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Prostate Cancer and Statins
My overall cholesterol has recently increased (9.2 mmol/L), although my HDL remains high at 2.88 mmol/L. The jury seems to be out on whether high HDL levels are of benefit in combatting high LDL levels. My GP wants me to go on statins. I had hoped to continue trying to mitigate the high overall and LDL
My overall cholesterol has recently increased (9.2 mmol/L), although my HDL remains high at 2.88 mmol/L. The jury seems to be out on whether high HDL levels are of benefit in combatting high LDL levels. My GP wants me to go on statins. I had hoped to continue trying to mitigate the high overall and LDL
john510185
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Nausea after valve replacement and bypass
Had my mitral valve replaced and a bypass 4 weeks ago now, and have been home 3 weeks. Suffered nausea and lack of appetite from day 1 out of surgery, and aches and pains until this weekend - miraculously they all seem to have gone away. However the nausea seems to actually be getting worse, took me
Had my mitral valve replaced and a bypass 4 weeks ago now, and have been home 3 weeks. Suffered nausea and lack of appetite from day 1 out of surgery, and aches and pains until this weekend - miraculously they all seem to have gone away. However the nausea seems to actually be getting worse, took me
thecatandus
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Rosuvatatin fatigue
Hi. I was on avortastatin amongst the other stuff but was suffering constipation. I was changed in january to Rosuvastatin. (The constipation didnt change.. ) since the end of january i have been exhausted and my health has declined . Muscles ache all over and head aches and ringing in my head. It gets
Hi. I was on avortastatin amongst the other stuff but was suffering constipation. I was changed in january to Rosuvastatin. (The constipation didnt change.. ) since the end of january i have been exhausted and my health has declined . Muscles ache all over and head aches and ringing in my head. It gets
PaddyRedVan
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
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My reaction to Crestor & Nubeqa combo. I need to make some adjustments. This study says simvastatin is best against APC. Your thoughts?
Based on these studies, do you think it's best to use simvastatin as your choice of statins? I'm using Crestor 5 mg plus 5mg Zetia and my ldl has gone down to a level, which puts me at risk of infection. Plus, my brain isnt functioning nearly as well as it used to. My current ldl is 27. This probably
Based on these studies, do you think it's best to use simvastatin as your choice of statins? I'm using Crestor 5 mg plus 5mg Zetia and my ldl has gone down to a level, which puts me at risk of infection. Plus, my brain isnt functioning nearly as well as it used to. My current ldl is 27. This probably
GeorgeGlass
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Fight Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Advice re Statins
A few years back I was was started on Simvastatin as a random blood test showed that my overall cholesterol was in the 7s. Some time later my GP changed this to Atorvastatin as my cholesterol remained high. I then developed terrible anxiety, which everyone said was unrelated to the Atorvastatin, but
A few years back I was was started on Simvastatin as a random blood test showed that my overall cholesterol was in the 7s. Some time later my GP changed this to Atorvastatin as my cholesterol remained high. I then developed terrible anxiety, which everyone said was unrelated to the Atorvastatin, but
Judthepud
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Ezetimibe
Has everybody experienced any side effects on Ezetimibe. My mam was prescribed this in March 2022 after suffering serious side effects on statins. Following a successful miteral valve op and single by pass in December, all the same symptoms are coming to a head again. Pains in hips and legs, cramps,
Has everybody experienced any side effects on Ezetimibe. My mam was prescribed this in March 2022 after suffering serious side effects on statins. Following a successful miteral valve op and single by pass in December, all the same symptoms are coming to a head again. Pains in hips and legs, cramps,
cornet
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Another Statin meta-analysis.
New study [1]. "It is widely thought that statins have huge therapeutic potential against prostate cancer (PCA). This study aimed to investigate the effect of statin exposure on PCA incidence and prognosis. ... "A total of 21 studies were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled estimates showed
New study [1]. "It is widely thought that statins have huge therapeutic potential against prostate cancer (PCA). This study aimed to investigate the effect of statin exposure on PCA incidence and prognosis. ... "A total of 21 studies were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled estimates showed
pca2004
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Fight Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Unstable Angina - Heart Rate Rising
Hi, I had a heart attack 8 months ago and had a stent fitted. I then had to go in for a second stent in Jan 23. Both times the incident that caused hospitalisation occurred while I was asleep and not exercising etc. I am now on the usual drugs as well as Ezetimibe as part of a program to aggressive
Hi, I had a heart attack 8 months ago and had a stent fitted. I then had to go in for a second stent in Jan 23. Both times the incident that caused hospitalisation occurred while I was asleep and not exercising etc. I am now on the usual drugs as well as Ezetimibe as part of a program to aggressive
Ocean26
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Medichecks blood test results
MY GP reduced my thyroxine meds to 75mcgs a day 2 months ago, saying my TSH was too high. I decided to get a Medichecks test done so I had more thorough info on where I am vis à vis generally. I also take Edoxaban 60mg and 2.5 bisoprolol fumerate as I had an episode of AF in 2017, I have an Eylea
MY GP reduced my thyroxine meds to 75mcgs a day 2 months ago, saying my TSH was too high. I decided to get a Medichecks test done so I had more thorough info on where I am vis à vis generally. I also take Edoxaban 60mg and 2.5 bisoprolol fumerate as I had an episode of AF in 2017, I have an Eylea
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Life after Flecainide
I have had to stop Flecainide after many years because it started giving me other arrhythmias & am now on Digoxin Bisoprolol Apixiban & Simvastatin so far since starting Digoxin I have had AF most nights sometimes all night & sometimes n separate episodes. AFsometimes continues on into the day I self
I have had to stop Flecainide after many years because it started giving me other arrhythmias & am now on Digoxin Bisoprolol Apixiban & Simvastatin so far since starting Digoxin I have had AF most nights sometimes all night & sometimes n separate episodes. AFsometimes continues on into the day I self
Koladog
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
Simvastatin
Saw cardiology this week asked if i could have a non statin drug, i have had aerotic valve surgery, and since surgery simvastatin was incresed, reulting in becoming prediabetec, only offered different statin, , what is the reason for this, is it financial
Saw cardiology this week asked if i could have a non statin drug, i have had aerotic valve surgery, and since surgery simvastatin was incresed, reulting in becoming prediabetec, only offered different statin, , what is the reason for this, is it financial
Wellington19
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Simvastatin
Recently saw cardiology at JOHN RATCLIFFE, have small leak on replacement aerotic valve, and have become prediabetec, asked
Recently saw cardiology at JOHN RATCLIFFE, have small leak on replacement aerotic valve, and have become prediabetec, asked
Wellington19
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Atorvastatin and raised blood sugar
I was on simvastatin 40mg for many years and 2 years ago my Dr changed my medication to 20mg atorvastatin. My blood sugar has increased to the point of needing lifestyle changes. Has anyone noticed the link between statins and diabetes or is it just me?
I was on simvastatin 40mg for many years and 2 years ago my Dr changed my medication to 20mg atorvastatin. My blood sugar has increased to the point of needing lifestyle changes. Has anyone noticed the link between statins and diabetes or is it just me?
Lilysmiles
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Cholesterol Support
1 year ago
Itchy sores on ankles - cream?
Had an anterior STEMI 13 years ago. EF is 41%. drugs = omeprazol, edistride, bisoprolol, entresto, elecor, adiro,simvastatin. I have sores on my ankles. Not looking for a diagnosis, is there a cream that can lessen the effects??
Had an anterior STEMI 13 years ago. EF is 41%. drugs = omeprazol, edistride, bisoprolol, entresto, elecor, adiro,simvastatin. I have sores on my ankles. Not looking for a diagnosis, is there a cream that can lessen the effects??
oldfart101
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Most used Statin
Hi everyone I’m considering going on a statin. Years ago I was on simvastatin but I was take off it by a cardiologist after he did my blood test, because in his words, it was affecting my bones. Recently my GP as been trying to get me to take it again but they’re not having any luck. I’m resisting.
Hi everyone I’m considering going on a statin. Years ago I was on simvastatin but I was take off it by a cardiologist after he did my blood test, because in his words, it was affecting my bones. Recently my GP as been trying to get me to take it again but they’re not having any luck. I’m resisting.
Deejay62
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Is Simvastatin more effective than the other statins, against PCa?
Patrick O'Shea and others interesting in the effects of statins on prostate cancer suppression, do you find anything about this study that reinforces the use of Simvastatin over other statins, or is it insignificant because it's not a study on men? I didn't try to translate the amount/dosage in this
Patrick O'Shea and others interesting in the effects of statins on prostate cancer suppression, do you find anything about this study that reinforces the use of Simvastatin over other statins, or is it insignificant because it's not a study on men? I didn't try to translate the amount/dosage in this
GeorgeGlass
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Is the Fast 800 any good as a diet if have higher cholesterol?
Hi all, just joined today as I was searching information on the Fast 800 use of full fat in recipes and dairy and any effect in cholesterol.I am on 25mg simvastatin following a diagnosis of a narrowing of a heart artery around 5 years ago and a higher level of cholesterol and my last cholesterol test
Hi all, just joined today as I was searching information on the Fast 800 use of full fat in recipes and dairy and any effect in cholesterol.I am on 25mg simvastatin following a diagnosis of a narrowing of a heart artery around 5 years ago and a higher level of cholesterol and my last cholesterol test
mh6081
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Cholesterol Support
1 year ago
Statins
It’s possible that the reports linking ezetimibe to RLS may be partly due to the fact that ezetimibe may – particularly in the US - be supplied in combination with other drugs including statins:
ezetimibe
and
simvastatin
(Inegy, Vytorin);
ezetimibe
and atorvastatin (Liptruzet, Atozet); ezetimibe and
It’s possible that the reports linking ezetimibe to RLS may be partly due to the fact that ezetimibe may – particularly in the US - be supplied in combination with other drugs including statins:
ezetimibe
and
simvastatin
(Inegy, Vytorin);
ezetimibe
and atorvastatin (Liptruzet, Atozet); ezetimibe and
ChrisColumbus
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
Accelerated Cholesterol Buildup Leading to Second Stent in 6 Months
Hi, I had a stent fitted about 6 months ago and was told that I would probably ned a second one fitted in 10 year in another artery. However after having a number of chest pains I was readmitted on 1st Jan and had a second one fitted. Has anyone had an experience of such accelerated build up and what
Hi, I had a stent fitted about 6 months ago and was told that I would probably ned a second one fitted in 10 year in another artery. However after having a number of chest pains I was readmitted on 1st Jan and had a second one fitted. Has anyone had an experience of such accelerated build up and what
Ocean26
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British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Simvastatin
I have recently been through a bad chest infection (2 weeks of antibiotics and steroids) and my usual meds taking became a little erratic to say the least, but I found that the dry skin on my face seemed to have cleared up, since I restarted taking my meds regular each day it feels that the dryness
I have recently been through a bad chest infection (2 weeks of antibiotics and steroids) and my usual meds taking became a little erratic to say the least, but I found that the dry skin on my face seemed to have cleared up, since I restarted taking my meds regular each day it feels that the dryness
Doggie123-UK
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MY SKIN
1 year ago
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