Medication

[Batty55]

If I stop my medication will I die. Am on blood thinners, ACE inhibitors and statins.

[Hidden]

If you stop taking statins the risk increase of dying is long term, whereas stopping one or both of the ACE inhibitor and blood thinner drugs could be significant in the short term. However each of the drugs have been prescribed for you for a reason specific to your health issues, and so if you have concerns about these drugs you need to discuss them with the prescribing health professional such as your GP, but continue to take them until you have that discussion.

[Batty55 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I don’t have any concerns about the drugs….

[Clerkenweller]

As a doctor pointed out to me when I foolishly said that a heart attack wasn’t the worse thing she said ‘have you seen the side effects of a stroke?’

[Batty55 in reply to Clerkenweller]

I think I am after something more permanent. Maybe I need to get my mental health checked…

[Hidden in reply to Batty55]

I think you do as a matter of some urgency.Don't delay.

[Hidden in reply to Batty55]

Our mental health suffers post OHS, it's a known issue, so worth seeing your GP.

In respect of a stroke, I had one within 36 hours of my OHS, and I can assure you, it is not something you ever want to experience. The effects of the stroke have almost negated the bene fits of the OHS.

Believe me, you do not ever want to experience a stroke!

[HenryTudor]

I must confess that I “keep taking the tablets” because my biggest fear is a stroke.

[Anon2023]

I had a major stroke in November. I lost the ability to talk, walk and see properly at first. I was paralysed and it was the most terrifying thing I’ve experienced. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. Keep taking your meds and seek help asap

[Batty55 in reply to Anon2023]

Thank you. One person gave me a number to call - I did - it certainly helped - as has the kindness of so many people today. 😘

[Anon2023 in reply to Batty55]

I hope you feel better soon. I’m thinking of you.

[Hidden in reply to Batty55]

Thats brilliant to hear, I've been worried about you x