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Newly diagnosed and trying to process what happens next...
Yesterday I received a copy letter explaining that I have been diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease and recommending the GP start me on aspirin and
statins
, and to see the coronary care team in 6 months.
Yesterday I received a copy letter explaining that I have been diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease and recommending the GP start me on aspirin and
statins
, and to see the coronary care team in 6 months.
WaywardSon
in
British Heart Foundation
29 days ago
Daily Low dose Aspirin
hello, i am currently on low dose Aspirin and
statins
on the back of CVD diagnosis. Given the latest guidance by health bodies - is it still recommended to be taking daily Aspirin?
hello, i am currently on low dose Aspirin and
statins
on the back of CVD diagnosis. Given the latest guidance by health bodies - is it still recommended to be taking daily Aspirin?
TasteLessFood4Life
in
British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Coronary calcium channel score
From what I've read,
Statins
do not eliminate existing plaque, but stop it getting worse. Always ate healthy, since a child being faddy, cut off every bit fat from meat, wouldn'teat offal . No red meat for 35 years, diet mainly fish/chicken breast/ vegetatarian. Lots fruit and veg.
From what I've read,
Statins
do not eliminate existing plaque, but stop it getting worse. Always ate healthy, since a child being faddy, cut off every bit fat from meat, wouldn'teat offal . No red meat for 35 years, diet mainly fish/chicken breast/ vegetatarian. Lots fruit and veg.
sunlovah
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
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Atorvastatin
I went to my gp about atorvastatin and said how my legs ached and was basically told that
statins
don't cause leg pains and it was my part of the ageing process!!! I am 53 years old!!!! Tbh have no faith in my gp and feel they don't listen to me and my concerns
I went to my gp about atorvastatin and said how my legs ached and was basically told that
statins
don't cause leg pains and it was my part of the ageing process!!! I am 53 years old!!!! Tbh have no faith in my gp and feel they don't listen to me and my concerns
Rycon
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
A natural cure for AF!
I have been on blood thinners for years, and last 2 years BP tablets, 5 years ago they put me on
Statins
, did not like them and came off.
I have been on blood thinners for years, and last 2 years BP tablets, 5 years ago they put me on
Statins
, did not like them and came off.
lifts984
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
4 months ago
High cholesterol and Stage 3 CKD
Has anyone else had experience in taking
statins
whilst having CKD? I know that having high cholesterol is not good as it can cause heart attacks and strokes but I'm wondering whether, with a bit more exercise and careful eating, I can reduce it naturally? Grateful for your thoughts. Lynne
Has anyone else had experience in taking
statins
whilst having CKD? I know that having high cholesterol is not good as it can cause heart attacks and strokes but I'm wondering whether, with a bit more exercise and careful eating, I can reduce it naturally? Grateful for your thoughts. Lynne
Solare123
in
Kidney Disease
1 month ago
cirrhosis and statins
I have alcoholic cirrhosis and am being recommended
statins
for cholesterol by my practice nurse. I’m a 57 year old UK male. The information sheet from the nurse session warns not to take
statins
if you have cirrhosis.
I have alcoholic cirrhosis and am being recommended
statins
for cholesterol by my practice nurse. I’m a 57 year old UK male. The information sheet from the nurse session warns not to take
statins
if you have cirrhosis.
x007jcp
in
British Liver Trust
7 months ago
following ophthalmology
I was told to stop taking
statins
incase worsened muscle problems.
I was told to stop taking
statins
incase worsened muscle problems.
stiff19
in
LUPUS UK
2 months ago
Long time not posted
So anyhow, had a check up today, all ok, bad cholesterol a bit high but I have been given new
statins
with an added extra to help combat this.
So anyhow, had a check up today, all ok, bad cholesterol a bit high but I have been given new
statins
with an added extra to help combat this.
skid112
Heart Star
in
British Heart Foundation
1 month ago
Lipid results
I’m wondering if GP might advise
statins
? My results are as follows : Serum cholesterol level 5.3 mol/L Serum HDL 1.19 mmol/L Non HDL 4.1 mmol/L Serum cholesterol /HDL ratio 4.5 Serum triglycerides 2.7 mmol/L (0.5 -2.3) Above high reference limit Serum LDL 3.0mmol/L TIA
I’m wondering if GP might advise
statins
? My results are as follows : Serum cholesterol level 5.3 mol/L Serum HDL 1.19 mmol/L Non HDL 4.1 mmol/L Serum cholesterol /HDL ratio 4.5 Serum triglycerides 2.7 mmol/L (0.5 -2.3) Above high reference limit Serum LDL 3.0mmol/L TIA
Maynan17
in
Thyroid UK
3 months ago
flares and adrenals
hi folks me again I posted 2 weeks ago about
statins
. I am on 2.5 mg of prednisone and have been for a month. Last couple of days feel a lot more shoulder stiffness. I just took 5 mg this morning. I flared in January when I tried to go to 2 mg. Question.
hi folks me again I posted 2 weeks ago about
statins
. I am on 2.5 mg of prednisone and have been for a month. Last couple of days feel a lot more shoulder stiffness. I just took 5 mg this morning. I flared in January when I tried to go to 2 mg. Question.
Skier321
in
PMRGCAuk
3 months ago
Statins and reduction over time?
Morning all - asking out of curiosity here, am currently on Bisoprolol 1.25mg (reduced Fromm 2.5mg about 9 months after NSTEMI) Dispersible Aspirin 75mg and Atorvastin 80mg. Everything is well controlled and all relevant targets have been exceeded from weight to cholesterol etc - my question is does
Morning all - asking out of curiosity here, am currently on Bisoprolol 1.25mg (reduced Fromm 2.5mg about 9 months after NSTEMI) Dispersible Aspirin 75mg and Atorvastin 80mg. Everything is well controlled and all relevant targets have been exceeded from weight to cholesterol etc - my question is does
doktordru
in
British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
update on statins, Leflunomide & biphosphates
Medic 1 - my GP who discussed
statins
, agreed my cholesterol was borderline and that
statins
were a complication I could do without, given the other issues I’m dealing with. Result!
Medic 1 - my GP who discussed
statins
, agreed my cholesterol was borderline and that
statins
were a complication I could do without, given the other issues I’m dealing with. Result!
Japsquar
in
PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
Wednesday's Word
These drugs have long been used as a lipid lowering drugs - although now
statins
are more widely used for this purpose of lowering cholesterol. They are not yet approved by FDA use in treating PBC. Often times, Ocaliva (another second line treatment) has greatly increased itching.
These drugs have long been used as a lipid lowering drugs - although now
statins
are more widely used for this purpose of lowering cholesterol. They are not yet approved by FDA use in treating PBC. Often times, Ocaliva (another second line treatment) has greatly increased itching.
DonnaBoll
Administrator
in
PBC Foundation
4 months ago
statins and leg cramps/spasms
Has anyone out there experienced these effects from
statins
?.
Has anyone out there experienced these effects from
statins
?.
Circular
in
British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Am I unwell or not?
Just had angio Tuesday, consultant tells me there's nothing wrong with my arteries, no need for
statins
/aspirin/clopidogrel. No chest pain. Discharged from cardio.
Just had angio Tuesday, consultant tells me there's nothing wrong with my arteries, no need for
statins
/aspirin/clopidogrel. No chest pain. Discharged from cardio.
Womble1007
in
British Heart Foundation
2 days ago
Huge increase in LDL
Bloods were done exactly 4 weeks after stopping the
statins
and my LDL has shot up to 3.7! I had a shock. HDL is now 1.3, Tg1.3, ratio 2.3 and total cholesterol is 5.6. Seeing the GP in a week to restart a statin most probably. Is this huge increase normal after stopping Rosuvastatin?
Bloods were done exactly 4 weeks after stopping the
statins
and my LDL has shot up to 3.7! I had a shock. HDL is now 1.3, Tg1.3, ratio 2.3 and total cholesterol is 5.6. Seeing the GP in a week to restart a statin most probably. Is this huge increase normal after stopping Rosuvastatin?
Winimops
in
British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
TSH slowly creeping back up.
After 6 months on
statins
, my cholesterol had dropped like a stone, and I stopped
statins
with my GP’s blessing.
After 6 months on
statins
, my cholesterol had dropped like a stone, and I stopped
statins
with my GP’s blessing.
Croixblanches
in
Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Beginning The journey, not quite sure why
The thing is and my first question is how has this happened when due to arrhythmia diagnosis 10 years ago I have been on
statins
and Bisoperol?
The thing is and my first question is how has this happened when due to arrhythmia diagnosis 10 years ago I have been on
statins
and Bisoperol?
Mossquire
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Hypothyroidism
GP prescribed
statins
for high cholesterol, antihistamine for swelling and told me to take gaviscon for acid reflux! After multiple appointments with my symptoms I decided to go down the private route as my gut was telling me something wasn’t right!
GP prescribed
statins
for high cholesterol, antihistamine for swelling and told me to take gaviscon for acid reflux! After multiple appointments with my symptoms I decided to go down the private route as my gut was telling me something wasn’t right!
CookieRzasa
in
Thyroid UK
3 months ago
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