Re: Hi all embarssing question here

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I take about the same regimen of meds as you do (and a few more) and have

not experienced any bowel issues. In fact, I've been more regular than ever

since my heart problems.

As for stopping your meds....DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRY THIS!!!

If you stop Coreg and Lisinopril you'll have a " rebound " effect. After

being suppressed by the meds, your heart rate with bounce back up and might

set off your ICD or lead to worse problems. About 2 years ago I was having

a hard time dealing with my situation and decided to go off my meds. After

3 days my heart rate went so high it set off my defibrillator 46 times in

one hour! It would shock me, recharge and shock me again because it

couldn't correct the rhythm. Trust me...it was no fun and also led to a

depleted battery which necessitated a new ICD.

Certainly not worth it in my book. Better off letting the doctor figure it

out.

Good luck...

Adam

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Adam, Thx for the info didnt think it would be a good idea to stop my meds lol, in July of this year i had a shock while up on the roof of my Rv re-coating it, ended up in the hospital for that lol doc said no more of that stuff lol. anyway will wait til i see her and see what she says. again thx and God Bless

From: Adam <adam@...>Subject: Re: Hi all embarssing question here"" < >Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 6:11 PM

,I take about the same regimen of meds as you do (and a few more) and havenot experienced any bowel issues. In fact, I've been more regular than eversince my heart problems.As for stopping your meds....DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRY THIS!!!If you stop Coreg and Lisinopril you'll have a "rebound" effect. Afterbeing suppressed by the meds, your heart rate with bounce back up and mightset off your ICD or lead to worse problems. About 2 years ago I was havinga hard time dealing with my situation and decided to go off my meds. After3 days my heart rate went so high it set off my defibrillator 46 times inone hour! It would shock me, recharge and shock me again because itcouldn't correct the rhythm. Trust me...it was no fun and also led to adepleted battery which necessitated a new ICD.Certainly not worth it in my book. Better off letting the doctor figure itout.Good

luck...Adam============ ========= ========Adam Tel: 305-891-2326Email: adamadamrogers (DOT) net

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Another perspective from a 50 year old woman... Who is on Coreg &

Lisinopril.

YES - I do have those problems maybe 50% or less of the time. I think

it is the Coreg. I am not big on the vetables either, but I don't have

to take stool sofeners very often.

Don't be shy in asking your Doc -- Many meds have this side affect.

~guin

CA

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> Adam, Thx for the info didnt think it would be a good idea to stop

> my meds lol, in July of this year i had a shock while up on the roof

> of my Rv re-coating it, ended up in the hospital for that lol doc

> said no more of that stuff lol. anyway will wait til i see her and

> see what she says. again thx and God Bless

>

>

>

> From: Adam <adam@...>

> Subject: Re: Hi all embarssing question here

> " " < >

> Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 6:11 PM

>

> ,

>

> I take about the same regimen of meds as you do (and a few more)

> and have

> not experienced any bowel issues. In fact, I've been more regular

> than ever

> since my heart problems.

>

> As for stopping your meds....DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRY

> THIS!!!

>

> If you stop Coreg and Lisinopril you'll have a " rebound " effect. After

> being suppressed by the meds, your heart rate with bounce back up

> and might

> set off your ICD or lead to worse problems. About 2 years ago I

> was having

> a hard time dealing with my situation and decided to go off my

> meds. After

> 3 days my heart rate went so high it set off my defibrillator 46

> times in

> one hour! It would shock me, recharge and shock me again because it

> couldn't correct the rhythm. Trust me...it was no fun and also led

> to a

> depleted battery which necessitated a new ICD.

>

> Certainly not worth it in my book. Better off letting the doctor

> figure it

> out.

>

> Good luck...

> Adam

>

> ============ ========= ========

> Adam

> Tel: 305-891-2326

> Email: adamadamrogers (DOT) net <mailto:adam%40adamrogers.net>

>

>

>

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Hi Guin wonder to if it could be the med i use in my nebulizer (albutrol) will check with my doc when i see her thx for the info john >> From: Adam <adamadamrogers (DOT) net>> Subject: Re: Hi all embarssing question here> "" <@groups .com>> Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 6:11 PM>> ,>> I take about the same regimen of meds as you do (and a few more)> and have> not experienced any bowel issues. In fact, I've been more regular> than ever> since my heart problems.>> As for stopping your meds....DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRY> THIS!!!>> If you stop Coreg and Lisinopril you'll have a "rebound" effect. After> being suppressed by the meds, your heart rate with bounce back up> and might> set off your ICD or lead to worse problems. About 2 years ago I> was having> a hard time

dealing with my situation and decided to go off my> meds. After> 3 days my heart rate went so high it set off my defibrillator 46> times in> one hour! It would shock me, recharge and shock me again because it> couldn't correct the rhythm. Trust me...it was no fun and also led> to a> depleted battery which necessitated a new ICD.>> Certainly not worth it in my book. Better off letting the doctor> figure it> out.>> Good luck...> Adam>> ============ ========= ========> Adam > Tel: 305-891-2326> Email: adamadamrogers (DOT) net <mailto:adam% 40adamrogers. net>>>>

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, you should be asking your cardiologist about this. It could be that you are not being hydrated enough because of lasix use. This is a tough problem because you need to reduce liquids to avoid heart failure but you still need a certain amount of liquids. My cardiologist restricts me to 2 quarts a day from all sources. I eat a lot of fiber (whole wheat bread, vegetables) and take Fibercon just to make sure I have enough fiber for healthy movements. Mike==========

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Warning: this email is no longer protected by the United States Constitution or the laws governing private communication.From: shadow061 <shadow061@...>Subject: Hi all embarssing question here Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 5:42 PM

Gees i hate this ask this but need to find out if anyone else has this

problem like i do to see if it might be related to my heart condition.

i have problems with bowel movements,, have to take stool softners

everyday and sometimes a laxative once or twice a week. ever since my

first attack 5 years ago i have had to go thru this ordeal and was

wondering if anyone else has this problem? Am not sure if it might

have anything to do with my meds ( lastix, potissium, co-reg,

lisinpril, asprin and crestor) or what ? am getting alittle concerned

about this situtation, have thought about stopping all my meds and see

what happens then but dont know if that would be a good idea or not.

I know what most will say is to ask my dr which i plan on doing when i

see her in two weeks. In the meantime i thought i would ask anyone here

if they experience this also and see what they do for this.

age is 59 almost 60 damn its hell getting older lol.

any thoughts are apprecaited. thx john

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some medications cause this problem also intreactons between medicaton meaning more then one can cause bowl problem but not effect each other ect so what my doctor told me is it's very commen in not just heart issuses but anyone takeing meds and also with age ! it could be related but inless your dehydrated then i doubt it is other then effects of the meds your on and dont worry it shouldt be embarssing to ask important questions ! and this as far as i'm cncerned is important as if you dont "go" then it can cause stress or if it's too hard when you go and you strain it can cause heart failure so it's a subject thats important to both heart disease and medicatons and people effeccted by all the above ! so no need to be imbarssed by this question besides it's nothign to

soem of the animal groups where they celibrateing dogs "haveing bowl movements " just reminder a question thought of is a question worth asking althought there may never be a answer to all of thim hope this helps !

stacie,25 shocking life for shocking people and sean collie (aug-26-2001--may-20-2008) always and forever service dog and hero and now kira service dog and hero !

Hi all embarssing question here

Gees i hate this ask this but need to find out if anyone else has this problem like i do to see if it might be related to my heart condition. i have problems with bowel movements,, have to take stool softners everyday and sometimes a laxative once or twice a week. ever since my first attack 5 years ago i have had to go thru this ordeal and was wondering if anyone else has this problem? Am not sure if it might have anything to do with my meds ( lastix, potissium, co-reg, lisinpril, asprin and crestor) or what ? am getting alittle concerned about this situtation, have thought about stopping all my meds and see what happens then but dont know if that would be a good idea or not. I know what most will say is to ask my dr which i plan on doing when i see her in two weeks. In the meantime i thought i would ask anyone here if they experience this also and see what they do for this. age is 59 almost 60 damn

its hell getting older lol. any thoughts are apprecaited. thx john

[Guest guest]

,

I agree with all the advice you have been given.

I just turned Medicare age and my doctor and I agree that getting older

isn't for wimps and sissies.

Joe Schmidt

God Loves Us All

But isn't always happy with us!

Hi all embarssing question here

Gees i hate this ask this but need to find out if anyone else has this

problem like i do to see if it might be related to my heart condition.

i have problems with bowel movements,, have to take stool softners

everyday and sometimes a laxative once or twice a week. ever since my

first attack 5 years ago i have had to go thru this ordeal and was

wondering if anyone else has this problem? Am not sure if it might

have anything to do with my meds ( lastix, potissium, co-reg,

lisinpril, asprin and crestor) or what ? am getting alittle concerned

about this situtation, have thought about stopping all my meds and see

what happens then but dont know if that would be a good idea or not.

I know what most will say is to ask my dr which i plan on doing when i

see her in two weeks. In the meantime i thought i would ask anyone here

if they experience this also and see what they do for this.

age is 59 almost 60 damn its hell getting older lol.

any thoughts are apprecaited. thx john

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Hi Mike,, Am wondering if also it could be taking the potissium anyway i eat whole wheat or 7 grain breads only no white bread, try to eat as much veggies and fruits as possible but they are getting alittle to expensive to buy all the time, i do take a stool softner . Its jsut i have to really strain at times to go, not peeing tho, with the Lasix (40mg a day) theres not problem on that end lol. finding that whenever i eat red meats that creates a problem so i eat chicken, fish and pork when i can. also soups. Will discuss this with my dr when i see her in two weeks and see what can be done. hate taking laxatives sinc eone can become to depepndent on them ,, not good. wondered about doing a enema but not sure how that would affect bowels. i do

exercise daily try to walk at least a mile or so daily, maybe try to do more. thanks to all for your advice i appecite it, hate to ask embarssing questions, but think that since we are all family here it wold be so bad lol,, again thanks. God Bless All in az

From: shadow061 <shadow061 (DOT) com>Subject: Hi all embarssing question here@groups .comDate: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 5:42 PM

Gees i hate this ask this but need to find out if anyone else has this problem like i do to see if it might be related to my heart condition. i have problems with bowel movements,, have to take stool softners everyday and sometimes a laxative once or twice a week. ever since my first attack 5 years ago i have had to go thru this ordeal and was wondering if anyone else has this problem? Am not sure if it might have anything to do with my meds ( lastix, potissium, co-reg, lisinpril, asprin and crestor) or what ? am getting alittle concerned about this situtation, have thought about stopping all my meds and see what happens then but dont know if that would be a good idea or not. I know what most will say is to ask my dr which i plan on doing when i see her in two weeks. In the meantime i thought i would ask anyone here if they experience this also and see what they do for this. age is 59 almost 60

damn its hell getting older lol. any thoughts are apprecaited. thx john

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Oh my gosh Adam! I couldn't imagine 46 shocks in an hour. When you said that I cringed! I received 4 in about 5 minutes and that was enough!

I have been on Nadolol since 10/7 and I hate it! I have been feeling tired, depressed, cranky, short of breath and sometimes sick to my tummy! My husband is probably very annoyed of me!

Oh well, hopefully my body gets used to the meds!

Take care everyone!

From: Adam <adam@...>Subject: Re: Hi all embarssing question here"" < >Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 7:11 PM

,I take about the same regimen of meds as you do (and a few more) and havenot experienced any bowel issues. In fact, I've been more regular than eversince my heart problems.As for stopping your meds....DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRY THIS!!!If you stop Coreg and Lisinopril you'll have a "rebound" effect. Afterbeing suppressed by the meds, your heart rate with bounce back up and mightset off your ICD or lead to worse problems. About 2 years ago I was havinga hard time dealing with my situation and decided to go off my meds. After3 days my heart rate went so high it set off my defibrillator 46 times inone hour! It would shock me, recharge and shock me again because itcouldn't correct the rhythm. Trust me...it was no fun and also led to adepleted battery which necessitated a new ICD.Certainly not worth it in my book. Better off letting the doctor figure itout.Good

luck...Adam============ ========= ========Adam Tel: 305-891-2326Email: adamadamrogers (DOT) net