Cholesterol not the culprit in coronary plaque build

[nnchin1]

Does statin Crestor now have a role in reducing bad or high LOL?

[MaryF Administrator]

The jury is currently a bit divided on this issue currently. I am not on them, and neither will I be, as I have such awful and dangerous reactions to new drugs, that they would be out of reach to me anyway. However many feel better of them, and some do not! MaryF

[nnchin1 in reply to MaryF]

You mean Cholesterol is not a scam or a Con job

[MaryF Administrator in reply to nnchin1]

I am not on Statins, and of course as many of you know despite clots in my legs years ago, I have remained fairly stable on Aspirin twice a day, however I do take a host of supplements and also LDN and natural desiccated thyroid, my diet is gluten free as it causes me terrible allergies, and other than that my diet is Mediterranean. Do I limited sugar? and refined food, well yes! I work very hard on diet and exercise, and hope it helps me. MaryF

[nnchin1 in reply to MaryF]

How do you identify leg clots. Is it the feeling of cold legs ?

[MaryF Administrator in reply to nnchin1]

nhs.uk/Conditions/Thrombosi...

MaryF

[Manofmendip]

Hi there.

I agree with my colleague, Mary.

It is worth reading 'The Great Cholesterol Con' by Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, a book that Mary recommended to me.

Dave

[nnchin1 in reply to Manofmendip]

You agree then that taking Statin is a waste of time and money

[Manofmendip in reply to nnchin1]

Well for me it was, I stopped and I lost over a stone. But I am not medically trained, as none of us on here are, so you must take medical advice. I made my decision after reading the book.

[MaryF Administrator in reply to nnchin1]

I think they work for some and not for others, as said above the jury is out on them, the medical profession appear to be split on this issue. MaryF

[daisyd]

I am on statins which the doctors are aware of, if I am thinking correctly I was told it makes your veins smother improving blood and that was at Sr thomas's

[daisyd in reply to daisyd]

Sorry should have read it before sending St Thomas's and blood flow, just going to check my inr