Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 I want to stop taking Lipitor and explore alternatives, whether its another type of cholestrol lowering drug,(non-statin) or perhaps a natural herbal type, and or vitamins, better diet, etc. Should I stop it abruptly? Are there possible side-effects from this? Also, if anyone has had success with alternative methods, please tell me. I'm a 44 yr old male, had been on Lipitor and Accupril for years, and my feet have become numb and tingly. My fingers are also numb and tingly. I had a heart ablation last year, due to tachycardia at the Mayo Clinic. Thank goodness their technique worked. I am experiencing memory loss, depression, ED and other effects. Although I dont have the tachycardia any more, I still have frequent PVC's. (My heart skips a beat every 5-10 beats). Any suggestions would be aprreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 - " shutterbug_man " <shutterbug_man Monday, June 19, 2006 6:42 AM Suggest alternatives to Lipitor? > I want to stop taking Lipitor and explore alternatives, whether its > another type of cholestrol lowering drug,(non-statin) or perhaps a > natural herbal type, and or vitamins, better diet, etc. > > Should I stop it abruptly? Are there possible side-effects from this? > Also, if anyone has had success with alternative methods, please tell > me. > > I'm a 44 yr old male, had been on Lipitor and Accupril for years, and > my feet have become numb and tingly. My fingers are also numb and > tingly. I had a heart ablation last year, due to tachycardia at the > Mayo Clinic. Thank goodness their technique worked. I am experiencing > memory loss, depression, ED and other effects. Although I dont have > the tachycardia any more, I still have frequent PVC's. (My heart skips > a beat every 5-10 beats). > > Any suggestions would be aprreciated. > > Dear Shutterbug... Lecithin and garlic caps, homosistine- helpers B12, co q 10, Bcomplex Ccomplex E complex are all good lowers of chorestrol, have worked for me. But , you might be very happy if you search out a good Naturpath or Homeopath, along with learning about what is goung on in your choices of diet, Good luck, (...speed graphic 4 by 5) ng > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Phytomega works well for cholesterol and has no side effects. If you are interested you can write me and I will give you more info. You dont need to quit taking Lipitor immediately, wean yourself off of it. Jan Nora Gottlieb <nwgott wrote: - " shutterbug_man " <shutterbug_man Monday, June 19, 2006 6:42 AM Suggest alternatives to Lipitor? > I want to stop taking Lipitor and explore alternatives, whether its > another type of cholestrol lowering drug,(non-statin) or perhaps a > natural herbal type, and or vitamins, better diet, etc. > > Should I stop it abruptly? Are there possible side-effects from this? > Also, if anyone has had success with alternative methods, please tell > me. > > I'm a 44 yr old male, had been on Lipitor and Accupril for years, and > my feet have become numb and tingly. My fingers are also numb and > tingly. I had a heart ablation last year, due to tachycardia at the > Mayo Clinic. Thank goodness their technique worked. I am experiencing > memory loss, depression, ED and other effects. Although I dont have > the tachycardia any more, I still have frequent PVC's. (My heart skips > a beat every 5-10 beats). > > Any suggestions would be aprreciated. > > Dear Shutterbug... Lecithin and garlic caps, homosistine- helpers B12, co q 10, Bcomplex Ccomplex E complex are all good lowers of chorestrol, have worked for me. But , you might be very happy if you search out a good Naturpath or Homeopath, along with learning about what is goung on in your choices of diet, Good luck, (...speed graphic 4 by 5) ng > > > > Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 , " shutterbug_man " <shutterbug_man wrote: > > I want to stop taking Lipitor and explore alternatives, whether its another type of cholestrol lowering drug,(non-statin) or perhaps a natural herbal type, and or vitamins, better diet, etc. > > Should I stop it abruptly? Are there possible side-effects from this? Also, if anyone has had success with alternative methods, please tell me. > > I'm a 44 yr old male, had been on Lipitor and Accupril for years, and my feet have become numb and tingly. My fingers are also numb and tingly. I had a heart ablation last year, due to tachycardia at the Mayo Clinic. Thank goodness their technique worked. I am experiencing memory loss, depression, ED and other effects. Although I dont have the tachycardia any more, I still have frequent PVC's. (My heart skips a beat every 5-10 beats). > Any suggestions would be aprreciated. > Hi There! The herbal supplement known as " Guggal " is effective for lowering cholesterol although I'm wondering if your local health food store wouldn't have other options that includes this herb as well as some other nutrients in the right combination for you. My typical response to questions of this nature is to include more fresh raw natural items in your diet and make some inquiries about products at your local vitamin outlet or health food store. Many of them now have one entire shelf devoted to cholesterol support products. My rule of thumb is to pick one that has the most ingredients included and having researched this topic quite a bit I will say that most of them have all the required ingredients for lowering cholesterol. The effects are noticed almost immediately, especially if you make a few modifications to your diet. Alhough I'm not minimizing the importance of lowering your choelsterol, it isn't nearly s damaging as high blood pressure to your arteries. I would try to eliminate as many dairy foods as possible from your diet and Include some cold water fish (alaskan salmon, sardines in water) in your diet,start taking coq-10 and heawthorne berry if you're worried about choelesterol and a orsening heart cndition. You should be focusing on improving the health of your arteries and this can be quickly achieved through diet and supplements. Norwegian fish oil is very effective in improving he health of your arteries and reducing inflammation as also is the antioxidants vitamin C, andvitamin E with selenium and zinc. Free radical damage is the culprit, really! Cholesterol is only problematic if the toxins are there to form harmful deposits. Concentrate on elevating your good cholesterol and your bad cholesterol will become less of a threat to your arteries. This can be done by including more good fats and oils in your diet such as extra virgin olive oil and NOrwegian fish oils. Organic diets are also beneficial. When we eliminate processed foods from our diet we eliminate many harmful additives as well! Eliminate or reduce saturated fats, dairy and margarines. They are the most problematic. Organic eggs may be eaten. The cholesterol in the yolks are offset by the lecithin in the whites. Include some unprocessed oats in your diet, preferably organic oatmeal for breakfast with either rice, almond or organic soymilk and stevia as the sole sweetener. Minimal amounts of raw honey or maple syrup may be used if diabetis is not an issue. Xanthine oxidase used in the pasteurization of milk will produce the symptoms you're describing! I haven't touched milk (even organic is pasteurized) in years!! I experienced significant improvements in my heart and artery health with the elimination of milk and milk products. They are very high in cholesterol content!!!! Be WELL! JoAnn Guest I have experienced all these symptoms and more, heartbeat hard and irregular that Icouldn't concentrate or think of anything else!! I conquered CVD with all natural methods so I believe I'm qualified to speak on this issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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