In Reply to: Re: Exercise. posted by Jane B. on October 24, 2000 at 20:15:13:
: : : : : : : Hello, Try excercise along with time released niacin, red yeast rice, apple cider vin, A, B, C, E, soya...etc. Jay
: : : : : : I have always exercised by walking briskly for an hr. 4 times a week. Of course when I was so sick for 3 months, that came to a sudden halt, as I had no energy. Last week I started for 1/2 hr. twice a week till I build up. Also started taking applecider vinegar. 1 tsp. daily mixed in water. I take a multi vitamin, 500 mg. of vitamin C, 500 mg. of Calcium in the a.m. and 500 mg. of vitamin E after dinner. Have yet to start on the other stuff, like soy and yeast. I thought taking niacin with Statins was a no-no? Also want to look into this CoQ 10 stuff. We are really trying here, trust me, and I do appreciate all input!
: : : : : You’re correct JJ. Do not take Niacin if you’re on Baycol or any other type of statin medication.
: : : : Thanx. I thought I seen that posted. Have enough problems, don't want to create anymore.
: : : You might be thinking of not taking Red Yeaset Rice with Statin - so my answer is: stop taking statins, it will not kill you and start the other approach, etc, so on...Jay
: : I really want to talk with the dr. in 3 weeks. He is new to me, only 3 visits, and I don't want him to think I am very hard to get along with. Want to see what my numbers are and then have a hearty chat with him. He seems like a reasonable guy, so he might just work with me on this. Only got 3 more weeks to go, so will take it from there.
: It's always a good idea to at least try to work with your dr. I, with the drs. blessing, tried the Niacin treatment, but he warned again using the time-release as it can cause alot of liver damage. Also, my cholesterol numbers went UP while on Niacin. I, too, exercise almost every day for at least 40-45 min. Also, the red yeast rice contains the same ingredient as Mevacor which is also a statin, so it's best not to mix the stains with that method of treatment to avoid liver damage. Good Luck on your tests in 3 weeks. We're all in this together and somewhere there is an answer for each of us.
Thanx. This is a new dr. for me, as the other one just shruged everything off to NERVES or a virus! What else is new when they have no answer? I really think this guy will give me straight answers and be honest. He is the one who switched me to the Baycol and also told me to take it after eating supper, less side efects on a full stomach. Will keep U posted what the numbers are, and thanx for the well wishes. Your right, we all are in this together. Nice to see so many people trying so hard to help one another. God bless & good health.