I have been on long term medication for some 15 years, and now suffer burning of the toes and on the balls of the feet. Physio and GP were no help. Diabetes tested negative.

My naturopath belives it is a result of acid imbalance as a result of years on medication, and has put me on celloid medication.
Has anyone ever come across these side effects caused by the following medication taken daily over 15 years:

Avapro ( for blood pressure)
Losec ( to prevent reflux)
Lipitor ( to reduce cholesterol),

plus:
Splenda low calorie sweetener as sugar replacement

and over the past 2 years:
Glucosamine (to reduce arthritis)

The above is my first posting. Is it in the correct forum?
Jill

High cholesterol and high Blood Pressure are commonly associated with Hypothyroid ...........this can also cause a burning sensation in the shins etc

I suspect you have low thyroid function that has been overlooked/ignored by Allopaths

see www.drlowe.com

Also if your water supply is Flouridated or treated with Aluminium salts or alum or you cook in foil or aluminium or non stick coated cookware these can all attack the thyroid and cause arthritic symptoms

When you have checked and eliminated the above then post all of your symptoms etc plus the answers to the questionaire and i am sure someone will have some ideas

Avapro ( for blood pressure)
Losec ( to prevent reflux)
Lipitor ( to reduce cholesterol

Dear Jill
What many people suffer from is called IATROGENIC symptoms-they are directly related to the intake of prescription meds such as the one's you have listed.
Its easy enough top go into a search engine and seek further information.
Google; adverse effects of (type the drugname)

Once you are full aware of the adverse effects of these toxic prescriptions its up to you to make a choice.

No one gets cured using these allopathic drugs!
It only suppresses the symptoms,and you get side effects,your liver and kidneys get toxic.

You are already on your first great step towards health-
Listen to your naturopath!!!!-seek all holistic care-detox with guidance from a practicioner,
USE homeopathy/herbs/vitamins.........change your dietary habits (yes PH balanced Acid Alkaline state needs to be addressed).
No dairy,no coffee,no sugars,no alcohol,no red meats,no pharmacuticals,no sweetners(ASPARTAME=TOXIC!!!!)
here are a few great holistic websites you can learn from;
www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com
www.naturalnews.com
www.mercola.com
www.holisticonline.com
www.healthy.net

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