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CD's Symptoms

Pre-MME

            I discovered I had a blockage in my artery 4 years ago at age 39 after undergoing a stress echo.  The course of treatment I sought was intravenous chelation with EDTA.  Also, I did oral chelation (DMSA) and occasional DMPS shots.  After 35 EDTA IVs I had another stress echo and passed.  Last fall (2004) I experienced discomfort around my lower ribcage/stomach area when working out.  Dr. Roberts administered a stress echo and after the stress test I had a heart attack according to the EKG.  Then I did the EECP treatment immediately after for an hour, did another EKG which resulted in a normal reading.  When I push myself working out, I still have slight discomfort in my lower ribcage.

Post-MME

            Prior to the MME treatment I was very fatigued during the day and I experienced discomfort in the lower rib cage area when working out.  In addition, I was not sleeping well.  Now, after MME, my chest discomfort is gone and I feel less fatigued and clear headed during my day.  I thought I was sleeping good before but now I realize I was not because quality of sleep is much better.