctor looks at his " part " and nothing else. > > > > The surgeon will see me the 7th and only addresses the > > surgical issues, if all is well he will discharge me > > from his care at that visit. > > > > The surgical PA told me I needed to continue on 20 meq > > KCL BID and that it would take 2-3 weeks for > > everything to stabilize. No f/u labs ordered. I > > questioned why I still needed the supplement and she > > told me I was still a little " low " and should take it > > till I had my f/u appt. > > > What one hopes to see after the ADX is the K will increase and indeed go a > bit high. Keep us posted. Were you on Spiro up to the time of surgery? I was not on Spiro or Inspra. My potassium stayed around 4.0 with 80 meq KCl per day along with DASH with very restricted Na intake. Also little to no exercise or sweating. I was briefly off the supplement for the AVS in August, in 12 hours K+ dropped from 4.1 to 3.0. I took 80 meq on Tuesday, stopped eating and drinking at 9pm that day. Went to pre op at 10 AM Wednesday, plain NS run in IV, no potassium. Surgery at 2PM. Potassium level drawn at 10 am the next day. Possibly dropped my potassium level before surgery? I did get a 4.3 level without supplementation in February when I tried only 25 mg of Spiro for two weeks, after three weeks became too sick on it to continue it. No one would try Inspra. Serum K dropped when off the Spiro >> > No one seems to be too sure of what to expect and how > > long the " adjustment " period will be. > > Do you have any experience with this, what should I > > expect or is it that every patient is different? > > > Yes I expect the K supplement to not be needed immediately. > So keep us posted. > > > >> > I do plan on calling the endocrinologist tomorrow and > > running all this by him. I do not have a primary doc > > any longer since he left town unexpectedly and I am > > not sure who I can trust to adequately treat me. > > > > > > I will be happy to work with your Endo if he needs any guidance. He might, I will let you know what he says. Thanks Dr Grim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > May your pressure be low! > > Clarence E. Grim, B.S., M.S., M.D. > Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure > and the Physiology and History of Survival During > Hard Times and Heart Disease today. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 > > > In a message dated 10/29/06 2:58:53 PM, shotzie@... writes: > > > > > He works in Utica NY at the Slocum Dickson Medical > > Group as an endocrinologist. If he works in the Utica area than I won't be able to see him - too far for me. It has got to be a specialist in the Syracuse area. > > > > > > > > He may be the same one. If you can track down his tele number I will call > to make sure. Dr. Conn BTW was an Endocrinologist. > > > > May your pressure be low! > > Clarence E. Grim, B.S., M.S., M.D. > Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure > and the Physiology and History of Survival During > Hard Times and Heart Disease today. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 > > > In a message dated 10/30/06 4:41:58 PM, shotzie@... writes: > > > > Dr. Gunner H. Jr > > 315-798-1668 > > > > Thanks just left a message as have not heard from or of him for years. Will > let you know what I find out. > > > > May your pressure be low! > > Clarence E. Grim, B.S., M.S., M.D. > Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure > and the Physiology and History of Survival During > Hard Times and Heart Disease today. > Yes Dr Grim, please let me know about Dr . I heard from my endocrinologist in Syracuse, actually from the intern,resident or whatever the assistant is. He is sending me a script for labwork, agreed that if anything my potassium would be a little high, shouldn't be low. I have been feeling a little " strange " the past two days. Nothing really bad, a little " woozy " at times, could just be from the anesthesia and other meds. No more pain meds needed past day and 1/2. I was so used to having pain every day from the supposed " fibromyalgia " that to wake up without muscle pain, stiffness and cramping is like a minor miracle. BP readings also fluctuating, have been down to 150/86, unfortunately it doesn't stay there. Time will tell, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Hi , Welcome to our little home, I am a 41 yo married aspie female with an 8 year old aspie son, I wasn't diagnosed until I was 37 after my child was diagnosed. Visited Paris, back when I was 16 on a school trip, loved it, we also visited switzerland, Geneva, to be exact that was a beautyful place though I was afraid the entire time I was there I would do something stupid and break something and ruin the beauty. Its funny I think the french get a bad name, I found the people there to be friendly and nice as long as you were willing to try to speak their language. Most of us have varying degrees of sensitivity to different things, you may want to look through the links there is all kinds of great information in there. Welcome, and enjoy the group Beth Co-administrator Pallordet <dpallordet@...> wrote: Hello, I'm new to the group and thought I would introduce myself.My name is , I'm a 35-year-old male with Asperger's Syndrome. Iwas born and brought up in France; I left in 1993 and have lived inEngland ever since. I live in a rented flat in Fareham, Hampshire,independently and on my own.I obtained a Maths degree back in 1992, but I have never had a jobcommensurate with this qualification. In fact for many years I havestruggled to get a job at all; for a long time I only had a fewshort-term jobs together with periods of unemployment. For the past 6years however I have worked in a full-time permanent job as astoreman. It doesn't pay well though, I'm now enrolling onto acomputer course shortly and hoping to qualify as a specialist.I diagnosed myself with AS a couple of years ago. I had heard aboutautism throughout the past ten years or so, one bit of informationhere, one bit there, another one there, etc.; eventually I recognizeda pattern of high intellectual ability with low social skills, themore I thought about it the more I realized it seemed to fit me. Ieventually went to the local library to investigate (that was before Ihad Internet access), found out about Asperger's and realized it wasme! My reaction was one of immediate relief and intense joy - I wasactually crying! This was soon to be followed, however, by anger,confusion and depression when I noticed there was a lack of servicesand recognition of the condition (euphemism). At the moment I amcoping reasonably well materially but I have constant problems withintense negative emotions; because people can't see that nobody helpsme. I am also very acutely sensitive to sounds, which has causedserious problems.I have been involved with a local support group, who have provided mewith some degree of support, although nowhere near what I need. I amalso a member of the National Autistic Society here in the UK; theyhave never supported me however, they have let me down time and again.I am trying to get more closely involved with them, so as to helpchange the organization's attitudes and practices. I prefer to live in England rather than France because: it is easierto find work; it is easier to be eccentric; and it is easier to makeimportant changes to your life (such as a change of career, orstopping all contact with your family).My hobbies include cycling, hiking, studying philosophy and Science,and listening to classical music; and I like cats, although I can'thave one at the moment.I am hoping to enjoy the group. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Hi , Welcome to our little home, I am a 41 yo married aspie female with an 8 year old aspie son, I wasn't diagnosed until I was 37 after my child was diagnosed. Visited Paris, back when I was 16 on a school trip, loved it, we also visited switzerland, Geneva, to be exact that was a beautyful place though I was afraid the entire time I was there I would do something stupid and break something and ruin the beauty. Its funny I think the french get a bad name, I found the people there to be friendly and nice as long as you were willing to try to speak their language. Most of us have varying degrees of sensitivity to different things, you may want to look through the links there is all kinds of great information in there. Welcome, and enjoy the group Beth Co-administrator Pallordet <dpallordet@...> wrote: Hello, I'm new to the group and thought I would introduce myself.My name is , I'm a 35-year-old male with Asperger's Syndrome. Iwas born and brought up in France; I left in 1993 and have lived inEngland ever since. I live in a rented flat in Fareham, Hampshire,independently and on my own.I obtained a Maths degree back in 1992, but I have never had a jobcommensurate with this qualification. In fact for many years I havestruggled to get a job at all; for a long time I only had a fewshort-term jobs together with periods of unemployment. For the past 6years however I have worked in a full-time permanent job as astoreman. It doesn't pay well though, I'm now enrolling onto acomputer course shortly and hoping to qualify as a specialist.I diagnosed myself with AS a couple of years ago. I had heard aboutautism throughout the past ten years or so, one bit of informationhere, one bit there, another one there, etc.; eventually I recognizeda pattern of high intellectual ability with low social skills, themore I thought about it the more I realized it seemed to fit me. Ieventually went to the local library to investigate (that was before Ihad Internet access), found out about Asperger's and realized it wasme! My reaction was one of immediate relief and intense joy - I wasactually crying! This was soon to be followed, however, by anger,confusion and depression when I noticed there was a lack of servicesand recognition of the condition (euphemism). At the moment I amcoping reasonably well materially but I have constant problems withintense negative emotions; because people can't see that nobody helpsme. I am also very acutely sensitive to sounds, which has causedserious problems.I have been involved with a local support group, who have provided mewith some degree of support, although nowhere near what I need. I amalso a member of the National Autistic Society here in the UK; theyhave never supported me however, they have let me down time and again.I am trying to get more closely involved with them, so as to helpchange the organization's attitudes and practices. I prefer to live in England rather than France because: it is easierto find work; it is easier to be eccentric; and it is easier to makeimportant changes to your life (such as a change of career, orstopping all contact with your family).My hobbies include cycling, hiking, studying philosophy and Science,and listening to classical music; and I like cats, although I can'thave one at the moment.I am hoping to enjoy the group. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 " My name is , I'm a 35-year-old male with Asperger's Syndrome. I was born and brought up in France; I left in 1993 and have lived in England ever since. I live in a rented flat in Fareham, Hampshire, independently and on my own. " I . I am Tom. I created and (with the help of my admins) run this forum. We are pleased to have you here. " I obtained a Maths degree back in 1992, but I have never had a job commensurate with this qualification. In fact for many years I have struggled to get a job at all; for a long time I only had a few short-term jobs together with periods of unemployment. For the past 6 years however I have worked in a full-time permanent job as a storeman. It doesn't pay well though, I'm now enrolling onto a computer course shortly and hoping to qualify as a specialist. " Many if us find outselves in similar situations. My intelligence tests high, but my social skills (such as they are) do not endear me to my employers. " I eventually went to the local library to investigate (that was before I had Internet access), found out about Asperger's and realized it was me! My reaction was one of immediate relief and intense joy - I was actually crying! This was soon to be followed, however, by anger, confusion and depression when I noticed there was a lack of services and recognition of the condition (euphemism). At the moment I am coping reasonably well materially but I have constant problems with intense negative emotions; because people can't see that nobody helps me. I am also very acutely sensitive to sounds, which has caused serious problems. " It sounds that you have run along a path traveled by many of us who post here. I personally believe that there are few decent resources for people with AS simply because AS is so poorly defined. In reading the DSM IV, we appear to be autistic, but with brains developed enough to circumvent most of the pitfalls of fullblown autism. Thus we fall through the cracks for the most part, and what services are offered are vaguely formed and executed. " I am also a member of the National Autistic Society here in the UK; they have never supported me however, they have let me down time and again. " It seems that many here from the UK have reported similar experiences. (I am from the US and so cannot offer much of an opinion other than one based upon the comments of others about the NAS.) " My hobbies include cycling, hiking, studying philosophy and Science, and listening to classical music; and I like cats, although I can't have one at the moment. " One of my perseverative interests is cats. " I am hoping to enjoy the group. " We are glad to have you here. I have been on vacation, and many of us have been engaged in family/holiday observances. Conversation should pick up soon, and when it does, there will surely be a lot of it. Welcome! Tom Administrator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Hi & welcome to the group. I'm not sure if I'm an Aspie but I do share many of the traits. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Bonjour, . Je te souhaite le bienvenue içi. I am Raven, a single mom with AS raising an 11-year-old AS child and involved with a wonderful man who also happens to have AS. You might think that all that AS in the environment would create tension and stress and polarization, but not so for us. We have just returned from two weeks away from everything and so I am just getting back into the swing of things tonight. Take care, welcome once again to the group and I look forward to your posts. Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Hi , welcome to the group. I am also from England. As for what you said about NAS, a lot of people are disillusioned with them. There is also a lack of services for autism in England, some areas fare better than others though - I suspect it might be similar in other countries though. > > Hello, I'm new to the group and thought I would introduce myself. > > My name is , I'm a 35-year-old male with Asperger's Syndrome. I > was born and brought up in France; I left in 1993 and have lived in > England ever since. I live in a rented flat in Fareham, Hampshire, > independently and on my own. > > I obtained a Maths degree back in 1992, but I have never had a job > commensurate with this qualification. In fact for many years I have > struggled to get a job at all; for a long time I only had a few > short-term jobs together with periods of unemployment. For the past 6 > years however I have worked in a full-time permanent job as a > storeman. It doesn't pay well though, I'm now enrolling onto a > computer course shortly and hoping to qualify as a specialist. > > I diagnosed myself with AS a couple of years ago. I had heard about > autism throughout the past ten years or so, one bit of information > here, one bit there, another one there, etc.; eventually I recognized > a pattern of high intellectual ability with low social skills, the > more I thought about it the more I realized it seemed to fit me. I > eventually went to the local library to investigate (that was before I > had Internet access), found out about Asperger's and realized it was > me! My reaction was one of immediate relief and intense joy - I was > actually crying! This was soon to be followed, however, by anger, > confusion and depression when I noticed there was a lack of services > and recognition of the condition (euphemism). At the moment I am > coping reasonably well materially but I have constant problems with > intense negative emotions; because people can't see that nobody helps > me. I am also very acutely sensitive to sounds, which has caused > serious problems. > > I have been involved with a local support group, who have provided me > with some degree of support, although nowhere near what I need. I am > also a member of the National Autistic Society here in the UK; they > have never supported me however, they have let me down time and again. > I am trying to get more closely involved with them, so as to help > change the organization's attitudes and practices. > > I prefer to live in England rather than France because: it is easier > to find work; it is easier to be eccentric; and it is easier to make > important changes to your life (such as a change of career, or > stopping all contact with your family). > > My hobbies include cycling, hiking, studying philosophy and Science, > and listening to classical music; and I like cats, although I can't > have one at the moment. > > I am hoping to enjoy the group. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 For asserting our own voice without the NAS + right to expose how bad it is, take a look at Aspie Village forum + the Aspect Action project it helped to set up. A national voice initiative, by us for us. It had a launch rally in Manchester 9 mths ago. Head of the NAS's ish section, Moffat, said no, and wouldn't even put it in writing, to taking up the issue of school pressure destroying aspies' chances as child authors. He ignored the issue for a whole year then gave his response entirely verbally when he chanced to visit my local group for a different reason. Then at Manchester I learned of a present case of a wronged child author, that is happening right now, I emailed Moffat pointing this out, he ignored it. I call that ethical ill-treatment of children. That is the exploitative monster the NAS is, it must be given no credit for doing anything except for itself and exposed for the deceit of purporting to speak in our name while kicking us around. > > Hi , > > welcome to the group. I am also from England. > > As for what you said about NAS, a lot of people are disillusioned > with them. There is also a lack of services for autism in England, > some areas fare better than others though - I suspect it might be > similar in other countries though. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 There is no evidence of statins drugs adding one single day to a female's life span. She doesn't have to take the statin if she doesn't want to. Don't be surprised about a physician blaming a patient for the side effects. Thats the way the criminal mindset works. When a person commits a crime, in this case harming another, the tendency is for the guilty party to blame someone else or something else. Bobby > > Hi Group, > I hope that you may be able to help me. My friend was put on a Statin drug and started to experience blurry eyes. When she told her doctor, he ignored her and told her to continue taking the medication since her cholesterol, triglycerids and LDL retuned to normal. > She went to another physican and he told her to continue taking the medication. He said that her side effect was due to anxiety. Yes, she has anxiety, but it's because she can't see well (blurry vision). This doctor said that she needs to see a psychiatrist for medication. > My friend was told that it is dangerous to withdraw from statin drugs. > And she needs to take it the rest of her life. > > Am I understanding correctly that Coenzyme Q10 and help replace taking the statins? If so, how much should be taken each day? what brand is good? > > Thanks for any help you can give me > Sandime > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I stopped statins cold turkey in 2003 and I'm still here 6 years later. Mind you I am male. Here's an interesting piece of info I just discovered. Statins May Accelerate ALS Progression A recent study by University of Toronto researchers suggested that the link between statin and people who had already been diagnosed with ALS may be more apparent. “Our study had a different aim,†explains Lorne Zinman. “We asked the question: should patients already diagnosed with ALS continue to take their statin medications (i.e., do statins affect ALS disease progression)? We found an association between statins and an increased rate of decline in patients with ALS. Although there are limitations to this type of study design, it suggests that patients with ALS taking statin medications should consider discontinuation or replacement and need to discuss this further with their doctors.†The study was published recently in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis From: sandime2001 <sandime2001@...>Subject: I'm new to the groupLipitor Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 1:32 PM Hi Group,I hope that you may be able to help me. My friend was put on a Statin drug and started to experience blurry eyes. When she told her doctor, he ignored her and told her to continue taking the medication since her cholesterol, triglycerids and LDL retuned to normal. She went to another physican and he told her to continue taking the medication. He said that her side effect was due to anxiety. Yes, she has anxiety, but it's because she can't see well (blurry vision). This doctor said that she needs to see a psychiatrist for medication. My friend was told that it is dangerous to withdraw from statin drugs.And she needs to take it the rest of her life.Am I understanding correctly that Coenzyme Q10 and help replace taking the statins? If so, how much should be taken each day? what brand is good?Thanks for any help you can give meSandime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 I know this is a belated answer (found it unread in the archive), but when I got off of Mevacor a cataract that was scheduled for surgery became much better in about two weeks. My eye surgeon told me, when I asked about this, that he had seen cataracts get worse on statins, but didn't think they were caused by it. Linden Hi Group, I hope that you may be able to help me. My friend was put on a Statin drug and started to experience blurry eyes. When she told her doctor, he ignored her and told her to continue taking the medication since her cholesterol, triglycerids and LDL retuned to normal. She went to another physican and he told her to continue taking the medication. He said that her side effect was due to anxiety. Yes, she has anxiety, but it's because she can't see well (blurry vision). This doctor said that she needs to see a psychiatrist for medication. My friend was told that it is dangerous to withdraw from statin drugs. And she needs to take it the rest of her life. Am I understanding correctly that Coenzyme Q10 and help replace taking the statins? If so, how much should be taken each day? what brand is good? Thanks for any help you can give me Sandime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 It is pure BS that you will have to continue to take a statin for the rest of your life ... this is a marketing technique that the pharma companies and the drs have collaborated together on to keep you on the poison. Everyone that is taking any kind of medication, especially statins, need to take CoQ10 and if you take fish oils (omega 3) two caps 3 x a day it will lower your cholesterol and reduce your triglycerides at the same time. You do NOT need to take any statins at all ... there are more and more doctors that are starting to realize this ... if your doctor tells you otherwise fire his butt ... he is listening to his pharma reps and not doing his own research, not seeing the news articles that appear in national magazines and newspapers and he or she is a slave to the FDA ... When was the last time you heard of anyone overdosing on supplements? But you hear all the time about people overdosing on prescribed FDA approved supposedly safe drugs all the time ... for instance. There is a reason why statins are called poison ... your choice. Ed > > > I know this is a belated answer (found it unread in the archive), but > when I got off of Mevacor a cataract that was scheduled for surgery > became much better in about two weeks. My eye surgeon told me, when I > asked about this, that he had seen cataracts get worse on statins, but > didn't think they were caused by it. > Linden > > Hi Group, > I hope that you may be able to help me. My friend was put on a Statin > drug and started to experience blurry eyes. When she told her doctor, > he ignored her and told her to continue taking the medication since her > cholesterol, triglycerids and LDL retuned to normal. > She went to another physican and he told her to continue taking the > medication. He said that her side effect was due to anxiety. Yes, she > has anxiety, but it's because she can't see well (blurry vision). This > doctor said that she needs to see a psychiatrist for medication. > My friend was told that it is dangerous to withdraw from statin drugs. > And she needs to take it the rest of her life. > > Am I understanding correctly that Coenzyme Q10 and help replace taking > the statins? If so, how much should be taken each day? what brand is > good? > > Thanks for any help you can give me > Sandime > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 It is pure BS that you will have to continue to take a statin for the rest of your life ... this is a marketing technique that the pharma companies and the drs have collaborated together on to keep you on the poison. Everyone that is taking any kind of medication, especially statins, need to take CoQ10 and if you take fish oils (omega 3) two caps 3 x a day it will lower your cholesterol and reduce your triglycerides at the same time. You do NOT need to take any statins at all ... there are more and more doctors that are starting to realize this ... if your doctor tells you otherwise fire his butt ... he is listening to his pharma reps and not doing his own research, not seeing the news articles that appear in national magazines and newspapers and he or she is a slave to the FDA ... When was the last time you heard of anyone overdosing on supplements? But you hear all the time about people overdosing on prescribed FDA approved supposedly safe drugs all the time ... for instance. There is a reason why statins are called poison ... your choice. Ed > > > I know this is a belated answer (found it unread in the archive), but > when I got off of Mevacor a cataract that was scheduled for surgery > became much better in about two weeks. My eye surgeon told me, when I > asked about this, that he had seen cataracts get worse on statins, but > didn't think they were caused by it. > Linden > > Hi Group, > I hope that you may be able to help me. My friend was put on a Statin > drug and started to experience blurry eyes. When she told her doctor, > he ignored her and told her to continue taking the medication since her > cholesterol, triglycerids and LDL retuned to normal. > She went to another physican and he told her to continue taking the > medication. He said that her side effect was due to anxiety. Yes, she > has anxiety, but it's because she can't see well (blurry vision). This > doctor said that she needs to see a psychiatrist for medication. > My friend was told that it is dangerous to withdraw from statin drugs. > And she needs to take it the rest of her life. > > Am I understanding correctly that Coenzyme Q10 and help replace taking > the statins? If so, how much should be taken each day? what brand is > good? > > Thanks for any help you can give me > Sandime > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi all: I'm new to the group and am not really sure how all this works, but I'm going to do my best. My name is Theresa. I started my journey to better health on March 1st of 2011. I weighed in at 428 pounds. In the past 11 months, I have lost 173 pounds, but still have a long way to go. A year ago, I was pretty much confined to an electric wheelchair at work or a wheeled walker when out and about, both due to the excess weight and also do to Rheumetoid arthritis. I am thrilled that I am now able to walk short distances and am working really hard to get my life back, so to speak. I am 48 years old and working full time as an advisor/counselor at a community college. 11 months ago, when the doctor told me that there was nothing he else he could do to help with the RA, I made a decision that I needed to do something for myself. I started by eliminating the soda and worked from there. I have not joined any type of diet group or taken any diet pills or anything like that this time around, but have tried all of those things at different times in my life. This time, it was just like something clicked in my mind. I am so grateful that I have come so far in less than a year, but like I said before, I still have about 100 more pounds to go. My greatest fear is reaching my goal and losing my motivation and gaining it back. I've enjoyed the posts I've read so far (only a member a few days) and look forward to getting to know others who are fighting the same battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Hi Theresa!How inspirational you are. 173 pounds is fantantastic! One thing I take for granted is my health. I am very healthy and I take that for granted every day. I assume that I will always be this healthy and my health allows me to fully partake in exercise, which helps as I am not so great on the dieting side of losing weight. The fact that you have been able to loose with with having RA is amazing. I am so glad that you are now able to walk short distances. Well done to you and your efforts to heal yourself! xx From: Theresa Borawski <theresaborawski@...> "100-plus " <100-plus > Sent: Thursday, 2 February 2012, 19:37 Subject: I'm new to the group Hi all: I'm new to the group and am not really sure how all this works, but I'm going to do my best. My name is Theresa. I started my journey to better health on March 1st of 2011. I weighed in at 428 pounds. In the past 11 months, I have lost 173 pounds, but still have a long way to go. A year ago, I was pretty much confined to an electric wheelchair at work or a wheeled walker when out and about, both due to the excess weight and also do to Rheumetoid arthritis. I am thrilled that I am now able to walk short distances and am working really hard to get my life back, so to speak. I am 48 years old and working full time as an advisor/counselor at a community college. 11 months ago, when the doctor told me that there was nothing he else he could do to help with the RA, I made a decision that I needed to do something for myself. I started by eliminating the soda and worked from there. I have not joined any type of diet group or taken any diet pills or anything like that this time around, but have tried all of those things at different times in my life. This time, it was just like something clicked in my mind. I am so grateful that I have come so far in less than a year, but like I said before, I still have about 100 more pounds to go. My greatest fear is reaching my goal and losing my motivation and gaining it back. I've enjoyed the posts I've read so far (only a member a few days) and look forward to getting to know others who are fighting the same battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 On 2/5/2012 9:01 PM, Theresa wrote: Thanks! I think I'm going to really like it here! I'm sure you will, Theresa! LOL We've been a bit quiet since just before Christmas - most groups undergo a lull about that time - and hopefully now that winter is moving on and people (like me) are recovering from winter ailments things will pick up again. Sue in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Wow Theresa, you can inspire us all. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks, but I really hope that we can inspire each other, because I still have a long....long way to go. Wow Theresa, you can inspire us all. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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