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Should I take medication before thyroid blood test?
Hi I have been advised not to take my normal dose of levothyroxine before my thyroid blood test tomorrow morning as well as my other medication. However I am worried that if I don't take my sodium valproate, venlafaxine, oestrogen HRT or fenofibrate beforehand then it will not show on the test if they
Hi I have been advised not to take my normal dose of levothyroxine before my thyroid blood test tomorrow morning as well as my other medication. However I am worried that if I don't take my sodium valproate, venlafaxine, oestrogen HRT or fenofibrate beforehand then it will not show on the test if they
Hawkwind
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Help finding T3 doctor
Hello, I was wondering if anybody could recommend an NHS doctor or private doctor/endocrinologist that prescribes T3 as I am really struggling with severe depression, excessive tiredness, a lot of hair loss, constipation etc.I was diagnosed with sub clinical hypothroidism 2 years ago and prescribed 25mg
Hello, I was wondering if anybody could recommend an NHS doctor or private doctor/endocrinologist that prescribes T3 as I am really struggling with severe depression, excessive tiredness, a lot of hair loss, constipation etc.I was diagnosed with sub clinical hypothroidism 2 years ago and prescribed 25mg
Hawkwind
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Atorvastatin , reaction with heart meds
Hello , I have been on atorvastatin for a couple of months but I can feel every beat , and getting a lot of etopics again , has anyone else had this problem , also are there any other statins that don't effect the heart rythm ? I was on simvastatin for a long time , but had to come of them , due to feeling
Hello , I have been on atorvastatin for a couple of months but I can feel every beat , and getting a lot of etopics again , has anyone else had this problem , also are there any other statins that don't effect the heart rythm ? I was on simvastatin for a long time , but had to come of them , due to feeling
duckpopper
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AF Association
9 years ago
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Apixaban side effects
Hi all, I have been taking Apixaban for a couple of months now, as well as Zemtard and Simvastatin. I was taking Warfarin since a heart attack 2 years ago, but as I found it difficult to get to the surgery for INR during opening hours my Doctor offered me Apixaban which I am grateful for. My problem
Hi all, I have been taking Apixaban for a couple of months now, as well as Zemtard and Simvastatin. I was taking Warfarin since a heart attack 2 years ago, but as I found it difficult to get to the surgery for INR during opening hours my Doctor offered me Apixaban which I am grateful for. My problem
dayday
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AF Association
9 years ago
FLU JAB AND STATINS
Hi was reading the other day where it said that if you are taking cholesterol lowering lowering medication like Simvastatin, it lowers the defences of the flu injection. Interesting , just about everyone with COPD has the flu injection, and I bet a big percentage of them also take statins !! Neo
Hi was reading the other day where it said that if you are taking cholesterol lowering lowering medication like Simvastatin, it lowers the defences of the flu injection. Interesting , just about everyone with COPD has the flu injection, and I bet a big percentage of them also take statins !! Neo
Neo7
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
9 years ago
Generally unwell - need advise
Hi First time posting and apologies for the long post but I don't know what to ask for at the GP's they seem to fob me off all the time saying its due to diabetes but I don't think it is. I am also under a endocrinologist but he doesn't seem to think outside the box and wont discuss Diabetes says he
Hi First time posting and apologies for the long post but I don't know what to ask for at the GP's they seem to fob me off all the time saying its due to diabetes but I don't think it is. I am also under a endocrinologist but he doesn't seem to think outside the box and wont discuss Diabetes says he
jobey30
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
statins
i went to my pharmacist about grapefruit while on statins. when i was on simvastatin i was told no grapefruit what so ever, im now on atorvastatin ( my meds are blister packed ) and it says no more than 1 or 2 small glasses of grapefruit juice a day. Wow excellent i love grapefruit, so i went to
i went to my pharmacist about grapefruit while on statins. when i was on simvastatin i was told no grapefruit what so ever, im now on atorvastatin ( my meds are blister packed ) and it says no more than 1 or 2 small glasses of grapefruit juice a day. Wow excellent i love grapefruit, so i went to
steve55
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Headway
9 years ago
Simvastatin and pred
Piglette you mentioned that simvastin and pred are an ill advised combination. Is there another statin that could be taken. My Rheumy advised me to go back on simvastatin because my cholesterol is 7.8. I had started taking plant sterols to reduce it but she said they don't really work. Any advice would
Piglette you mentioned that simvastin and pred are an ill advised combination. Is there another statin that could be taken. My Rheumy advised me to go back on simvastatin because my cholesterol is 7.8. I had started taking plant sterols to reduce it but she said they don't really work. Any advice would
fuji4des
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PMRGCAuk
9 years ago
Statins
Over the last 2 years since having a heart attack and one stent implanted I've had 2 different statins simvastatin Lipitor and currently Pravastatin all in turn have had an effect of causing me to have nightmares and odd dreams are all statins likely to have this side effect? or is there one which doesn't
Over the last 2 years since having a heart attack and one stent implanted I've had 2 different statins simvastatin Lipitor and currently Pravastatin all in turn have had an effect of causing me to have nightmares and odd dreams are all statins likely to have this side effect? or is there one which doesn't
colingee
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Cholesterol Support
9 years ago
AF
Thank you everyone for your replies and my ablation is on 9th October not August don't know why I put Aug. My medication is 5 mg bisoprolol, 2.5 candesartan, 20mg omeprazole, 40 simvastatin and 20mg xarelto. I find AF is getting worse and bisoprolol does not seem to help. Since I wrote post I have
Thank you everyone for your replies and my ablation is on 9th October not August don't know why I put Aug. My medication is 5 mg bisoprolol, 2.5 candesartan, 20mg omeprazole, 40 simvastatin and 20mg xarelto. I find AF is getting worse and bisoprolol does not seem to help. Since I wrote post I have
Robert185
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AF Association
9 years ago
ASK THE DOCTOR: My cholesterol’s fine so why am I on statins? Can a GP make incorrect decision?
A reader writes in asking why he has been prescribed statins Dr Martin Scurr says it's a step to minimise the chance of heart disease He also says that it's essential for schools to teach domestic science Education around food is essential to combat the obesity crisis I retired six months ago and my
A reader writes in asking why he has been prescribed statins Dr Martin Scurr says it's a step to minimise the chance of heart disease He also says that it's essential for schools to teach domestic science Education around food is essential to combat the obesity crisis I retired six months ago and my
sandybrown
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Cholesterol Support
9 years ago
Can anyone help got some blood results but struggling to get any help!
Hi, I saw a locum doctor at my GP practice (over year and half ago) who diagnosed under-active thyroid as I had 3 blood tests which were under the lower level slightly. Since then I have had to argue to get blood test and asked for full thyroid test but given me the results just for TSH, she also did
Hi, I saw a locum doctor at my GP practice (over year and half ago) who diagnosed under-active thyroid as I had 3 blood tests which were under the lower level slightly. Since then I have had to argue to get blood test and asked for full thyroid test but given me the results just for TSH, she also did
Shelly1971
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Having strong muscular pain and weakness primarily in legs and hips.
Went to see my MD on July 29, 2015 after suffering for about 2 weeks with increasing muscular pains and weakness in legs. He stated because the muscles involved were large that it might be a reaction to taking Simvastatin. I have been taking it for about 8 years and never had a problem before.
Went to see my MD on July 29, 2015 after suffering for about 2 weeks with increasing muscular pains and weakness in legs. He stated because the muscles involved were large that it might be a reaction to taking Simvastatin. I have been taking it for about 8 years and never had a problem before.
161201925
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Cholesterol Support
9 years ago
Recovering from Heart Attack
I am a 56 years old male who had two heart attacks in January. I had a double stent put in and I am yaking blood thinning medication as well as simvastatin. But there have been psychological issues for me - almost every day there is a point where I am sure that I am about to die. This is mainly because
I am a 56 years old male who had two heart attacks in January. I had a double stent put in and I am yaking blood thinning medication as well as simvastatin. But there have been psychological issues for me - almost every day there is a point where I am sure that I am about to die. This is mainly because
Hidden
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Anxiety Support
9 years ago
Heart Attack
Is it normal to have extreme dizziness after heart attack? I had 2 stents put in in January and take blood thinning medication as well as simvastatin.
Is it normal to have extreme dizziness after heart attack? I had 2 stents put in in January and take blood thinning medication as well as simvastatin.
Hidden
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Cholesterol Support
9 years ago
Liver pain
I was taken off simvastatin last December because of pain in my liver. NHS scans etc.,all clear but Tests showed the enzyme level in liver to be 97, then, 76, 54, and recently 43. So, 6 weeks ago, my doctor put me back onto statins as colesterol was 6.9 (Atorvastatin.) After two weeks I was getting
I was taken off simvastatin last December because of pain in my liver. NHS scans etc.,all clear but Tests showed the enzyme level in liver to be 97, then, 76, 54, and recently 43. So, 6 weeks ago, my doctor put me back onto statins as colesterol was 6.9 (Atorvastatin.) After two weeks I was getting
janetmary
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Cholesterol Support
9 years ago
hypothyroidism and hyperlipedemia need advices
I have hypothyroidism since 2 years , now I am on 175 Mg thyroxine treatment with controlled thyroxine and TSH levels.But since 1 year I discovered high cholesterol, triglycerid and low HDL and high VLDL and LDL .i used simvastatin 20 mg per day and fibril 200 mg per day with constructive fatty diet
I have hypothyroidism since 2 years , now I am on 175 Mg thyroxine treatment with controlled thyroxine and TSH levels.But since 1 year I discovered high cholesterol, triglycerid and low HDL and high VLDL and LDL .i used simvastatin 20 mg per day and fibril 200 mg per day with constructive fatty diet
adnanalnajjar30
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Thyroid UK
9 years ago
The Cure Parkinson’s Trust: Research Update Meeting, Thursday,16th July, London (11am – 3pm)
Please join us in London next month for an informative research update meeting. Dr Jon Stamford will discuss how you can get involved in research, there will be an update on our new Clinical Trials Charter, information about trials currently recruiting in the UK as well as guest speaker Dr Camille Carroll
Please join us in London next month for an informative research update meeting. Dr Jon Stamford will discuss how you can get involved in research, there will be an update on our new Clinical Trials Charter, information about trials currently recruiting in the UK as well as guest speaker Dr Camille Carroll
CPT_Helen
Administrator
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Cure Parkinson's
9 years ago
Muscle pains
At the age of 17 (now 31) I was diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia and had genetic testing to prove this. Cholesterol levels were 11.7 mmol. Started simvastatin at 20mg, cholesterol did not lower. Increased to 40mg and slight alteration but severe muscle pains. So bad i couldnt get out of bed
At the age of 17 (now 31) I was diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia and had genetic testing to prove this. Cholesterol levels were 11.7 mmol. Started simvastatin at 20mg, cholesterol did not lower. Increased to 40mg and slight alteration but severe muscle pains. So bad i couldnt get out of bed
wgwright84
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Cholesterol Support
9 years ago
Fainting and statins?
I have been on 20mg simvastatin for two years with no side effects when, out of the blue, this morning I fainted for no apparent reason. Am wondering if I should mention it to my GP?
I have been on 20mg simvastatin for two years with no side effects when, out of the blue, this morning I fainted for no apparent reason. Am wondering if I should mention it to my GP?
LoisP
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Cholesterol Support
9 years ago
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