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Non statin cholesterol reducing drugs
Hi , I wonder if any one can help , I can’t take statins due to liver problems, I have a fib but under control, my problem is high cholesterol, I can start taking rapetha ,probably not spelt right, only I have read some reports of terrible side affects that last way after you stop taking muscle wasting
Hi , I wonder if any one can help , I can’t take statins due to liver problems, I have a fib but under control, my problem is high cholesterol, I can start taking rapetha ,probably not spelt right, only I have read some reports of terrible side affects that last way after you stop taking muscle wasting
Lavendermay
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AF Association
2 years ago
Taking statins with levothyroxine
I take a statin last thing at night and am thinking of taking my Levo tablet at the same time. Would that cause side effects?? Thanks.
I take a statin last thing at night and am thinking of taking my Levo tablet at the same time. Would that cause side effects?? Thanks.
Grenard
in
Thyroid UK
2 years ago
What about those of us who genuinely cannot tolerate Statins
I would like to hear about people like myself who cannot
take Statins and been told by the hospital post triple bypass I cannot tolerate any of them. I am in my 3 rd year post op and wonder how long I have got. My blood test a few months ago said no further action needed . But then my cholesterol
I would like to hear about people like myself who cannot
take Statins and been told by the hospital post triple bypass I cannot tolerate any of them. I am in my 3 rd year post op and wonder how long I have got. My blood test a few months ago said no further action needed . But then my cholesterol
Pollypuss
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
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Foods to avoid after heart attack and stent fitted
Hi there. Has anyone had any advice from the cardiac team about any foods to avoid? I'm on aspirin, clopidogrel, beta blockers, BP tablets and statins. I know to avoid grapefruit juice, and recently found out about avoiding cranberry juice as well. I've also read conflicting information about avoiding
Hi there. Has anyone had any advice from the cardiac team about any foods to avoid? I'm on aspirin, clopidogrel, beta blockers, BP tablets and statins. I know to avoid grapefruit juice, and recently found out about avoiding cranberry juice as well. I've also read conflicting information about avoiding
MrsSuzuki
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Dry throat
Hi everyone, Firstly thank you to everyone who replied to my post earlier this year when I started on statins. I felt very supported. I’ve not had any of the side effects listed on the info sheet with the tablets. However, I have had a very dry throat at night since starting the medication (Atorvastatin
Hi everyone, Firstly thank you to everyone who replied to my post earlier this year when I started on statins. I felt very supported. I’ve not had any of the side effects listed on the info sheet with the tablets. However, I have had a very dry throat at night since starting the medication (Atorvastatin
KnitNana
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Hello, new to the forum
Hi everyone, new member here. I've been reading a lot of posts on the forums, and it's good to know I'm not the only one having problems with medication after a heart attack and stent fitted. I've been prescribed aspirin, clopidogrel, beta blockers, blood pressure tablets and statins, and to be honest
Hi everyone, new member here. I've been reading a lot of posts on the forums, and it's good to know I'm not the only one having problems with medication after a heart attack and stent fitted. I've been prescribed aspirin, clopidogrel, beta blockers, blood pressure tablets and statins, and to be honest
MrsSuzuki
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Thyroid problems and cholesterol
Hi I’ve been hypothyroid for over thirty years I’ve had to stop Statins yet again because of severe side effects, I was onRosuvastatin for 5 months. Noticed extensive muscle pain on top of chronic back and sciatic pain. No energy felt like you was dying. Now my cholesterol is back up to 8.6.my bad fats
Hi I’ve been hypothyroid for over thirty years I’ve had to stop Statins yet again because of severe side effects, I was onRosuvastatin for 5 months. Noticed extensive muscle pain on top of chronic back and sciatic pain. No energy felt like you was dying. Now my cholesterol is back up to 8.6.my bad fats
T1S1H1T4
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
New Data: Finasteride Safely Prevents Prostate Cancer'These Results Are Transformational,' Says Researcher May 20, 2018
But: "Who uses it today? Almost nobody." "We have answered the questions and closed the book." As reported in 2003, the risk for prostate cancer over the initial 7-year study period was 25% lower with finasteride than with placebo. That risk reduction now "goes out to 16 years, at least," (unlike ADT
But: "Who uses it today? Almost nobody." "We have answered the questions and closed the book." As reported in 2003, the risk for prostate cancer over the initial 7-year study period was 25% lower with finasteride than with placebo. That risk reduction now "goes out to 16 years, at least," (unlike ADT
George71
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
2 years ago
has anyone managed to talk sense into their GP when reviewing medication for hashimotos in the UK?
does anyone have any experience or success in getting their GP to review levo dose based on t4/t3 levels and not just ths? My TSH was 0.5 so GP reduced my levothyroxine from 112mcg to 100mcg daily. I had bloods done privately that showed the following: Tsh 0.28- range 0.27-4.2, T4 17.8 - range 12-22
does anyone have any experience or success in getting their GP to review levo dose based on t4/t3 levels and not just ths? My TSH was 0.5 so GP reduced my levothyroxine from 112mcg to 100mcg daily. I had bloods done privately that showed the following: Tsh 0.28- range 0.27-4.2, T4 17.8 - range 12-22
hippy66
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Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Early 40s and been diagnosed with very early stage atherosclerosis
This was during a scan because of post-Covid issues. It seems I have a calcium score of a little over 3, which is tiny in itself but puts me on a percentile to have much more severe blockages by my mid-50s, and from everything I've read there's no real way of avoiding this (although I can slightly improve
This was during a scan because of post-Covid issues. It seems I have a calcium score of a little over 3, which is tiny in itself but puts me on a percentile to have much more severe blockages by my mid-50s, and from everything I've read there's no real way of avoiding this (although I can slightly improve
butterworth22
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Baricitinib and highCholesterol levels
Hi All. Have just had some bloods done and they're showing an increase in LDL lipids and HDL lipids so overall total is 6.7. Interestingly, my level has increased since being on Baricitinib since 2019 and I suspect I’m going to have to go onto statins to counteract the effects of the drug! Nothing in
Hi All. Have just had some bloods done and they're showing an increase in LDL lipids and HDL lipids so overall total is 6.7. Interestingly, my level has increased since being on Baricitinib since 2019 and I suspect I’m going to have to go onto statins to counteract the effects of the drug! Nothing in
Amnesiac3637
in
NRAS
2 years ago
Statin - Side Effects
Actually I am happy to say I do not have any so you might wonder why I am posting? I only check in here every few days as it is all very repetitive particularly on statins. Yes a minute percentage get side effects yet despite numerous posts on the subject often replied to by stalwarts of the forum people
Actually I am happy to say I do not have any so you might wonder why I am posting? I only check in here every few days as it is all very repetitive particularly on statins. Yes a minute percentage get side effects yet despite numerous posts on the subject often replied to by stalwarts of the forum people
Heythrop51
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Mild Fatty and mild enlarged liver
I am confused can your liver be fatty and not be enlarged? I saw a general Dr who said these are two different things but everything I am reading online says mild enlarged fatty liver, like they go together. I had the U/S done because , my ALT 37 when it should be under 32. I have recently gained
I am confused can your liver be fatty and not be enlarged? I saw a general Dr who said these are two different things but everything I am reading online says mild enlarged fatty liver, like they go together. I had the U/S done because , my ALT 37 when it should be under 32. I have recently gained
jesse2121
in
Living with Fatty Liver and NASH
2 years ago
Statins
I have a gp appoinment today to discuss starting statins as my cholesterol is high. This was at the request of a specialist, not gastro or neuro. I have requested the test results. No connection has been made to pernicious anemia or my malabsorption/exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. I also have chronic
I have a gp appoinment today to discuss starting statins as my cholesterol is high. This was at the request of a specialist, not gastro or neuro. I have requested the test results. No connection has been made to pernicious anemia or my malabsorption/exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. I also have chronic
Luac
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
2 years ago
RLS meds
Hi everyone, Since your recommendation re meds aggravating and/or causing RLS I have taken myself off statins and Amitriptoline. My Dr refused to change them I'll post that conversation later. I am 80 and have been taking Ropinerole for the past 2yrs 6months Since December 7th I've reduced Ropinerol
Hi everyone, Since your recommendation re meds aggravating and/or causing RLS I have taken myself off statins and Amitriptoline. My Dr refused to change them I'll post that conversation later. I am 80 and have been taking Ropinerole for the past 2yrs 6months Since December 7th I've reduced Ropinerol
Nightwalker999
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
Oral B12 Update
I last wrote a post about 11 months ago in which I was exploring the use of oral B12 while waiting for a specialist appointment. A lot has happened since then and I have waited to reach a conclusion before posting an update. I have decided to summarise my findings rather than ramble on: 1. I found the
I last wrote a post about 11 months ago in which I was exploring the use of oral B12 while waiting for a specialist appointment. A lot has happened since then and I have waited to reach a conclusion before posting an update. I have decided to summarise my findings rather than ramble on: 1. I found the
Pleaforsanity
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
2 years ago
Statin side effects
Hubby on statins following HA and stent fitted three years ago. Has been experiencing for last three months really bad thigh muscle pain and cramping. Reading the medical leaflet with his statin wondering if this is a side effect. He is on Rosuvastatin having been switched from Atorvorstatin about 18
Hubby on statins following HA and stent fitted three years ago. Has been experiencing for last three months really bad thigh muscle pain and cramping. Reading the medical leaflet with his statin wondering if this is a side effect. He is on Rosuvastatin having been switched from Atorvorstatin about 18
Picasso652
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Help with blood results please!
My background is this: I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 1998, by which time, I was in a bad way. My starter dose was 25 mcg, increased by 25 mcg until I reached 150 mcg which, tested showed, was correct. I am tested every year and am now on 75 mcg. I had 2 NHS blood tests last year, in July and November
My background is this: I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 1998, by which time, I was in a bad way. My starter dose was 25 mcg, increased by 25 mcg until I reached 150 mcg which, tested showed, was correct. I am tested every year and am now on 75 mcg. I had 2 NHS blood tests last year, in July and November
ArtySally
in
Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Thoughts on Dr. Malcolm Kendrick?
I am new to this site, a retired Canadian nurse with high blood pressure and frequent PVC issues. I have read all of the British GP Dr. Kendrick’s books, and am curious about what sense others may have of his opinions. I know he has been vehemently dismissed by the medical establishment as anti big
I am new to this site, a retired Canadian nurse with high blood pressure and frequent PVC issues. I have read all of the British GP Dr. Kendrick’s books, and am curious about what sense others may have of his opinions. I know he has been vehemently dismissed by the medical establishment as anti big
dicynth
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Medication
If I stop my medication will I die. Am on blood thinners, ACE inhibitors and statins.
If I stop my medication will I die. Am on blood thinners, ACE inhibitors and statins.
Batty55
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
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