MamaK, i can empathize. I was on lipitor, zetia, lisinopril, toprol xl, verapamil, hctz, lantus, humalog, baby asprin, and levothroid for thyroid. I've had two heart attacks. Last month, i went to Er due to severe chest pains. I quit smoking after being released. I almost gave up, bcuz i felt nobody understood my problems with all those meds. I was ok with the diabetes, but when they threw high cholesterol in the mix, and my lifestyle changes (diet & exercise and weight loss) didn't help, that's when i really became depressed.

God put me here for a high purpose. Although i can't work anymore (first time in 35 yrs) i know i can do something to help other people. I take care of other people and forgot to take time for me. Im still a little depress bcuz i will be seeing a new cardio dr next month. I hope she can prescribe a blood pressure pill that won't cause my glucose readings and cholesterol to rise like hctz did. Lisinopril is a good bp med but i've become allergic to it after 7 or 8 yrs.

I am so scare of having another heart attack. In the ER they asked me if i had any phobia, well duh yes HEART ATTACK. I had a good endo but he went back to Russia, now im looking for a new one. Hang in there and if you get depress come to this board. Im sure we are not the only ones suffering with depression. Im not big on taking meds, but will if i need to. I come out of my depression by helping others with their problems. I can't wait until my longer brother moves here with his new baby. She will be my play toy. Kids always brings me out of my slump.