leah's Story

In March of 2006 I noticed a cramp in my calf when walking. I went to a chiropractor thinking it was a back issue. Then in June 2006 my husband died, I was devastated. The two years following his death I was in a fog. I ate cottage cheese, hot dogs and yogurt. I couldn't swallow I was so despondent. Then I realized I could not walk more than 20 or 30 steps without extreme cramping of my left calf. I finally went to the doctor. I was sent first to a back class, then physical therapy, then acupuncture, then to a back surgeon. The back surgeon said I had normal wear and tear on my back but could not pinpoint any spot that required surgery. He asked me what I thought was the problem; I told him I thought it was PAD (peripheral artery disease).

He sent me to a vascular surgeon who diagnosed me in five minutes. This took two years. He told me I needed surgery which I did twice. He then prescribed cholesterol medication and blood pressure medication. I refused to take either and was bombarded and plagued with numerous phone calls and registered letter urging me to take these drugs. I was desperate to find a solution to my problem without drugs.

I found Dr. Fuhrman and he made sense to me. So for six months I ignored the other doctors and went on Dr Fuhrman’s plan religiously. When I returned to the doctor I had lost 35 pounds. My cholesterol LDL was under 100. My HDL 90 and my blood pressure 117/ 67. My doctor (overweight by the way) started asking me for advice. It is approaching two years that I have been following this plan. It has not been easy, but I have maintained a thin weight and can walk five miles without pain. When I asked my vascular surgeon if my diet has helped me he said I can never remove the plaque I have!  After my surgery I could walk 60 steps until the pain came. I can only base my judgment on how I feel and function. Shame on those doctors for being so discouraging. God bless Dr Fuhrman.

 

 

 

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