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The last few years,with
statins
being so cheap..the nurse @ my GP asks to see me & then offers statins.Up til now I've always declined,but yesterday agreed as she insisted 'we have to get theze levels down' I have just collected the meds Atorvastin 20mg & read the leaflet & it 'puts me off' as the surgery
The last few years,with
statins
being so cheap..the nurse @ my GP asks to see me & then offers statins.Up til now I've always declined,but yesterday agreed as she insisted 'we have to get theze levels down' I have just collected the meds Atorvastin 20mg & read the leaflet & it 'puts me off' as the surgery
Me2U
in
Thyroid UK
1 year 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
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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Monitoring Hepatic Steatosis
I also have elevated triglyceride levels and it has been suggested that I look at
statins
. The Cochrane review on hepatic steatosis and
statins
suggests that the evidence on whether
statins
are effective in treating hepatic steatosis is weak.
I also have elevated triglyceride levels and it has been suggested that I look at
statins
. The Cochrane review on hepatic steatosis and
statins
suggests that the evidence on whether
statins
are effective in treating hepatic steatosis is weak.
mickeymouse42
in
British Liver Trust
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
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
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
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
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
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
Very strange
Now on
statins
. The MRI was so easy . The staff at the clinic were very reassuring, the trains ran on time and I even mastered the Uber app. The results show an ejection fraction of 47% . He explains that an MRI will show a better result .
Now on
statins
. The MRI was so easy . The staff at the clinic were very reassuring, the trains ran on time and I even mastered the Uber app. The results show an ejection fraction of 47% . He explains that an MRI will show a better result .
Swimmerb
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
ART ADT n Life Without Testosterone for Prostate Cancer Patients
Statins
recommended with diet changes. MIN 14:37 Body Composition – ADT impacts bone density (osteopenia n osteoporosis). Older study found 13 fold increase in fractures. LINK: YouTube - youtu.be/MjOdnQU4jw4 https://youtu.be/MjOdnQU4jw4
Statins
recommended with diet changes. MIN 14:37 Body Composition – ADT impacts bone density (osteopenia n osteoporosis). Older study found 13 fold increase in fractures. LINK: YouTube - youtu.be/MjOdnQU4jw4 https://youtu.be/MjOdnQU4jw4
RMontana
in
Active Surveillance - Prostate Cancer
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
Source of NDT or T3?
directly correlated, and surprise, surprise: It came back below range: TSH: 1.7 (0.2-4.0) FT4: 13.5 (11.0-23.0) FT3: 3.3 (3.5-6.0) Did a follow-up test 3 weeks later just to check if it wasn't just a random error, and now my FT4 was 12.0 and FT3: 3.0 with a slight elevation of LDL (no change in
statins
directly correlated, and surprise, surprise: It came back below range: TSH: 1.7 (0.2-4.0) FT4: 13.5 (11.0-23.0) FT3: 3.3 (3.5-6.0) Did a follow-up test 3 weeks later just to check if it wasn't just a random error, and now my FT4 was 12.0 and FT3: 3.0 with a slight elevation of LDL (no change in
statins
BFNorway
in
Thyroid UK
2 months 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
Hashimotos and distal polyneuropathy/ Allodynia
She gave me gabapentin and
statins
that I’ve not taken yet, Has anyone else ever heard of this with Thyroid? I’m on T3 only 20mcg x2 daily and my thyroid results are still abnormal. Any advice if this is common or could be something else ? Thank you in advance
She gave me gabapentin and
statins
that I’ve not taken yet, Has anyone else ever heard of this with Thyroid? I’m on T3 only 20mcg x2 daily and my thyroid results are still abnormal. Any advice if this is common or could be something else ? Thank you in advance
Dexterpuppy
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Not shocked in the least
Now, I doubt that 20 years of
statins
are not an insignificant factor.....but let's be honest here. Over the years, I've ballooned about 45 lbs and Dairy Queen and Culvers and other outlets have become my friends. So that my liver was in a bit of trouble didn't phase me much.
Now, I doubt that 20 years of
statins
are not an insignificant factor.....but let's be honest here. Over the years, I've ballooned about 45 lbs and Dairy Queen and Culvers and other outlets have become my friends. So that my liver was in a bit of trouble didn't phase me much.
Enough2023
in
Living with Fatty Liver and NASH
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
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
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