[Penny]

Just came from my 3 month check. I will not get my A1C until next week, but other numbers were good. I thought my Cholesterol was too high at 151 and LDL at 74, but the doctor was pleased. I have changed my diet because of the anemia, and have been eating more meat and eggs. My blood pressure was 120/70, which is also a little high for me, but it always is when I see the doctor. My doctor said he could order tests to check for nerve damage to my feet, but if I had it, there wasn't much they could do. I got the impression I would be better off just living with the pain. He changed the way I do my Novolog, increasing by dosage according to the size of my meal, (not carbs) and I am to call him in a week and he may increase it again, if the numbers aren't better.

[Just_Plain_John]

Sounds like you had pretty good results there. My doc switched my cholesterol medication from Prevachol to Vytorin because he wanted to push my cholesterol lower than the 159 I had at last check. He felt this was easily achievable. I tend to eat a fair amount of meat, but keep it lean and do a lot of weightlifting and aerobic exercise. I've switched over completely to egg substitutes, eat lots of veggies (and salads) and whole grains.

You may want to ask your doc about something for bloodpressure that also protects your kidneys. My docs started me on that even though my BP was really only borderline range.

[Penny]

I take Zocor. The last cholesterol test was under 100, the one before that 123. I was upset about the 151, but the doctor said it was good, especially since my LDL was so good. I got seriously anemic for awhile, and he had me eating much more protein. I am not normally an egg eater, but on his advice have been eating 4 a week. I may try the Egg Beaters again, but he said it wasn't necessary. I also do not eat much meat of any kind, on a good day, one serving. I take Avapro for my blood pressure, which normally runs 110/65, but is always higher when I see the doctor. My heart doctor checks twice, as he knows the first one will be higher.
My feet were my main concern today, and it sounds like I just have to live with this problem. I just need to start exercising someway that it doesn't hurt as much. I intend to look into water walking, as soon as the grandkid is in school.

[lgvincent]

Have you considered riding a bicycle? I rode for years and never had a problem with the nerve damage until I wore out a gear that I didn't have the money to replace and had to stop. That should free you from much of the pressure to the feet associated with walking or running, AND you get to have the extra fun of dodging beer bottles thrown at you by irate and/or drunk drivers!

[Penny]

Originally Posted by lgvincent

Have you considered riding a bicycle? I rode for years and never had a problem with the nerve damage until I wore out a gear that I didn't have the money to replace and had to stop. That should free you from much of the pressure to the feet associated with walking or running, AND you get to have the extra fun of dodging beer bottles thrown at you by irate and/or drunk drivers!

I have a bike, and am trying to ride again. Other health problems make it difficult, but I love bike riding. My husband and I went to a thrift store to buy a bike for parts for my granddaughter's bike. We ended up buying 3 tenspeed bikes for less than $10. They are not stylish, but all were Schwins (sp?) and just needed minor repairs. Mine needed an innertube, and I would like a new seat (those skinny little seats hurt). We were going to take the chain off of Emily's bike to repair her old bike, but she liked this one much better. A little oil, a tire or two, and we have three good bikes for practically nothing. I have trouble with my sense of balance, but am working on improving that. Try your local Good Will, they usually have some good buys on bikes. I hope you can find something.