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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My wife, who is 50, is not on any meds. I, a few years older, am on 12 meds. 2 types of insulin, 4 cholesterol meds, 3 heart meds, and an anti-depressant. I am pretty sure they are all needed. [/quote] No you do not.[/quote]\ Actually I do. Cholesterol is genetic: Very low HDL with extremely high LDL. without the meds, I would have had a heart attack; I came close. Now, the chol. seems to be under control (it is possible I could remove one med, but we have not done that yet). I have had heart issues from blockages, and take 1) a beta blocker to reduce the heart rate, 2) a blood thinner, and 3) baby aspirin. I need the insulin because I am diabetic can not take any med that is hard on the kidneys (lost a kidney to cancer). That leaves the anti-depressant. I deserve not to be depressed.[/quote]
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