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jhutc16
I've never taken statins. First, my GP said to take them to lower my cholesterol. But my cholesterol is naturally very low, I said. Is it, he replied, let's have a look. He scrolled down my file on his computer. Oh yes, he said, so it is. Then he said statins were recommended for diabetics, among other
I've never taken statins. First, my GP said to take them to lower my cholesterol. But my cholesterol is naturally very low, I said. Is it, he replied, let's have a look. He scrolled down my file on his computer. Oh yes, he said, so it is. Then he said statins were recommended for diabetics, among other
jhutc16
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British Heart Foundation
1 day ago
Metrical psalms
Ref to statins I've been taking Atorvastatin for approximately 15yrs ! unaware of muscle damage/ weakness but was aware of muscle pain which I didn't have I also take thyroxine 50mcgs daily. I became aware of my inability of going up stairs without having to lever myself up on the bannisters because
Ref to statins I've been taking Atorvastatin for approximately 15yrs ! unaware of muscle damage/ weakness but was aware of muscle pain which I didn't have I also take thyroxine 50mcgs daily. I became aware of my inability of going up stairs without having to lever myself up on the bannisters because
metricalpsalms
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British Heart Foundation
2 days ago
Advice needed.
Hi. My lovely father is 91. A brief history-He has heart failure. He had a heart attack in his early 60's. Had pacemaker fitted nearly 11 years ago. Had a echo about 7 months ago and found aortic valve stenosis(not yet had appointment to discuss this). He's on various medication for blood pressure,
Hi. My lovely father is 91. A brief history-He has heart failure. He had a heart attack in his early 60's. Had pacemaker fitted nearly 11 years ago. Had a echo about 7 months ago and found aortic valve stenosis(not yet had appointment to discuss this). He's on various medication for blood pressure,
Sunflowers99
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British Heart Foundation
2 days ago
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Joolsg
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Restless Legs Syndrome
3 days ago
Advice please
I have been recommended by my GP to take statins but I have an under active thyroid and take levethoroxine. He has said the risk is muscle damage but to me that makes no sense as your heart is just a big muscle. He has also claimed diet alone is not effective as I have a 10% risk of heart attack or
I have been recommended by my GP to take statins but I have an under active thyroid and take levethoroxine. He has said the risk is muscle damage but to me that makes no sense as your heart is just a big muscle. He has also claimed diet alone is not effective as I have a 10% risk of heart attack or
Akf1953
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British Heart Foundation
3 days ago
New Study Suggests that Millions Fewer Americans May Need to Take Statins
I just read this article (not the actual research article) that suggests that potentially 40% of Americans taking statins may not need to take them. What are your thoughts? https://apple.news/A2w_8AMmESbq59-D5UuGClg
I just read this article (not the actual research article) that suggests that potentially 40% of Americans taking statins may not need to take them. What are your thoughts? https://apple.news/A2w_8AMmESbq59-D5UuGClg
Smitty1956
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British Heart Foundation
3 days ago
Statins/Eczema/Psoriasis/Itching
I've been on 40mg Atorvastatin since my HA in May 2021. Last November I noticed I was doing a lot more itching. Had a blood test, my bilirubin and ALT levels were raised. Whilst trying to sort that out, I noticed u was breaking out in blotches/red spots and what look like small fungal patches. My GP
I've been on 40mg Atorvastatin since my HA in May 2021. Last November I noticed I was doing a lot more itching. Had a blood test, my bilirubin and ALT levels were raised. Whilst trying to sort that out, I noticed u was breaking out in blotches/red spots and what look like small fungal patches. My GP
HomerJSimpson
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British Heart Foundation
5 days ago
lanzoprazole and statins
hi , just spoke to pharmacist re lanzoprazole as gives me terrible diarrhea . He has switched me to pantaprazole , but warned me I still might get the same effect ? Anyone had problems with the pantaprazole
hi , just spoke to pharmacist re lanzoprazole as gives me terrible diarrhea . He has switched me to pantaprazole , but warned me I still might get the same effect ? Anyone had problems with the pantaprazole
Stent2024
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British Heart Foundation
5 days ago
Statins causing muscle and joint pain.
80mg Atorvastatin, 10mg Ezetimibe, 2.5mg Ramapril, 90mg Ticagrelor, 2.5mg Bisoprolol, 75mg Asprin, 20mg Omeprazole. Had my MI in August 2023 and had a single stent fitted. Another artery was slightly clogged but the hope is medication for cholesterol will keep the blood flowing . From August I
80mg Atorvastatin, 10mg Ezetimibe, 2.5mg Ramapril, 90mg Ticagrelor, 2.5mg Bisoprolol, 75mg Asprin, 20mg Omeprazole. Had my MI in August 2023 and had a single stent fitted. Another artery was slightly clogged but the hope is medication for cholesterol will keep the blood flowing . From August I
Wellworth
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British Heart Foundation
6 days ago
should I start interferon?
I’d be grateful for any advice or guidance on starting Interferon for ET CalR mutation. I was diagnosed with ET approximately 12 years ago when I was 57. I took Hydroxycarbamide in increasing doses over an approximate 6 year period when the efficacy of the drug began to wane. I was then prescribed
I’d be grateful for any advice or guidance on starting Interferon for ET CalR mutation. I was diagnosed with ET approximately 12 years ago when I was 57. I took Hydroxycarbamide in increasing doses over an approximate 6 year period when the efficacy of the drug began to wane. I was then prescribed
Reggieroo
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MPN Voice
8 days ago
Refused inclisiran
Ihave had aerotic valve replaced,,and partial myectomy, also chronic renal failure, am prediabetec because of statins, cardiologist and gp wyill only prescribe pravastatin and ezetimibe, which will raise blood sugar levels even higher , can i obtain some different medication
Ihave had aerotic valve replaced,,and partial myectomy, also chronic renal failure, am prediabetec because of statins, cardiologist and gp wyill only prescribe pravastatin and ezetimibe, which will raise blood sugar levels even higher , can i obtain some different medication
Wellington19
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British Heart Foundation
9 days ago
Running with angina
prior to contracting Covid in April 23 I was very fit and regularly ran up mountains and 2/3 hour runs was my usual at least once a week plus some kind of activity every day.With COVID I developed chest tightness and breathlessness, particularly worse on exertion. I repeatedly said that it felt like
prior to contracting Covid in April 23 I was very fit and regularly ran up mountains and 2/3 hour runs was my usual at least once a week plus some kind of activity every day.With COVID I developed chest tightness and breathlessness, particularly worse on exertion. I repeatedly said that it felt like
Ayecan
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British Heart Foundation
10 days ago
MCTD diagnosis, finally!
Hi everyone. If you've been following my posts, you probably know I've been very frustrated with the NHS. I decided to go to India and get all my tests done and see a doctor as well. I'm in the clear for Hashimoto's, Coeliac disease, RA and lupus. I have mixed connective tissue disease. The increasing
Hi everyone. If you've been following my posts, you probably know I've been very frustrated with the NHS. I decided to go to India and get all my tests done and see a doctor as well. I'm in the clear for Hashimoto's, Coeliac disease, RA and lupus. I have mixed connective tissue disease. The increasing
MauveMouse
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Thyroid UK
12 days ago
Insurance company issues
Hi everyone. I'm new to this so I've no idea whether anyone can advise me. I've recently been told I need bypass surgery and it's apparently quite urgent. I've got private health insurance (since 2021, never used), but when I contacted them they said that because I've been on statins since 2015 and am
Hi everyone. I'm new to this so I've no idea whether anyone can advise me. I've recently been told I need bypass surgery and it's apparently quite urgent. I've got private health insurance (since 2021, never used), but when I contacted them they said that because I've been on statins since 2015 and am
Nubes
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British Heart Foundation
12 days ago
just checking I'm doing the right thing...
I've been taking amlodipine 10mg as well as atorvastatin 20mg for 18 months. I've 2 fairly straightforward questions: I've been told that the statin can contribute to lowering bp, as its effect is to lower my cholesterol. Is that correct? Secondly, my understanding is that the liver is most active
I've been taking amlodipine 10mg as well as atorvastatin 20mg for 18 months. I've 2 fairly straightforward questions: I've been told that the statin can contribute to lowering bp, as its effect is to lower my cholesterol. Is that correct? Secondly, my understanding is that the liver is most active
GraunReader
in
High Blood Pressure Support
13 days ago
just checking I'm doing the right thing...
I've been taking amlodipine 10mg as well as atorvastatin 20mg for 18 months. I've 2 fairly straightforward questions: I've been told that the statin can contribute to lowering bp, as its effect is to lower cholesterol. Is that correct? Secondly, my understanding is that the liver is most active in producing
I've been taking amlodipine 10mg as well as atorvastatin 20mg for 18 months. I've 2 fairly straightforward questions: I've been told that the statin can contribute to lowering bp, as its effect is to lower cholesterol. Is that correct? Secondly, my understanding is that the liver is most active in producing
GraunReader
in
High Blood Pressure Support
13 days ago
Acute Angle Glaucoma and statins
Hi everyone!I was shocked today to find out that my 6 monthly blood test coverning liver function(I've been taking 3g of vitb3 for a year now and regular liver tests are recommended?) cholesterol etc, results showed an increase in my LDL from 5.5 to 6.1 in the last 6 months! I have monitored my sat fat
Hi everyone!I was shocked today to find out that my 6 monthly blood test coverning liver function(I've been taking 3g of vitb3 for a year now and regular liver tests are recommended?) cholesterol etc, results showed an increase in my LDL from 5.5 to 6.1 in the last 6 months! I have monitored my sat fat
Extrahelp
in
Glaucoma UK
15 days ago
Stent - do I need one?
I have haad scan, stress test, and there is a suspicion of LAD giving problems, but nothing conclusive. I was put on Beta blockers, statins, and now I have no pains, low blood pressure and am walking up to 18 miles a day with group. I do get raised heart beats if I walk to fast, or am physically tired
I have haad scan, stress test, and there is a suspicion of LAD giving problems, but nothing conclusive. I was put on Beta blockers, statins, and now I have no pains, low blood pressure and am walking up to 18 miles a day with group. I do get raised heart beats if I walk to fast, or am physically tired
boldold
in
British Heart Foundation
15 days ago
CoQ10 + K2
hi, Anyone taking these 2 supplements for heart health? If so, any postives by taking these? Do you feel more energised? Can you combine with Statins? Thanks
hi, Anyone taking these 2 supplements for heart health? If so, any postives by taking these? Do you feel more energised? Can you combine with Statins? Thanks
TasteLessFood4Life
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British Heart Foundation
16 days ago
Methotrexate and Prednisolone GPA
Hi everyone. I have been on methotrexate and prednisolone for nearly three years for Vasculitis GPA along with blood thinners and statins etc, was also on Mycophenolate for first 2 years. I have been told Rituximab not suitable for me. GPA symptoms are currently under control, have not been able to get
Hi everyone. I have been on methotrexate and prednisolone for nearly three years for Vasculitis GPA along with blood thinners and statins etc, was also on Mycophenolate for first 2 years. I have been told Rituximab not suitable for me. GPA symptoms are currently under control, have not been able to get
Wyllow
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Vasculitis UK
16 days ago
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