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are there any alternatives to statins
I`ve been taking Simvastatin for about 6 weeks, but I had to stop because they were making me feel very tired & drowsy, & every time I ate something I`d fall asleep. I haven`t taken any for about 4 days, & am steating to feel better. The trouble is that I know that my cholesterol levels need to be kept
I`ve been taking Simvastatin for about 6 weeks, but I had to stop because they were making me feel very tired & drowsy, & every time I ate something I`d fall asleep. I haven`t taken any for about 4 days, & am steating to feel better. The trouble is that I know that my cholesterol levels need to be kept
hairyfairy
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Having suffered a lot, and partially still, from diverse serious adverse effects by a statin (or better: by simvastatin + amlodipin)...
I'd be very happy to learn about... the additional worth of lumbal punction to a muscle biopsy. I'm suffering still from: muscle weakness, strong cognitive deterioration, gastro intestinal problems... to mention the worst. Soon a muscle biopsy will be done b/c my ck level was just fine and blood
I'd be very happy to learn about... the additional worth of lumbal punction to a muscle biopsy. I'm suffering still from: muscle weakness, strong cognitive deterioration, gastro intestinal problems... to mention the worst. Soon a muscle biopsy will be done b/c my ck level was just fine and blood
sandrien
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
I suffer from Atrial Fibrilation which resulted in my having a stroke just over 3 years ago since then I have been on a Beta blocker tablet
(Atenolol), Warfarin, Simvastatin and (since last December) Flecainide tablets each day. In the last 3-4 months I have been experiencing aches and pains in my thigh muscles, approximately 5-6 inches above the knee. I bought this to the attention of my GP and queried if the statins were the cause of
(Atenolol), Warfarin, Simvastatin and (since last December) Flecainide tablets each day. In the last 3-4 months I have been experiencing aches and pains in my thigh muscles, approximately 5-6 inches above the knee. I bought this to the attention of my GP and queried if the statins were the cause of
Trailrunner
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
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Pulmonary Fibrosis...........still sucks but what a difference a day makes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In a nutshell. 3 weeks ago my dads consultant said there was nothing that could be done for him. life expectancy was 2 years from diagnosis (which was 4 yrs ago) and he would arrange pallative care. TODAY Went to see a private consultant in Cardiff who specialises in PB. WOW. He's good. So for all
In a nutshell. 3 weeks ago my dads consultant said there was nothing that could be done for him. life expectancy was 2 years from diagnosis (which was 4 yrs ago) and he would arrange pallative care. TODAY Went to see a private consultant in Cardiff who specialises in PB. WOW. He's good. So for all
tanyamarie
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
12 years ago
coping with APS and other illness
Today is a bad day for my have bad pain in my back with is my kidney playing up due to having 2 tubes coming out of my left kidney was born like it but only found out a few years ago when i had a lot of trouble with kidney pain, I have had 15 miscarries and have one lovely son who is now 31 which
Today is a bad day for my have bad pain in my back with is my kidney playing up due to having 2 tubes coming out of my left kidney was born like it but only found out a few years ago when i had a lot of trouble with kidney pain, I have had 15 miscarries and have one lovely son who is now 31 which
christinebonner
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Hughes Syndrome APS Forum
13 years ago
Disappointment at a Consultation
So I saw the consultant and basically nothing's changed. TC 5.0mmol/L, LDL 3.7 (target 4.2), HDL 1.0, Tri 0.3, all within 0.1 of last year IIRC. I've put on a little weight and waist and my CK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatine_kinase) levels are up, but I was borderline-underweight before and those
So I saw the consultant and basically nothing's changed. TC 5.0mmol/L, LDL 3.7 (target 4.2), HDL 1.0, Tri 0.3, all within 0.1 of last year IIRC. I've put on a little weight and waist and my CK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatine_kinase) levels are up, but I was borderline-underweight before and those
DakCB-UK
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
Wondering what to do about a possible side-effect (multiple Qs)
I joined this site after I had two strange lumps appear in under a month. They were red, smooth, slightly raised and a bit under 1cm across. The first lump was diagnosed by a GP as an infected hair follicle and he put me on high-dose ibuprofen to deal with the swelling. The swelling stopped hurting
I joined this site after I had two strange lumps appear in under a month. They were red, smooth, slightly raised and a bit under 1cm across. The first lump was diagnosed by a GP as an infected hair follicle and he put me on high-dose ibuprofen to deal with the swelling. The swelling stopped hurting
DakCB-UK
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
The Test Approaches
I see the consultant in March and now it's February so I start thinking about the blood test more. For various reasons, it's going to be further ahead of the appointment than usual, so I'm now trying to make sure there are no significant gaps in my medication, diet or exercise for a week or two, to see
I see the consultant in March and now it's February so I start thinking about the blood test more. For various reasons, it's going to be further ahead of the appointment than usual, so I'm now trying to make sure there are no significant gaps in my medication, diet or exercise for a week or two, to see
DakCB-UK
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
Statins - all white now
I collected my repeat prescription for simvastatin yesterday and the brand of generic simvastatin had changed again - and these aren't pink like the TEVA and Meidrich ones I've been taking recently without problems. These pills are white, just like the ones that I was taking before when I came out in
I collected my repeat prescription for simvastatin yesterday and the brand of generic simvastatin had changed again - and these aren't pink like the TEVA and Meidrich ones I've been taking recently without problems. These pills are white, just like the ones that I was taking before when I came out in
DakCB-UK
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Could Raynauds be attributed to allergy or a side effect of a medication ?
Suffered occasional severe numbness of hand & toes turning blue from cold , as a child.Was resolved after a course of Piriton . Now when got it again so took same tablets & resolved ,also had got pins & needles & cramps in middle of the night . Had a cardiac arrest 6 yrs ago . Then one day reading
Suffered occasional severe numbness of hand & toes turning blue from cold , as a child.Was resolved after a course of Piriton . Now when got it again so took same tablets & resolved ,also had got pins & needles & cramps in middle of the night . Had a cardiac arrest 6 yrs ago . Then one day reading
Hidden
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Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)
12 years ago
Ticking time bomb?
Hi firstly i have just joined up and this is my first post , so please understand my lack of technical details At 17 years old through a blood test i was told my cholesterol was 5.5 although that was not my total over the last thirty years its been 6..0 7.0 even 8.0 i have been on simvastatin,
Hi firstly i have just joined up and this is my first post , so please understand my lack of technical details At 17 years old through a blood test i was told my cholesterol was 5.5 although that was not my total over the last thirty years its been 6..0 7.0 even 8.0 i have been on simvastatin,
karl1210
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
Side effects
Just double checked my Simvastatin possible side effects leaflet.Under section 4.side effect possibilites readsSwollen stiff,painful joints or muscle aches .Tender bruise like swellings along the skin(manifestations of Lupus like syndrome).Is this goint to help when I have already been diagnosed skin
Just double checked my Simvastatin possible side effects leaflet.Under section 4.side effect possibilites readsSwollen stiff,painful joints or muscle aches .Tender bruise like swellings along the skin(manifestations of Lupus like syndrome).Is this goint to help when I have already been diagnosed skin
Binkey
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LUPUS UK
13 years ago
If you have trouble tolerating statins, does it make it more likely that you will have trouble with fibrates as well?
I only ask this question because I am experiencing troublesome side effects very similar to simvastatin, mostly painful muscle cramps and very disturbing dreams, since I have been taking fibrates. Husband also says I underwent personality changes but this could have been stress over Christmas and lack
I only ask this question because I am experiencing troublesome side effects very similar to simvastatin, mostly painful muscle cramps and very disturbing dreams, since I have been taking fibrates. Husband also says I underwent personality changes but this could have been stress over Christmas and lack
Aliwally
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
what are the dangers of mixing tablets
Is any one on nifedipine warfarin and simvastatin at the same time as i would be intrested to know how it effects you or if there are any dangers side effects.
Is any one on nifedipine warfarin and simvastatin at the same time as i would be intrested to know how it effects you or if there are any dangers side effects.
glyn
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Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)
13 years ago
Statins and SLE - which statins are safe to use with SLE?
Having High Cholesterol of 8.2 and a host of AI conditions I was prescribed Simvastatin. After 6 weeks of muscle pain, fatigue and finally shingles (which has subsequently lasted 4 mths) I stopped taking Simvastatin. My GP just said "stop taking it then" and hasn't suggested an alternative..... Is there
Having High Cholesterol of 8.2 and a host of AI conditions I was prescribed Simvastatin. After 6 weeks of muscle pain, fatigue and finally shingles (which has subsequently lasted 4 mths) I stopped taking Simvastatin. My GP just said "stop taking it then" and hasn't suggested an alternative..... Is there
KatieA
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LUPUS UK
13 years ago
does anyone get the feeling of light headed and get the shakes.
i keep feeling lightheaded during the day & my hands can start shaking even when im just sitting down it comes & goes i am on hydroxychloroquine 200mg x 2,mycophenolate 4 x 500g , ramipril 10mg & simvastatin 40mg daily i have come off steriods about a month & half . my doctor keeps saying my sugar
i keep feeling lightheaded during the day & my hands can start shaking even when im just sitting down it comes & goes i am on hydroxychloroquine 200mg x 2,mycophenolate 4 x 500g , ramipril 10mg & simvastatin 40mg daily i have come off steriods about a month & half . my doctor keeps saying my sugar
charmaineholmes
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LUPUS UK
13 years ago
Simvastatin
Hi to everyone....newbie here. Can anyone please tell me if erratic memory loss is a side effect of Simvastatin? I have heard memory loss is common amongst people taking statins but it does not mention this on the Simvastatin leaflet. My memory is constantly terribly erratic, hit and miss, just as though
Hi to everyone....newbie here. Can anyone please tell me if erratic memory loss is a side effect of Simvastatin? I have heard memory loss is common amongst people taking statins but it does not mention this on the Simvastatin leaflet. My memory is constantly terribly erratic, hit and miss, just as though
Rueben
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
I am 58 and have taken simvastatin and then rosuvastin and i find that i am very short tempered and angry has anyone else had the same
braz
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
simvastatin
l have stop taking them l don't trust this it's make my skin so dry, itching, bad dream and making me very tired. my doctor never listen to me when am having problem with these tablets..........had anyone has problem with this?
l have stop taking them l don't trust this it's make my skin so dry, itching, bad dream and making me very tired. my doctor never listen to me when am having problem with these tablets..........had anyone has problem with this?
stlucian
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Statin Holiday?
as previously mentioned, I am intolerant of statins - simvastatin. The symptoms seem to creep up on me and build over a period of time. I have been on 10mg for 6 months - but the lethargy and tiredness and general feeling of brain fuzz is now intolerable. I wanted to ask if anyone has tried a 6 months
as previously mentioned, I am intolerant of statins - simvastatin. The symptoms seem to creep up on me and build over a period of time. I have been on 10mg for 6 months - but the lethargy and tiredness and general feeling of brain fuzz is now intolerable. I wanted to ask if anyone has tried a 6 months
clancypat
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
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