Stopped statins yesterday.

[EffieGee]

Hi I'm new and only just found this group. I stopped taking rosuvastatin 24 hours ago, after being on statins for 30 years. Late in the day but I'm just finding out how harmful they can be. The practice nurse told me that they needn't be tapered but gave no info about side effects or cholersterol level. I've got many long term chronic conditions, auto immune, inflammatory, a family history of heart problems (me last year, long story about iffy conflicting diagnoses butI believe I had a stroke). I'm fed up with pharma drugs and wonder if they're causing more problems than they cure. I'm making lifestyle changes, diet, supplements etc so trying as best I can to live a natural and healthier life. I take 35% cannabidiol oil every day. I'm going to arrange for a coronary artery calcium test, any recommendations or comments greatfully received. And good health for all of us!

[Markl60]

Be careful with your choice of Vit C. I have just discovered that Boots 1 gram Vit C spikes my blood sugar to 132 with my standard breakfast but without its 106 for beans on toast or 95 for eggs on toast. The reason is the Asparteme they put in it. Choose a plain tasting no sugar Vit C

[Markl60]

I wasnt really directing the post at you Londinium it was more a general post. I take Mercola Lipsomal Vit C

[Rob6868 in reply to Markl60]

So are you taking boots vit c or Dr mercolas vit? Confused Just buy AA off the net

There is plenty of it on there that is pure AA ascorbic acid without all the crap that boots have in there's as do others

[kathy24]

It is always better to rely on natural healing than taking drugs. Generally few cholesterol lowering medications can have serious side effects. It is better to incorporate safer method of controlling cholesterol. Healthy diet combined with light exercise is the key to control cholesterol. One must consume a diet rich in fibers such as whole grain food, salad, fruits, oatmeal etc. as advised Dr. Janet Brill, health, nutrition and fitness expert. You only need dedication to switch to a healthy lifestyle.