Experiences with

Bio-Statin

Hi this may seem random!! Since I had my bypass operation 3 years ago small dogs especially have been very very aggressive to me, I have been bitten three times. It happens nearly 90% of the time with them and it's causing me stress. I am on Omeprazole, aspirin, statins and tamuflosin. Has anyone else

I am a 22 year survivor of Prostate cancer. Prostate removed, 2 years later. PSA rise, had 37 radiation treatments. Was on Intermittent therapy for years until PSA rise was too quickly returning. Have been on Lupron and Nubeqa for sevearl years now. Psa <,13 but side effects are becoming debilitating

Hi, My GP pharmacist contacted me yesterday to say that at 4.9 the surgery believes my cholesterol levels are too high for someone with CKD. I have been advised to start taking Atorvastatin 20mg once a day. I said I would ask the team at Guy's as they have specialist knowledge and monitor and manage

Thank you all for replies. The doc called me to the surgery, checked my heart, showed me my rather reassuring Qrisk algorithm and did not push me to statins like the last one did, (with death threats!). Script given for propananol as I can’t seem to bring down this pounding heart (he couldn’t pick it

I am 72 years & been on thyroid meds for 25+ years. I am on BP meds & have been given statins for a few years. Now been diagnosed with PMR & for which I am taking steroids.

Whilst I’ve been on Pegasys and Besremi I’ve been asleep at the wheel regarding new potentially game changing drugs. Now that I’ve had to switch to Ruxo I’m more focused on other options if/when Ruxo stops working. I know there are quite a few new drugs becoming available but as far as I can tell

I have just started statins and told not to drink more than 14 units. I am a little worried as I like a beer, I don't have a problem but will go out on a Friday night and down 5-6-7 pints. Sometimes the same on a Saturday being sociable with the lads. Is there any cause for concern or is it OK?

ASCO GU 2025: New Study Tries to Identify Key Factors That Influence How Quickly Prostate Cancer Becomes Resistant to Hormone Therapy Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the foundation of treatment for advanced prostate cancer, but many patients eventually develop castration-resistant prostate cancer

does anyone else have any tips on statins giving vivid dreams and nightmares ? I'm on simvastin (GP says it has least side effects ) but it's still happening .

With all the limits of a retrospective study (otherwise I might almost become depressed...) A real-world study of 41,379 prostate cancer patients found that GnRH antagonists lead to faster castration resistance than LHRH agonists, with a median time to CRPC of 10.9 vs. 17.3 months (HR 1.40, p=0.02).

Hey all, Thanks for taking the time to read my post, Background: I was diagnosed with RA in Oct 24, and have been on 15mg methotrexate and 20mg hydroxychloroquine (with 5mg of folic acid six days a week). I also take statins for high cholesterol. I’ve been having fortnightly then monthly blood checks

Actually no mention of thyroid but my goodness we all need to hear this to deal holistically with our situation.... one shocking figure being women put on statins raise there risk of diabetes by 71%!!  greygoose you will love her bit on cholesterol! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/preventing-heart-disease-in-midlife-women-with-dr

I have recently lost my Partner and my life has become very traumatic. I have APS , I had 6 months ago a cardioversion which got my Arrhythmia sorted.I am on 1.25 bisoprolol daily along with carbamazepine, thyroxine, lisinapril, warfarin and statins.My GP has recommended Sertraline but I am worried

I would like to know how long do you have to have statin intolerance (Muscle ache/Cramp/Weakness) before you are at risk of irreparable muscle damage? Following the NHS Statin Pathway Document , I will now have to retry (3rd attempt) Rosuvastatin again on a lower dose for at least 6 weeks. As I required

i am having trouble accepting Statins as i react by losing the strength in my lower arms , wrists and hands. I have tried two types and despite having an undiagnosed Chronic fatigue and pain condition ( since 2017). The condition has not been diagnosed yet (7 yrs) but with this knowledge NHS has insisted

I have reacted to Ator… and Rosu… by getting pain and weakened/sensitive muscles in the lower arms. It is so weak that i can not hold a phone for long and if i hold a piece of paper for more than a minute it becomes weak and aches to the point of dropping it. It affects my physical functional strength

I have started nubeqa & orgovyx & need to start a statin too. These posts are very helpful especially the pitavastatin possible anti-cancer effect but posts seem to be 2-4 years ago. Does anyone have any update to share on the subject? Thanks.

My husband aged 79 had an aortic valve replacement by open heart surgery 4 wks ago. He was asymptomatic before that. It was discovered at a pre opp assessment. He developed atrial fibrillation post op and was put on thinners, and bisoprolol 1.25 mg, and a continuation of furosemide. He had a mild TIA

I am a 67 Yr old female who was diagnosed with cirrhosis last year..I do not drink alcohol but was overweight. I was advised by my gp to come off statins as " they don't work after 3 years" I'd been on them for over 10 years..fast forward a year and I've lost 5 stone in weight ( intentionally) and

I'm a 70 year old man. I have been low BMI and physically active all my life, and have always been interested in healthy eating, endeavoring to keep abreast of the latest trends and recommendations. I’ve been following a low carb diet for a number of years now; ever since my doctor told me I needed