Old people only

These are not my issues but I checked with Bill and he posts in the hope it will help someone else. The idea of going in with 10 day and 6 month BP graphs startles me.

http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg. ... d=28934479

"From: LindyBill of 24695

My number one nuisance is constipation. It seems to be the same for most over 50. I have had mine since I had a bowel op for cancer back in the 80s. But what really gets it going is an ophiate. In my case, Oxy. I have learned how to control it with the private label Costco version of Miralax. But it's always a "watch and wait" situation.

I never know which pill is going to give me heart burn/stomach aches. I stay on Prilosec to handle it. Using, again, Costco's private label.

I am going in on the 17th to Kaiser for my six month "Junkie" checkup they make everybody on Oxy take. I make up a list of everything wrong with me to hand my PCP, along with a graph of my BP/pulse for the last 10 days and six months. Of course, my prescription/OTC list. Along with everything any other specialist has done to me since I saw him last.

He walks in, sits down, and goes over my check list. Then we go at it.

People, this is the way to treat your PCP. Give him all the help on your BG you can. "

"Bill" would be much better off if he can get off the OXY.

What I find extremely telling is.....hit previous post button and you will see his lamenting about the various side affects and the LACK
of doctor input of those side affects.....FIRST rule....ALWAYS be your own health advocate and ASK QUESTIONS....and if you do NOT
understand the explanation or it is not satisfactory ASK AGAIN.....contrary to popular belief....it it NOT better living thru chemistry.JMO

Grady wrote: "Bill" would be much better off if he can get off the OXY.

Maybe, maybe not. We only go around once, unless you are a Buddhist.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QyntbEIAB98/R1nmyjKvjmE/AAAAAAAAAHA/5_SDe6f6lU0/s250-c-k-no/LIndybill

homeagain wrote: What I find extremely telling is.....hit previous post button and you will see his lamenting about the various side affects and the LACK
of doctor input of those side affects.....FIRST rule....ALWAYS be your own health advocate and ASK QUESTIONS....and if you do NOT
understand the explanation or it is not satisfactory ASK AGAIN.....contrary to popular belief....it it NOT better living thru chemistry.JMO

LOL. What you assume about Bill is 100% incorrect. Object lesson on drawing conclusions from insufficient data.


mymountaintown.com/forum/27-the-health-c...-ground-glass#281322

This is a link to his health thread.

This is a link to the thread header: www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=28876904


Some snips from the thread intro, I have not read most of these but I can say the poster is a healthy ~79 and a cancer survivor:
Edit, the source post has hot links which do not come thru with copy/paste.


THE BASICS:

Wheat Belly: Quick and Dirty Diet

INTERVIEW WITH DR DAVIS, 2008

Long-Term Prognosis Associated With Coronary Calcification:

If you have been diagnosed as having Heart Disease
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The Track Your Plaque Program, by William Davis MD
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THREE POWERFUL REASONS TO TRACK YOUR PLAQUE.
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Winning Your Personal War with Heart Disease:[/tag]

Can heart disease be reversed?
Message 24813138

How to Reverse Heart Disease with the Coronary Calcium Score
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The Track Your Plaque "Rule of 60"
Message 24699498

Tip the scales towards plaque reversal
Message 24813327

American Heart Association acknowledges the power of Heart Scans to predict heart attacks!
Message 24858584

Ebt Scans: "Yes, Johnnie, there really is an Easter bunny"
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CT heart scans and radiation: The real story
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Do stress tests really add any information?

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Understanding the Entire Lipid profile[/tag]

TYP recommends using the NMR test done by Liposcience Corp
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) An Advanced User's Guide

Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Disease

Computing real LDL from normal lab LDL

BLOOD PRESSURE: Normal blood pressure may be high blood pressure!
Message 24850250

Does high cholesterol cause heart disease?
Message 25020677

Coronary plaque: Is your thyroid to blame?
Message 24888554

Extinguishing Inflammation: A Practical Guide
Message 25122009

HDL: Why it's so important
Message 24827262

HDL Cholesterol and HDL Subclasses - Raising them.
Message 24805009

HDL: Higher is better

Homocysteine: An Update

LDL of 60 mg reverses plaque

Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)

Lipoprotein (a) – A Hidden Risk Factor for Heart Disease and Stroke
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Unique Strategies for Lipoprotein(a) Reduction

Lipoprotein Checklist: Lipoprotein(a)
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Lipoprotein Analysis:
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Lipoprotein Checklist: Small LDL
Message 25012916

lipoprotein test? What's the best?
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Metabolic Syndrome - Shutting off
Message 24957861

Triglycerides - Mother of Meddlesome Particles
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Triglycerides - A Nutritional Approach
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C-Reactive Protein:

PRESCRIPTIONS
High-dose Lipitor® fails to stop increase in heart scan score

Statins
Message 24833716

Other Drugs
Message 24873359

SUPPLEMENTS:

A QUICK NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT LIST
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DHEA: What role in your program?

FISH OIL - You probably don't take enough fish oil
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IODINE

l-arginine - How important?
Message 24713741

L-Arginine: An essential amino acid to shrink coronary plaque
Message 25092268

Magnesium

Magnesium—crucial nutrient for health
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Magnesium

Omega-6 / omega-3 ratio, By Dr Davis
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Soy Protein Powder
Message 24874923

testosterone to treat lipoprotein disorders

Vitamin C, By Dr Davis
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Vitamin D, "How much should I take?"
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Vitamin D and HDL - By Dr Davis
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Vitamin D - Track Your Plaque data abstract
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Vitamin D and programmed aging?
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Vitamin D and Plaque Regression Data
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Vitamin D Framingham Heart Study
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50 minute video[/url][tag]Vitamin D Pandemic and its Health Consequences 50 minute video[/tag]

The case against ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) as a vitamin supplement
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The NEW Track Your Plaque Diet: Part 1[/tag]

The NEW Track Your Plaque Diet: Part 2

The NEW Track Your Plaque Diet: Part 3

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Diet Principle #2: Foods Should Be Rich In Fiber
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Diet Principle #3: Foods Should Be Unprocessed
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Diet Principle #4: Choose Foods With Low Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
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Diet Principle #5: Create New Habits
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Diet Principle #6: Food Should Be Enjoyed!

Message 24878975

Get Fat on a Low-Fat Diet
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COURAGE TRIAL SUMMARY

CourageTrial Abstract

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ERA JUMP STUDY - FISH OIL

Jupiter study critique

Low vitamin D linked to sudden cardiac death

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Just a couple of QUICK questions about all the meds he takes......does he KNOW the fillers used in EACH of the rx's.....does he track the manufacture and it's OUTsourcing for ingredients,does he order as LARGE a quantity as possible....BATCHES of pills will VARY in strength....
specifically true for generics......WHEN you are ingesting a large quantity of pills on a daily basis THAT information is mandatory....discovered
it the hard way when they ATTEMPTED to put me on thyroid meds prematurely......(OH YES and when they did NOT order the correct tests
to assess the thyroid values......I requested the complete panel that was needed.......but Blazin Bob....that's ok for you to "slam" me......IF
Oxcy is your idea of Nirvana, guess I missed the point.

homeagain wrote: Just a couple of QUICK questions about all the meds he takes......does he KNOW the fillers used in EACH of the rx's.....does he track the manufacture and it's OUTsourcing for ingredients,does he order as LARGE a quantity as possible....BATCHES of pills will VARY in strength....
specifically true for generics......WHEN you are ingesting a large quantity of pills on a daily basis THAT information is mandatory....discovered
it the hard way when they ATTEMPTED to put me on thyroid meds prematurely......(OH YES and when they did NOT order the correct tests
to assess the thyroid values......I requested the complete panel that was needed.......but Blazin Bob....that's ok for you to "slam" me......IF
Oxcy is your idea of Nirvana, guess I missed the point.

I did not slam you. I pointed out that based on the limited data point you were working off of, what you found "telling" is 180 degrees out of phase with the facts.

Yes, you missed the point but on review I think I erred in pasting that post. I see that it contains red flags that I did not even think a bout. I know almost nothing about "oxi" and have followed his posts for a long time.

I have huge respect for Bill and for that reason do not crop his posts. This is the part that I considered "the point" and the reason for the subject line.

" I make up a list of everything wrong with me to hand my PCP, along with a graph of my BP/pulse for the last 10 days and six months. Of course, my prescription/OTC list. Along with everything any other specialist has done to me since I saw him last.

He walks in, sits down, and goes over my check list. Then we go at it.

People, this is the way to treat your PCP. Give him all the help on your BG you can. "

Thus My comment, "The idea of going in with 10 day and 6 month BP graphs startles me."

This is a great example of how internet conversations so often go astray.

Well, I see that was fairly incoherent. Take two aspirin and call me in the morning.

Blazer Bob wrote:

homeagain wrote: Just a couple of QUICK questions about all the meds he takes......does he KNOW the fillers used in EACH of the rx's.....does he track the manufacture and it's OUTsourcing for ingredients,does he order as LARGE a quantity as possible....BATCHES of pills will VARY in strength....
specifically true for generics......WHEN you are ingesting a large quantity of pills on a daily basis THAT information is mandatory....discovered
it the hard way when they ATTEMPTED to put me on thyroid meds prematurely......(OH YES and when they did NOT order the correct tests
to assess the thyroid values......I requested the complete panel that was needed.......but Blazin Bob....that's ok for you to "slam" me......IF
Oxcy is your idea of Nirvana, guess I missed the point.

I did not slam you. I pointed out that based on the limited data point you were working off of, what you found "telling" is 180 degrees out of phase with the facts.

Yes, you missed the point but on review I think I erred in pasting that post. I see that it contains red flags that I did not even think a bout. I know almost nothing about "oxi" and have followed his posts for a long time.

I have huge respect for Bill and for that reason do not crop his posts. This is the part that I considered "the point" and the reason for the subject line.

" I make up a list of everything wrong with me to hand my PCP, along with a graph of my BP/pulse for the last 10 days and six months. Of course, my prescription/OTC list. Along with everything any other specialist has done to me since I saw him last.

He walks in, sits down, and goes over my check list. Then we go at it.

People, this is the way to treat your PCP. Give him all the help on your BG you can. "

Thus My comment, "The idea of going in with 10 day and 6 month BP graphs startles me."

This is a great example of how internet conversations so often go astray.

The FIRST bolded was the HUGE warning to me.....that is why I posted......I AGREE with his approach (2nd bolded)and believe that
being PROACTIVE and informed is the ONLY factor that will save your ass from medical errors. It troubles me that pills are the
answer to EVERYTHING (from a medical standppoint and from a financial standpoint of pharmco/doctor alliances.) The AMOUNT OF
PILLS/RX'S that an individual ingests EVERY DAY has accumlative effect on the body (because of the fillers used,because of the
quality control of the mfg. and also because of the ingredients source....IF you can minimize the intake of rx's, it is much easier to
track what is going on with your body.....JMO.....the reason why I state"it is NOT better living thru chemistry."JMO