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I’ve been been informed that it must be hereditary & put on
statins
. I would like to include ‘beneficial’ foods into my diet but feel like I’m in a mine field & not quite sure where to start. Any advice would be appreciated thanks .
I’ve been been informed that it must be hereditary & put on
statins
. I would like to include ‘beneficial’ foods into my diet but feel like I’m in a mine field & not quite sure where to start. Any advice would be appreciated thanks .
Greyeyes
in
Cholesterol Support
6 years ago
Comparing Statins to the Mediterranean Diet - An objective view of the risks vs the benefits of each approach to CVD risk-reduction
Click the link or cut and paste the url below in order to read the rest of this article: https://www.acatoday.org/News-Publications/ACA-News-Archive/ArtMID/5721/ArticleID/106/NNT-for-
Statins
-vs-the-Mediterranean-Diet Image: Island in the photo is 'Marathonisi', off the coast of Zakynthos, Greece.
Click the link or cut and paste the url below in order to read the rest of this article: https://www.acatoday.org/News-Publications/ACA-News-Archive/ArtMID/5721/ArticleID/106/NNT-for-
Statins
-vs-the-Mediterranean-Diet Image: Island in the photo is 'Marathonisi', off the coast of Zakynthos, Greece.
sos007
Ambassador
in
Cholesterol Support
6 years ago
Statins and muscle pain or weakness.
If this is true and my time on
statins
..has supported this..my question is...Isnt the heart a muscle? Wouldn't
statins
cause problems with the heart muscle as well ? If it affects the muscles in other areas of your body?
If this is true and my time on
statins
..has supported this..my question is...Isnt the heart a muscle? Wouldn't
statins
cause problems with the heart muscle as well ? If it affects the muscles in other areas of your body?
Hidden
in
Cholesterol Support
6 years ago
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My Cholesterol is low at 3 but they have doubled my
statins
hopefully that will help. I am going to start rehab soon as I’m sure that will help after 2 ½ years of not being able to do much exercise at all.
My Cholesterol is low at 3 but they have doubled my
statins
hopefully that will help. I am going to start rehab soon as I’m sure that will help after 2 ½ years of not being able to do much exercise at all.
Mirador19
in
British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
Waste of time with GP
So I then try to explain that because I'm taking
statins
I probably need a magnesium test to see if I'm deficent?
So I then try to explain that because I'm taking
statins
I probably need a magnesium test to see if I'm deficent?
Rob6868
in
British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
Advice on blood test results for husband please
His GP is pleased that his efforts are making a positive effect and agreed to review in 6 months and no
statins
yet. We wonder if there is anything in his results we should get checked out?
His GP is pleased that his efforts are making a positive effect and agreed to review in 6 months and no
statins
yet. We wonder if there is anything in his results we should get checked out?
Deniseelk
in
Cholesterol Support
6 years ago
CoQ10 and RA
Only generally prescribed for those on
Statins
(ugh). Can't quite fathom how beneficial though. What I like about CoQ10 is that it is a natural substance that is just produced less by the body as we age. So likely to have only benefits.
Only generally prescribed for those on
Statins
(ugh). Can't quite fathom how beneficial though. What I like about CoQ10 is that it is a natural substance that is just produced less by the body as we age. So likely to have only benefits.
alexask
in
NRAS
6 years ago
Arthersclerotic Heat Disease
I know absolutely nothing about
statins
but there seems to be some controversy regarding their use. Thank you in anticipation of the fantastic help which I've been fortunate to receive before on this forum.
I know absolutely nothing about
statins
but there seems to be some controversy regarding their use. Thank you in anticipation of the fantastic help which I've been fortunate to receive before on this forum.
Davewm
in
British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
I have some atheroma
It has been recommended i take an aspirin and a statin a day, but i am against the statin as i am a thyroid patient and i have read
statins
are not so good for us. My cholesterol was good at my last check, 4 with a 1.4 HDL.
It has been recommended i take an aspirin and a statin a day, but i am against the statin as i am a thyroid patient and i have read
statins
are not so good for us. My cholesterol was good at my last check, 4 with a 1.4 HDL.
marsaday
in
British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
Dietary interventions for heart disease
Pay close attention to the discussion of
statins
. As he describes, these powerful drugs are approved only for the treatment of "hypercholesterolemia" - a made-up disease with no apparent real-world consequences.
Pay close attention to the discussion of
statins
. As he describes, these powerful drugs are approved only for the treatment of "hypercholesterolemia" - a made-up disease with no apparent real-world consequences.
TheAwfulToad
in
Healthy Eating
6 years ago
Chilblains
I am now only on blood thinners and
statins
. Can't even do the park run on Saturday now it is so frustrating hobbling about!
I am now only on blood thinners and
statins
. Can't even do the park run on Saturday now it is so frustrating hobbling about!
Hidden
in
British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
stopping medication
The GP has told me that if I have the recommended bypass surgery it should mean the end to my medication Currently I am on beta-blockers,
statins
, nitrates, bloodthinners (Apixaban) and anti-coagulants (Clopidogrel) This followed what must have been a mild heart attack last July and a visit to A&E The
The GP has told me that if I have the recommended bypass surgery it should mean the end to my medication Currently I am on beta-blockers,
statins
, nitrates, bloodthinners (Apixaban) and anti-coagulants (Clopidogrel) This followed what must have been a mild heart attack last July and a visit to A&E The
Dickyticker26
in
British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
Statins
My blood pressure is normal and I am slightly underweight (I was a fairly ‘normal’ weight pre op) The pharmacist who gave me the results has advised that I should take
statins
to reduce my Q risk although she said my numbers are not extreme.
My blood pressure is normal and I am slightly underweight (I was a fairly ‘normal’ weight pre op) The pharmacist who gave me the results has advised that I should take
statins
to reduce my Q risk although she said my numbers are not extreme.
Danko
in
Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
6 years ago
Post stent muscle aches.
I have heard that
Statins
can cause muscle discomfort? I have started Cardiac re-hab and it is great, very re-assuring and helpful. I am new to this group and welcome your thoughts. Stay Healthy and Well everyone!
I have heard that
Statins
can cause muscle discomfort? I have started Cardiac re-hab and it is great, very re-assuring and helpful. I am new to this group and welcome your thoughts. Stay Healthy and Well everyone!
Hidden
in
British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
Natural remedy for lowering cholesterol
Hi I have high cholesterol (5.7) but am unable to take
statins
at the moment due to other drug conflict .Mostly my diet is high in fibre ,low in saturated fat ,low in processed sugar ,vegetarian or vegan with occasional fish & I am unable to eat most oily fish & seafood because of gout so have to avoid
Hi I have high cholesterol (5.7) but am unable to take
statins
at the moment due to other drug conflict .Mostly my diet is high in fibre ,low in saturated fat ,low in processed sugar ,vegetarian or vegan with occasional fish & I am unable to eat most oily fish & seafood because of gout so have to avoid
Creative14
in
Healthy Eating
6 years ago
Minor heart disease confused
I've been diagnosed with minor heart disease, I've been given aspirin,
statins
and beta blockers also a spray for pain, my problem is I also have anxiety which causes chest pain which mimics heart attack how am I supposed to know which is which pain I'm getting all worked up about it and its making my
I've been diagnosed with minor heart disease, I've been given aspirin,
statins
and beta blockers also a spray for pain, my problem is I also have anxiety which causes chest pain which mimics heart attack how am I supposed to know which is which pain I'm getting all worked up about it and its making my
Benji62
in
British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
Statins? To take or not to take.
Seems more peiple refuse to take them, than take them..What do you guys think?
Seems more peiple refuse to take them, than take them..What do you guys think?
Hidden
in
Cholesterol Support
6 years ago
To take Ramipril - or not - that is the question?
I'm doing everything I can to get back on with my life but prior to the chest symptoms I'd been trying to ween myself off
statins
(taken for raised cholesterol) as I'm not a big fan of the many side effects. Anyway, as you can guess, I never managed to drop the
statins
in the end!
I'm doing everything I can to get back on with my life but prior to the chest symptoms I'd been trying to ween myself off
statins
(taken for raised cholesterol) as I'm not a big fan of the many side effects. Anyway, as you can guess, I never managed to drop the
statins
in the end!
Maxspencer
in
British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
How I Conquered Heart-Disease and What I Have Learned in the Process
Needless to say once you look up the side-effects of
statins
(atorvastatin, crestor and others) there is an endless volume of information. Those from the medical community believe its the best drug for heart disease, while those who have taken it write about all of their side-effects.
Needless to say once you look up the side-effects of
statins
(atorvastatin, crestor and others) there is an endless volume of information. Those from the medical community believe its the best drug for heart disease, while those who have taken it write about all of their side-effects.
sos007
Ambassador
in
Cholesterol Support
6 years ago
GERD
Blood thinner, beta blockers,
statins
, aspirin and Ramipril and Lansoprazole. Doctor changed me to Ranitidine but no change. Have burning in my stomach, chest and mouth. It’s got so bad that I am having a camera down my throat on Monday( Can’t wait) Any help happily accepted
Blood thinner, beta blockers,
statins
, aspirin and Ramipril and Lansoprazole. Doctor changed me to Ranitidine but no change. Have burning in my stomach, chest and mouth. It’s got so bad that I am having a camera down my throat on Monday( Can’t wait) Any help happily accepted
Orangepeel60
in
British Heart Foundation
6 years ago
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