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Does Intake Of Herbal Supplements Help In Curing Diabetes?
Question: Dear Doctor,
Thanks to YOU, I am rid of that dizziness!
I know it sounds strnge that I didn’t go to a doctor for that dizziness when it started….thing is, I am agoraphobic. (Sp?)
I just can’t make myself go out of the house, though I am trying…I did have to see the dentist once, so that’s a start. But I had run out of prescription for blood pressure pills and started taking an herbal supplement in it’s place. I didn’t attribute the dizziness to the absence of these meds because it didn’t start right away.
When you told me that my edema was NOT a reason for it, that I should check out heart issues, I dug out a few of the pills I had left in a box. The dizziness stopped immediately.
I think I have been very foolish…..at my age, one cannot hide from the world….I have to join it, whether I want to or not….get the meds I need and not self-diagnose. Thank you again, for your help. I am sure we will be in touch.
Thanks to YOU, I am rid of that dizziness!
I know it sounds strnge that I didn’t go to a doctor for that dizziness when it started….thing is, I am agoraphobic. (Sp?)
I just can’t make myself go out of the house, though I am trying…I did have to see the dentist once, so that’s a start. But I had run out of prescription for blood pressure pills and started taking an herbal supplement in it’s place. I didn’t attribute the dizziness to the absence of these meds because it didn’t start right away.
When you told me that my edema was NOT a reason for it, that I should check out heart issues, I dug out a few of the pills I had left in a box. The dizziness stopped immediately.
I think I have been very foolish…..at my age, one cannot hide from the world….I have to join it, whether I want to or not….get the meds I need and not self-diagnose. Thank you again, for your help. I am sure we will be in touch.
Brief Answer:
Abrupt discontinuation should be avoided
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Glad to hear back from you about your progress.
The agarophobia you mentioned,
Did it start recently or have you been this way since long.
Has it bothered you or affected other aspects of your life.
Herbal medications are not reliable at controlling BP. Most of these products are poorly studied and the study designs that put out claims of efficacy are also poorly constructed.
You identified a very likely cause for the dizziness. Abrupt discontinuation can lead to blood pressure spikes leading to dizziness, confusion and vertigo.
I am here to address all your concerns. I am glad that I was the source of some assistance to you.
Have a great day.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
Abrupt discontinuation should be avoided
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Glad to hear back from you about your progress.
The agarophobia you mentioned,
Did it start recently or have you been this way since long.
Has it bothered you or affected other aspects of your life.
Herbal medications are not reliable at controlling BP. Most of these products are poorly studied and the study designs that put out claims of efficacy are also poorly constructed.
You identified a very likely cause for the dizziness. Abrupt discontinuation can lead to blood pressure spikes leading to dizziness, confusion and vertigo.
I am here to address all your concerns. I am glad that I was the source of some assistance to you.
Have a great day.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
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