Jigend
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Hello everyone. I'm writing this as I go, and I've divided things in small chunks for easier diggestion
Out of all these 3, the medicine with the combined ARBs has the most negative side effects written down on the informative paper, including worsening diabetes, renal and hepatic functions -- with him having diabetes and bad (but still operational) kidney function. For some reason, and perhaps due to the covid histeria and Peat himself having said that ARBs (like losartan) could be potentially useful to fight off covid, people in this forum seem "okay" to "meh" in regards to this medicine in regards to covid, since it would be a transitory use. But in regards to chronic usage, the side effects it results in are not a good look.
- Dizziness
- Extreme lack of strength. Difficulty walking.
- Intermittent edemas that come and go, in the face or feet. Lips will get puffy.
- Vomiting every other day.
- Nausea
- Lack of apetite
- Sleepiness during the day
- Sleeplessness and restlessness during the night
- Lots of cold all the time
- Hypotension
BUT now is where the nice and interesting part comes.
During his stay in the hospital, a good chunk of his medicine stayed at home. When he returned home, his energy levels were way up. I mean, it's not like he was jumping around BUT the energy levels were way up, his voice was loud and clear, and his apetite was way up. I'm trying to find out which, but he doesn't remember.
And then, after being back home for 2 weeks and resuming his medication, the generalized weakness and torpor like state with no appetite partially returned. Not to the point of when he had the urinary tract infection, but nevertheless still a noticeable change. The symptoms are the ones I've described above. He's gotten hypotensive to the point his doctor cut his ARB dose (known to
If he stops taking the alfa-blocker diuretics, chances are he will have an extra hard time peeing. Because of that I've looked both in the forum and elsewhere about alternative ways to get the enlarged prostate back to a more normal size. I've learned of the usual suspects and some other interesting surprises that may help with enlarged prostates:
- Aspirin
- Zinc (ARBs -- which he's been taking for a long time -- cause a massive drop in zinc, and apparently could lead to enlarged prostate)
- Vit D + K2 combo
- Pregnenolone
Pregnenolone is the solution that fascinates me the most. IN THEORY If he dropped the alpha-blocker diurectics, not only would the prostate situation be more or secured (given how pregnenolone antagonizes estrogen, promotes progesterone and DHEA) as it would be beneficial to most of his other ailments and symptoms.
Any tips, personal anecdotes (in particular with older people taking pregnenolone) and ideas would be massively appreciated.
A series of conditions and suspected Culprits
Recently my grandfather (83) is suffering from a series of conditions which, after careful deliberation on my part, stem from his usage of statins, alpha-blocker diuretics, and a medication which combines ARBs (valsartan & sacubitril).Out of all these 3, the medicine with the combined ARBs has the most negative side effects written down on the informative paper, including worsening diabetes, renal and hepatic functions -- with him having diabetes and bad (but still operational) kidney function. For some reason, and perhaps due to the covid histeria and Peat himself having said that ARBs (like losartan) could be potentially useful to fight off covid, people in this forum seem "okay" to "meh" in regards to this medicine in regards to covid, since it would be a transitory use. But in regards to chronic usage, the side effects it results in are not a good look.
His Symptoms
Whatever the case, these are the bad symptoms which he's been having as of late:- Dizziness
- Extreme lack of strength. Difficulty walking.
- Intermittent edemas that come and go, in the face or feet. Lips will get puffy.
- Vomiting every other day.
- Nausea
- Lack of apetite
- Sleepiness during the day
- Sleeplessness and restlessness during the night
- Lots of cold all the time
- Hypotension
Details from a recent Hospitalization
More recently (like 5 weeks ago) he was hospitalized. He was feeling too much nausea and confusion and cold. At the time, I assumed it was kidney failure. To my surprise, the diagnosis was that he was an urinary track bacterial infection, which, according to the doctors was such a simple infection that it should not even have gotten there. This obviously, hints at a weakened immune function.BUT now is where the nice and interesting part comes.
During his stay in the hospital, a good chunk of his medicine stayed at home. When he returned home, his energy levels were way up. I mean, it's not like he was jumping around BUT the energy levels were way up, his voice was loud and clear, and his apetite was way up. I'm trying to find out which, but he doesn't remember.
And then, after being back home for 2 weeks and resuming his medication, the generalized weakness and torpor like state with no appetite partially returned. Not to the point of when he had the urinary tract infection, but nevertheless still a noticeable change. The symptoms are the ones I've described above. He's gotten hypotensive to the point his doctor cut his ARB dose (known to
Problem: Very Hard to get him off Statins
It's hard (if not impossible) to convince him to drop statins and ARBs. But I've managed to convince him that the alfa-blocker diuretics were also behind his conditions, since, well, it is written right there on the paper in very clear and easy-to-grasp language, namely the drops in DHT and testosterone that will follow after taking them, as well as potential neurological, renal and muscular problems.If he stops taking the alfa-blocker diuretics, chances are he will have an extra hard time peeing. Because of that I've looked both in the forum and elsewhere about alternative ways to get the enlarged prostate back to a more normal size. I've learned of the usual suspects and some other interesting surprises that may help with enlarged prostates:
- Aspirin
- Zinc (ARBs -- which he's been taking for a long time -- cause a massive drop in zinc, and apparently could lead to enlarged prostate)
- Vit D + K2 combo
- Pregnenolone
Pregnenolone is the solution that fascinates me the most. IN THEORY If he dropped the alpha-blocker diurectics, not only would the prostate situation be more or secured (given how pregnenolone antagonizes estrogen, promotes progesterone and DHEA) as it would be beneficial to most of his other ailments and symptoms.
The Big Question
The aspect that bothers me is taking it while maintaining a regimen that includes statins. Since these block cholesterol, would there be any impediment for the organism then using the available pregnenolone? Would it be safe. I have 50mg pregnenolone capsules I've used intermittently and their effect (to me) is very mild. Would such a dosage be safe for someone his age? It seems fairly low, and I know Peat has spoken of 300mg once per week, and then letting the body convert it into the hormones it needs.Any tips, personal anecdotes (in particular with older people taking pregnenolone) and ideas would be massively appreciated.
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