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What Is The Solution For Spinal Stenosis In High Cholesterol Patient With A Stent After A Heart Attack?
I have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis in Oct. 2012 and I have muscle pain in legs and arms since 2007. In 2006 I had hart attack and stent put in because of high cholesterol. I was taking statins since then and my muscle pain were worse. In August 2012 my cardiologist just took me off statins and muscle pain never improved, it getting worse over time and my cholesterol level now is: Total 331. LDL 266 HDH 52. They-doctors have me to try non statin cholesterol medication (zetia, Cholestyramine powder) and muscle pain become very bad. Lab result from Nov. 7. 2013 also showing testosterone level 320 and my thyroid is overactive. What help I can get. Anyone please. P.S. Insomnia is my worse enemy. Medication: Propranolol 60 mg twice/day; Lorazepam 1 mg three/day; oxycoddone/acethaminophene 10/325 mg two every 6 hour; Isosorbide dn 10 mg two/day; aspirin 325 mg one/day Fish oil 1000 mg two/day. Please help
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Hello,
I have studied your case.
For spinal canal stenosis its better to do surgery and get decompression done.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case.
For spinal canal stenosis its better to do surgery and get decompression done.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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