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Statins - is it time for an independent review?
As a patient with atherosclerosis diagnosed 15 years ago and then prescribed
statins
, following the need for a heart bypass I did my own research and stopped
statins
5 years ago.
As a patient with atherosclerosis diagnosed 15 years ago and then prescribed
statins
, following the need for a heart bypass I did my own research and stopped
statins
5 years ago.
bobaxford
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Is there agreement that Cholesterol should be low?
I've seen some discussions on here regarding the pros and cons of
statins
, Mediterranean diet, going vegan etc. Think I need to learn more before I can make any decision.
I've seen some discussions on here regarding the pros and cons of
statins
, Mediterranean diet, going vegan etc. Think I need to learn more before I can make any decision.
SkiMonday
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Confused
Hi I had a heart attack last year and now on loads of pills, I am confused about the concern over
statins
it says they do no good!!! In fact may even cause harm has anyone else being reading these articles recently?
Hi I had a heart attack last year and now on loads of pills, I am confused about the concern over
statins
it says they do no good!!! In fact may even cause harm has anyone else being reading these articles recently?
Foxyhole
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
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Stopping statins
So, last January Dx’d with PMR; both local MD and Rheumatologist said to stop my statin. I have a strong family history of stroke but I said OK. Started on Prednisone 10mg; now down to 3mg/2.5mg alternate days, methotrexate once a week. Doing just fine there. Couple of times I suggested to each doc separately
So, last January Dx’d with PMR; both local MD and Rheumatologist said to stop my statin. I have a strong family history of stroke but I said OK. Started on Prednisone 10mg; now down to 3mg/2.5mg alternate days, methotrexate once a week. Doing just fine there. Couple of times I suggested to each doc separately
Joblow
in
PMRGCAuk
5 years ago
Information on statins
https://www.europeanscientist.com/en/features/do-
statins
-really-work-who-benefits-who-has-the-power-to-cover-up-the-side-effects/ This link may be useful to any of us who have already rejected
statins
, or anyone considering taking them.
https://www.europeanscientist.com/en/features/do-
statins
-really-work-who-benefits-who-has-the-power-to-cover-up-the-side-effects/ This link may be useful to any of us who have already rejected
statins
, or anyone considering taking them.
suzy1959
in
PMRGCAuk
5 years ago
Dr Kendrick on Statins. Stop press!
https://drmalcolmkendrick.org/2019/09/07/review-of-
statins
-needed/
https://drmalcolmkendrick.org/2019/09/07/review-of-
statins
-needed/
Hidden
in
Thyroid UK
5 years ago
Bit of a shock
No high blood pressure , not overweight and walked every day ,however I did have a slight stroke 30 years ago( never found a reason) and should have taken aspirin and
statins
regularly ( I didn't) Can't praise NHS enough.
No high blood pressure , not overweight and walked every day ,however I did have a slight stroke 30 years ago( never found a reason) and should have taken aspirin and
statins
regularly ( I didn't) Can't praise NHS enough.
Celf
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Over the counter statins - thoughts?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/04/
statins
-made-available-counter-pharmacists-nhs-chief-executive/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/04/
statins
-made-available-counter-pharmacists-nhs-chief-executive/
weee
in
Cholesterol Support
5 years ago
Over the counter Statins ?
That don’t work and give you pains in your legs
That don’t work and give you pains in your legs
Nannyval
in
Cholesterol Support
5 years ago
Ibuprofen gel on blood thinners
Hi - I’m on
statins
, beta blocker, clopidogrel and aspirin post stent. I’ve been mobile - playing football again. But now have a really painful spot in my foot that’s impacting my exercise (feels like a bruised joint).
Hi - I’m on
statins
, beta blocker, clopidogrel and aspirin post stent. I’ve been mobile - playing football again. But now have a really painful spot in my foot that’s impacting my exercise (feels like a bruised joint).
DavidG1971
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Almonds, aspirin and statins - "Apolipoprotein B underlies the causal relationship of circulating blood lipids with coronary heart disease"
For those interested in such things, a couple of publications point to the protein known as ApoB as causative of/correlating with coronary heart disease: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/19004895v1 https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.119.315019. ApoB is found in a number of lipoproteins
For those interested in such things, a couple of publications point to the protein known as ApoB as causative of/correlating with coronary heart disease: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/19004895v1 https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.119.315019. ApoB is found in a number of lipoproteins
JonathanH
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Can Lercanidipine or Statins Be Making My Tinnitus Worse
I was recently prescribed new drugs and my tinnitus is now considerably worse. Any advice or insight very welcome.
I was recently prescribed new drugs and my tinnitus is now considerably worse. Any advice or insight very welcome.
Hidden
in
Thyroid UK
5 years ago
Immunotherapy (Keytruda) and COC protocal
I am taking mebendazole, metformin and
statins
. Have yet to add the antibiotic. I am wondering if I can continue the meds while on immunotherapy. I have also written to COC and await their reply.
I am taking mebendazole, metformin and
statins
. Have yet to add the antibiotic. I am wondering if I can continue the meds while on immunotherapy. I have also written to COC and await their reply.
Sensai7
in
SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
5 years ago
Never Too Late To Start Statins
This was the conclusion at the ESC (European Society of Cardiologists) Conference that has been held over the last few days. https://www.thehealthsite.com/news/never-too-late-to-start-
statins
-for-clogged-leg-arteries-study-685682/
This was the conclusion at the ESC (European Society of Cardiologists) Conference that has been held over the last few days. https://www.thehealthsite.com/news/never-too-late-to-start-
statins
-for-clogged-leg-arteries-study-685682/
MichaelJH
Heart Star
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Cholesterol
utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art3HL&utm_campaign=20190902Z1&et_cid=DM335088&et_rid=699535564 I don't visit the doctor no more because I simply do not trust them but I am aware that thousands, if not millions, of people are taking
statins
.
utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art3HL&utm_campaign=20190902Z1&et_cid=DM335088&et_rid=699535564 I don't visit the doctor no more because I simply do not trust them but I am aware that thousands, if not millions, of people are taking
statins
.
Matt2584
in
Healthy Eating
5 years ago
Twice Yearly Injection to Replace Statins
But like all these developments it will be interesting to see how things develop going forward: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/high-cholesterol-jab-
statins
-tablets-research-doctors-heart-attack-strokes-a9089371.html
But like all these developments it will be interesting to see how things develop going forward: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/high-cholesterol-jab-
statins
-tablets-research-doctors-heart-attack-strokes-a9089371.html
MichaelJH
Heart Star
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Statins, neuromuscular degenerative disease and an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-like syndrome: an analysis of individual case safety report
CONCLUSION: We emphasise the rarity of this possible association, and also the need for further study to establish whether a causal relationship exists. We do advocate that trial discontinuation of a statin should be considered in patients with serious neuromuscular disease such as the ALS-like syndrome
CONCLUSION: We emphasise the rarity of this possible association, and also the need for further study to establish whether a causal relationship exists. We do advocate that trial discontinuation of a statin should be considered in patients with serious neuromuscular disease such as the ALS-like syndrome
Hidden
in
Cholesterol Support
5 years ago
To Take Statins or Not - That is the Question - Here is the Answer:
Utilizing the standard cholesterol lipid panel alone cannot provide you with an assessment of your overall health. However certain things can be determined. If your objective is to minimize the risk of cardiovascular disease then it is best to keep (TG) triglycerides (fat in the blood generated by the
Utilizing the standard cholesterol lipid panel alone cannot provide you with an assessment of your overall health. However certain things can be determined. If your objective is to minimize the risk of cardiovascular disease then it is best to keep (TG) triglycerides (fat in the blood generated by the
sos007
Ambassador
in
Cholesterol Support
5 years ago
Signed Off
On the letter sent to my GP it says I have LAD 25% stenosis and therefore suggest I should be put on
statins
. I guess this means I have heart disease, Im not sure whether I should be at all concerned about this. Any thoughts would be welcome. By the way I am 68 years old.
On the letter sent to my GP it says I have LAD 25% stenosis and therefore suggest I should be put on
statins
. I guess this means I have heart disease, Im not sure whether I should be at all concerned about this. Any thoughts would be welcome. By the way I am 68 years old.
Nanabrodie
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
5 years ago
Statins....
Hi probably been asked before, I am taking
Statins
....great my cholesterol has come down, but well I think it’s the tablets , arms and my legs, feel so heavy , it’s nearly all day, if I get up,out of the car , I take them at night...could it be the tablets...... Thanks
Hi probably been asked before, I am taking
Statins
....great my cholesterol has come down, but well I think it’s the tablets , arms and my legs, feel so heavy , it’s nearly all day, if I get up,out of the car , I take them at night...could it be the tablets...... Thanks
Tippytwo
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
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