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Worried
I have a GP appointment tomorrow my cholesterol was 7.6 so I think it’s to discuss
statins
which I have resisted until now. I’m still getting these painful hips, eye aches and sharp pains in my temples, feeling more fatigued and regular night sweats.
I have a GP appointment tomorrow my cholesterol was 7.6 so I think it’s to discuss
statins
which I have resisted until now. I’m still getting these painful hips, eye aches and sharp pains in my temples, feeling more fatigued and regular night sweats.
Pennypip
in
PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
Another meds review (statins)
He did explain that for someone with history of HA that
statins
were important but stressed that it's at the maximum tolerated level. We have agreed that I will go back to Atovastatin, the pain was less intense on that, but at 20mg only to begin with.
He did explain that for someone with history of HA that
statins
were important but stressed that it's at the maximum tolerated level. We have agreed that I will go back to Atovastatin, the pain was less intense on that, but at 20mg only to begin with.
Hrty
in
British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
Confused and anxious
I told Consultant didn't wish to take
statins
until a firm diagnosis was made. Further tests were 24 ambulatory, which came back quite positive, ultrasound which didn't cause any concerns.
I told Consultant didn't wish to take
statins
until a firm diagnosis was made. Further tests were 24 ambulatory, which came back quite positive, ultrasound which didn't cause any concerns.
Maninthemirtor
in
British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
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I have read most of the posts on
statins
and thought I would give my story. I have Left Ventrical systolic dysfunction and left bundle branch block. I am also type 2 diabetic, diet controlled .
I have read most of the posts on
statins
and thought I would give my story. I have Left Ventrical systolic dysfunction and left bundle branch block. I am also type 2 diabetic, diet controlled .
Sukaya
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Lp(a) results are in ….
My LDL cholesterol has not been able to reach the target of 1.4 despite the maximum doses of
statins
. My LP(a) result is in and it is 308.5 mg/dl which, if I am correct, makes it very, very high and will probably explain why I had a heart attack at such a young age.
My LDL cholesterol has not been able to reach the target of 1.4 despite the maximum doses of
statins
. My LP(a) result is in and it is 308.5 mg/dl which, if I am correct, makes it very, very high and will probably explain why I had a heart attack at such a young age.
EU95PTM
in
Cholesterol Support
9 months ago
CT results / PFO
They have written to say I should stop the aspirin and beta blockers but remain on the
statins
. However, I am still left with a racing heart beat, breathless and no energy. The letter did mention a small PFO and to wait for an Echo (these are on a 12 month wait in my area!)
They have written to say I should stop the aspirin and beta blockers but remain on the
statins
. However, I am still left with a racing heart beat, breathless and no energy. The letter did mention a small PFO and to wait for an Echo (these are on a 12 month wait in my area!)
Scoops007
in
British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
A Win for the NHS - today at least & Questions for you
Specifically - do I take
Statins
? Of course the answer is NO to the stains but I do know that some antibiotics will affect the efficacy of some of the drugs used to treat AF. Do you know which?
Specifically - do I take
Statins
? Of course the answer is NO to the stains but I do know that some antibiotics will affect the efficacy of some of the drugs used to treat AF. Do you know which?
CDreamer
in
AF Association
5 months ago
Statins
I have had RLS for close to 20 years and it has progressively got worse. I am on Pexola 1mg at night. I had heart surgery six years ago and am on 5mg of Zuvamor as a precautionary measure. Should I rather take my heart medication in the morning as I am now reading that it can affect the RLS?
I have had RLS for close to 20 years and it has progressively got worse. I am on Pexola 1mg at night. I had heart surgery six years ago and am on 5mg of Zuvamor as a precautionary measure. Should I rather take my heart medication in the morning as I am now reading that it can affect the RLS?
SurvivorD
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
Statins and dreams
My question is do people on the other versions of
statins
also get the same effect or is there a statin version that doesn't have the same side effects?? Thanks in advance
My question is do people on the other versions of
statins
also get the same effect or is there a statin version that doesn't have the same side effects?? Thanks in advance
CyclingTime
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Latest NHS Bloods
I've stopped
statins
due to side effects and doubts about their efficacy. 3 weeks ago had an NHS Blood test, initially the lab lost results and then I only got the levels - no range. However I've added on the ranges from previous tests.
I've stopped
statins
due to side effects and doubts about their efficacy. 3 weeks ago had an NHS Blood test, initially the lab lost results and then I only got the levels - no range. However I've added on the ranges from previous tests.
Devonlad
in
Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Statins.
My question is after all that has anybody else experienced these awful pains, muscle twitching and burning feet if they have stopped their
statins
. I am normally a very compliant patient but not sleeping has been really dragging me down.
My question is after all that has anybody else experienced these awful pains, muscle twitching and burning feet if they have stopped their
statins
. I am normally a very compliant patient but not sleeping has been really dragging me down.
Noodlesalad
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Path Report
I do self medicate with T3 and I feel this keeps me optimal After the GP had conferred with another Dr she phoned to say I was to be kept on the 75 mcg dose and it was not to be upped to 100mcg Since lowering the dose to 75 mcg I am now on
statins
20 mcg and 5 mcg of Amlodipine blood pressure tablets
I do self medicate with T3 and I feel this keeps me optimal After the GP had conferred with another Dr she phoned to say I was to be kept on the 75 mcg dose and it was not to be upped to 100mcg Since lowering the dose to 75 mcg I am now on
statins
20 mcg and 5 mcg of Amlodipine blood pressure tablets
Harthill42
in
Thyroid UK
9 months ago
AF and statins
I am concerned
statins
will be proposed for cholesterol and for AF to lower HR. My fear is that I end up feeling worse than I do now and no improvement in racing HR Any ideas appreciated Many thanks
I am concerned
statins
will be proposed for cholesterol and for AF to lower HR. My fear is that I end up feeling worse than I do now and no improvement in racing HR Any ideas appreciated Many thanks
Buttondog
in
AF Association
11 months ago
cholesterol monitor/candy statins!
ok peeps, I’m after a bit of advice, discuss , as I’m not quick to change which is good. But I do like information. My story is I’ve just gone through 5 years after having 1 stent. And thankfully not had any further problems. After seeing my cardiologist who put the stent in me, and after a nov
ok peeps, I’m after a bit of advice, discuss , as I’m not quick to change which is good. But I do like information. My story is I’ve just gone through 5 years after having 1 stent. And thankfully not had any further problems. After seeing my cardiologist who put the stent in me, and after a nov
SteveWX
in
British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
Will reducing hydroxycarbemide weekly dosage help with hair loss?
I am a fit 71 year old only other issue is high cholesterol controlled perfectly with
statins
. I have the JAK 2 mutation. Thank you Irene
I am a fit 71 year old only other issue is high cholesterol controlled perfectly with
statins
. I have the JAK 2 mutation. Thank you Irene
Na56
in
MPN Voice
10 months ago
how statins slow growth of prostate
My personal experience is that by taking Repatha, a relatively new drug that lowers cholesterol dramatically --more than
statins
-- has increased my PSA doubling time to 18.8 months, from an initial 1 month!
My personal experience is that by taking Repatha, a relatively new drug that lowers cholesterol dramatically --more than
statins
-- has increased my PSA doubling time to 18.8 months, from an initial 1 month!
shortPSADT
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Blood test results
GP wants me to take
statins
Any advice on these results would be greatly appreciated Thanks
GP wants me to take
statins
Any advice on these results would be greatly appreciated Thanks
Dawney63
in
Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Nerve pains in legs, feels like bees in my knees , legs and sometimes arms.
I am on Imraldi, Methotrexate, Pregabalin and recently
statins
. I started experiencing strange feelings in my legs in August,then I couldn't go upstairs left foot first. Checks showed nothing wrong. Next legs feeling heavy and going weak.
I am on Imraldi, Methotrexate, Pregabalin and recently
statins
. I started experiencing strange feelings in my legs in August,then I couldn't go upstairs left foot first. Checks showed nothing wrong. Next legs feeling heavy and going weak.
Bailybiscuit
in
NRAS
9 months ago
Prioritise quality of life
With the "less medicine" argument possibly being applied to
statins
and anti-depressants which are prescribed all too readily and without proper consideration of quality of life.
With the "less medicine" argument possibly being applied to
statins
and anti-depressants which are prescribed all too readily and without proper consideration of quality of life.
helvella
Thyroid UK
in
Thyroid UK
8 months ago
low cho
I am on warfarin for AF and
statins
Thanks in advance
I am on warfarin for AF and
statins
Thanks in advance
159731
in
British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
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