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Hi, unknown to me my doctor contacted a specialist following my recent blood test results. I had a phone call out of the blue from the specialist asking which statin I was talking. I explained that I cannot tolerate the severe side effects and am not taking any, which my local surgery knows. I had 4
Hi, unknown to me my doctor contacted a specialist following my recent blood test results. I had a phone call out of the blue from the specialist asking which statin I was talking. I explained that I cannot tolerate the severe side effects and am not taking any, which my local surgery knows. I had 4
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Statin or not??
I'm going to be 50 years old later this year(!) - I'm 5"10' and just under 10 stone (62kg). I gave up smoking 10 years ago and although I'm not an athlete I do keep quite active as I have 2 young kids. My diet is reasonably healthy - porridge every morning and recommended amounts of fruit and veg throughout
I'm going to be 50 years old later this year(!) - I'm 5"10' and just under 10 stone (62kg). I gave up smoking 10 years ago and although I'm not an athlete I do keep quite active as I have 2 young kids. My diet is reasonably healthy - porridge every morning and recommended amounts of fruit and veg throughout
Georgeb46
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Cholesterol Support
4 years ago
Severe pain in my arm
Hi this morning I had severe main in my left arm that radiated into my back under the shoulder blade. I was not able to relieve it by moving my arm, lying down or standing up. I called 999 and the paramedics gave me an ecg which they thought was normal. Blood pressure also normal. Just in case they took
Hi this morning I had severe main in my left arm that radiated into my back under the shoulder blade. I was not able to relieve it by moving my arm, lying down or standing up. I called 999 and the paramedics gave me an ecg which they thought was normal. Blood pressure also normal. Just in case they took
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
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Inhaling statins!!??
Just spotted this article about alternatives to statin tablets which reduce the dose and the side effects. Needs more work but anything that reduces the number of tablets and the muscle pain .... https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/medical/inhaling-statins-rather-than-taking-as-a-pill-could-end-side-effects
Just spotted this article about alternatives to statin tablets which reduce the dose and the side effects. Needs more work but anything that reduces the number of tablets and the muscle pain .... https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/medical/inhaling-statins-rather-than-taking-as-a-pill-could-end-side-effects
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Anybody ever heard anything like this before ?
I have been a poor sleeper all my life mainly due to working shifts amongst other things. About 5 years ago I started to have severe night-time heart palpitations which only happened when I went to bed (as if I already wasn't a poor sleeper) these have made my life miserable. I have had every investigation
I have been a poor sleeper all my life mainly due to working shifts amongst other things. About 5 years ago I started to have severe night-time heart palpitations which only happened when I went to bed (as if I already wasn't a poor sleeper) these have made my life miserable. I have had every investigation
Mgs333
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Sleep Matters
4 years ago
Statins
Had my bloods done last week . Got a letter to ring my g.p.to discuss the results.i already no it will be to put me on statin.thay say it to prevent heart trouble.i try them once and omg.my stomach was in bits .constantly farming.i have refused them twice now . My cholesterol were bad .one doc said then
Had my bloods done last week . Got a letter to ring my g.p.to discuss the results.i already no it will be to put me on statin.thay say it to prevent heart trouble.i try them once and omg.my stomach was in bits .constantly farming.i have refused them twice now . My cholesterol were bad .one doc said then
Redbrook
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
PMR caused by statin (high cholesterol) drugs?
Hi, I’m Joe. Age 71. I have had PMR since June 2021. I am almost convinced that my PMR was brought on by my previous use of Simvistatin. I had these same PMR aches and stiffness when taking Simvistatin, and they went away almost immediately when ceasing use of any statin drugs. Has anyone else
Hi, I’m Joe. Age 71. I have had PMR since June 2021. I am almost convinced that my PMR was brought on by my previous use of Simvistatin. I had these same PMR aches and stiffness when taking Simvistatin, and they went away almost immediately when ceasing use of any statin drugs. Has anyone else
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PMRGCAuk
4 years ago
High Liver Enzyme Count
Hi Guys, Not sure whether anyone has experienced anything similar here? The Mrs noticed a yellowish tinge on the palms of my hands so went to the docs who sent me for a blood test. My liver enzyme count was high so the doctor reduced my statins from 100mg to 60mg and sent me for an ultrasound on
Hi Guys, Not sure whether anyone has experienced anything similar here? The Mrs noticed a yellowish tinge on the palms of my hands so went to the docs who sent me for a blood test. My liver enzyme count was high so the doctor reduced my statins from 100mg to 60mg and sent me for an ultrasound on
baigent87
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Preventing Heart Disease When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis: Which Tests Do You Need?
Having rheumatoid arthritis raises your risk of heart disease, but getting certain tests to keep tabs on risk factors and symptoms can help you stay healthy. Check out A Patient’s Guide to Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease for more information on this topic. Tests to Prevent Heart
Having rheumatoid arthritis raises your risk of heart disease, but getting certain tests to keep tabs on risk factors and symptoms can help you stay healthy. Check out A Patient’s Guide to Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease for more information on this topic. Tests to Prevent Heart
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LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
4 years ago
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease: 28 Ways You Can Lower Your Risk
People with rheumatoid arthritis have nearly a 50 percent greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease. But there’s a lot you can do in your daily life to protect your heart and stay healthy. Check out A Patient’s Guide to Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease for more information
People with rheumatoid arthritis have nearly a 50 percent greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease. But there’s a lot you can do in your daily life to protect your heart and stay healthy. Check out A Patient’s Guide to Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease for more information
lupus-support1
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LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
4 years ago
Understanding the vaccine priority
Am I correct in thinking that having had a heart attack and a stent and being 63yrs old, that this will place me in priority group 6 ‘16 - 64yrs - with underlying health conditions? I have always thought it did. I ask your advice on this as my 58yr old sister with no underlying conditions, lives in
Am I correct in thinking that having had a heart attack and a stent and being 63yrs old, that this will place me in priority group 6 ‘16 - 64yrs - with underlying health conditions? I have always thought it did. I ask your advice on this as my 58yr old sister with no underlying conditions, lives in
Calm2
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
I'm new. Trying to get straight answer on risk of heart failure
I have had permanent atrial fibrillation for about 20 years. (cardioversions and ablations haven't worked). I take Rivaroxaban and statins and 99% of the time feel very well. I have recently read that I have and increased risk of heart failure because my af is permanent. Is this true and what is my risk
I have had permanent atrial fibrillation for about 20 years. (cardioversions and ablations haven't worked). I take Rivaroxaban and statins and 99% of the time feel very well. I have recently read that I have and increased risk of heart failure because my af is permanent. Is this true and what is my risk
Raffles14
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Unsure
Was diagnosed with APS syndrome in March 2020 after two blood test for lupus anticoagulant and MRI scan showed small lesion on brain like a small stroke Was put on clopidogrel and lansoprazole august 2019 then put on atorvastatin 40 mg September 2020 . Since then I’ve been getting really dry rash on
Was diagnosed with APS syndrome in March 2020 after two blood test for lupus anticoagulant and MRI scan showed small lesion on brain like a small stroke Was put on clopidogrel and lansoprazole august 2019 then put on atorvastatin 40 mg September 2020 . Since then I’ve been getting really dry rash on
Nesting
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Myositis UK
4 years ago
Gum Disease
This is a question for a Medical Person HA last June, 3 Stents fitted and now on a mixture of drugs. For 30 years I have been going to the dentist, twice a year, only had 2 fillings and 1 emergency tooth chip fixed. Every time had a clean and polish. Never any signs of gum disease. Visited dentist last
This is a question for a Medical Person HA last June, 3 Stents fitted and now on a mixture of drugs. For 30 years I have been going to the dentist, twice a year, only had 2 fillings and 1 emergency tooth chip fixed. Every time had a clean and polish. Never any signs of gum disease. Visited dentist last
CarlGreen
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Information on Sitosterolemia
I was diagnosis with OBC 6 years ago ... had liver biopsy l year ago finding a where hypertoxity due to statins ... no statin therapy since then chlorestrol & ALT have been elevated since biopsy ..genetic blood test has now revealed I have a condition called” Sitosterolemia” a rare altered gen condition
I was diagnosis with OBC 6 years ago ... had liver biopsy l year ago finding a where hypertoxity due to statins ... no statin therapy since then chlorestrol & ALT have been elevated since biopsy ..genetic blood test has now revealed I have a condition called” Sitosterolemia” a rare altered gen condition
Glens
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PBC Foundation
4 years ago
GP and Cardiologist Disagree On Statins
7 months post Covid and unfortunately I'm still having issues. Went to the cardiologist to check my heart just in case. Normal echo, initially a normal EKG, but my stress test showed an inverted T wave. After bloods tests, he wanted me on statins and BP meds (BP is -140ish/90 and LDL of 159. Normal
7 months post Covid and unfortunately I'm still having issues. Went to the cardiologist to check my heart just in case. Normal echo, initially a normal EKG, but my stress test showed an inverted T wave. After bloods tests, he wanted me on statins and BP meds (BP is -140ish/90 and LDL of 159. Normal
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Slowly I am Recovering!
Hi, my heart ache journey started on 29 July 20 and after CT Angio tracing 2 blocks in LAD was put on table for Angioplasty! Ended up with (85 and 50% blockage-2 DES Abbot Xience Prime Stents) Post stents put on Nebivolol, Statins, Plavix, Renola, Famotidine, aspirin. After that nightmare started !
Hi, my heart ache journey started on 29 July 20 and after CT Angio tracing 2 blocks in LAD was put on table for Angioplasty! Ended up with (85 and 50% blockage-2 DES Abbot Xience Prime Stents) Post stents put on Nebivolol, Statins, Plavix, Renola, Famotidine, aspirin. After that nightmare started !
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Long Term Effects of Aspirin and Statins
What are the long term effects of aspirin and statin use? Doctors just seem to hand them out like sweets!
What are the long term effects of aspirin and statin use? Doctors just seem to hand them out like sweets!
Gobbo_1119
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Men's Health Forum
4 years ago
Hi
It sounds as if you are having a bad time. I don't have restless leg syndrome although I do have a vascular blockage in one leg and osteo-arthritis. A couple of years ago it was so bad that after walking 2 or 3 hundred yards my leg felt as though it would explode and I had to stop and rest it. My
It sounds as if you are having a bad time. I don't have restless leg syndrome although I do have a vascular blockage in one leg and osteo-arthritis. A couple of years ago it was so bad that after walking 2 or 3 hundred yards my leg felt as though it would explode and I had to stop and rest it. My
MarymaryA
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Restless Legs Syndrome
4 years ago
Any advice?
Hi all. My husband has PV, he had a heart attack back in June and was diagnosed straight after with jak2+. His level was .54 and he had approx 6 venesections. His levels came down over time, but now are dropping too low. He’s down to .39 His iron levels are low, and he is suffering with restless leg
Hi all. My husband has PV, he had a heart attack back in June and was diagnosed straight after with jak2+. His level was .54 and he had approx 6 venesections. His levels came down over time, but now are dropping too low. He’s down to .39 His iron levels are low, and he is suffering with restless leg
Mylo6
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MPN Voice
4 years ago
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