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I've been off birth control for about 2 years now...found out I had been on the Depo injection longer than recommended (too long may lead to bone loss...). No big deal, wasn't seeing anyone anyway. After a year, finally started to get a regular period again-and hating it again. Went to...

Hello all. I've been dealing with the ACE inhibitor cough while on Lisinopril for several weeks now and it's getting worse. Doctor has suggested trying an ARB (?) Cozaar instead. Has anyone tried this one? I've read online that it, also can have a dry cough as a side effect. I'm hoping to...

Was prescribed Lisinopril, 5 mg 1xday, to preserve renal function. Never had issues with HBP, etc. After about 10 days on it, I've felt lousy-scratchy throat, mouth hurts like I might have ulcers, low grade fever, just really blah. Does this go away? Flu-like symptoms are on the list of side...

Just received the results from my bloodwork last week. According to the numbers my kidneys aren't happy. Doctor comments to recheck in a month, possibly due to dehydration (hard to believe since I had been chugging down water all morning due to the fasting requirement). I checked bloodwork...

Doc says everything looks fine-no changes. This echo did say my valve is mildly thickened & has an eccentric closure (wasn't noted on the first one). She did threaten me with Simcor if my cholesterol isn't better than last year. She still didn't seem to be concerned about the fatigue or sob...

I like to think i'm usually pretty sharp, however lately i've felt like i've completely turned stupid. At work I know what I want to type, but keep misspelling words-going back to correct and still spell the same word wrong. The other day I needed to unlock the car doors while it was still...

Finally got an appointment to see the 2nd opinion cardio for a 1 year followup. I am having her office do an echo (no confidence in the first doc's), EKG, and blood work. I don't have any of the numbers I see mentioned by others, just bare bones information: Bicuspid aortic valve w/ mild...

Last week at the big dog show in Houston, my goofy little dog qualified 3 of 4 times and took 3 first places! Hey Laurie, that was the Excellent Preferred class! Can't tell you how exhaused I was after two 50 second runs/per day! It took me 2 more days of sleeping in to feel back to...

Was recently suggested by Gyno that I could benefit from having the BRAC Analysis done to test for the breast cancer gene. I'm really not sure I want to do it. I know I'm at high risk anyway due to my mother having it pre-menopausal. I know insurance companies aren't supposed to use this...

I recently went back to taking Niaspan (1st time around had some issues with a pounding heartbeat at night). Have taken it every night for 2 weeks - never had a problem with flushing, so I have not taken an aspirin with it (too much aspirin causes stomach upset for me). Last night I woke up 3...

Anyone else notice any breathing problems when the air quality is considered poor? The past 2 days here in Houston the air quality hasn't been great and I've found I have trouble taking a deep breath (almost like the entire lung isn't expanding fully). Still haven't gotten a difinitive dx on...

Need some input, please. I have woken up a couple of times now before the alarm goes off very aware of my heart beating, I don't think it was excessively fast, just seemed very strong and I was aware of each beat. Note, I skipped dinner, and had no caffeine since about 1:00 p.m. the day...

Just watched a story on ESPN about Allen Muse who after a college football physical, was found to need OHS. All I can find on the net is that there was a membrane restricting the flow of blood to the rest of his body. Allen is suited up to play today...So far Iowa is leading 24 to 14 in the...

Anyone also diagnosed with aortic coarctation? Cardio doc wasn't surprised to find it. Tass

Howdy, Anyone participate regularly in any shooting sports? I signed up for a tactical shotgun class at a local shooting club's event. Not a shotgunner, this will be my first time (20 ga.). Right now I tend toward SOB with activity (but I think some of that is relative to the Houston heat)...

Quick question...Just checked the 'pill book' regarding Axert for migraines. It's something I have used in the past for infrequent migraines. It is counter-indicated for heart disease. Any ideas what the issue is? A co-worker has passed away in a car accident and the stress of funerals...

Howdy, Quick question for everyone. Is it safe to take otc cold meds? I don't have any high blood pressure issues, but I still have the racing heart/sob with activity. Last night I started to get the 'summer cold is coming on' feeling and sinus congestion. A month ago, I would have taken...

I noticed a previous post regarding statins and had a few questions. My doc (for the moment) had me do a 24 hr. heart monitor and new bloodwork. Today the nurse calls and just says the heart monitor results were 'within normal limits'. Now i've worked in the animal/livestock care field before...

Has anyone used the Depo Provera injection? Found this online: http://women.webmd.com/news/20020904/depo-provera-linked-to-heart-problems It links an increased risk of heart disease with the depo injections. If correct I am really getting out of dodge with the Kelsey Seybold system. I...

Howdy, Just wanted to introduce myself. I recently found out I have a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic regurgitation. History: (Am a 41 year old female)I have had bilateral edema of the lower legs/ankles for the past 14 weeks. Could not get a resonable diagnosis from any of the GP's I saw...