I’m experimenting a little with my meds just now. As in not taking any at all apart from my nightly aspirin. And especially not taking my statins.
The effect has been astonishing. Where I was tired and bent I’m suddenly awake and straightening up. Where my complexion was tending towards greyish-yellow it’s now back to being mostly pink. And, most important of all, my step has improved from a slow, painful shuffle to an actual lifting of the foot and putting it down again. It’d be dishonest to say there’s a bounce in my step but there’s a distinct improvement in that direction.
As compensation, I’m now on a cholesterol-reducing diet, with almost no red meat, lots of pulses, nuts, fruit and veg, and a switch to whole-grain breakfast cereal. Oh, and I’ve switched to manufactured margarine, and a daily dose of special yoghurt, both of them stuffed so full of plant sterols that they taste of sawdust. And I’m avoiding all dairy products except for the zero-fat skimmed milk I switched over to more than 25 years ago.
It’s all Graham’s doing. He’s been researching and has come to the conclusion that I’ve slowly but surely developed some of the worst side-effects of statins. Slow is the word. I’ve been on various statins, at increasing dosages, for over ten years now.
Once I’m sure I’m right, I shall go consult the doctor, get my blood tested, and then have a regular six-monthly check just to be sure that things are steady, if not actually improving. I do not intend to go out to meet death before my time.
I have to say, though, that here today, I feel better than I have done in a long, long time. I’ll cheerfully down my daily sawdust if that continues.
Graham returned to his living-room project yesterday, finishing off the framing and applying the main pieces of plaster-board. I suspect the intent of his grand design will be clear in today’s photo. If not, a couple more days and the magical mystery tour will reach its conclusion. Well, you have to find fun where you can these days if you’re to avoid dolorousity.
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The first of the plaster-board
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Bless you, Sir! I quit the statins about this time last year, and have been supplementing my diet with a daily cuppa herbal tea made of turmeric and sage. Cholesterol is now down in normal range. I also have the occasional apple, as they are supposed to be good for lowering cholesterol, too. Korean apples aren’t great, but they are okay…better than sawdust!
I’ve no idea what Graham is making, unless he plans to inset a giant TV, later.
An awfully narrow cupboard? My guess.
When I quit a statin my cholesterol went wild. Don’t remember if I did food adaptation. I eat little red meat, mostly chicken falls on our plate and occasional lo fat hamburg. Don’t drink milk unless it is soy. with my diabetes I’m not about to experiment for cholesterol.
But best wishes for you.
Ooh! I can see it’s a large flat screen T.V. space.
Also not the slightest idea what Graham is making!
Great news that you’re feeling better than ever before! No matter how you do it… !
I know, I know… Graham plans to turn the room into a pub and that’s where the dart board will go!
*grin*
Okay, so I am baffled and am eagerly awaiting future installments.
Good luck with your cholesterol-fighting diet changes. I always figure that doing more with diet and exercise and less with drugs is a wise move (well, as long as it works, that is).
Fingers crossed on the statin adjusments and confusion increased on the Mystery Makeover. Fortunately for me, I love a mystery. (smile)
Graham has me befuddled with his wall but not with his Old Grey Poet thinking. You seem you again…..and I have been here long enough to judge. You sound crisp and confrontational again.
All I know is that whatever Graham’s doing, it will be done well and with a flourish and everyone will live happily ever after. And, welcome back to the world, John! I decided several years back to take myself off the statins, and am perking along quite happily, so go for it, and don’t look back. I think you’ll be happier that way!
Good for you, John!! The yellow-grey is sobering, considering the effect of statins on the liver. The good, real food you’re choosing has to help!
No idea, though, what Graham’s up to. I’m in awe.
Rain blasting sideways and whipping all the leaves off here in New England.
Ooh, a puzzle. I was all excited when I thought it was going to be bookshelves (I love bookshelves), but now I’m going with flat screen tv area. Not sure what the extra bit along the skirting board is for, guess I’ll have to wait to see the finished product in all its glory.
I just don’t know…
I mean, the flat tv thing sounds viable, but really, this is quite the mystery.
Statins are bad!
I have no idea what Graham is building, but you’ve found a surefire way of ensuring your page hits stay high this week!
We’re all agog out here.