Health Thread

About 8 years ago i developed an atiel fibrillation............been medicating for it since.............just before Christmas i got clots in both lungs.......the usual course spent a night in hospital and was given shots to dissolve the clots and an anti coagulant........Blood oxygen levels were back to normal...........

I am on an Anti coagulant, (Xaretto), full time

In my last appointment with my physician he wanted to put me on Statins.......
Conversation............

Physician, The statins will ensure that a side affect of the medication for your heart issue wont be a problem......

M, .What is the percentage of the problem happening......

P, About 1 or 2%......

M, I have been on the drug for 8 years without this side affect. will i likely to build a resistance to the drug and the side affect be an issue??

P, no, building a resistance is not a problem and if the side affect was going to show it would have done by now

M, So why do i need to take a statin if i haven't developed the side affect in 8 years.

P, it is a precaution.

M, So it is only a 1 or 2% chance of it happening, I have't had this side affect after 8 years of taking this drug, If i haven't developed this side affect after 8 years then in all respects you say i wont..............so do i really need to take this statin......

P, reluctantly.....no
 
Doug, a possible herbal alternative.
AstragalusRoot.jpg

Astragalus root. One dosage supposedly equals 2mg coumadin or warfarin.

Known out here as "loco weed".
Makes horses go bonkers...
 
Just glancing through this thread..I too have the AAA...My Dr discovered it back in 2015...no event had occurred but i was increasingly in more discomforts and in describing it to my DR..she has a susppicion so i get Ultrasound..and it discovered the AAA..not only is there an aneuysm in the Abdominal Aorta but 2 more.. one in each femoral aretry as well...The one in the Aorta was ready to burst..but we were able to avoid that . I have 3 stents that have relieved the pressure but i still have the aneurysms.. Last Oct I had my 2nd bike wreck in less than 2 yrs..the previous 42 yrs I had been accident free...so i lost my nerve to ride after the last get off..after all if the aneurysms burst from an injury from a wreck..i'm dead..no DR. will be able to get in there in time to stop the massive rupture(s)..So I decided its time to quit and take up another hobby...Well 5 months later and i cant stand it..My passion is on 2 wheels so I am back at looking for a bike...hence my memebership here although the verdict is still out on getting another vintage ride....
Last year my Dr said i was pre-stage type 2 Diabetic..She put me on a drug called Metformin for diabetes..1 week later I dump all of it in the toilet as it was making me sick...decided i would do this on my own...
In the past 7 months i have lost 45 lbs..went from 200 to 155# where I am currently...My goal is 145#. I feel better than I have in 10 yrs..and my BP has come down and my blood sugar #s have returned to a normal "range"...
So my physical health is better than is my economic health..so i need to bide my time and save money..this is slow and painstaking..but with a little perseverance we will have a decent scoot by this fall...just wish we could fast forward a few months..LOL
BTW I am on the Ketogenic diet...High saturated fats and protiens..Low Carbohydrates..Trying to keep the carbs to a limit of 20g per day..and watch the lbs..just fall off... That means no breads..no fruits excepts berry fruits and NO sugar at all...I have eliminated sugar from my diet..It took a while but i am now accustomed to the taste of liquid stevia in my coffee..never thought i would get used to it,but here we are.. and i love my BACON and Eggs every a.m. too...Y'all stay healthy...Oh..one more thing...Butter is GOOD... Margerine is BAD!!!
 
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Goldenboy said:
two months ago, my dr prescribed a drug that cost me $986.00 for a 30 day supply. I asked for the generic and was told it was $200.00 more. This is another way they keep the generics off the shelves, by under cutting the price. then my insurance would no longer pay for it after jan 1st, so it would cost me $1600.00/month.
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That’s absolutely insane! And infuriating!
 
Mailman said:
So I’ve been knocking out some routine annual Dr visits and one of them that is usually the most nothing visit of them all tripped me up. I’ve gone to the eye doctor every year since I was twelve years old and usually just leave with a new prescription for glasses. This time however it was discovered that I’ve developed a blind spot in the periphery of my left eye.
I’ve already had my eyes dialated and had a close visual inspection by an ophthalmologist and had a glaucoma test. I’m slated to get a detailed retina scan in nine days which may or may not shed some more light on the cause.
If they don’t see something obvious then I’ll probably be scheduled for an MRI to see if I’ve had a small stroke , a small blood clot that has affected the portion of my brain that processes vision, or if I have a tumor on my pituitary gland which in turn puts pressure on the optic nerve. If it was a blood clot, then I’ll probably be put on blood thinners and a statin.
If it is a tumor then my life just got very complicated.
I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself here, there are more tests to be done.

Also, around Christmas, I developed a hernia, it’s more uncomfortable than painful but it needs to be fixed.
I haven’t seen a Dr. for that yet. I really wanted to get my bike up and running before having that surgery.

Ah well, this will all get sorted.........one way or another.
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I hate to admit that i recently almost bought lunch for everyone. its difficult to talk about as I consider myself a healthy, active, strong person on his way to getting my xs on the road. but last fall, I suddenly developed an upper respiratory infection which escalated into a severe case of acute ulcerative colitis. since my last entry, i have been hospitalized and on IV steroids. It felt like "the exorcist" in an opium den from the "deer hunter". I got home last night and feel like i just crawled off a rocket sled. (does anyone remember rocket sleds? no one younger than us would.) generally, you go on solumedrol steroid for a day or two and colitis just vanishes, but they tried 3 times and its not going away. the last week before being admitted, i could no longer eat, was losing blood and 3 lbs a day. at that rate i had 3 weeks before systems failure would commence. well, my doctor, chief of gi in the hospital, didn't just throw me out in the snow. she sent me home on oral steroids and referred me to a specialist at robert woods johnson, which will have the final say. she told me they treat 50 cases a day similar to what i have. losing 30 lbs in the process my weight is now holding at its lowest level by stuffing my face with foods that you don't need teeth to eat. I call it "the little old lady diet" just posting this is an effort for me right now and i see the specialist on 3/4 and will find out what will be. I know there is no ca involved and the cardiologist said my heart is fine. i'm pleased to see you guys are using the robinc health thread and it was my hope that it would continue to thrive in an environment of rough, tough biker dudes like yourselves who may or may not consider this a pertinent topic for a motorcycle forum. but i now see that the vast majority of you are sophisticated and open minded and willing to aknowlege the importance of keeping your bodies in good condition and even helping others by relaying information on what you know on this subject, also. which will keep you all riding a little longer. thanks, guys! GB
 
Goldenboy said:
drug is lialda and thats what humana drug plan has me pay
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Oh man GB! I am so sorry to hear about all you’ve been through. I feel your pain man, I went through a similar severe and sudden weight loss, 14 years ago while recovering from cancer. That can really knock you down for a while.
I sincerely hope they can figure this out for you and get you back on your feet soon.
Take care of yourself my friend.
Bob
 
Mailman said:
Oh man GB! I am so sorry to hear about all you’ve been through. I feel your pain man, I went through a similar severe and sudden weight loss, 14 years ago while recovering from cancer. That can really knock you down for a while.
I sincerely hope they can figure this out for you and get you back on your feet soon.
Take care of yourself my friend.
Bob
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Thanks, Bob, don't despair. I have every intention of riding again, and putting it together as I know you will. just a bump in the road for both of us.
 
Well, I’ve had a busy (but not fun) day doing paperwork and trying to catch up on six lost weeks of consulting. Yup, it’s been six weeks since Dr. Koppert did the nasty to my right knee.

Here is the latest:
  • NO pharmaceuticals for at least 10 days;
  • 125 degrees of knee flex (130 deg. is the target);
  • 3.2 km on the stationary bike while generating 50 watts (so I can light up your life);
  • I walk at least 2-3 km without difficulty and can climb stairs in the normal fashion at will.
I can walk unaided but outside the house I use a cane for safety’s (it’s mushy around here right now). I will, of course, keep working on it, but I feel as though I’m getting there. My entire knee region is still quite swollen and numb - but nobody’s perfect and apparently that will fade over time. Now all I need is a bit of decent weather and I can get back out to the DCW and play with my toys.

I’ve got a VERY exciting project coming up soon on my dear Lucille <but it’s a secret> - you’re gonna love it!

Cheers all,

Pete
 
TwoManyXS1Bs said:
Doug, a possible herbal alternative.
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Astragalus root. One dosage supposedly equals 2mg coumadin or warfarin.

Known out here as "loco weed".
Makes horses go bonkers...
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I;m with the horses...........

Thanks for that Steve, still early days and just had an ultrasound on my Heart.............All good and healthy they say...........In time i'll have a look at alternative Anti coagulants,
 
...as I just said to a buddy on the forum, with all the ailments we collectively have, if you took all of us and scrapped us for parts, you could prolly assemble one fully functional man who could f@ck like a mink, ride like Kenny and live forever.
 
MaxPete said:
Well, I’ve had a busy (but not fun) day doing paperwork and trying to catch up on six lost weeks of consulting. Yup, it’s been six weeks since Dr. Koppert did the nasty to my right knee.

Here is the latest:
  • NO pharmaceuticals for at least 10 days;
  • 125 degrees of knee flex (130 deg. is the target);
  • 3.2 km on the stationary bike while generating 50 watts (so I can light up your life);
  • I walk at least 2-3 km without difficulty and can climb stairs in the normal fashion at will.
I can walk unaided but outside the house I use a cane for safety’s (it’s mushy around here right now). I will, of course, keep working on it, but I feel as though I’m getting there. My entire knee region is still quite swollen and numb - but nobody’s perfect and apparently that will fade over time. Now all I need is a bit of decent weather and I can get back out to the DCW and play with my toys.

I’ve got a VERY exciting project coming up soon on my dear Lucille <but it’s a secret> - you’re gonna love it!

Cheers all,

Pete
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It sounds like you are healing according to plan and the swelling and numbness are probably part of the surgical trauma. Small nerves were cut and will regenerate to a degree over time, returning more sensation. When you exercise, you pump oxygenated blood to the surgical wound which will promote healing, as long as you don't over do it. The swelling should subside, also. Remember that there were internal and external sutures. Ask the doctor, next follow up if its's OK to soak in a warm tub and massage the tissue to make it supple and reduce the swelling and stiffness. Best of luck, Pete! - GB
 

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