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Confused

Hello, I've just found you today. I saw my GP this morning who informed me of results from a recent routine blood test. My cholesterol has risen from just...

Hello, I've just found you today. I saw my GP this morning who informed me of r...

Juniper

•12 years ago

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1st degree heart block

I`m wondering if anything can be done about extra systoles which I have had on & off since I was about 15. In the last 15 years they have been much more...

I`m wondering if anything can be done about extra systoles which I have had on &...

hairyfairy

•12 years ago

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Under-treated Heart Condition that Causes a 500 Percent Increase in the Risk of Stroke Unites Medical and Patient Communities.

In a global call to action, 77 patient organisations and medical societies from 43 countries are asking the general public, healthcare professionals and policy...

In a global call to action, 77 patient organisations and medical societies from ...

SignAgainstStroke

•12 years ago

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Blood Pressure remains at 200 and 130

Hi My blood pressure remains at 200 and 130 and some time even 140. I do not feel headache, pain or any other symptoms. i have started taking amlodipin 10mg...

Hi My blood pressure remains at 200 and 130 and some time even 140. I do not fe...

Talha

•12 years ago

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WHY DO I FEEL TIRED AND DRAINED AFTER COMING OFF STATINS

Been off statins for about 8 weeks now and started to feel better, All muscular and joint pains are a whole lot better, started to take C0 q10 and ABCplus but...

Been off statins for about 8 weeks now and started to feel better, All muscular ...

georgiaemily

•12 years ago

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Is it too soon to get excited?

Hi, well at last, after all these years, I am tolerating a statin. I honestly feel like I have won the lottery! I know it is only 10mg but it is more than I...

Hi, well at last, after all these years, I am tolerating a statin. I honestly fe...

goldie

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Drugs advice for Type III Hyperlipoproteinaemia.

I have recently been diagnosed with the above after genetic testing (I am 51 year old female.) I am otherwise fit, slim and healthy but have ridiculous levels...

I have recently been diagnosed with the above after genetic testing (I am 51 yea...

Miggins

•12 years ago

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A Woman with High Cholesterol

I have just come across this blog http://www.docsopinion.com/2012/07/13/a-woman-with-high-cholesterol/ It's rather long, but just about sums everything up....

I have just come across this blog http://www.docsopinion.com/2012/07/13/a-woman...

Aliwally

•12 years ago

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I recently had an angiogram done and they found no clogged arteries, however I am still having bad chest pains and they come on at any time.

Is it because I havent been on my blood pressure pills or what is cause this?

leeden

•12 years ago

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are there any alternatives to statins

I`ve been taking Simvastatin for about 6 weeks, but I had to stop because they were making me feel very tired & drowsy, & every time I ate something I`d fall...

I`ve been taking Simvastatin for about 6 weeks, but I had to stop because they w...

hairyfairy

•12 years ago

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I've had chest pain which goes into my shoulder on a couple of occasions.. the pain takes my breath and i can't move for a few minutes..

I've had ECG at my GP's practise this didn't show any concerns.. just scared when this happens.. i feel like i'm going to pass out.. any suggestions as to what...

I've had ECG at my GP's practise this didn't show any concerns.. just scared whe...

Denise67

•12 years ago

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start of Pravastatin 10mg - not good!

After a fantastic and relaxing holiday, I thought I would bite the bullet and go back to my GP to see if we can start again on lowering my Cholesterol. I...

After a fantastic and relaxing holiday, I thought I would bite the bullet and go...

goldie

•12 years ago

3 Replies

if ur blood pressure goes to 229 129,could that cause u to have an heart attack

uchlein

•12 years ago

1 Reply

How did you get referred to a lipid clinic?

I'm breaking in a new GP ;-) and he definitely won't refer before my notes arrive from the last GP and I feel like he's going to be reluctant even then. The...

I'm breaking in a new GP ;-) and he definitely won't refer before my notes arriv...

DakCB-UK

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Treatment for FH in Sweden

There has been an interesting conversation on the Facebook FH group site about drug treatment in Sweden for FH. (I am not a member, I only follow it). The...

There has been an interesting conversation on the Facebook FH group site about d...

Aliwally

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Exercise Treadmill Test

When I went for my last lipid assessment, I was advised to take the ETT which I am doing next Monday pending my next clinic appointment in early August. They...

When I went for my last lipid assessment, I was advised to take the ETT which I ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Lipid Clinic Appointment

Had my most disappointing lipid clinic appointment in 16 years of attending. Saw a different consultant from the usual ones. When I raised concerns about...

Had my most disappointing lipid clinic appointment in 16 years of attending. Saw...

Seahorse

•12 years ago

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Where is the patient section of the new HEART UK website?

There's a section for general info, a section for health professionals, a section about membership. Where's the section for patients and members on the new...

There's a section for general info, a section for health professionals, a sectio...

DakCB-UK

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Age or genes?

I asked a question last week about high cholesterol, & I`m still quite in the dark as to what has caused my condition. I attend a group practice of doctors, &...

I asked a question last week about high cholesterol, & I`m still quite in the da...

hairyfairy

•12 years ago

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im on 80 mg atorvastatin after angioplasty..my side affects include nausea.muscle cramps ,really dry skin and flaky scalp.any suggestions

pampig1

•12 years ago

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I was diagnosed with hypercholesrolemia 2 years ago, & I don`t understand why my cholesterol has risen after being low-normal all my life.

I`m 59 years old, & have never had any problems before, but now my gp has put me on statins, & I`m worried about the long term effects of taking these drugs.

I`m 59 years old, & have never had any problems before, but now my gp has put me...

hairyfairy

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Drug Trials

I don't know if anyone else has been listening to the debate about Glaxo Smith Kline's historical practice for which they have been fined. John Humphries put...

I don't know if anyone else has been listening to the debate about Glaxo Smith K...

Aliwally

•12 years ago

3 Replies

I had a heart attack in February of this year, I had a stent put in but I am still experiencing tiredness and chest pain.

Could there be another blockage? Im 51 and Ive had 3 heart attacks. I feel like Im 90

Could there be another blockage? Im 51 and Ive had 3 heart attacks. I feel li...

leeden

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Can anyone offer advice about heart attacks?

My partner is 24 and following a suspected stroke a year ago has been experiencing excruciating chest pains. He awoke one morning no more than a month ago...

My partner is 24 and following a suspected stroke a year ago has been experienci...

kyn4n

•12 years ago

10 Replies

hi, i am 45 had abypass at 40 and a stroke in jan, i hate hospitals and try not to go in if i can, i have been having pains in the left hand

side of my chest now for aday and am very tired, and have now gone a bit short of breath should i make a appointment with my doctor, or just rest to see if it...

side of my chest now for aday and am very tired, and have now gone a bit short o...

dawney1

•12 years ago

3 Replies

I am over 50 having heart disease with a below income usually I recd. exemption on prescription but not receiving now what to do

nilesh

•12 years ago

3 Replies

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Cholesterol Support

All posts for July 2012

Confused

1st degree heart block

Under-treated Heart Condition that Causes a 500 Percent Increase in the Risk of Stroke Unites Medical and Patient Communities.

Blood Pressure remains at 200 and 130

WHY DO I FEEL TIRED AND DRAINED AFTER COMING OFF STATINS

Is it too soon to get excited?

Drugs advice for Type III Hyperlipoproteinaemia.

A Woman with High Cholesterol

I recently had an angiogram done and they found no clogged arteries, however I am still having bad chest pains and they come on at any time.

are there any alternatives to statins

I've had chest pain which goes into my shoulder on a couple of occasions.. the pain takes my breath and i can't move for a few minutes..

start of Pravastatin 10mg - not good!

if ur blood pressure goes to 229 129,could that cause u to have an heart attack

How did you get referred to a lipid clinic?

Treatment for FH in Sweden

Exercise Treadmill Test

Lipid Clinic Appointment

Where is the patient section of the new HEART UK website?

Age or genes?

im on 80 mg atorvastatin after angioplasty..my side affects include nausea.muscle cramps ,really dry skin and flaky scalp.any suggestions

I was diagnosed with hypercholesrolemia 2 years ago, & I don`t understand why my cholesterol has risen after being low-normal all my life.

Drug Trials

I had a heart attack in February of this year, I had a stent put in but I am still experiencing tiredness and chest pain.

Can anyone offer advice about heart attacks?

hi, i am 45 had abypass at 40 and a stroke in jan, i hate hospitals and try not to go in if i can, i have been having pains in the left hand

I am over 50 having heart disease with a below income usually I recd. exemption on prescription but not receiving now what to do

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