[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

3-4 meds?

I'll tell you from actual experience as an RN at TVRH that people who are inpatients at the hospital average MUCH more than 3 home meds. It's rare if anyone over the age of 50 has 2 or less. Many, many have 10 or more!

If over 50 taking 2 or less is rare, what is over 60 taking none?

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

If over 50 taking 2 or less is rare, what is over 60 taking none?

Not sure what you are asking. My point is that people over the age of 50 in TVRH (vast majority of my patients are 70 or so) take many, many meds. And yes the older they are the more pills they seem to take. I don't think I've had one patient yet over the age of 60 with no home meds.

[jimbo2012]

Russ what I'm saying is my wife & I take no meds, so you're saying that's unheard of in your practice, interesting

Can I ask what R the most used drugs treating ie: BP, cholesterol etc.

Also is there a correlation of number of meds and obesity?

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Not sure what you are asking. My point is that people over the age of 50 in TVRH (vast majority of my patients are 70 or so) take many, many meds. And yes the older they are the more pills they seem to take. I don't think I've had one patient yet over the age of 60 with no home meds.

I am 70 years of age and take no meds. I get a check up about once a year and all is well, so far..

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Russ what I'm saying is my wife & I take no meds, so you're saying that's unheard of in your practice, interesting

Can I ask what R the most used drugs treating ie: BP, cholesterol etc.

Also is there a correlation of number of meds and obesity?

I have asked several times for your age, Jimbo. That makes a big difference in a lot of things. I am guessing you are in your early fifties. Am I correct? I didn't take any meds when I was in my early fifties.

Your diet isn't the total answer to good health, no matter how much YOU believe it is. There is NO shame in taking medicine to maintain your health. It goes without saying that just about every person I have ever met knows that an optimum weight and a healthy exercise regimen is important to maintaining good health together with a varied low fat diet containing a lot of fruits and vegetables and small portions of meat/protein.

HOW OLD ARE YOU? I am 72.

There is no doubt that the most prescribed drugs are for hypertension and to lower cholesterol. Those drugs are prolonging our lives. I don't see anything wrong with that.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have asked several times for your age, Jimbo. That makes a big difference in a lot of things. I am guessing you are in your early fifties. Am I correct? I didn't take any meds when I was in my early fifties.

Your diet isn't the total answer to good health, no matter how much YOU believe it is. There is NO shame in taking medicine to maintain your health. It goes without saying that just about every person I have ever met knows that an optimum weight and a healthy exercise regimen is important to maintaining good health together with a varied low fat diet containing a lot of fruits and vegetables and small portions of meat/protien.

HOW OLD ARE YOU? I am 72.

There is no doubt that the most prescribed drugs are for hypertension and to lower cholesterol. Those drugs are prolonging our lives. I don't see anything wrong with that.

All great points Gracie (and BTW you look marvelous for 72!).

Yes I would say BP is the number 1 med category (ACE inhibitors etc.). Then drugs for AFIB or other heart rate issues (Beta blockers, CCB etc.). Then statins for cholesterol. Then thyroid issues (synthroid etc.). And a surprising number of men with ED meds.

People also take many non-RX meds like Baby aspirin, Vit C,D,E,multi, PPI (think Prilosec generic).

I've had many patients with over 15 meds.

[Bonnevie]

I would say the most meds I see are for blood pressure and/or cardiac related illnesses--most of them also end up on statin drugs for cholesterol, diabetes--lots of people with type II (used to be called adult onset), and smokers end up with several inhalers for copd

[Down Sized]

Im 63 and take no meds at all. I do take supplements such as fish oil, vitamin D, and low dose aspirin. I eat right and ride my bicycle 2 hours a day five days a week. I'm like most people, I would like to go to Panera or McDonalds every morning. Eat pizza two or three times a week or go to Sonny's BBQ and get daily specials all you can eat $9.99 but I don't because there would be a price to pay (3 -10 meds a day.) Mostly dew to overweight conditions and obesity. A third of people my age are obese. With that causes many medical problems.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have asked several times for your age, Jimbo.

HOW OLD ARE YOU? I am 72.

As I said I'll tell you when we meet maybe 9/21.

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

All great points Gracie (and BTW you look marvelous for 72!).

Yes I would say BP is the number 1 med category (ACE inhibitors etc.). Then drugs for AFIB or other heart rate issues (Beta blockers, CCB etc.). Then statins for cholesterol. Then thyroid issues (synthroid etc.). And a surprising number of men with ED meds.

People also take many non-RX meds like Baby aspirin, Vit C,D,E,multi, PPI (think Prilosec generic).

I've had many patients with over 15 meds.

Do you mention (or in fact believe yourself) that BP, cholesterol and ED, can be corrected with diet.

Yes I said ED.


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[lightworker888]

"We are what we eat". That being said, each person comes to their understanding of that in their own time. If you have been raised with that understanding, then it is easier to make food choices based more on health than on gustatory preferences.

In many cultures, food is a central focus and preparation and ritual is very important and I am sure that it is harder for many of those raised in that type of environment to make food choices based on health, until there is some personal reason that sends them in that direction.

For many people, as we get older, unless there is some compelling reason to change our practice, it isn't a priority for us and it is often viewed as depravation, particularly if we have been raised with food (especially something sweet) as a reward.

At 70 and 72 my DH and I have not taken any meds for over 30 years and for me that includes aspirin. As a matter of fact the only prescriptive thing I ever remember taking is 1/4 Valium on my doctor's insistence, for a few weeks after my first husband died.

We do use homeopathic remedies and flower essences when we feel the need for some additional support and I suppose that could be construed as medicinal. I am just thankful that we have had the experience and opportunity to walk a different path.

However I recognize that each person comes to his/her own decision about what to eat and what to take and there is no one size fits all path. More important is feeling good about the choices you are making and joyfully eating whatever you are choosing.

Some experts have said that the attitude with which you eat is more important than what you eat and I believe there is truth in that too and goes a long way in living a happy life, which is, after all is said and done, the goal of each of us. I think.

Bon Appetit!

LW888

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[QUOTE=jimbo2012;548251]As I said I'll tell you when we meet maybe 9/21.



Do you mention (or in fact believe yourself) that BP, cholesterol and ED, can be corrected with diet.

Yes I said ED.


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For sure. I'm living proof of that. I weighed 268 lbs. When I went for a health screening the year I retired my glucose and cholesterol was red lining. The nurse asked if I was taking any BP medicine. When I said no, all she said was you need to.
After retiring instead of going on all the medicines I changed all eating habits, started exercising every day. Now my weight is 182 and all vitals are normal. All just from loosing the fat.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

As I said I'll tell you when we meet maybe 9/21.






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Well, I have to think you are much younger. Your son is in college. Our grandson is in college. Age does make a difference in health and 20 years makes a LOT of difference.

[jimbo2012]

Never said my son was in college???
I'm older than you're thinking.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Never said my son was in college???
I'm older than you're thinking.

Didn't you tell us he was studying law?

[jimbo2012]

several years ago he was, sorry for the confusion, he has his own practice.