Category: Heart & Vascular

Mar 12 2010

My Experience With Seguril

High Blood PressureMy wife was very worried about my health after the doctor told me that I had hypertension, high blood pressure. He put me on Seguril aka Generic Lasix even though I didn’t feel that I had done anything wrong.

My diet was fine. Sure, I indulged in salt with my food, adding it here and there, but really I never found that it was too excessive.  But now Samantha was cutting out most of the food I love.  I think she does not understand my condition, and that my high blood pressure, I believe, has nothing to do with the way I eat. If anything I eat better than many people in the world.

Yesterday I read a report that showed that there is no direct link between stress and hypertension and usually I do not feel stressed. Okay there is the occasional short term stress that many people feel at work , the kind of stress people get from their boss on occasion.

Listen , I should be the last person to suffer from high blood pressure, I mean I regularly exercise, but I guess sometimes you need the help of medication. That was what the doctor told me , some people get high blood pressure and its just normal for them.

The first few weeks we didn’t see any real immediate change however after a few weeks of taking Lasix later my blood pressure started coming down.

Okay so Samatha convinced me to exercise a little more, so instead of one or two days a week, i now go four times a week. Not to mention that she made me cut out sodium form my diet. This is all fine with me, but personally i think that the medication he prescribed, this Seguril just helped me out and is most beneficial for people like myself who suffer from high blood pressure.  Now that my blood pressure is back to normal, Samantha does not bother me as much and Dr. Phillips says that I will not have to worry about the dangers associated with high blood pressure.

I guess what I am trying to say is that there are clear benefits to taking what my doctor told me are called ’statins’ a group of medications that include Lasix, Seguil, Clonidine and Norvasc. Now with my blood pressure under control i likely won’t fall into that high risk group of heart attack or stroke victims and personally it makes me feel more secure and now.   I just buy Lasix and focus on the wonderful  and full life i have to live, with my darling wife Samantha.

Mar 04 2010

My Experience With High Cholesterol

Buy Lipitor OnlineIn the summer of 2007 , my doctor recommend I take Lipitor because he found my cholesterol level was out of control , let’s just say that it was higher that 220 mg/dl. My doctor also told me that I would have to start to make some massive changes in my life to take control of my hypertension. And I knew upon hearing him tell me all of the sacrifices I would have to make if I wanted to live for the next few years, I would not like any of these changes.

First of all I needed to start taking the prescribed amount of Lipitor a cholesterol reduction medication, which was fine, in addition to this I would have to change my diet. I would have to cut out some of my favorite foods because of high levels of transfats and saturated fats, which included bbq chicken, pork and potato chips, because  of  high bad cholesterol and  low good cholesterol levels.  In addition since my blood pressure was not so good, I would have to either lower my sodium intake or cut it out completely.

I felt discouraged right away. Although I felt ill most of the time from being overweight , exercising was a task that was extremely difficult.  Not to mention that I was a smoker too. The doctor told me many times to quit, but I never listened. However, I knew that life required me to make some sacrifices, especially if I ever wanted to see another sunset again.

I cut out junk food and cigarettes and I started going for walks. Within a few weeks I just felt better. I changed my diet, all because I changed my attitude. I no longer though of myself as being in this situation forever. Right now, I knew that I loved life and I was ready to live!

After awhile my doctor changed my medication to Pravachol( Pravastatin) which I started to buy online with no prescription as it was cheaper than seeing my doctor for a renewal every month.   I knew my medication was working  and after a few short months my cholesterol levels had dipped; and with my new attitude so did my blood pressure as my daily routines involved proper exercise, as well, as eating properly.

I feel great and owe everything to my doctor, lets just say I send him abottle of wine every Christmas since.

Jan 05 2010

Managing Cholesterol

Hypertension Generic LipitorI often hear stories from people who are having difficulty getting the drugs they need approved by their health plan. Unfortunately, in the United States and even all over the world, the first course of action for a health insurance provider seems to be to deny whatever claim is made, no matter how necessary. For example, many people are purchasing generic Lipitor online to get the help they need to fight high cholesterol levels.

Cholesterol at normal levels isn’t the evil substance that most people seem to think it is. In fact, cholesterol is necessary to aid in the proper functioning of many areas of your body. Think of it as a kind of lubricant that is on the cell walls of your brain, nerves, skin and even your liver and heart. Now, while it is something that the body needs to function normally, too much cholesterol can actually inhibit these functions. It’s a kind of waxy substance that, if left to build up abnormally, will cause blockages that may lead to heart disease.

When cholesterol levels rise too high, the arteries that supply oxygen to the heart have a difficult time getting that oxygen there, and if you’re not getting enough oxygen to your heart, it can cause a condition known as angina. If the blood supply is blocked completely, this results in a heart attack.

The biggest contributor to high levels of cholesterol is a diet too rich in fats. With all the nutritious foods available, the temptation to consume sugary foods, or so-called “comfort foods” can be too much for some, and others just simply don’t know that these items can lead to heart disease as a result of high levels of cholesterol.

To help to lower levels of cholesterol, many doctors are recommending Lipitor, or Atorvastatin calcium. It is also sold under the brand name Zarator. When used in conjunction with a proper diet, Zarator, Atorvastatin calcium may help the liver to more effectively filter out high cholesterol levels by blocking a particular enzyme. This can lead to an overall healthier body and reduced risk of heart disease. Remember that the most important thing is to strive to be healthy in all aspects of your life and use Lipitor as a supplement to these daily activities.