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High cholesterol Hashimotos
My Mum had high cholesterol and took
statins
, she was never diagnosed with thyroid disease. I just don’t know what to do or how to reduce it, it’s never been lower than 6.3 and has been 8.4. However I’ve only been on 75 mcg levo since March and already they want to reduce it again.
My Mum had high cholesterol and took
statins
, she was never diagnosed with thyroid disease. I just don’t know what to do or how to reduce it, it’s never been lower than 6.3 and has been 8.4. However I’ve only been on 75 mcg levo since March and already they want to reduce it again.
Flecmac
in
Thyroid UK
5 years ago
taken by surprise
kidneys Gfr 48 so he wasnt too concerned (had been 40)but my blood pressure is causing concern he said 1 in 5 chance of a heart attack or stroke I have been unable to take tablets for this as i was unable to tolerate them however now it seems do or die situation so have now got a scrip for bp meds and
statins
kidneys Gfr 48 so he wasnt too concerned (had been 40)but my blood pressure is causing concern he said 1 in 5 chance of a heart attack or stroke I have been unable to take tablets for this as i was unable to tolerate them however now it seems do or die situation so have now got a scrip for bp meds and
statins
MrsP70
in
Early CKD Support
5 years ago
side effects
Morning All its been a while since i posted anything but i have an issue can
statins
(rosuvastain) cause testicular pain , ive been in constant pain now for about 6 weeks ive been to the G.P. had all the tests and scans all are good and normal but doesnt account for the pain, its starting to affect my
Morning All its been a while since i posted anything but i have an issue can
statins
(rosuvastain) cause testicular pain , ive been in constant pain now for about 6 weeks ive been to the G.P. had all the tests and scans all are good and normal but doesnt account for the pain, its starting to affect my
potter-scfc
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
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Lipid clinic referral
Saw my cardiac nurse today she is concerned about my cholesterol as it's high at 7.2 she looked back over the last 5 years and it's never been this high before but it's also never been low despite taking
statins
. She is now arranging a referral to a lipid clinic.
Saw my cardiac nurse today she is concerned about my cholesterol as it's high at 7.2 she looked back over the last 5 years and it's never been this high before but it's also never been low despite taking
statins
. She is now arranging a referral to a lipid clinic.
Nomoney1970
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Medication
Really struggling with chest pain & breathless I’m sure it’s to do with the amount of medication I’m on
Statins
20 mg Nitrate 40mg Bisoprolol 3.75 Thyroxine 75mg Hrt Perindopril 4mg Asprin 75mg Folic acid 5mg Heart attack may last year with 2 stents fitted have had pain on & off ever since which is
Really struggling with chest pain & breathless I’m sure it’s to do with the amount of medication I’m on
Statins
20 mg Nitrate 40mg Bisoprolol 3.75 Thyroxine 75mg Hrt Perindopril 4mg Asprin 75mg Folic acid 5mg Heart attack may last year with 2 stents fitted have had pain on & off ever since which is
Passes
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Cholesterol and Statins
Now, the next bit will sound foolish to some reading this, but I have never been happy with the
Statins
.
Now, the next bit will sound foolish to some reading this, but I have never been happy with the
Statins
.
Hidden
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
VITAMIN D FIGHTS cancer - ‘slashes risk of cancer death by 13% -- Studies presented at the world’s biggest cancer summit
In a second study, prostate tumour sufferers given
statins
and vitamin D saw their chances of dying fall by 38 per cent. Research also reveals adults with low levels were more than twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer." https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9215539/cancer-vitamin-d-sun-risk/
In a second study, prostate tumour sufferers given
statins
and vitamin D saw their chances of dying fall by 38 per cent. Research also reveals adults with low levels were more than twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer." https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9215539/cancer-vitamin-d-sun-risk/
George71
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Statins
Is it normal to be put on
statins
and then just left to get on with it? thank you.
Is it normal to be put on
statins
and then just left to get on with it? thank you.
Greyeyes
in
Cholesterol Support
5 years ago
Cholesterol increase on statins
How can my levels be higher since starting
statins
, improving my diet and exercising? Has anyone had similar experience?
How can my levels be higher since starting
statins
, improving my diet and exercising? Has anyone had similar experience?
Saffron63
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Cholesterol concerns
I don't want to use
statins
unless neccessary but I'm also aware that 5.6 is probably quite high. Any advice would be appreciated. Sorry for the long post
I don't want to use
statins
unless neccessary but I'm also aware that 5.6 is probably quite high. Any advice would be appreciated. Sorry for the long post
Georgeb46
in
Cholesterol Support
5 years ago
Statins
In my position of waiting for a bypass due to a blockage plus other restrictions I’m wondering why I haven’t been prescribed
statins
?
In my position of waiting for a bypass due to a blockage plus other restrictions I’m wondering why I haven’t been prescribed
statins
?
willsie01
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Heart medication and common cold
Since then I am on the usual cocktail of anti-coagulants, beta blockers, blood pressure reducers and
statins
. There have been a few expected side effects (stomach upsets etc), but one unexpected one: it seems that I now get a cold every couple of months, instead of once a year as before.
Since then I am on the usual cocktail of anti-coagulants, beta blockers, blood pressure reducers and
statins
. There have been a few expected side effects (stomach upsets etc), but one unexpected one: it seems that I now get a cold every couple of months, instead of once a year as before.
Euthalius
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
High colestorol 6.1
Would welcome anyone else that managed to get their levels down without taking
statins
. Thanks.
Would welcome anyone else that managed to get their levels down without taking
statins
. Thanks.
Toddysinger
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Heart medication swollen bruised lower leg
i Had a heart attack a month ago although heart not damaged, it was due to cholesterol and have been on the usual cocktail of drugs
Statins
ACE inhibitors aspirin beta blocker and have developed a swollen bruised lower leg and cough. My reading suggests it’s the Rampiril.
i Had a heart attack a month ago although heart not damaged, it was due to cholesterol and have been on the usual cocktail of drugs
Statins
ACE inhibitors aspirin beta blocker and have developed a swollen bruised lower leg and cough. My reading suggests it’s the Rampiril.
Howell53
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Alternative to statins
GP now reluctant to put me back on
statins
& is looking for something else. Anyone else unable to tolerate
statins
& had to make a move?
GP now reluctant to put me back on
statins
& is looking for something else. Anyone else unable to tolerate
statins
& had to make a move?
45sue
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Travel Insurance
which gives you the same symptoms as a heart attack ,so was put on iron tablets ,when I finaly had the angiography they said my heart was strong but I had slight furring of the artery commensurate to my age 74 stage one they called it nothing critical but my doctor did belt and braces put me on
statins
which gives you the same symptoms as a heart attack ,so was put on iron tablets ,when I finaly had the angiography they said my heart was strong but I had slight furring of the artery commensurate to my age 74 stage one they called it nothing critical but my doctor did belt and braces put me on
statins
sprinter2395
in
Macular Society
5 years ago
Statins/ezetimibe
Hi. My cardiac nurse has recommended a drug called ezetimibe to take alongside my rosuvastatin. I was previously on 20 mg daily of rosuvastatin which has been increased to 40mg due to continued high cholesterol readings. Since the increase in rosuvastatin I am getting pain increased pain in my feet and
Hi. My cardiac nurse has recommended a drug called ezetimibe to take alongside my rosuvastatin. I was previously on 20 mg daily of rosuvastatin which has been increased to 40mg due to continued high cholesterol readings. Since the increase in rosuvastatin I am getting pain increased pain in my feet and
Nomoney2018
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Help needed
And both
statins
and sweating indisputably are effective.
And both
statins
and sweating indisputably are effective.
bayram
in
Cholesterol Support
5 years ago
Plant Sterols for managing cholesterol
My last cholesterol reading was slightly over 5, and I left GP surgery with a prescription for
Statins
(Atorvastin). I have read the possible side effects (and the packet has remained untouched!!) I really want to avoid them if i can...I love walking and don't want muscle pains in my legs!!
My last cholesterol reading was slightly over 5, and I left GP surgery with a prescription for
Statins
(Atorvastin). I have read the possible side effects (and the packet has remained untouched!!) I really want to avoid them if i can...I love walking and don't want muscle pains in my legs!!
Wightbaby
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
5 years ago
Life long statin
My cardiologist says I should remain on
statins
for life due to the anti inflammatory effects they have., to keep my CRP low . I’m currently taking Lipitor but I believe they maybe a far better statin to have , so my question is which one would it be . I’ve read Crestor might be ? Regards Stevo
My cardiologist says I should remain on
statins
for life due to the anti inflammatory effects they have., to keep my CRP low . I’m currently taking Lipitor but I believe they maybe a far better statin to have , so my question is which one would it be . I’ve read Crestor might be ? Regards Stevo
whiststev
in
Cholesterol Support
5 years ago
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