I am already grateful to you for creating and maintaining such an important website. My interest in Vitamin C is personal, critical and immediate. In fact, last night I began the protocol with Ascorbic Acid, Lysine, Proline. I really didn't expect anything immediate and was simply hoping I wouldn't experience bowel intolerance. No problem with the later at all. Very encouraging. I started with 1000mgs of chewable Ascorbic Acid and same of Lysine + 500mg Proline. The most surprising, encouraging and, frankly, exciting thing that occurred was how fantastic I felt when I woke up this morning. I haven't felt this good since I don't know when. For this alone, I will continue the protocol.
A brief snapshot of my situation:
On Nov 13th, I had 4 coated stents installed to mitigate 2 of 3 blockages in my heart. These two blockages were 70% and 85%. The remaining blockage, I'm told, is 100%. I am 53, non-smoker, not overweight, healthy lifestyle guy. I had no idea going into the cath lab that I had such advanced heart disease. I had started seeing a cardiologist for occasional angina symptoms and very high BP. I am now on Plavix 75mg, aspirin 81mg, Amlodipine 10mg, Hydralazine 25mg x 3 day and Lipitor 80mg. I hate being on the Plavix, it gives me nose bleeds and a rash that I just got over. Having started the protocol, I cut the Lipitor in half last night--I'm very confident about that understanding how the Lysine operates. I plan to up my Lysine intake to 6g and Vit C to 10g daily if I can tolerate it.
My main question for you, may I have any reasonable expectation or hope that the protocol might clear the remaining blockage and allow me to avoid bypass surgery--which otherwise looks like the only option. I will not have another stent now that I understand them better. Also, after working into the therapeutic range of the protocol, will it be possible and/or advisable to discontinue the Plavix and aspirin. It certainly seems it should be understanding how the lysine uptakes the sticky LDL(a).
Thank you again for your lifesaving website. You sir, are a blessing to humanity and I am already forever grateful to you.
Sincerely,
D
I was struck by the 80 mg of Lipitor! I am glad you have cut back, and I myself might have done so more gradually, with a target of 0, at least no more 10 mg. (Vitamin C at optimal dosages will effectively control your cholesterol - by putting out the underlying fire.)
Added: I also hate the Plavix (and know two studies were terminated early because the Plavix group was doing worse than the placebo). However, wean drugs gradually!. Do it slowly, and see how you react. if no reaction, then cut the dosage slightly again, and wait days to see how you react to the lower dosages.
So I like your starting and planned protocol of vitamin C and lysine. Perhaps johnwen may comment on the drugs given your position of having stents implanted. (People can do well on the stents, but they usually require more vitamin C.)
The 100% blockage is my only "red flag" to a complete recovery, as in theory, there needs to be blood flow for vitamin C and lysine to reverse the unhealthy condition of your arteries. In any case, I predict you will continue to feel better, and don't make the mistake many others have who feel they have "cured" themselves. They stop taking vitamin C and lysine! Think of where you are now or were a few days ago. That is what you will revert to in about 6 months if you stop the therapy. (You might be able to reduce to a lower maintenance dosage, but unfortunately NOBODY is studying this, so we work based on anecdotes.)
