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Statins in older patients and their benefits
There is, not surprisingly, a lot of discussion here about us taking statins and one of the points often made is that there has been little evidence of benefit for over 75s - mainly because they are more often than not excluded from clinical trials. This is a patient summary of a Chinese study which
There is, not surprisingly, a lot of discussion here about us taking statins and one of the points often made is that there has been little evidence of benefit for over 75s - mainly because they are more often than not excluded from clinical trials. This is a patient summary of a Chinese study which
PMRpro
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
Has anyone tried Inclisiran in place of Statins
My doctor is keen to reduce my cholesterol as it is 7.3 and I can't/wont take statins. I also have problems with palpitations so can't even raise my levo. I am a bit worried I am developing a heart condition too. I am just waiting for a blood test and xray before I go back to the doc who has suggested
My doctor is keen to reduce my cholesterol as it is 7.3 and I can't/wont take statins. I also have problems with palpitations so can't even raise my levo. I am a bit worried I am developing a heart condition too. I am just waiting for a blood test and xray before I go back to the doc who has suggested
Dizzy938
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Ezetemibe side affects
Hi all. Has anyone been on Ezetemibe for cholesterol? I've been on it for 3 weeks and I'm feeling dreadful. Very low mood on verge of tears all the time. My chest aches as do my shoulders and one foot. I can't take statins so they're trying me on this. My cholesterol was 6 total and it's come down to
Hi all. Has anyone been on Ezetemibe for cholesterol? I've been on it for 3 weeks and I'm feeling dreadful. Very low mood on verge of tears all the time. My chest aches as do my shoulders and one foot. I can't take statins so they're trying me on this. My cholesterol was 6 total and it's come down to
Haz58
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Cholesterol Support
2 months ago
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Grapefruit
Hello everyone Does anyone know if grapefruit juice interferes with T4/T3 uptake? I know if someone is on statins it has to be avoided I know to avoid Biotin before blood tests but is Nicotimamide ok? Finally has anyone successfully lowered their cholesterol without statins while on T4/T3, I really
Hello everyone Does anyone know if grapefruit juice interferes with T4/T3 uptake? I know if someone is on statins it has to be avoided I know to avoid Biotin before blood tests but is Nicotimamide ok? Finally has anyone successfully lowered their cholesterol without statins while on T4/T3, I really
Indigourchin
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Cholesterol level and Q Risk
I don't remember seeing any discussions about the Q Risk with relation to a stroke or heart attack. My last bloods came back normal, no action. My cholesterol was 5.3 and I'm on 2mg pred.I asked the nurse what the Q risk was and it came up as 25% chance of a stroke or heart attack within the next 10
I don't remember seeing any discussions about the Q Risk with relation to a stroke or heart attack. My last bloods came back normal, no action. My cholesterol was 5.3 and I'm on 2mg pred.I asked the nurse what the Q risk was and it came up as 25% chance of a stroke or heart attack within the next 10
diana1998
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
statins
My Gp wants me to go on a statin.Iam 78 cholesterol is 5.6 .Have done the dieting thing and it won’t go down. Have heard a lot about the side effects.Can any one out there give me their story. Don’t know what to do. Thank you
My Gp wants me to go on a statin.Iam 78 cholesterol is 5.6 .Have done the dieting thing and it won’t go down. Have heard a lot about the side effects.Can any one out there give me their story. Don’t know what to do. Thank you
Chocolate41
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
Cramps - simvastatin
I have been having bad cramping in my left hand for a while now, I ran out of simvastatin nearly a week ago, will be picking my new script tomorrow, and have found that the cramping has now stopped it may be coincidence I don't know, unsure now whether to stop statins altogether or to possibly take a
I have been having bad cramping in my left hand for a while now, I ran out of simvastatin nearly a week ago, will be picking my new script tomorrow, and have found that the cramping has now stopped it may be coincidence I don't know, unsure now whether to stop statins altogether or to possibly take a
Doggie123-UK
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Statins
I had a call from my GP surgery about taking statins.Apparently my cholesterol is okay but I have a 38% risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Even though I take anticoagulant statins work in a different way and are recommended for me as I am in persistent afib I do not want to take statins but wondered
I had a call from my GP surgery about taking statins.Apparently my cholesterol is okay but I have a 38% risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Even though I take anticoagulant statins work in a different way and are recommended for me as I am in persistent afib I do not want to take statins but wondered
Swimsyroke
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 months ago
Cholesterol and CLL
Hoping for some information from the wise ones here - back in January my GP said she wanted to start me on a statin as my cholesterol was high. I said I preferred to try to bring it down myself rather than with medication (and my intent here is not to start a debate on statins - I just prefer a natural
Hoping for some information from the wise ones here - back in January my GP said she wanted to start me on a statin as my cholesterol was high. I said I preferred to try to bring it down myself rather than with medication (and my intent here is not to start a debate on statins - I just prefer a natural
Kbcjones
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CLL Support
2 months ago
Latest results....
Not sure why admin bloked replies on last post...... deleted last bit ... so hopefully I can get some feedback on theses results Had enough now .... its time to bite the bullet and see a private endocrinologist. My latest bloods are - Tsh - 3.45 ( 0.35-5.50) T4 - 12.60 (7.86-14.41) Doc says I'm
Not sure why admin bloked replies on last post...... deleted last bit ... so hopefully I can get some feedback on theses results Had enough now .... its time to bite the bullet and see a private endocrinologist. My latest bloods are - Tsh - 3.45 ( 0.35-5.50) T4 - 12.60 (7.86-14.41) Doc says I'm
HashiJ
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Latest results!!
Had enough now .... its time to bite the bullet and see a private endocrinologist. My latest bloods are - Tsh - 3.45 ( 0.35-5.50) T4 - 12.60 (7.86-14.41) Doc says I'm in range , so don't change ... still taking 75mcg levothyroxine. I was hoping this last test would show I was out of range ....
Had enough now .... its time to bite the bullet and see a private endocrinologist. My latest bloods are - Tsh - 3.45 ( 0.35-5.50) T4 - 12.60 (7.86-14.41) Doc says I'm in range , so don't change ... still taking 75mcg levothyroxine. I was hoping this last test would show I was out of range ....
HashiJ
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Change of statins from Atorvastatin to Rosuvastatin
Hi guys does anyone have any experience of the above or any comments to share? I've just had an angioplasty and 3 stents (surprise!) and now on asprin, clopridogel for a short while - want to stop the bisoprosol shortly. But my statins have had a change - so has anyone any positive comments for the
Hi guys does anyone have any experience of the above or any comments to share? I've just had an angioplasty and 3 stents (surprise!) and now on asprin, clopridogel for a short while - want to stop the bisoprosol shortly. But my statins have had a change - so has anyone any positive comments for the
YorkshireBella123
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Cholesterol and QRISK score
My GP has just completed my annual review and has referred me to the GP specialist Pharmacist to discuss statins. My cholesterol has always been well controlled with a reading of around 5 (I was told my good cholesterol was excellent). This year it has increased to 5.16 and he has also completed a QRISK
My GP has just completed my annual review and has referred me to the GP specialist Pharmacist to discuss statins. My cholesterol has always been well controlled with a reading of around 5 (I was told my good cholesterol was excellent). This year it has increased to 5.16 and he has also completed a QRISK
Karendeena
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 months ago
statins
Not a PMR question but I’m hoping someone here can help. Sorry it’s a long post. I have been off pred for a couple of months and all is well, fingers crossed. I was offered, because I am now 70, a health check by the local surgery and asked for ESR and CRP to be checked too. They are good but my
Not a PMR question but I’m hoping someone here can help. Sorry it’s a long post. I have been off pred for a couple of months and all is well, fingers crossed. I was offered, because I am now 70, a health check by the local surgery and asked for ESR and CRP to be checked too. They are good but my
Sweetpeasoprano
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
Living Hell
I first experienced RLS about 1982. I had no idea what was wrong with me so I just put it down to some sort of allergy. As the attacks were quite intermittent, I didn't seek any help at the time. After about a year though. The frequency and severity of the attacks increased manyfold and was now causing
I first experienced RLS about 1982. I had no idea what was wrong with me so I just put it down to some sort of allergy. As the attacks were quite intermittent, I didn't seek any help at the time. After about a year though. The frequency and severity of the attacks increased manyfold and was now causing
SteveSpectra
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 months ago
A few developments - anybody got similar
Don’t want to bore you all but I have had a couple of developments recently apart from having my Rituximab extended for another year. Firstly I am on statins since last Thursday, I am fit, I get out, eat a low carb/high fibre diet but my cholesterol is around 7 so it just shows you. No after effects
Don’t want to bore you all but I have had a couple of developments recently apart from having my Rituximab extended for another year. Firstly I am on statins since last Thursday, I am fit, I get out, eat a low carb/high fibre diet but my cholesterol is around 7 so it just shows you. No after effects
Investigator1
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Vasculitis UK
2 months ago
Medication
Hi I've had high Cholesterol for quite a few years. My gp gas tried me with different statins but they always cause side effects. My knees aways cause a lot of pain on these medications. I've recently had blood tests my gp has called me in for an assessment. I know he's going to push meds on me. Their
Hi I've had high Cholesterol for quite a few years. My gp gas tried me with different statins but they always cause side effects. My knees aways cause a lot of pain on these medications. I've recently had blood tests my gp has called me in for an assessment. I know he's going to push meds on me. Their
Gizmo6
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Cholesterol Support
2 months ago
Lipid results
Since my last post regarding elevated finger prick sample for cholesterol, I am now in receipt of my formal blood test results for lipid profile which are borderline and need to speak to Doctor. I do have a GP follow up next week to discuss these but wondered if anyone on here can interpret them and
Since my last post regarding elevated finger prick sample for cholesterol, I am now in receipt of my formal blood test results for lipid profile which are borderline and need to speak to Doctor. I do have a GP follow up next week to discuss these but wondered if anyone on here can interpret them and
Maynan17
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
flares and adrenals
hi folks me again I posted 2 weeks ago about statins. I am on 2.5 mg of prednisone and have been for a month. Last couple of days feel a lot more shoulder stiffness. I just took 5 mg this morning. I flared in January when I tried to go to 2 mg. Question. If I do flare protocol again to 8 mg for 1 -
hi folks me again I posted 2 weeks ago about statins. I am on 2.5 mg of prednisone and have been for a month. Last couple of days feel a lot more shoulder stiffness. I just took 5 mg this morning. I flared in January when I tried to go to 2 mg. Question. If I do flare protocol again to 8 mg for 1 -
Skier321
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
Trial of eConsult service
My GP practice has recently launched the eConsult service where it said I could get the results of tests etc, so I tried it. I asked for the results from a recent blood test, and gave the date and time. The one that was supposed to be just vitamins. I had one email back saying the request would be
My GP practice has recently launched the eConsult service where it said I could get the results of tests etc, so I tried it. I asked for the results from a recent blood test, and gave the date and time. The one that was supposed to be just vitamins. I had one email back saying the request would be
serenfach
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
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