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Afib Stroke Risk Lower in those that take Statins
Statin use is usually associated with a reduction of cholesterol and heart attacks, but a new study also shows an important additional benefit -- a significant reduction in strokes and TIA's in the Afib population. Something to discuss with your doctor if you're not already on statins, especially
Statin use is usually associated with a reduction of cholesterol and heart attacks, but a new study also shows an important additional benefit -- a significant reduction in strokes and TIA's in the Afib population. Something to discuss with your doctor if you're not already on statins, especially
mjames1
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
Nerve pains in legs, feels like bees in my knees , legs and sometimes arms.
I am on Imraldi, Methotrexate, Pregabalin and recently statins. I started experiencing strange feelings in my legs in August,then I couldn't go upstairs left foot first. Checks showed nothing wrong. Next legs feeling heavy and going weak. I was checked again for back problems and again nothing found.
I am on Imraldi, Methotrexate, Pregabalin and recently statins. I started experiencing strange feelings in my legs in August,then I couldn't go upstairs left foot first. Checks showed nothing wrong. Next legs feeling heavy and going weak. I was checked again for back problems and again nothing found.
Bailybiscuit
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NRAS
10 months ago
On statins and why I’m glad I said no.
Our local GP surgery recently put out these messages to their patients:- We are contacting you regarding your statin medications. There has been recent guidance about a very small number of reports of new-onset or aggravation of a rare condition called myasthenia gravis. Symptoms include drooping eyelids
Our local GP surgery recently put out these messages to their patients:- We are contacting you regarding your statin medications. There has been recent guidance about a very small number of reports of new-onset or aggravation of a rare condition called myasthenia gravis. Symptoms include drooping eyelids
CDreamer
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
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Under active thyroid & taking statins
Hello all Just discovered this site and joined 🙂 I have had under active thyroid for around 10 years & I have been mostly OK However my GP nurse sent me for a cholesterol test it was 5.6. Three months later had another test Nurse rang me today to say it has now risen to 6.1 . I told her I was surprised
Hello all Just discovered this site and joined 🙂 I have had under active thyroid for around 10 years & I have been mostly OK However my GP nurse sent me for a cholesterol test it was 5.6. Three months later had another test Nurse rang me today to say it has now risen to 6.1 . I told her I was surprised
Seahorse0
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Statins - reports of myasthenia gravis
There was a short piece in the BMJ the other day advising patients taking statins to be alert to new symptoms for myasthenia gravis, or worsening symptoms of pre-existing myasthenia gravis, and to seek medical advice if these occur. It is quite rare, but thought I would let people know. The government
There was a short piece in the BMJ the other day advising patients taking statins to be alert to new symptoms for myasthenia gravis, or worsening symptoms of pre-existing myasthenia gravis, and to seek medical advice if these occur. It is quite rare, but thought I would let people know. The government
piglette
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PMRGCAuk
10 months ago
Path Report
Dear healthunlocked it been a while since I posted but alway follow and read the useful insights discussed within this group. I would once again like to ask for advice regarding my blood results. Upon discussion with the GP while there with another concern. The GP said my 75 mcg medication needed to
Dear healthunlocked it been a while since I posted but alway follow and read the useful insights discussed within this group. I would once again like to ask for advice regarding my blood results. Upon discussion with the GP while there with another concern. The GP said my 75 mcg medication needed to
Harthill42
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Doctor rant
I have been getting bad calf cramping, I believe from Atorvastatin. Talked to the doc over the phone and she agreed to stop them for two weeks and see if it is them. The symptoms subsided but didn't go completely so on Monday I took one. That night the cramps returned with pulsing in the calf muscles
I have been getting bad calf cramping, I believe from Atorvastatin. Talked to the doc over the phone and she agreed to stop them for two weeks and see if it is them. The symptoms subsided but didn't go completely so on Monday I took one. That night the cramps returned with pulsing in the calf muscles
paulmac68
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Statins Worried
Could I have any opinions on taking Statins My GP is recommending I start taking them I was really upset when he said that If I didn't take them that my risk of heart attack or stoke would go up by 40% in the next ten years I am 72 My BP is quite good I have just started taking 5 mg of amlodipine at
Could I have any opinions on taking Statins My GP is recommending I start taking them I was really upset when he said that If I didn't take them that my risk of heart attack or stoke would go up by 40% in the next ten years I am 72 My BP is quite good I have just started taking 5 mg of amlodipine at
heartbeat4
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AF Association
10 months ago
Statins
I am in my 70s and discovered to have heart issues at a pre opp assessment for a bowel op. Cardiologist put me on Ramipril, Bisoprolol and a Statin prior to having an MRI and CT Scan. It appears I have a mild systolic murmur and an artery less that 50% blocked. Aspirin now added to medication.I am finding
I am in my 70s and discovered to have heart issues at a pre opp assessment for a bowel op. Cardiologist put me on Ramipril, Bisoprolol and a Statin prior to having an MRI and CT Scan. It appears I have a mild systolic murmur and an artery less that 50% blocked. Aspirin now added to medication.I am finding
Beanlover
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
A List for Newly Diagnosed that My Wife did in 2022 please add to list if anything is missed or wrong or needs updating. TIA
I have to pack, moving trucks coming in AM…and Rest… She shared this on a farce book group page. This List Is Not Complete Please feel free to Message Chat Us with your Email as items on the listing example: ie: were deleted / removed by a healthunlocked admin. The original post keeps getting modified
I have to pack, moving trucks coming in AM…and Rest… She shared this on a farce book group page. This List Is Not Complete Please feel free to Message Chat Us with your Email as items on the listing example: ie: were deleted / removed by a healthunlocked admin. The original post keeps getting modified
Shorehousejam
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
10 months ago
Is it all because of thyroid or separate?
Hello everyone, I was dx with hypothyroidism 7 years ago. Around the same time I was dx with metabolic syndrome and have suffered so bad over the years with statins and recently my cholesterol levels and trigs results are through the roof. I've been on 150mcg levothyroxine for near on 3 yrs now.
Hello everyone, I was dx with hypothyroidism 7 years ago. Around the same time I was dx with metabolic syndrome and have suffered so bad over the years with statins and recently my cholesterol levels and trigs results are through the roof. I've been on 150mcg levothyroxine for near on 3 yrs now.
Demitria
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Concerned About Statins - Post taken down
Anyone know why that post was taken down? Last time I looked there was nothing out of the usual there. Did I miss something? I just got reply to one of my comments in my email and the whole thread has disappeared.
Anyone know why that post was taken down? Last time I looked there was nothing out of the usual there. Did I miss something? I just got reply to one of my comments in my email and the whole thread has disappeared.
CDreamer
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
10 months ago
Statins
A Doctor at the Diabetes Clinic (I am pre-diabetic) recommended statins when I inquired about how to offset the tendency of Prednisone to raise blood sugar. I don't want to take them. Is there a valid reason why I should? I was diagnosed with PMR in Sept 2023 and I am currently on 12.5 mg of Prednisone
A Doctor at the Diabetes Clinic (I am pre-diabetic) recommended statins when I inquired about how to offset the tendency of Prednisone to raise blood sugar. I don't want to take them. Is there a valid reason why I should? I was diagnosed with PMR in Sept 2023 and I am currently on 12.5 mg of Prednisone
proactive
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PMRGCAuk
10 months ago
Another Cholesterol question
Morning All I have just read Soaping’s post about high cholesterol and TSH. It’s interested me particularly as mine is the same and the surgery are trying to push statins on me. Currently I’m hypo so I said I’ll decide when my Thyroid levels are optimal. The link given by shaws explains the
Morning All I have just read Soaping’s post about high cholesterol and TSH. It’s interested me particularly as mine is the same and the surgery are trying to push statins on me. Currently I’m hypo so I said I’ll decide when my Thyroid levels are optimal. The link given by shaws explains the
Milkyway88
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
High cholesterol
Just had telephone consultation with my gp, he said my cholesterol is 8.2 and I have high triglycerides. He offered me statins, I said I d think about it.Im writing this because I am a bit shocked and unsure what to do next. Any advice most welcome. Im taking 75/100 mcg teva levothyroxine alternate
Just had telephone consultation with my gp, he said my cholesterol is 8.2 and I have high triglycerides. He offered me statins, I said I d think about it.Im writing this because I am a bit shocked and unsure what to do next. Any advice most welcome. Im taking 75/100 mcg teva levothyroxine alternate
Geegee777
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Thyroid UK
10 months ago
Diet recommendations welcome
hi, I have the below and was if anyone has a cholesterol reducing diet, my statins were doubled but not increasing further at the moment so diet and exercise? Left mainstem – unobstructed. LAD – moderate to severe mid-plaque traversing a mid Diagonal. Circumflex – mild plaque. Right coronary
hi, I have the below and was if anyone has a cholesterol reducing diet, my statins were doubled but not increasing further at the moment so diet and exercise? Left mainstem – unobstructed. LAD – moderate to severe mid-plaque traversing a mid Diagonal. Circumflex – mild plaque. Right coronary
Kelvos
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
statins!
I am wondering if anyone else here is taking statins? I have resisted until now but have given in. However, having read some of the side effects I wish I hadn’t! I have permanent nerve damage to my left foot after shingles last year but am walking quite well now with a brace. I read that one possible
I am wondering if anyone else here is taking statins? I have resisted until now but have given in. However, having read some of the side effects I wish I hadn’t! I have permanent nerve damage to my left foot after shingles last year but am walking quite well now with a brace. I read that one possible
Michali45
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MPN Voice
10 months ago
statins
I have run out of statins i only take 10mg of simiavstin at night cant get any until monday will that be okay for over the weekend.
I have run out of statins i only take 10mg of simiavstin at night cant get any until monday will that be okay for over the weekend.
boredom
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Repatha
I have FH and been on statins 25 years. Am under Endocrinology as they were also looking at my thyroid. In the meantime in May I got rushed to hospital with sepsis and told I had a heart murmur which ended up with me having an aortic valve replacement. My latest blood tests show cholesterol is still
I have FH and been on statins 25 years. Am under Endocrinology as they were also looking at my thyroid. In the meantime in May I got rushed to hospital with sepsis and told I had a heart murmur which ended up with me having an aortic valve replacement. My latest blood tests show cholesterol is still
Catmum23
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Wobbly in the morning
Hi 👋,I have been feeling very lightheaded in the morning with extreme body weakness and get wobbly. I feel better after a while but this can take over an hour. I found it difficult to get off the train and also the large gap made it a bit hazardous in this state. I am not diabetic. I have af and take
Hi 👋,I have been feeling very lightheaded in the morning with extreme body weakness and get wobbly. I feel better after a while but this can take over an hour. I found it difficult to get off the train and also the large gap made it a bit hazardous in this state. I am not diabetic. I have af and take
Sailblue
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British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
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