statins block nutrients

[Radars]

it's hard work this lark the amount of medications that block nutrients you can't win, I take 10mgs of atorvastatin daily and it blocks nutrients so do ppis and phytates and oxalates, what are we supposed to do.

[Catseyes235]

Hello. …just wondering what exactly are you worried about? what nutrients in particular?. It’s best to give more details so you can get whatever advice you need.,

[Radars in reply to Catseyes235]

if you Google what nutrients statins block it will tell you.

[MyStar86 in reply to Radars]

Hello radars it’s been a long time. I think that’s how it is with drugs but we have to weigh up what’s more important and statins are very important that you take them so sometimes it’s just about weighing up the risks and keeping your calcium and vitamin d levels high that’s all you can do and try not to worry so much that doesn’t help. It’s always a juggling act when we have multiple conditions personally I came off ppis as they didn’t benefit me so the risk on my bones was not worth it but statins are a different matter.

You can talk to your doctor but again it’s difficult with multiple things to treat. Take care and I hope you are doing well xx

[Radars in reply to MyStar86]

thankyou mystar good to hear from you, how are you coping is the pain you were having any better, and are you at home now.

[MyStar86 in reply to Radars]

Thank you for asking as it has been a while I’m doing ok I’ve been able to get back to driving again which has helped me a lot mentally so I can do a bit more and my walks have been getting much longer so I’m building up some strength which is amazing for me given where I was but I am waiting for further surgery on my bowel which could give me my life back so I’m keeping positive and hopeful which is a massive step forward for me. I’m still in a lot of pain but I try to push myself more when my body will let me as I’m trying to make sure I have happy moments in every single day. I’m still staying at my parents till I get through this next surgery but using my car has meant I’ve been able to go back to my flat which has been so lovely I feel much more like my old self again. I still don’t sleep due to the pain and struggle with resting but I keep trying and keep hope alive which is what keeps me going.

How are use feeling I hope you are ok xx

[Radars in reply to MyStar86]

good to hear that you are making progress, when you can walk about it makes a lot of difference, just try and keep improving, what about zoledronic acid infusions,will you still have them .

[MyStar86 in reply to Radars]

I didn’t have the one this year due to having my ileostomy last October so I’ll see as my next surgery is a massive one so I won’t be in any rush to go back on the infusions but on the positive I had my bloods done recently and all my vitamins are well within the healthy range which is a bonus as my diet was extremely restricted after my ileostomy but it’s slowly getting better now and I even managed to gain 2kg which is big for me. My back is still an issue but I need to get through this next surgery before I can think about my bones but I think I’ll wait till I’ve recovered and then have a DEXA scan and decide from there. I do love my walking and having them slowly build up has been amazing I couldn’t do this one walk with a massive hill for years but I did it last week and it was the best feeling ever as I didn’t even feel bad after it so I’m doing ok lots of ups and downs but I keep trying which is the main thing xx

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to MyStar86]

Love your positive attitude MyStar86 - especially making sure you have *happy moments* every day. Stay strong 💐

[MyStar86 in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

Thank you that means a lot as I’ve been to some dark places but I’ve finally found the light and I’ve been really pushing myself and I’m so proud of myself for the first time in years!!! Pain might keep me awake but I’m still going to pop out for a good walk to the local shops in a minute which I love I feel much more independent again xx

[Radars in reply to MyStar86]

that's really good considering how you have been, and your mind is getting better and that counts for a lot just keep going towards that light at the end of the tunnel.

[MyStar86 in reply to Radars]

Thank you so much that means a lot as I know you have heard me during some very dark times where I didn’t think I could carry on but I’m so glad I did and I have hope for the future. I’ve finally got a really good surgeon that understands and cares which is massive for me so hopefully this next surgery will be my last one lucky number 11!! I hope you are doing ok it’s lovely to hear from you and it’s nice for me to give some positive news for once xx