Going to see the Cardiologist next month and.........
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:41 pm
I have been taking Ascorbic Acid to bowel tolerance since the beginning of August 2015. The AA was to attempt to reverse some potential heart blockage as I had CABG in 1998 and since then 3 occasions where stents were placed for a total of 7. ( the last being October of 2013). All of the stents except 1 are drug eluding. For the last several months I have been experiencing some mild angina that is easily dealt with using a nitro pill. When going for a walk each day I will take one before I leave and again midway through the 2.5 mile walk. After reading some posts from this site, I would much prefer to deal with the issue with AA and the Pauling Therapy if possible rather than deal with another stent.
I have read many of the posts in this forum and I have learned a great deal but I don't know that I have captured a complete picture of if in fact the Pauling Therapy can reverse cardiovascular disease in people with drug eluding stents. Or if so, what the difficulties are and when you can expect results. I had also considered EDTA and EECP but the cost affiliated in moving to an area that provided the service seemed to be a bit prohibitive. My thoughts were that if the Pauling Therapy would work, I would be much better off.
I see my cardiologist the first part of October 2015 and I know he will want to do a nuclear stress test etc. as a response to my angina. I would not be surprised if his recommendation will be more stents. Is this something that I should consider again? I will say that my response to the stents has been fairly positive other than it doesn't last that long, angina usually returns within a year or two. I have discussed with him several times that I felt we were just treating the symptoms and not the real issue. I keep thinking about what the conversation will be like with him regarding the Pauling Therapy and his willingness to work with me to keep from having any additional stents.(knowing full well that it is taking money out of their pockets) It doesn't help that I am 200 miles from the closest large city to find like minded doctors. (PT)
Also, after reading many of johnwen's posts, I have a great desire to get off many of the current meds I am on,(see below) THAT will be another interesting discussion with the cardiologist.
All taken at bedtime..
1500 mg Metformin HCL ER
100mg Januvia
50-12.5mg Losartan /HCT
10mg Atorvastatin
400mg COQ10
200mcg Vitamin K-2
(2) Mature Multi Vitamin
(2) 1600 mg Omega 3-6-9
40g Ascorbic Acid (in 4 - 10g doses)
6g L-Lysine (3g morning and evening)
4.2g L-Proline (2.1g morning and evening)
6.2g L-Arginine (3.1g morning and evening)
2.4g L-Citruline (1.2g morning and evening)
30-45 drops 99% DMSO mixed with AA etc. (15 in morning, afternoon and evening)
Additionally, I would like to mention that for the last year I have been eating 95% plant based (McDougall)and was walking 2-3 miles a day but has been cut back a bit due to the angina and Plantar fasciitis.
So, I am curious to hear the groups thoughts on a number of things.
1. Does the current AA and other supplements look adequate to turn around cardio vascular disease considering the drug eluding stents, and if not how should I modify.
2. What changes should I be looking for to get a feel for if PT is actually working. (I would assume the reduction or loss of the angina with exercise)
3. I know everyone is different but is there a time frame that if I see no changes that I should look elsewhere? Or does PT will work in ALL cases, definitively?
4. Knowing that my appointment with the cardiologist is the first of next month, if it comes down to it, how do I have a conversation with the doctor about PT and for that matter, my desire to be weaned off of Atorvastatin? If things hold true to course, he will more than likely want to install more stents. My concern with that is that if I do not go along with the stents, what risk am I taking on or how do I minimize the risks and still stay on PT?
I know this is rather long but I have tried to anticipate many of your questions in advance.
I have to add that this group seems to have some of the most selfless people that are willing to give up their precious time to help others. I have visited many other forums but this one has overwhelmed me with quality and completeness of the feedback received. Owen, johnwen, edoc and many others should feel extremely proud of the written legacy that they have left here. Many thanks......
I have read many of the posts in this forum and I have learned a great deal but I don't know that I have captured a complete picture of if in fact the Pauling Therapy can reverse cardiovascular disease in people with drug eluding stents. Or if so, what the difficulties are and when you can expect results. I had also considered EDTA and EECP but the cost affiliated in moving to an area that provided the service seemed to be a bit prohibitive. My thoughts were that if the Pauling Therapy would work, I would be much better off.
I see my cardiologist the first part of October 2015 and I know he will want to do a nuclear stress test etc. as a response to my angina. I would not be surprised if his recommendation will be more stents. Is this something that I should consider again? I will say that my response to the stents has been fairly positive other than it doesn't last that long, angina usually returns within a year or two. I have discussed with him several times that I felt we were just treating the symptoms and not the real issue. I keep thinking about what the conversation will be like with him regarding the Pauling Therapy and his willingness to work with me to keep from having any additional stents.(knowing full well that it is taking money out of their pockets) It doesn't help that I am 200 miles from the closest large city to find like minded doctors. (PT)
Also, after reading many of johnwen's posts, I have a great desire to get off many of the current meds I am on,(see below) THAT will be another interesting discussion with the cardiologist.
All taken at bedtime..
1500 mg Metformin HCL ER
100mg Januvia
50-12.5mg Losartan /HCT
10mg Atorvastatin
400mg COQ10
200mcg Vitamin K-2
(2) Mature Multi Vitamin
(2) 1600 mg Omega 3-6-9
40g Ascorbic Acid (in 4 - 10g doses)
6g L-Lysine (3g morning and evening)
4.2g L-Proline (2.1g morning and evening)
6.2g L-Arginine (3.1g morning and evening)
2.4g L-Citruline (1.2g morning and evening)
30-45 drops 99% DMSO mixed with AA etc. (15 in morning, afternoon and evening)
Additionally, I would like to mention that for the last year I have been eating 95% plant based (McDougall)and was walking 2-3 miles a day but has been cut back a bit due to the angina and Plantar fasciitis.
So, I am curious to hear the groups thoughts on a number of things.
1. Does the current AA and other supplements look adequate to turn around cardio vascular disease considering the drug eluding stents, and if not how should I modify.
2. What changes should I be looking for to get a feel for if PT is actually working. (I would assume the reduction or loss of the angina with exercise)
3. I know everyone is different but is there a time frame that if I see no changes that I should look elsewhere? Or does PT will work in ALL cases, definitively?
4. Knowing that my appointment with the cardiologist is the first of next month, if it comes down to it, how do I have a conversation with the doctor about PT and for that matter, my desire to be weaned off of Atorvastatin? If things hold true to course, he will more than likely want to install more stents. My concern with that is that if I do not go along with the stents, what risk am I taking on or how do I minimize the risks and still stay on PT?
I know this is rather long but I have tried to anticipate many of your questions in advance.
I have to add that this group seems to have some of the most selfless people that are willing to give up their precious time to help others. I have visited many other forums but this one has overwhelmed me with quality and completeness of the feedback received. Owen, johnwen, edoc and many others should feel extremely proud of the written legacy that they have left here. Many thanks......