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Alcohol and meds
I’m on
statins
, aspirin , bisprolol and ramipril. Interested on peoples experience it’s alcohol. I drink rarelyvin the week but at weekends share a bottle of wine each night.
I’m on
statins
, aspirin , bisprolol and ramipril. Interested on peoples experience it’s alcohol. I drink rarelyvin the week but at weekends share a bottle of wine each night.
Tess4
in
Arrhythmia Alliance
5 years ago
New on this site.....Want to try Plant sterols instead of Statins!
I want to try Plant sterols instead of
Statins
, which I am MORE than reluctant to take. It was suggested by the helpline that I try and get my chol down to 4.....I cannot do this.
I want to try Plant sterols instead of
Statins
, which I am MORE than reluctant to take. It was suggested by the helpline that I try and get my chol down to 4.....I cannot do this.
Wightbaby
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Statins avoided .. for now
I had been advised to go on
statins
despite no other risks than high cholesterol Cholesterol reading Dec 18 Tot ... 8.2 HDL ..2.26 LDL ..5.52 Therefore ratio was 3.62 Atovastatin recommended but to go back April for re test Started Benecol first week Jan & together with switching to rapeseed oil(
I had been advised to go on
statins
despite no other risks than high cholesterol Cholesterol reading Dec 18 Tot ... 8.2 HDL ..2.26 LDL ..5.52 Therefore ratio was 3.62 Atovastatin recommended but to go back April for re test Started Benecol first week Jan & together with switching to rapeseed oil(
JB1959
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
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Waiting further investigation
On
statins
n levothyroxin. Wondering what next n why calprorectin never been read before new young gp came on scene. My head is working overtime trying to work out what I may have n do I want a diagnosis when I have been left to get on with it for seven years. Insurance etc goes up with diagnosis.
On
statins
n levothyroxin. Wondering what next n why calprorectin never been read before new young gp came on scene. My head is working overtime trying to work out what I may have n do I want a diagnosis when I have been left to get on with it for seven years. Insurance etc goes up with diagnosis.
Annemarie54worried
in
Crohn's and Colitis Support
5 years ago
Someone, please, push me off the couch!!!
Dr said go on
statins
now. I refused Rx so was given 6 months to make a change. Running was one of my goals along with weight management. I've dropped 2 dress sizes but I'm still freightened to run. Yesterday I finally broke down and purchased a few jogging outfits and some trainers.
Dr said go on
statins
now. I refused Rx so was given 6 months to make a change. Running was one of my goals along with weight management. I've dropped 2 dress sizes but I'm still freightened to run. Yesterday I finally broke down and purchased a few jogging outfits and some trainers.
Eldelde
in
Couch to 5K
5 years ago
statins
im just curious on the level of
statins
people have prescribed. i had ha and one stent and prescribed 20mg of atorvastatin among the other meds but i see similar people yet on up to 80 mg.my cholesterol came down from 7.8 to around 4. why do some need such a large dose or is mine a low dose
im just curious on the level of
statins
people have prescribed. i had ha and one stent and prescribed 20mg of atorvastatin among the other meds but i see similar people yet on up to 80 mg.my cholesterol came down from 7.8 to around 4. why do some need such a large dose or is mine a low dose
jon2018
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Cholesterol
Following blood tests my GP has advised that I start
statins
. However, I have reviewed my diet and reduced the consumption of a number of fatty foods (50%). So I plan to not start the
statins
until I have another blood test. How long should I leave it before requesting another blood test?
Following blood tests my GP has advised that I start
statins
. However, I have reviewed my diet and reduced the consumption of a number of fatty foods (50%). So I plan to not start the
statins
until I have another blood test. How long should I leave it before requesting another blood test?
RobertCLL
in
CLL Support
5 years ago
Statins and Nerve Damage (Peripheral Neuropathy): An Overlooked Side Effect!
Most clinicians also acknowledge that
statins
are also linked to type 2 diabetes. There is far less agreement about
statins
and nerve damage (aka peripheral neuropathy or polyneuropathy).
Most clinicians also acknowledge that
statins
are also linked to type 2 diabetes. There is far less agreement about
statins
and nerve damage (aka peripheral neuropathy or polyneuropathy).
Dmactds
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
5 years ago
I hope this will inspire you on your running journey
And I mean I no longer use my inhalers, I no longer take
statins
, my snoring has all but stopped, my sleep apnea is gone, and my legs have stopped trembling and I am no longer kicking out and injuring myself at night.
And I mean I no longer use my inhalers, I no longer take
statins
, my snoring has all but stopped, my sleep apnea is gone, and my legs have stopped trembling and I am no longer kicking out and injuring myself at night.
RunBrianRun
Graduate
in
Couch to 5K
5 years ago
New research finds an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes among people who take statins in an effort to lower their cholesterol levels.
Among
statins
' unwanted effects may be an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. Many people take
statins
to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, such as coronary heart disease and heart attacks.
Among
statins
' unwanted effects may be an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. Many people take
statins
to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, such as coronary heart disease and heart attacks.
DRH-sangli
Star
in
Diabetes India
5 years ago
Thyroid patent requiring cholesterol readings
Serum cholesterol Xe2ED 4.8mm now strangely since stopping
statins
my blood pressure has stabled any suggestions what might be going on thanks hope someone can help
Serum cholesterol Xe2ED 4.8mm now strangely since stopping
statins
my blood pressure has stabled any suggestions what might be going on thanks hope someone can help
Gettingoldnow
in
Thyroid UK
5 years ago
New to this group
I don’t want to take
statins
, I tried them once years ago and within a couple of weeks I could barely walk and was SO depressed, besides I eat half a grapefruit every day and I don’t really want to have to stop that.
I don’t want to take
statins
, I tried them once years ago and within a couple of weeks I could barely walk and was SO depressed, besides I eat half a grapefruit every day and I don’t really want to have to stop that.
Fruitandnutcase
in
Cholesterol Support
5 years ago
Do statins work or not?
Recent very interesting report by a reputable hospital: https://www.urotoday.com/recent-abstracts/urologic-oncology/prostate-cancer/113691-prostate-cancer-development-is-not-affected-by-statin-use-in-patients-with-elevated-psa-levels.html
Recent very interesting report by a reputable hospital: https://www.urotoday.com/recent-abstracts/urologic-oncology/prostate-cancer/113691-prostate-cancer-development-is-not-affected-by-statin-use-in-patients-with-elevated-psa-levels.html
kryciakrycia
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Big Pharma
A good example is the negativity against
statins
. Whilst I will agree they have been over prescribed mainly for healthy middle aged and above people with no real cholesterol problem they have many benefits.
A good example is the negativity against
statins
. Whilst I will agree they have been over prescribed mainly for healthy middle aged and above people with no real cholesterol problem they have many benefits.
MichaelJH
Heart Star
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Thyroid levels / cholesterol link
I do not want to take
statins
- tried it once and could barely walk after two weeks - Ideally I’d like to persuade her to try some levothyroxine to bring my TSH down to around 1 which was the level where I felt better than I do now.
I do not want to take
statins
- tried it once and could barely walk after two weeks - Ideally I’d like to persuade her to try some levothyroxine to bring my TSH down to around 1 which was the level where I felt better than I do now.
Fruitandnutcase
in
Thyroid UK
5 years ago
New to site - diagnosed hypothyroidism with high cholesterol
I expect dr will want me to go on
statins
which I am reluctant to do as I also saw something about them not being good for those with under active thyroid. I have family history of heart disease - father died of heart attack at 58 and his mother at 64 of heart attack.
I expect dr will want me to go on
statins
which I am reluctant to do as I also saw something about them not being good for those with under active thyroid. I have family history of heart disease - father died of heart attack at 58 and his mother at 64 of heart attack.
JackyGT
in
Thyroid UK
5 years ago
For those on statins: adding dipyridamole might be a good idea
the drug dipyridamole can be used to block statin-induced SREBP activation and augment apoptosis in statin-insensitive PCa cells. In this study fluvastatin was used, maybe not the best option against PCA. Dipyridamole can be taken instead/with aspirin, and there is a version with aspirin in it (Aggrenox
the drug dipyridamole can be used to block statin-induced SREBP activation and augment apoptosis in statin-insensitive PCa cells. In this study fluvastatin was used, maybe not the best option against PCA. Dipyridamole can be taken instead/with aspirin, and there is a version with aspirin in it (Aggrenox
Hidden
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Statins And Fake News
It seems that up to 1 in 3 may not be taking their prescribed
statins
because of the negativity around
statins
in the media and elsewhere. As a result many people may be shortening their lives.
It seems that up to 1 in 3 may not be taking their prescribed
statins
because of the negativity around
statins
in the media and elsewhere. As a result many people may be shortening their lives.
MichaelJH
Heart Star
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Statins cause heart failure
I just read a link on one of the posts about
statins
quoting a report from 2015 and published in the Clinical review of Pharmacology . It states that
statins
can cause heart failure by damaging the heart muscle. Does anyone know if this is true as it's very concerning if it is.
I just read a link on one of the posts about
statins
quoting a report from 2015 and published in the Clinical review of Pharmacology . It states that
statins
can cause heart failure by damaging the heart muscle. Does anyone know if this is true as it's very concerning if it is.
fergusthegreat
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
Is SVT a problem that always needs medication?
(also on BP tabs for years now controlled for a long time .. and
statins
). I am 75 and very happy with life! The missing beats have stopped .. just the occasional feeling of 'flutter'. Am I heading for something worse? Do I really need to start this medication?
(also on BP tabs for years now controlled for a long time .. and
statins
). I am 75 and very happy with life! The missing beats have stopped .. just the occasional feeling of 'flutter'. Am I heading for something worse? Do I really need to start this medication?
Maroma
in
British Heart Foundation
5 years ago
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