I am concerned about a Grade 1 dysfunction listed in my recent echo report. Everything else was normal. Is this going to be harmful, and is there anything I should do about it?

June 7th, 2024

My almost 87-year-old mother has cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) and other findings on her MRI. We've seen noticeable changes in her, including memory issues, balance problems, incontinence, and language difficulties that occur daily to weekly. She has also had two episodes of word salad and one episode of not being able to speak. Her neurologist refused to discuss her symptoms or treatment options with me, despite having a HIPAA form on file. I need to understand if her SVD is progressive and leading to vascular dementia, and how to help and protect her.

October 13th, 2024

Is it safe to take these heart medications as part of a regimen? Valsartan HCTZ 320-12.5 mg once a day, Flecainide 100 mg twice a day, Amlodipine Besylate 5 mg once a day, and Nadolol 40 mg? I have A-Fib and high blood pressure.

December 28th, 2023

I suffer from neuropathy, fibr, nerve damage to the wrists and elbows, severe nerve damage to the feet and legs, osteoarthritis, congestive heart failure, underactive thyroid, and mental health issues. I was diagnosed about one to two years ago. I am not currently using any medications due to issues with contacting my GP. How long have you had neuropathy?

September 4th, 2024

Does stopping amlodipine 5 mg cause withdrawal symptoms, and if so, what are the best ways to manage it? Additionally, I have started taking amlodipine 5 mg and telmisartan 40 mg for blood pressure due to thyroiditis. Now that my thyroid levels are normalized and my blood pressure is in the range of 110/70, I have been feeling headache and lightheadedness after starting these medications. My CBC and CMP are all normal, and my EKG is normal. Do you think amlodipine or telmisartan could be the culprits, and which drug has more side effects noted? What is a good CCB alternative for amlodipine?

December 22nd, 2023