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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
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High Blood Pressure Support
15 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
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High Blood Pressure Support
15 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
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Glaucoma UK
17 days ago
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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
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British Heart Foundation
17 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
18 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
19 days ago
Thyroid result questions
Hello, I have just had my T4 and TSH blood results back with T4 at 22.7 (range 10.5-21) and TSH 0.25 (range 0.35-5.5). T3 was not tested at this time. Nor Vits D and B12 or Ferritin and Folate. It was an early morning fasting blood test with last dose Thyroxine the previous morning. I am currently
Hello, I have just had my T4 and TSH blood results back with T4 at 22.7 (range 10.5-21) and TSH 0.25 (range 0.35-5.5). T3 was not tested at this time. Nor Vits D and B12 or Ferritin and Folate. It was an early morning fasting blood test with last dose Thyroxine the previous morning. I am currently
ElephantShoes
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Thyroid UK
20 days ago
Statins in older patients and their benefits
There is, not surprisingly, a lot of discussion here about us taking statins and one of the points often made is that there has been little evidence of benefit for over 75s - mainly because they are more often than not excluded from clinical trials. This is a patient summary of a Chinese study which
There is, not surprisingly, a lot of discussion here about us taking statins and one of the points often made is that there has been little evidence of benefit for over 75s - mainly because they are more often than not excluded from clinical trials. This is a patient summary of a Chinese study which
PMRpro
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PMRGCAuk
21 days ago
Has anyone tried Inclisiran in place of Statins
My doctor is keen to reduce my cholesterol as it is 7.3 and I can't/wont take statins. I also have problems with palpitations so can't even raise my levo. I am a bit worried I am developing a heart condition too. I am just waiting for a blood test and xray before I go back to the doc who has suggested
My doctor is keen to reduce my cholesterol as it is 7.3 and I can't/wont take statins. I also have problems with palpitations so can't even raise my levo. I am a bit worried I am developing a heart condition too. I am just waiting for a blood test and xray before I go back to the doc who has suggested
Dizzy938
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Thyroid UK
22 days ago
Ezetemibe side affects
Hi all. Has anyone been on Ezetemibe for cholesterol? I've been on it for 3 weeks and I'm feeling dreadful. Very low mood on verge of tears all the time. My chest aches as do my shoulders and one foot. I can't take statins so they're trying me on this. My cholesterol was 6 total and it's come down to
Hi all. Has anyone been on Ezetemibe for cholesterol? I've been on it for 3 weeks and I'm feeling dreadful. Very low mood on verge of tears all the time. My chest aches as do my shoulders and one foot. I can't take statins so they're trying me on this. My cholesterol was 6 total and it's come down to
Haz58
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Cholesterol Support
22 days ago
Grapefruit
Hello everyone Does anyone know if grapefruit juice interferes with T4/T3 uptake? I know if someone is on statins it has to be avoided I know to avoid Biotin before blood tests but is Nicotimamide ok? Finally has anyone successfully lowered their cholesterol without statins while on T4/T3, I really
Hello everyone Does anyone know if grapefruit juice interferes with T4/T3 uptake? I know if someone is on statins it has to be avoided I know to avoid Biotin before blood tests but is Nicotimamide ok? Finally has anyone successfully lowered their cholesterol without statins while on T4/T3, I really
Indigourchin
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Thyroid UK
24 days ago
Cholesterol level and Q Risk
I don't remember seeing any discussions about the Q Risk with relation to a stroke or heart attack. My last bloods came back normal, no action. My cholesterol was 5.3 and I'm on 2mg pred.I asked the nurse what the Q risk was and it came up as 25% chance of a stroke or heart attack within the next 10
I don't remember seeing any discussions about the Q Risk with relation to a stroke or heart attack. My last bloods came back normal, no action. My cholesterol was 5.3 and I'm on 2mg pred.I asked the nurse what the Q risk was and it came up as 25% chance of a stroke or heart attack within the next 10
diana1998
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PMRGCAuk
25 days ago
statins
My Gp wants me to go on a statin.Iam 78 cholesterol is 5.6 .Have done the dieting thing and it won’t go down. Have heard a lot about the side effects.Can any one out there give me their story. Don’t know what to do. Thank you
My Gp wants me to go on a statin.Iam 78 cholesterol is 5.6 .Have done the dieting thing and it won’t go down. Have heard a lot about the side effects.Can any one out there give me their story. Don’t know what to do. Thank you
Chocolate41
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PMRGCAuk
25 days ago
Cramps - simvastatin
I have been having bad cramping in my left hand for a while now, I ran out of simvastatin nearly a week ago, will be picking my new script tomorrow, and have found that the cramping has now stopped it may be coincidence I don't know, unsure now whether to stop statins altogether or to possibly take a
I have been having bad cramping in my left hand for a while now, I ran out of simvastatin nearly a week ago, will be picking my new script tomorrow, and have found that the cramping has now stopped it may be coincidence I don't know, unsure now whether to stop statins altogether or to possibly take a
Doggie123-UK
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British Heart Foundation
25 days ago
Statins
I had a call from my GP surgery about taking statins.Apparently my cholesterol is okay but I have a 38% risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Even though I take anticoagulant statins work in a different way and are recommended for me as I am in persistent afib I do not want to take statins but wondered
I had a call from my GP surgery about taking statins.Apparently my cholesterol is okay but I have a 38% risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Even though I take anticoagulant statins work in a different way and are recommended for me as I am in persistent afib I do not want to take statins but wondered
Swimsyroke
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
25 days ago
Cholesterol and CLL
Hoping for some information from the wise ones here - back in January my GP said she wanted to start me on a statin as my cholesterol was high. I said I preferred to try to bring it down myself rather than with medication (and my intent here is not to start a debate on statins - I just prefer a natural
Hoping for some information from the wise ones here - back in January my GP said she wanted to start me on a statin as my cholesterol was high. I said I preferred to try to bring it down myself rather than with medication (and my intent here is not to start a debate on statins - I just prefer a natural
Kbcjones
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CLL Support
26 days ago
Latest results....
Not sure why admin bloked replies on last post...... deleted last bit ... so hopefully I can get some feedback on theses results Had enough now .... its time to bite the bullet and see a private endocrinologist. My latest bloods are - Tsh - 3.45 ( 0.35-5.50) T4 - 12.60 (7.86-14.41) Doc says I'm
Not sure why admin bloked replies on last post...... deleted last bit ... so hopefully I can get some feedback on theses results Had enough now .... its time to bite the bullet and see a private endocrinologist. My latest bloods are - Tsh - 3.45 ( 0.35-5.50) T4 - 12.60 (7.86-14.41) Doc says I'm
HashiJ
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Thyroid UK
26 days ago
Latest results!!
Had enough now .... its time to bite the bullet and see a private endocrinologist. My latest bloods are - Tsh - 3.45 ( 0.35-5.50) T4 - 12.60 (7.86-14.41) Doc says I'm in range , so don't change ... still taking 75mcg levothyroxine. I was hoping this last test would show I was out of range ....
Had enough now .... its time to bite the bullet and see a private endocrinologist. My latest bloods are - Tsh - 3.45 ( 0.35-5.50) T4 - 12.60 (7.86-14.41) Doc says I'm in range , so don't change ... still taking 75mcg levothyroxine. I was hoping this last test would show I was out of range ....
HashiJ
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Thyroid UK
26 days ago
Change of statins from Atorvastatin to Rosuvastatin
Hi guys does anyone have any experience of the above or any comments to share? I've just had an angioplasty and 3 stents (surprise!) and now on asprin, clopridogel for a short while - want to stop the bisoprosol shortly. But my statins have had a change - so has anyone any positive comments for the
Hi guys does anyone have any experience of the above or any comments to share? I've just had an angioplasty and 3 stents (surprise!) and now on asprin, clopridogel for a short while - want to stop the bisoprosol shortly. But my statins have had a change - so has anyone any positive comments for the
YorkshireBella123
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British Heart Foundation
27 days ago
Cholesterol and QRISK score
My GP has just completed my annual review and has referred me to the GP specialist Pharmacist to discuss statins. My cholesterol has always been well controlled with a reading of around 5 (I was told my good cholesterol was excellent). This year it has increased to 5.16 and he has also completed a QRISK
My GP has just completed my annual review and has referred me to the GP specialist Pharmacist to discuss statins. My cholesterol has always been well controlled with a reading of around 5 (I was told my good cholesterol was excellent). This year it has increased to 5.16 and he has also completed a QRISK
Karendeena
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
28 days ago
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