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I'm not a medical doctor (I'm a psychologist). I read that when it's not caused by exercise, the rule-out is Coronary Artery Spasm in the microvessels. Look on the microvascularnetwork.com for the map of heart centers if you want to find a specialist in your area. And read about the disorder...

There does seem to be increased interest, and there are researchers working on this. But a physician friend told me he thinks that the myth about heart disease being a male's problem is still going strong!

Thanks, Aerides. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. But for decades, women were left out of clinical trials and other studies. Since we now know that women's symptoms are different than mens', it would make (some) sense. Having a subset of participants who have a different set of...

Yes, you should be seeing an orthopedist, as the comments have made clear. The initial diagnostic procedure is a simple x-ray. You may well not need a hip replacement. If the doc recommends PT, DO IT, and do the exercises at home, too. Find a PT who not only provides the exercises, but...

Hello all - I've just been diagnosed with Coronary Microvessel Dysfunction (CMD), a little-understood and under-diagnosed but probably pretty common heart problem. If you have: - A diagnosis of GERD but changing diet and adding medications never made much difference - chest pain OR...

Calcium + D3 (osteoporosis) Magnesium and riboflavin (migraine - it works! 400 mg of each daily) Fish oil Iron + Vit. C All of the above per the doctor. I also take the NAC precursor, hoping for a long and healthy life. The research was promising and I've been taking it for years. Who...

I intend to, but the digital version requires that I click on each separate visit before I know anything about it other than the date. I have twice-weekly PT, and checking every date for potentially non-existent visits is very time consuming. I wish they would make it simpler! Of course, it’s...

Regarding your health, the scary stuff is the worst. Scary. I’m relieved that all I have is non-scary, annoying stuff. Although the current mixture of mild arthritis and a bone spur is causing some weight gain - I’m usually more active despite the pain. But not scary like cancer. I lost my...

I didn't claim until 70 (this July), which was difficult, watching the savings dwindle (I retired part-time in 2018, and finished working in 2019). I'm happy that I did; I get around $3,800 per month gross. I am pretty sure I can hold off taking RMDs at least until 71 (there are still some...

I'm in the traditional Medicare, Part G crowd. I'm also a member of Physicians for a National Health Plan (though I'm a retired psychologist). The horror stories from the docs and others in this organization about the problems of Medicare Advantage patients should have shocked me, but I was...

I ran into a problem insuring my new home recently, because a wood stove is installed in the basement (and I have no intention of using it!). I found another company and got the policy. I was shocked at how low the price was - it's a new company. As I carried on about the low price, the agent...

Mid-2018 here. It’s been a bit of a bumpy ride, with a relationship breakup and a few moves before settling in to what I still hope will be the last house! Covid pandemic also made things difficult for awhile. Now I live in a wonderful town in the Hudson Valley, 35 minutes from my DD, DSIL...

There's a reason why the RAV4 is so popular. I was looking to trade mine in (for a RAV4 hybrid) but decided to keep it. The trade-in value was high, and the thing is so reliable I never worry. The reviews I looked at were all very positive for the RAV4, both the one I have (2015 LE) and the...

Thank you! It has been disappointing! Luckily, I am within driving distance of indoor skiing in New Jersey, and will be able to get my ski legs back before next season.

I see the thread has drifted since the OP posed the question, but I will add my $0.02. I learned to ski at 62. Sadly, I missed this season due to a long series of illnesses, followed by physical therapy to regain my strength after so my weeks in bed. I still have trouble getting up off the...