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very high cholesterol & blood pressure
I really really do not want to go in to
statins
. I’ve got an under active thyroid which I take levothyroxine for. I eat healthy, don’t drink excessively (currently haven’t had a drink for a month). I need to exercise more and I’m also about 20 pounds overweight.
I really really do not want to go in to
statins
. I’ve got an under active thyroid which I take levothyroxine for. I eat healthy, don’t drink excessively (currently haven’t had a drink for a month). I need to exercise more and I’m also about 20 pounds overweight.
Whatnow1973
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Medication
Iwent to JOHN RATCLIFFE a few weeks ago , cardiology offered me a change of
statins
, asked gp three weeks ago , and they still havent done anything about
Iwent to JOHN RATCLIFFE a few weeks ago , cardiology offered me a change of
statins
, asked gp three weeks ago , and they still havent done anything about
Wellington19
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Blood results following increase in Levothyroxine dose
GP wanted to try increasing Levothyroxine dose before recommending
statins
. I commenced 50mg. Today I had a repeat blood test. The lipids, cholesterol result I don't have yet but TSH reduced to 4.12 and Free Thyroxine 14.8. I believe this brings my TSH just within normal range.
GP wanted to try increasing Levothyroxine dose before recommending
statins
. I commenced 50mg. Today I had a repeat blood test. The lipids, cholesterol result I don't have yet but TSH reduced to 4.12 and Free Thyroxine 14.8. I believe this brings my TSH just within normal range.
Pebble23
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
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Plaque reversal
I read that
statins
reverses arterial plaque. Is that true? I also saw that Berberine reverses plaque too: https://youtu.be/ZRArHoZueEI This all sounds pretty simply and would stop many heart attacks (assuming also diet and exercise)
I read that
statins
reverses arterial plaque. Is that true? I also saw that Berberine reverses plaque too: https://youtu.be/ZRArHoZueEI This all sounds pretty simply and would stop many heart attacks (assuming also diet and exercise)
Paul12
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Statins - effects on RLS
My doctors surgery has just put me on
statins
and RLS has begun to creep into my life again. Would anyone be able to confirm that the
statins
are causing this?
My doctors surgery has just put me on
statins
and RLS has begun to creep into my life again. Would anyone be able to confirm that the
statins
are causing this?
H12X
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
8 months ago
Anyone on anything a bit unusual and helpful? Any off-label or off-patent drugs?
I was reading a book about cancer and the common re-use of older drugs and off-label prescriptions to create a treatment stack (such as using
statins
, H2blockers, metformin etc) and it made me think hmm afib is also often a complex situation.
I was reading a book about cancer and the common re-use of older drugs and off-label prescriptions to create a treatment stack (such as using
statins
, H2blockers, metformin etc) and it made me think hmm afib is also often a complex situation.
Efka
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 month ago
I’m confused
I went for angioplasty and they concluded I did not require a stent but put me on
statins
.
I went for angioplasty and they concluded I did not require a stent but put me on
statins
.
sickandsore
in
British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
Rosuvatatin fatigue
If not i am going to stop taking the
statins
. I am also on ezetimibe. Im very disheartened. Last year i was running 15 miles no problem and after my stents had got back to running 7 miles ok. Has anyone else had an experience with rosuvastatin?
If not i am going to stop taking the
statins
. I am also on ezetimibe. Im very disheartened. Last year i was running 15 miles no problem and after my stents had got back to running 7 miles ok. Has anyone else had an experience with rosuvastatin?
PaddyRedVan
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Are statins essential if you are suffering from AF and/or past strokes? And how much is 'good'?
Just seeking some views on what constitutes the 'correct' level of
statins
to take in various situations. I have been taking 10 mg of simvastatine for six months and found this is no problem for me and it has marginally reduced what was a very low LDL cholesterol level in the first place.
Just seeking some views on what constitutes the 'correct' level of
statins
to take in various situations. I have been taking 10 mg of simvastatine for six months and found this is no problem for me and it has marginally reduced what was a very low LDL cholesterol level in the first place.
oscarfox49
in
AF Association
1 year ago
Minoxidil
I have given up HRT, SSRIs,
statins
, caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods (I used to put fresh jalapeno peppers on EVERYTHING), sugar, all processed foods, most carbs, and the list goes on. I basically stopped having fun. Now for my question. I have a genetic issue with my hair.
I have given up HRT, SSRIs,
statins
, caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods (I used to put fresh jalapeno peppers on EVERYTHING), sugar, all processed foods, most carbs, and the list goes on. I basically stopped having fun. Now for my question. I have a genetic issue with my hair.
Birdland
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
Don't Delay Too Long
The consultant has put them on BP medication,
statins
(total cholesterol >6) and may also start treatment for Type II diabetes (HbA1c has been in pre-diabetic range for many years).
The consultant has put them on BP medication,
statins
(total cholesterol >6) and may also start treatment for Type II diabetes (HbA1c has been in pre-diabetic range for many years).
MichaelJH
Heart Star
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Statins
Statins
yes or no. I take a 15mg statin and blame every pain I get on them, so I stop for a while and then start again, am I stupid doing this I really want to take them but can't seem to get going.
Statins
yes or no. I take a 15mg statin and blame every pain I get on them, so I stop for a while and then start again, am I stupid doing this I really want to take them but can't seem to get going.
OlieAlfie
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Cholesterol best values, latest scientific studies
The latest scientific studies say that I have very good values to live many years but the doctors say that I am very bad and I have to take
statins
. Science has evolved a lot and doctors have been left behind? . I hope someone with more knowledge explains it. Thank you.
The latest scientific studies say that I have very good values to live many years but the doctors say that I am very bad and I have to take
statins
. Science has evolved a lot and doctors have been left behind? . I hope someone with more knowledge explains it. Thank you.
Gena_Diaz
in
British Heart Foundation
18 days ago
Jobst Elvarex made to measure knee length socks
My local pharmacy can take an age with normal repeat medication, like
statins
and anticoagulants, so I'm wondering where the delay is. What is other people's experience of this?
My local pharmacy can take an age with normal repeat medication, like
statins
and anticoagulants, so I'm wondering where the delay is. What is other people's experience of this?
Thomas45
in
LSN
1 year ago
Advice on subclinical hypothyroidism
Other factors - I'm on HRT, have high blood pressure which is medicated to normal levels & Dr has raised some concerns over cholesterol levels though no
statins
prescribed. Feel a little bit at sea and want to have a clear idea of what a good outcome would be for my discussion with the GP.
Other factors - I'm on HRT, have high blood pressure which is medicated to normal levels & Dr has raised some concerns over cholesterol levels though no
statins
prescribed. Feel a little bit at sea and want to have a clear idea of what a good outcome would be for my discussion with the GP.
Curiousegg
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Hypothyroidism, Lupus and high cholesterol
My doctor has put me on
statins
which I am reluctant to start. If I can manage whatever condition naturally I will give it a go. I have given myself three months to try and settle my cholesterol with diet and if it is still high will have to go statin way. Any thoughts?
My doctor has put me on
statins
which I am reluctant to start. If I can manage whatever condition naturally I will give it a go. I have given myself three months to try and settle my cholesterol with diet and if it is still high will have to go statin way. Any thoughts?
Chantev
in
LUPUS UK
1 year ago
Fear over risk of CVD / Heart problems
However in May 2023, I again just felt off and decided again to check but this time get a full health check blood test, this is where things got scary, my total cholesterol, my LDL cholesterol had both jumped to borderline high, not enough to be on
statins
, but not in the optimal ranges.
However in May 2023, I again just felt off and decided again to check but this time get a full health check blood test, this is where things got scary, my total cholesterol, my LDL cholesterol had both jumped to borderline high, not enough to be on
statins
, but not in the optimal ranges.
ScttH641
in
British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
Statins - lowering blood cholesterol enhances the action of immune cells, thus slowing the growth of prostate cancer
https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/research/news/cedars-science/2022/
statins
-slow-growth-of-prostate-cancer.html
https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/research/news/cedars-science/2022/
statins
-slow-growth-of-prostate-cancer.html
MikeMartin
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Blood Results
My GP has advised that I need to go on
statins
. I’m reluctant to do this. Can anyone help please? Thanks very much.
My GP has advised that I need to go on
statins
. I’m reluctant to do this. Can anyone help please? Thanks very much.
Simba53
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Under-active Thyroid & High Cholesterol
The GP (well pharmacist) is saying I need to go on to
statins
but I am very reluctant to do so. Hate taking medication unless absolutely essential. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
The GP (well pharmacist) is saying I need to go on to
statins
but I am very reluctant to do so. Hate taking medication unless absolutely essential. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Health4I
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
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