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I’m currently not taking
statins
. My GP has just called to say we’d like to put you on them, risk of stroke at 15% apparently and anyone over 10 should be treated. I politely said I felt I had enough going on drugwise, without adding another.
I’m currently not taking
statins
. My GP has just called to say we’d like to put you on them, risk of stroke at 15% apparently and anyone over 10 should be treated. I politely said I felt I had enough going on drugwise, without adding another.
Alazarin
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
statins
I’m type 1 diabetic, my whole cholesterol was 4.6 and my bad cholesterol was 3.0 Tried two
statins
didn’t agree with me, now went to lipid clinic, was put on Rosuvastatin which agrees with me, the only problem is my sugar levels go skyrocketing for a good few hours after i take it.
I’m type 1 diabetic, my whole cholesterol was 4.6 and my bad cholesterol was 3.0 Tried two
statins
didn’t agree with me, now went to lipid clinic, was put on Rosuvastatin which agrees with me, the only problem is my sugar levels go skyrocketing for a good few hours after i take it.
Yellow26
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
silent reflux better
I now need to adapt to
statins
and find out why I have developed hypochromasia ( strange blood cells but that all happened in July after the virus and before my diet change). I hope this helps some of you. Of course I don’t know whether I will relapse or not but am living in hope.
I now need to adapt to
statins
and find out why I have developed hypochromasia ( strange blood cells but that all happened in July after the virus and before my diet change). I hope this helps some of you. Of course I don’t know whether I will relapse or not but am living in hope.
Janouska
in
Acid Reflux Support
9 months ago
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omeprazole
It’s now high 6.5 and I know doctor is going to want to put me on
statins
,has anyone else had this issue
It’s now high 6.5 and I know doctor is going to want to put me on
statins
,has anyone else had this issue
Maisiemay13
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
Statins & High GammaGT
Over the past year I have hada couple of Cholesterol tests which showed my levels were high and naturally the GP recommended
Statins
. I had put this off until November last year as I thought it was now time to address the issue. I'm 57 in reasonably good health, but need to lose some weight.
Over the past year I have hada couple of Cholesterol tests which showed my levels were high and naturally the GP recommended
Statins
. I had put this off until November last year as I thought it was now time to address the issue. I'm 57 in reasonably good health, but need to lose some weight.
Live-r-forever
in
Cholesterol Support
6 months ago
is it safe to stop taking statins suddenly?
I have been taking them for a couple of years now, no obvious side effects, but am wondering if they could be causing muscle aches. I am in early 70s so could be just my age, but I would like to try anyway
I have been taking them for a couple of years now, no obvious side effects, but am wondering if they could be causing muscle aches. I am in early 70s so could be just my age, but I would like to try anyway
Aloevera
in
Care Community
11 months ago
More on statins
Then I recalled my GP from 20 years ago mentioning that
statins
deplete the body of CoQ10... I never paid attention because I wasn't on
statins
at the time but whatever... So my recent research confirmed this is true in many cases....
Then I recalled my GP from 20 years ago mentioning that
statins
deplete the body of CoQ10... I never paid attention because I wasn't on
statins
at the time but whatever... So my recent research confirmed this is true in many cases....
GSDF
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Oh no not me again!😱Update on TCZ and LFT results
Good evening everyone,posting yet AGAIN regarding the above.Mainly for PMR pro and DL.Probably bored everybody else!😂Anyway,phonecall from rheumys “specialist “ nurse today,Alkaline Phosphate (hope that is right) gone down from 289 to 160,HDL 2.02 calc.LDL cholesterol 2.85,Triglycerides 1.62,cholesterol
Good evening everyone,posting yet AGAIN regarding the above.Mainly for PMR pro and DL.Probably bored everybody else!😂Anyway,phonecall from rheumys “specialist “ nurse today,Alkaline Phosphate (hope that is right) gone down from 289 to 160,HDL 2.02 calc.LDL cholesterol 2.85,Triglycerides 1.62,cholesterol
Angelsmummy
in
PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
Statins
Hi I have been advised to have
statins
by my doctor as I have palpitations and they have found an extra heartbeat has anyone on thyroxine had any side affects with
statins
please
Hi I have been advised to have
statins
by my doctor as I have palpitations and they have found an extra heartbeat has anyone on thyroxine had any side affects with
statins
please
Flowerloverforever
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
prevastatin 10mg
my Doctors have been trying to get my cholesterol down further they tried three
statins
I asked to try a very low dose ofPrevastatin 10mg started this 4th July. I haven’t experienced any side effects so far that’s good but I am very nervous as I know
statins
can effect your liver.
my Doctors have been trying to get my cholesterol down further they tried three
statins
I asked to try a very low dose ofPrevastatin 10mg started this 4th July. I haven’t experienced any side effects so far that’s good but I am very nervous as I know
statins
can effect your liver.
Tinker2015
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Saw my Cardiologist Today
He's also happy with the current med regime and also endorsed the pharmacist's plan for re-introducing
statins
. Going to keep eye on me and have me back in for a preventative clinc before Christmas. Didn't dismiss my mental state either which was good.
He's also happy with the current med regime and also endorsed the pharmacist's plan for re-introducing
statins
. Going to keep eye on me and have me back in for a preventative clinc before Christmas. Didn't dismiss my mental state either which was good.
Hrty
in
British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
Atorvastatin
I had been resisting my GPs' calls to take
statins
for some years having pointed out to them that although they were saying a total cholesterol level around 6 was too high the ratio of HDL to LDL was good. About eighteen months ago I acquiesceded and started taking Atorvastatin.
I had been resisting my GPs' calls to take
statins
for some years having pointed out to them that although they were saying a total cholesterol level around 6 was too high the ratio of HDL to LDL was good. About eighteen months ago I acquiesceded and started taking Atorvastatin.
Hidden
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Strange interaction with Private Health System..?
I feel ok, sometimes a but breathless, occasionally dizzy, but better now I am taking
statins
and aspirin.Anyway, I made an appt with NHS cardiology. Earliest was next Feb. So I decided to go private. Had another ecg (£120) and a meeting with cardiologist who suggested an angiogram.
I feel ok, sometimes a but breathless, occasionally dizzy, but better now I am taking
statins
and aspirin.Anyway, I made an appt with NHS cardiology. Earliest was next Feb. So I decided to go private. Had another ecg (£120) and a meeting with cardiologist who suggested an angiogram.
jaybee99
in
British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
Gout - why fish protein but not beer?
I’m intolerant to
statins
(liver damage caused by a trial of
statins
) and cholesterol is therefore controlled through diet. It’s elevated and good to bad is at a healthy ratio.
I’m intolerant to
statins
(liver damage caused by a trial of
statins
) and cholesterol is therefore controlled through diet. It’s elevated and good to bad is at a healthy ratio.
GGourmet
in
Arthritis Action
1 year ago
Fatigue
I'm on beta blockers,
statins
, ezetimebe and asprin. I had 3 months of iron - might is be good to get more? GP just impossible to reach......
I'm on beta blockers,
statins
, ezetimebe and asprin. I had 3 months of iron - might is be good to get more? GP just impossible to reach......
DasyB
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
New here. Hashimotos and cholesterol.
GP is suggesting to start be on
statins
. I have read about cholesterol issues caused by hashimotos - is there anything else I can to try to lower my cholesterol before going on
statins
? Any advice or direction would be greatly appreciated! 🙏🏼
GP is suggesting to start be on
statins
. I have read about cholesterol issues caused by hashimotos - is there anything else I can to try to lower my cholesterol before going on
statins
? Any advice or direction would be greatly appreciated! 🙏🏼
LukeFitz
in
Thyroid UK
7 months ago
incredibly lucky
Statins
I feel I’m stuck with as after reading many articles on them it seems the side effects are worth having rather than not taking them ? I did have an ecg a while back purely routine and the nurse said that nothing on the ecg showed that I had ever had a HA!
Statins
I feel I’m stuck with as after reading many articles on them it seems the side effects are worth having rather than not taking them ? I did have an ecg a while back purely routine and the nurse said that nothing on the ecg showed that I had ever had a HA!
Calm2
in
British Heart Foundation
9 months ago
’Endo’ appointment ??
However, my suspicions were raised when he started discussing my
statins
?? ….. I’m not on
statins
as I don’t have raised cholesterol 🙄 I asked him if I was speaking to endocrinology and he confirmed I was after he apologised for looking at wrong notes. Anyway, as I expected.
However, my suspicions were raised when he started discussing my
statins
?? ….. I’m not on
statins
as I don’t have raised cholesterol 🙄 I asked him if I was speaking to endocrinology and he confirmed I was after he apologised for looking at wrong notes. Anyway, as I expected.
Gbunny
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Scalp itch with statins
Prescribed
statins
for first time even though my cholesterol was over 7. I was diagnosed with PBC about 17 years ago. Always suffered with fatigue not itching. Take statin at night 40 mgs being kept awake by really itchy scalp. Is this due to statin?
Prescribed
statins
for first time even though my cholesterol was over 7. I was diagnosed with PBC about 17 years ago. Always suffered with fatigue not itching. Take statin at night 40 mgs being kept awake by really itchy scalp. Is this due to statin?
debrado
in
PBC Foundation
1 year ago
opinions welcome
I’m just concerned as to whether I should go back on the
statins
.
I’m just concerned as to whether I should go back on the
statins
.
onetuza
in
Cholesterol Support
1 year ago
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