Recovery from LAD stent
I am trying to recover from having LAD stents procedure on July 17th I now have two stents. I never had any heart disease issues prior and I did not have a heart attack but I am diagnosed with severe coronary heart disease. This has been a very difficult recovery as I was put on large dosages (which I know is protocol) of Lipitor, Brilinta and Losartan. I couldn't tolerate them and had to go back into the hospital because my arms, legs and head radiated as if I had an electric currant running through them. My legs were heavy, weak and ice cold. I was taken off of everything except the Brilinta but still had the intense sensations and weakness in my legs. I am now on Plavix at a lower dosage but it has taken six days of the same symptoms to lessen. I am no longer having the radiating sensations but I am still very fatigued in my legs especially after I take the Plavix and now my chest feels tight as I move more. My cardiologists seem mystified which makes me frustrated. I was told that this was a procedure that allows you to return back to a normal life. As a previously very active 69 year old woman and artist and dancer I am concerned how this recovery is going especially since my cardiologists haven't given me much advice as if this is normal or if I will ever feel myself again. Has anyone tried any alternative treatments for recovery like acupuncture or homeopathy? I would appreciate any thoughts or advice. Thank you.
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Initially two years ago (??) they started me at 10 mg. Within months, they lowered it to five.