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I spent three years after a pacemaker for a LBB condition. No heart disease or artery blockage. My problem was an "enlarged heart", due to the LBB creating a valve timing conflict..

The enlarged heart was really just a shadow making it seem that way in images. The cardiology group had me on nine medications.

I did a lot of research and settled on just two. Valsartan 160mg and Carvedilol 12.5mg, twice daily. Everything improved as reflected in data, imaging, and no more terrible side effects.

My monthly RX costs went from $1,400, to $12 not using my RX insurance. I strongly recommend Amazon Pharmacy, and or the on line ordering directly from India where they make the stuff.

The Biventricular pacemaker is just fine. I no longer have two beats on one chamber and one beat on the other. They are synchronous now. BP is around 95/55. When I rise from sitting or kneeling, I have to wait 15 seconds before I start walking. It tends to drop very low for about the first 15 seconds. Falling over or passing out can happen if I don't wait and compensate for the sudden drop.

One drug they wanted me to be on turns you blue, permanently if you go out in the sun. Another puts your your testicle area at risk for necrotic infection. These drug companies conspire with doctors to prescribe everything insurance billing algorithms will permit based on age, race, weight, etc..... They will so overprescribe you to the point that it's insane. Unfortunately, you are the only one responsible for your healthcare now. Do not trust your doctors or a hospital. Your Healthcare is way at the bottom of their obligations.

9 posted on 03/22/2026 6:39:44 PM PDT by blackdog (The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.)
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To: blackdog

“Another (drug) puts your your testicle area at risk for necrotic infection.”

Thanks, but I think I’ll pass on that drug.


15 posted on 03/22/2026 7:06:08 PM PDT by BobL (Trusting one's doctor is the #1 health mistake one can make.)
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To: blackdog

“Unfortunately, you are the only one responsible for your healthcare now. “

Probably true before covid.

Now it should be extremely clear.


19 posted on 03/22/2026 7:19:08 PM PDT by Paladin2 (NYC...)
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To: blackdog
Unfortunately, you are the only one responsible for your healthcare now.

this

53 posted on 03/23/2026 4:46:17 AM PDT by SisterK (to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly)
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