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Current Dr insisting i go on Statins,but very reluctant because previously i had bad

experience with mood swings,muscle problems etc on various Statins.

Just had Blood pressure test for a week with an Average of 122over78.

Not much wrong with that,through eating and exercising sensibly.

Need evidence to support my reason to say NO.

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MichaelJHHeart Star

Hello and welcome to the forum! One thing you do not mention is your cholesterol level and its breakdown. If it needs lowering there are alternatives to statins. Statins also stabilise plaque and reduce irritation, often a precursor to plaque formation.

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gofarwithmjr in reply toMichaelJH

Many thanks for your reply, Dr seems adamant,so will try minimum dosage trial.

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MissisF

There are many different statins and yes some have yukky side effects - my husband slept all the time on his first one - but you can probably find one that’s right for you. If your Dr thinks they’re a really important addition then perhaps try a couple of different ones?

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Adaboo

Hi, sounds like you have tried a few different ones already. There is plenty of information on the internet about statins. There were lots of original studies done by the manufacturers but no one else was allowed to see the raw data. Some of that has come to light now and being completely turned round. No one can tell you what to do. Do some research which should help you make your mind up.

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Goldfish7

Try You Tube - 'Big Pharma killing for profit' -discussion at EU with eminent cardiologists re statins, cholesterol, etc. which suggests that there may be verifiable research that contradicts statin and cholesterol issues in relation to their effect on heart health and use in many people. Also The 'York Cardiologist' videos of Dr Sanjay Gupta on a wide range of associated issues. Hope it helps - its made me rather cynical about a lot of current medical practises.

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MilkfairyHeart Star in reply toGoldfish7

Dr Sanjay Gupta's video's are not as accurate as they could be.

His information about Microvascular angina and Coronary artery spasms is out of date.

I sent him the latest research including the BHF website site updates which were informed by leading specialists and an expert patient by experience and asked him to update his information.........I am still waiting over a year later.

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Goldfish7 in reply toMilkfairy

Thanks Milkfairy. Glad you updated him, he does seem fairly on the ball with a lot of things and prepared to look at heart conditions in quite a holistic way which I find refreshing.

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MilkfairyHeart Star in reply toGoldfish7

Yes so do I which is why it is so disappointing that he has not as yet updated his information.

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gofarwithmjr in reply toGoldfish7

You are not the only cynical one.

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Phil-52

I would recommend watching a interview with a leading cardiologist called "Stents and Statins, do they work? A top Cardiologists view". It's food for thought

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gofarwithmjr in reply toPhil-52

I have been following this topic for a long time.

Depends which side of the bed your sitting on!

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jimmyq

If your cholesterol is high, which is the probable reason for your doctor recommending the statins, start eating Brazil nuts:

nutritionfacts.org/video/fo...

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MichaelJHHeart Star in reply tojimmyq

Most nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts even peanuts [technically a legume]) will have similar benefits unless the person is allergic! The reduction in cholesterol will be small (under 5%) unless combined with other changes.

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MrsP70 in reply toMichaelJH

I am going to try this along with more exercise and losing some weight 👍

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Lezzers in reply toMrsP70

Be aware, nuts are really quite fattening so I'd say just have about small handful if you're trying to lose weight.

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MrsP70 in reply toLezzers

I want to lose about a stone and a half ☹️

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Lezzers in reply toMrsP70

I'd like to lose bout a stone. Don't matter how much I try the small handful of nuts alway becomes the whole bag full, to combat that I "try" to buy smaller bags!!

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MrsP70 in reply toLezzers

i am same with Dark chocolate A few squares are supposed to be good for you but once I start a bar I have to finish it 🙄

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jimmyq in reply toLezzers

The video says one a month. Yep, you read that correctly.

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gofarwithmjr in reply toMrsP70

Hi, A year ago I lost 2stone in a matter of 3 months on a exercise and low carb regime.Which I have maintained, and only breach when I have an all inclusive holiday, but it soon reverts to normal

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MrsP70 in reply togofarwithmjr

I hope to resume swimming and Yoga soon but have been to ill I also think I ought to walk more and Bread is my downfall🙄

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gofarwithmjr in reply toMichaelJH

Great nuts eater for grazing.Keen cyclist when it’s not raining!

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MichaelJHHeart Star in reply togofarwithmjr

Brazil nuts grow in the RAIN forest so no need to be dry weather cyclist!

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gofarwithmjr in reply toMichaelJH

I have been trying to think of a smart reposte,perhaps someone else can!

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Lezzers in reply toMichaelJH

The key word on that link is "may" not "will"!

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jimmyq in reply toMichaelJH

For me, the effect has been enough to get me off statins but that might be due to my wholesale dietary changes.

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gofarwithmjr in reply tojimmyq

I have been grazing on Walnuts,Brazil etc for years.Pulse

Food mainly at home

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