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[quote=Anonymous][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]

Don't listen to ignorance.

My H was so pissed when he had to go on Cholesterol meds. His diet is, banana or Irish oatmeal for bfast, vegan salad with homemade oil and vinegar or sushi for lunch or something vegan from the hotbar at Whole Foods, apple or nuts for snack and 6-8 oz of lean meat and roasted veggies for dinner, berries for a snack. Wine on the weekends.

He also has PTSD so... SSRI.  Your welcome America.   [/quote]

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