if i eat right and exercise, can i stop taking lisinopril and lipitor (atorvastatin)?

Question

Is it safe to take the weight loss supplememt healthetrim while on Lipitor (atorvastatin) and lisinopril?

Answer 1

Ask your MD: Assuming you are taking your Lipitor (atorvastatin) for primary prevention(you have high cholesterol)and Lisinopril for htn, it may be possible.A healthful diet and exercise can eliminate some of the risk factors that predispose us to these conditions.Even if you can't get rid of the meds, these healthy practices will yield tremendous benefits.See some recent exercise updates at www.Whatscookingwithdoc.Com.

Answer 2

Great!: I am not sure if you are just making a comment or having a concern. Walking is a great exercise. It may help but it may also cause worsening of back pain depending on the problem. Staying active, however, is greatly recommended in musculoskeletal problems, but there may be other types of exercise that are better tolerated, such as swimming and bicycling.

Answer 3

No question here: Walking is one of the best possible exercises if done regularly. In societies in which walking is common, the incidence of cardiovascular disease is decidedly lower. So keep it up. A physical therapist can help with back stretches and maneuvers to help relieve back pain. Avoid going to a chiropractor.

Answer 4

Start slow & buildup: An early milestone may simply be walking to the mailbox, walking a quarter of a mile, walking for five minutes or walking for 15 minutes.

Answer 5

Depends: The type of surgery and your age and physical condition. Please see a physical therapist to help.

Answer 6

150 min per week: According to the national weight control registry and american college of sports medicine, 150 minutes per week on average is required to maintain weight loss. So, get your heart rate up and remember; cleaning and yard work count if your sweating!

Answer 7

High blood pressure: Frequently high blood pressure is associated with being overweight or obese. In these individuals proper diet and exercise can bring about weight loss which in turn tends to normalize the blood pressure. Also some dietary factors e.g. Eating excess salt can elevate the blood pressure, so salt restriction can be of help.

Answer 8

Yes: There are no exercise restrictions when taking aromatase inhibitors such as letrozole.

Answer 9

AI's and exercise: From studies on Letrozole the incidence of fractures where higher compared to tamoxifen according to the study (big)1-98 so planning to exercise please keep checking your osteoporosis markers like blood tests for alk phos and urinary hydroxyproline and serum osteocalcin. Dexa scan yearly on Letrozole the best way to avoid fractures even without exercising.

Answer 10

Low impact: The type of exercise depends on the timing following knee replacement. Initially, one focuses on range of motion exercises and learning how to walk properly. Following the immediate recovery period, one focuses on low impact quadriceps strengthening exercises. Good exercises are riding a stationary bike, elliptical machines and swimming.

Answer 11

With advise: You can exercise after knee replacement, and it is a good idea. The best exercise is that which avoids stress across the knee. Although you want to strengthen the muscles around the knee, you do not want to place undue stresses across the replaced knee. Your orthopedist and your physical therapist can best advise you.

Answer 12

Low impact: After a total knee replacement, any type of impact activity is not advised. This includes jumping, jogging, hopping, etc. It is believed that these activities may shorten the lifespan of the implants. I suggest my patients pursue constant, repetitive, low stress exercises such as swimming, walking, and biking. High reps with low resistance is always a good rule, as well as avoiding deep squats.

Answer 13

Many ways: The only major restriction on exercise for total knees would be to avoid jogging or running as your aerobic exercise. Jumping and landing exercise are also not great because like jogging, you can cause loosening of the implant from the bone or cement fixation. This also can speed the wear down of the plastic bearings. Bicycles, tai chi, walking, swimming, dancing, golf, tennis, ellipticals good.

Answer 14

Proper exer crucial: And needs to be done by physical therapy experts in this area, either in an inpatient setting (if there are 'co-morbidities'--other significant medical probs defined by insurance company), subacute rehab centers, or intense outpatient therapy. Whichever setting, it should start quickly after surgery, be done 2-3 times a day, and always be under direct or indirect guidance of a rehab department.

Answer 15

Exercise with total : The only major restriction on exercise for total knees is to avoid jogging or running as your aerobic exercise. Jumping and landing exercise are also not great because like jogging, you can cause loosening of the implant from the bone or cement fixation. This also can speed the wear down of the plastic bearings. Bicycles, tai chi, walking, swimming, dancing, golf, tennis, ellipticals are all good.

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