communication with the medical community

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Is not easy, and I'll give you an example of patient who will not do as he's told.

After 12 years of finding the right medication and taking it, and losing weight and starting CR, my cardiologist suggested I change meds.

I said I had tried that drug, ad\nd he said there are many HTN drugs you can try. I said try to name one I haven't tried. He suggested an ACE inhibitor (I don't doubt that's a good protocol).

So I said I would try it, and I did. Per his instructions, I was to drop one of the 2 CCBs I take per day (one bid). I dropped the evening pill and as I expected BP was up the next morning. Not to worry, I kept that regimen for 3 days - like how much risk do I want to incur?

The thing is, one CCB will not work - there's a plateau. My info to that doc was ignored.

I think my BP was actually higher than no meds at all. (My BP is not that high now).

That cardio can now say they won't do what I tell them, or they can't change their lifestyle, and never is it, I don't listen.

I called my FP - her remark was you don't need a cardiologist, but if you want, I'll recommend a GOOD one.

IMO, this is what happens with obese people, and CR is definitely worth a try, but it's not likely going to be the solution for ALL the weight they carry.

But my mainest point is CR is about eating less food, losing weight is secondary. Not all CRONies have low BMIs. And some don't WANT low BMI's.

Regards.