RE: Unstable angina

It's horrible. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people suffering with the same thing. I have had an uncle die from heart disease, and have two uncles that still have it. There is an alternative that is natural, and safe, and may be worth having a look at. I use it as a prevention, and the science behind it has won the nobel prize as well. Good luck.

Simon

RE: Unstable angina

Keith,

ORIGINAL: keith.uk
Bisoprolol 10mg tab
Diltiazem hydrochloride 60mg 3 times a day
aspirin 75mg tab
lansoprazole 30mg cap
simvastatin 80mg tab (at night)
clopidogrel 75mg tab
Isosorbide mononitrate 40mg tab twice a day
Co codamol tablets 500mg upto 4 times/day
Salbutamol ventolin evohaler CFC free
Glyceryl trinitrate spray 15 min rule –then 999

If you're concerned about the amount of drugs you are taking (and I personally wouldn't like to be on that many), I would go back to your GP/doctor and ask for a clear explanation of what each tablet is supposed to be for and why you are on such doses. For example, I know that lansaprazole is a proton pump inhibitor, which effectively reduces/stops your stomach from producing so much acid. As far as I know (and I'm not medically qualified so best you check for yourself), it is used to help prevent stomach ulcers or to allow existing stomach ulcers to heal. It may be that your doctor thinks that you shouldn't be getting any pain from your heart now, so if there is pain, he's diagnosing it as a possible stomach ulcer and treating that. If he is suspecting a stomach ulcer and you would prefer natural remedies then you can look at things like liquorish and/or mastic gum which are both apparently good for that condition. First of all though, get details of the diagnosis from your GP.

Unfortunately a lot of GP's seem quite happy to prescribe things without actually telling the patient what they believe is the problem. This also works the other way, that patients don't get into dialogue with their GP to ask what they think it may be and get a clearer picture for themselves.

Hope you manage to get yourself sorted.

Love and Reiki Hugs

Hi Keith,

I have/had stable angina (pain with exertion), but exercise and a heart healthy lifestyle and diet has increased my tolerence for exertion. I was dx'd about 4 years ago for ischemic heart failure and mitral valve regurgitation. Medical therapy and an artery RCA stent (LAD remains totally blocked) has reduced left ventrical size to normal and EF from 13% to a normal 59%.

Isosorbide is slow acting nitrate for angina pertoris. I was taking 10 mg 2X daily, and now 5 mg before exercising on the treadmill (4.0 mph for 1/2 hr. 3 times a week). It is recommended to interrupt dosage of isosorbide occassionally as one can develop a tolerance. Glyceryl as needed for quick relief.

As you know unstable angina doesn't require exertion to develop pain, and your condition may be contraindicated for exercise.

There is EECP therapy for unstable angina individuals that has produced favorable results for some people.

Hi Keith

I too am concerned about the amount of drugs administered by doctors which by and large treat the symptom and not the cause.

I too take the natural alternative that Simon mentioned in his post.

You may also find it useful to read the book The Arginine Solution....or the Cholesterol Con, both real eye openers when it comes to how the body works and what may or may not ail us.

Best wishes for the future

e unstable angina

Hi I'm 47 with unstable angina I had a drug-eluting stent implanted on the 7-09-06 I thought once that was done I would have no more pains oh was I wrong and every time I go to hospital or Doctor's they put my tablets up. just look at this lot so what I'm trying tosay why doI get fed up having to take all those I no there are to make me feel better every time I get up in the morning I look at those tablets and think to my self will I be on those for the rest of my life sorry for going on.

Bisoprolol 10mg tab
Diltiazem hydrochloride 60mg 3 times a day
aspirin 75mg tab
lansoprazole 30mg cap
simvastatin 80mg tab (at night)
clopidogrel 75mg tab
Isosorbide mononitrate 40mg tab twice a day
Co codamol tablets 500mg upto 4 times/day
Salbutamol ventolin evohaler CFC free
Glyceryl trinitrate spray 15 min rule –then 999

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hi kieth
yes i now what you mean, i can def beat the tabs your on by tripling them i have had three heart atacks and suffer from unstable angina
i find it awful to cope daily

if i do excersise i get it i wakes me in te night
my heart attacks were all silent ones whe i thougt it was pos a bad angina attack

i was stented 3yrs ago and again 18mth ago

during the first stent i had an anurysym
so they cant go back in groin

its hard to cope on a daily basi but its life an i wont give in

keep smiling sweetheart
i,m a 58 y old female wit excellent support from hubby

plus i have spinal injury too
just grab life and live it

love to all
ceegra

Hello ceegra and Welcome to Healthypages!

Keith started this thread 3 years ago and hasn't been online in the recent past and therefore probably won't be able to answer your post.

Perhaps you can start a new thread in the New Members forum to introduce yourself and I'm sure the other members will give you a warm welcome. Follow the link below and it will take you to the New Memebers area:

Namaste,
Myarka