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Mycophenolate - Anyone know anything good/bad about this drug.
Cut a long story short, told to stop my
statins
, have had a vast number of blood tests, MRI of my legs & whole body PET scan. It is thought I now have" Idiopathic Inflammatory myopathy - likely immune mediated necrotising myopathy, statin induced? PMR'.
Cut a long story short, told to stop my
statins
, have had a vast number of blood tests, MRI of my legs & whole body PET scan. It is thought I now have" Idiopathic Inflammatory myopathy - likely immune mediated necrotising myopathy, statin induced? PMR'.
Purpleprimate
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Link twixt Levo dosage and cholesterol
I do not want to take
Statins
and now feel there is hope. Encouraging - high cholesterol = longer life span
Statins
can lead to shorter life span. Hmm - now to convince the GP. :-)
I do not want to take
Statins
and now feel there is hope. Encouraging - high cholesterol = longer life span
Statins
can lead to shorter life span. Hmm - now to convince the GP. :-)
Dillongirl
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
3% Afib burden and proposed medication
I am already on two potentially lifetime medications (
statins
and apixaban and really, but really, hate to start another).
I am already on two potentially lifetime medications (
statins
and apixaban and really, but really, hate to start another).
Desertflowerchild
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
24 days ago
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Exhausted by trying to find a solution
I take
Statins
, PPI’s for a Hiatus Hernia, and Anlodipine. I had a second prolapse in April and was told the constipation would not improve after the operation. Has anyone suffered constipation taking PPI’s? I have diverticulitis as well as piles.
I take
Statins
, PPI’s for a Hiatus Hernia, and Anlodipine. I had a second prolapse in April and was told the constipation would not improve after the operation. Has anyone suffered constipation taking PPI’s? I have diverticulitis as well as piles.
dogandbone
in
IBS Network
1 year ago
travel insurance 2023
I tried LV but too expensive (I wanted to go with an insurer who underwrites in-house) I managed to get a quote with my conditions (2 episodes of heart attack plus taking
statins
, ramapril with no ongoing investigations etc and partner with asthma) for a two week policy with Aviva (online) for about
I tried LV but too expensive (I wanted to go with an insurer who underwrites in-house) I managed to get a quote with my conditions (2 episodes of heart attack plus taking
statins
, ramapril with no ongoing investigations etc and partner with asthma) for a two week policy with Aviva (online) for about
Sebb1
in
British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Ezetimibe
My mam was prescribed this in March 2022 after suffering serious side effects on
statins
. Following a successful miteral valve op and single by pass in December, all the same symptoms are coming to a head again.
My mam was prescribed this in March 2022 after suffering serious side effects on
statins
. Following a successful miteral valve op and single by pass in December, all the same symptoms are coming to a head again.
cornet
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Atorvastatin and raised blood sugar
Has anyone noticed the link between
statins
and diabetes or is it just me?
Has anyone noticed the link between
statins
and diabetes or is it just me?
Lilysmiles
in
Cholesterol Support
1 year ago
Artovastatin side effects
Had my Artovastatin increased last March from 40mg to 80mg after suffering a second heart attack ( they called it mild) no stents required, since the increase in the
statins
Ive experienced a lot of congestion in chest and nose and increased breathlessness has anyone else had symptoms like this, I had
Had my Artovastatin increased last March from 40mg to 80mg after suffering a second heart attack ( they called it mild) no stents required, since the increase in the
statins
Ive experienced a lot of congestion in chest and nose and increased breathlessness has anyone else had symptoms like this, I had
Hidden
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Most used Statin
What I would like to know is those in this group taking
statins
how they’re getting on with them, and the names of the
statins
. I will read and digest all comments.
What I would like to know is those in this group taking
statins
how they’re getting on with them, and the names of the
statins
. I will read and digest all comments.
Deejay62
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Life expectancy
Not surprisingly, he wanted to put me on
statins
. I said I would think about it, which I am, and in the meantime I've been trying plant sterols, which seem to be making a difference.
Not surprisingly, he wanted to put me on
statins
. I said I would think about it, which I am, and in the meantime I've been trying plant sterols, which seem to be making a difference.
Sambaqui
in
AF Association
1 year ago
Statins and Liver
Hello.Looking for some advice from others who are on
statins
. I decided to take
statins
about 6months ago, due to my cholesterol being diagnosed high at 7.1. after a blood test. Tried Astorvasatin for 2 months, but couldn't get on with it. Doctor put me on Rosuvastatin 5mg, 1 a day.
Hello.Looking for some advice from others who are on
statins
. I decided to take
statins
about 6months ago, due to my cholesterol being diagnosed high at 7.1. after a blood test. Tried Astorvasatin for 2 months, but couldn't get on with it. Doctor put me on Rosuvastatin 5mg, 1 a day.
Lola50
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Palpitations
He’s on aspirin and 80mg
statins
. I’ve managed to get him a doctors appointment and was wondering what the next step might be . He’s 59 and otherwise fit and healthy.
He’s on aspirin and 80mg
statins
. I’ve managed to get him a doctors appointment and was wondering what the next step might be . He’s 59 and otherwise fit and healthy.
Hidden
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Timings of meds.
Can anyone advise me on taking Levo .I take
statins
at night.Levo and lansoperazol before breakfast.Apixaban 12 hours apart 8.30 am and pm .with the 8.30 Apixaban in the morning I take blood pressure meds.Its just impossible to have 4 hour gaps with this lot of meds ,I'm so confused.I have had this regime
Can anyone advise me on taking Levo .I take
statins
at night.Levo and lansoperazol before breakfast.Apixaban 12 hours apart 8.30 am and pm .with the 8.30 Apixaban in the morning I take blood pressure meds.Its just impossible to have 4 hour gaps with this lot of meds ,I'm so confused.I have had this regime
ETHEL103
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
To stent or not to stent ?
I'm on
statins
, blood pressure tablets and angina tablets and they have helped. I still get a bit of angina on cold days when walking I have read the reports which suggest they don't make a significant difference compared to medication.
I'm on
statins
, blood pressure tablets and angina tablets and they have helped. I still get a bit of angina on cold days when walking I have read the reports which suggest they don't make a significant difference compared to medication.
bizzy55
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Stopping Statins
I’ve lost just over 5kg in a month doing that and stopping the
statins
. I had read
statins
can increase your body’s intake of calories so I thought surely that’s contradictory if you need to lose weight to get a healthier heart and keep cholesterol’s down? I would welcome any thoughts or advice.
I’ve lost just over 5kg in a month doing that and stopping the
statins
. I had read
statins
can increase your body’s intake of calories so I thought surely that’s contradictory if you need to lose weight to get a healthier heart and keep cholesterol’s down? I would welcome any thoughts or advice.
sickandsore
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Could my new statins have upset the Apple cart?
I gave up
statins
in 2017 when I began to think they had caused the pain and weakness I later came to know as PMR and none of the doctors treating me since has been concerned, but this young registrar is doing her job and I must admit to having had chest pains and some irregular heart rates as well as
I gave up
statins
in 2017 when I began to think they had caused the pain and weakness I later came to know as PMR and none of the doctors treating me since has been concerned, but this young registrar is doing her job and I must admit to having had chest pains and some irregular heart rates as well as
Zebedee44
in
PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
Is Simvastatin more effective than the other statins, against PCa?
Patrick O'Shea and others interesting in the effects of
statins
on prostate cancer suppression, do you find anything about this study that reinforces the use of Simvastatin over other
statins
, or is it insignificant because it's not a study on men?
Patrick O'Shea and others interesting in the effects of
statins
on prostate cancer suppression, do you find anything about this study that reinforces the use of Simvastatin over other
statins
, or is it insignificant because it's not a study on men?
GeorgeGlass
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Nexletol
It also appears to avoid the muscle pains experienced by some with
statins
. When I find out more I will let you know.
It also appears to avoid the muscle pains experienced by some with
statins
. When I find out more I will let you know.
MichaelJH
Heart Star
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
A Few Words About Atherosclerosis And A Potential Remedy
Statins
can reduce high cholesterol, but they don't stop atherosclerosis. If you start having problems caused by atherosclerosis, your doctor will put you on a blood thinner such as Warfarin, but this does nothing to stop or slow atherosclerosis progression.
Statins
can reduce high cholesterol, but they don't stop atherosclerosis. If you start having problems caused by atherosclerosis, your doctor will put you on a blood thinner such as Warfarin, but this does nothing to stop or slow atherosclerosis progression.
chartist
in
Cure Parkinson's
1 year ago
High Cholesterol
We never discussed taking
statins
and I regret that now. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
We never discussed taking
statins
and I regret that now. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
drmind
in
Kidney Disease
2 years ago
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