Anyone here ever went off meds without telling your doc

[Guest guest]

taking verapamil for headache and bp . Not working for the headache

but my pb is just fine. Ive changed my lifestyle, eating and

exericise habits.

 

Since my bp is down. I thought about not taking it for a couple days

and check my bp a couple times a day.

 

2. He first said my headaches were because of high blood pressure. My

bp goes down and he changes his mind and says its the ziac causing it.

he then prescribed verapamil for pb and headache.

 

Since my bp is down, i made the decision to just take the verapamil.

I also take a headache med and naproxin which don't work.

 

Today i decided to take the ziac and verapamil at the same time

because its what he originally said. Verapamil is a calcium channel

blocker.

 

Im also feeling more nervous and restless legs the past 3 weeks. My

headaches are not something that comes and goes. Its a 24 hour a day

headache , thats just more worse at times. It literally feels like my

head is gonna explode.

My headaches are next to my temples and next to my ears on my face

for some reason. Nowhere else.

[Guest guest]

There are a number of ways of treating these conditions without resorting to

bp medication but once you are on it it is sensible to use it as prescribed

until your doctor tells you that it is ok not to. Some meds and i think cc

blockers come into this category can cause withdrawal reactions if you come

off them straight away. they need to be tailed off. Be honest with your gp .

tell him you dont want to take meds unless absolutely necessary.that gets

him off the hook and allows him the freedom to not prescribe unless he feels

it is absolutely necessary as he is then complying with your instructions.

 

ian

 

 

 

On Behalf Of Chris

28 October 2006 18:32

Anyone here ever went off meds without

telling your doc

 

 

taking verapamil for headache and bp . Not working for the headache

but my pb is just fine. Ive changed my lifestyle, eating and

exericise habits.

 

Since my bp is down. I thought about not taking it for a couple days

and check my bp a couple times a day.

 

2. He first said my headaches were because of high blood pressure. My

bp goes down and he changes his mind and says its the ziac causing it.

he then prescribed verapamil for pb and headache.

 

Since my bp is down, i made the decision to just take the verapamil.

I also take a headache med and naproxin which don't work.

 

Today i decided to take the ziac and verapamil at the same time

because its what he originally said. Verapamil is a calcium channel

blocker.

 

Im also feeling more nervous and restless legs the past 3 weeks. My

headaches are not something that comes and goes. Its a 24 hour a day

headache , thats just more worse at times. It literally feels like my

head is gonna explode.

My headaches are next to my temples and next to my ears on my face

for some reason. Nowhere else.

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

If you want to switch to a natural solution rather than taking the

medications I would let your doctor know this so he can work with you

to make the switch. It is not recommended to take natural remedies at

the same time as taking blood pressure medications. Even when switching

to a natural remedy it is best to have your doctor check your blood

pressure to make sure you're in a healthy range. If you don't feel your

doctor will be willing to work with you on this, I would try to find a

doctor who would be.

 

Hawthorn berries are an excellent cardiovascular tonic and lowers blood

pressure by dilating blood vessels. Deficiency in Coenzyme Q10 can also

raise blood pressure. Essential fatty acids (omega 3 and 6) have a

thinning effect on the blood and is also beneficial. Lowering salt

intake can also help.

 

But, again I would recommend that you work with your doctor in order to

get you where you want to be.

 

 

Blessings,

 

Michelle Newport, CHC, CH

Certified Herbalist

Nature's Sunshine Manager

http://www.mynsp.com/natureforlife

 

Nature For Life

P.O. Box 4254

Mooresville, NC 28117

704.564.9245

http://www.natureforlife.com

 

Nature For Life offers natural health consulting services. Our wellness

consultations take the guesswork out of choosing the right vitamins and

natural supplements you need to stay healthy!

 

Learn more about health from a Biblical perspective. Join us on Healthy

Christians Forum: http://www.healthychristians.org!

 

 

 

Information contained in this e-mail is provided for informational

purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your

own physician or other medical professional.

 

 

> -------

> Anyone here ever went off meds without

> telling your doc

> " Chris " <ttwarrior4

> Sat, October 28, 2006 2:32 pm

>

taking verapamil for headache and bp . Not working for the headache

> but my pb is just fine. Ive changed my lifestyle, eating and

> exericise habits.

>

> Since my bp is down. I thought about not taking it for a couple days

> and check my bp a couple times a day.

>

> 2. He first said my headaches were because of high blood pressure. My

> bp goes down and he changes his mind and says its the ziac causing it.

> he then prescribed verapamil for pb and headache.

>

> Since my bp is down, i made the decision to just take the verapamil.

> I also take a headache med and naproxin which don't work.

>

> Today i decided to take the ziac and verapamil at the same time

> because its what he originally said. Verapamil is a calcium channel

> blocker.

>

> Im also feeling more nervous and restless legs the past 3 weeks. My

> headaches are not something that comes and goes. Its a 24 hour a day

> headache , thats just more worse at times. It literally feels like my

> head is gonna explode.

> My headaches are next to my temples and next to my ears on my face

> for some reason. Nowhere else.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am always changing my meds w/o telling the doc.  He hates it! He calls me Dr.

Page.  Just one thing though.  Make very sure that you know the meds and how

they should be stopped.  Many you have to stop very slowly.  It is your body. 

Do what you think is best for you and keep yourself informed.  The docs seem to

just want to willy-nilly try one drug and then another w/o much thought of your

lifestyle or even other meds that might interact. 

 

Marji Page, Certified Herbalist

www.CoyoteMoonHerbs.com

 

------------

" Chris " <ttwarrior4

 

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 18:32:25 -0000

Anyone here ever went off meds without telling

your doc

 

> taking verapamil for headache and bp . Not working for the headache

> but my pb is just fine. Ive changed my lifestyle, eating and

> exericise habits.

>

> Since my bp is down. I thought about not taking it for a couple days

> and check my bp a couple times a day.

>

> 2. He first said my headaches were because of high blood pressure. My

> bp goes down and he changes his mind and says its the ziac causing it.

> he then prescribed verapamil for pb and headache.

>

> Since my bp is down, i made the decision to just take the verapamil.

> I also take a headache med and naproxin which don't work.

>

> Today i decided to take the ziac and verapamil at the same time

> because its what he originally said. Verapamil is a calcium channel

> blocker.

>

> Im also feeling more nervous and restless legs the past 3 weeks. My

> headaches are not something that comes and goes. Its a 24 hour a day

> headache , thats just more worse at times. It literally feels like my

> head is gonna explode.

> My headaches are next to my temples and next to my ears on my face

> for some reason. Nowhere else.

>

>

------- End of Original Message -------

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I take one hawthorne and one garlic and one cayenne after dinner.

Should i take more than just one of any?

 

 

, mnewport wrote:

>

> If you want to switch to a natural solution rather than taking the

> medications I would let your doctor know this so he can work with

you

> to make the switch. It is not recommended to take natural remedies

at

> the same time as taking blood pressure medications. Even when

switching

> to a natural remedy it is best to have your doctor check your blood

> pressure to make sure you're in a healthy range. If you don't feel

your

> doctor will be willing to work with you on this, I would try to

find a

> doctor who would be.

>

> Hawthorn berries are an excellent cardiovascular tonic and lowers

blood

> pressure by dilating blood vessels. Deficiency in Coenzyme Q10 can

also

> raise blood pressure. Essential fatty acids (omega 3 and 6) have a

> thinning effect on the blood and is also beneficial. Lowering salt

> intake can also help.

>

> But, again I would recommend that you work with your doctor in

order to

> get you where you want to be.

>

>

> Blessings,

>

> Michelle Newport, CHC, CH

> Certified Herbalist

> Nature's Sunshine Manager

> http://www.mynsp.com/natureforlife

>

> Nature For Life

> P.O. Box 4254

> Mooresville, NC 28117

> 704.564.9245

> http://www.natureforlife.com

>

> Nature For Life offers natural health consulting services. Our

wellness

> consultations take the guesswork out of choosing the right vitamins

and

> natural supplements you need to stay healthy!

>

> Learn more about health from a Biblical perspective. Join us on

Healthy

> Christians Forum: http://www.healthychristians.org!

>

>

>

> Information contained in this e-mail is provided for informational

> purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by

your

> own physician or other medical professional.

>

>

> > -------

> > Anyone here ever went off meds

without

> > telling your doc

> > " Chris " <ttwarrior4

> > Sat, October 28, 2006 2:32 pm

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > taking verapamil for headache and bp . Not working for the

headache

> > but my pb is just fine. Ive changed my lifestyle, eating and

> > exericise habits.

> >

> > Since my bp is down. I thought about not taking it for a couple

days

> > and check my bp a couple times a day.

> >

> > 2. He first said my headaches were because of high blood

pressure. My

> > bp goes down and he changes his mind and says its the ziac

causing it.

> > he then prescribed verapamil for pb and headache.

> >

> > Since my bp is down, i made the decision to just take the

verapamil.

> > I also take a headache med and naproxin which don't work.

> >

> > Today i decided to take the ziac and verapamil at the same time

> > because its what he originally said. Verapamil is a calcium

channel

> > blocker.

> >

> > Im also feeling more nervous and restless legs the past 3 weeks.

My

> > headaches are not something that comes and goes. Its a 24 hour a

day

> > headache , thats just more worse at times. It literally feels

like my

> > head is gonna explode.

> > My headaches are next to my temples and next to my ears on my

face

> > for some reason. Nowhere else.

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Chris,

 

Without having done any type of evaluation or knowing much about your

background it is hard for me to say what is a particular dose or how

often. I can give general recommendations in order to point you in the

right direction, but prefer to be working with a client closely to

monitor how a protocol is working for them.

 

I recommend finding someone local to you that you can work with you

rather than guessing at what might or might not work - especially when

dealing with a more serious type of ailment like high blood pressure

and the fact that you are currently on medication.

 

 

Blessings,

 

Michelle Newport, CHC, CH

Certified Herbalist

 

Nature For Life

P.O. Box 4254

Mooresville, NC 28117

704.564.9245

 

Nature For Life offers natural health consulting services and education:

 

http://www.natureforlife.com

 

Learn more about health from a Biblical perspective. Join us on Healthy

Christians Forum: http://www.healthychristians.org!

 

 

 

Information contained in this e-mail is provided for informational

purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your

own physician or other medical professional.

 

 

> -------

> Re: Anyone here ever went off meds

> without telling your doc

> " Chris " <ttwarrior4

> Mon, October 30, 2006 2:24 pm

>

I take one hawthorne and one garlic and one cayenne after dinner.

> Should i take more than just one of any?

>

> , mnewport wrote:

> >

> > If you want to switch to a natural solution rather than taking the

> > medications I would let your doctor know this so he can work with

> you

> > to make the switch. It is not recommended to take natural remedies

> at

> > the same time as taking blood pressure medications. Even when

> switching

> > to a natural remedy it is best to have your doctor check your blood

> > pressure to make sure you're in a healthy range. If you don't feel

> your

> > doctor will be willing to work with you on this, I would try to

> find a

> > doctor who would be.

> >

> > Hawthorn berries are an excellent cardiovascular tonic and lowers

> blood

> > pressure by dilating blood vessels. Deficiency in Coenzyme Q10 can

> also

> > raise blood pressure. Essential fatty acids (omega 3 and 6) have a

> > thinning effect on the blood and is also beneficial. Lowering salt

> > intake can also help.

> >

> > But, again I would recommend that you work with your doctor in

> order to

> > get you where you want to be.

> >

> >

> > Blessings,

> >

> > Michelle Newport, CHC, CH

> > Certified Herbalist

> > Nature's Sunshine Manager

> > http://www.mynsp.com/natureforlife

> >

> > Nature For Life

> > P.O. Box 4254

> > Mooresville, NC 28117

> > 704.564.9245

> > http://www.natureforlife.com

> >

> > Nature For Life offers natural health consulting services. Our

> wellness

> > consultations take the guesswork out of choosing the right vitamins

> and

> > natural supplements you need to stay healthy!

> >

> > Learn more about health from a Biblical perspective. Join us on

> Healthy

> > Christians Forum: http://www.healthychristians.org!

> >

> >

> >

> > Information contained in this e-mail is provided for informational

> > purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by

> your

> > own physician or other medical professional.

> >

> >

> > > -------

> > > Anyone here ever went off meds

> without

> > > telling your doc

> > > " Chris " <ttwarrior4

> > > Sat, October 28, 2006 2:32 pm

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > taking verapamil for headache and bp . Not working for the

> headache

> > > but my pb is just fine. Ive changed my lifestyle, eating and

> > > exericise habits.

> > >

> > > Since my bp is down. I thought about not taking it for a couple

> days

> > > and check my bp a couple times a day.

> > >

> > > 2. He first said my headaches were because of high blood

> pressure. My

> > > bp goes down and he changes his mind and says its the ziac

> causing it.

> > > he then prescribed verapamil for pb and headache.

> > >

> > > Since my bp is down, i made the decision to just take the

> verapamil.

> > > I also take a headache med and naproxin which don't work.

> > >

> > > Today i decided to take the ziac and verapamil at the same time

> > > because its what he originally said. Verapamil is a calcium

> channel

> > > blocker.

> > >

> > > Im also feeling more nervous and restless legs the past 3 weeks.

> My

> > > headaches are not something that comes and goes. Its a 24 hour a

> day

> > > headache , thats just more worse at times. It literally feels

> like my

> > > head is gonna explode.

> > > My headaches are next to my temples and next to my ears on my

> face

> > > for some reason. Nowhere else.

> > >

> > >

> >

>

>