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The can of worms that is Statins!
I have just had a discussion with mum about taking statins, she is going for a definite no to them (someone we know had bad side effects). I know they are one of the most common drugs taken, and that they do have side effects, worse for some than others. Has anyone not taken them when prescribed? Has
I have just had a discussion with mum about taking statins, she is going for a definite no to them (someone we know had bad side effects). I know they are one of the most common drugs taken, and that they do have side effects, worse for some than others. Has anyone not taken them when prescribed? Has
Daisydodah
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Statins n stents
As other members experienced anxiety and depression after MI stents , had heart attack 6 years ago and feel it’s totally ruined my life . The anxiety attacks are real and totally debilitating and the symptoms mimic heart attack to the letter , I’ve wrap myself in cotton wool I feel , if I do anything
As other members experienced anxiety and depression after MI stents , had heart attack 6 years ago and feel it’s totally ruined my life . The anxiety attacks are real and totally debilitating and the symptoms mimic heart attack to the letter , I’ve wrap myself in cotton wool I feel , if I do anything
Spitfire5705
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Cholesterol Medication.
Hello all, Had HA in May, whilst in hospital my cholesterol was 5.9, had recent blood test and cholesterol is now 2.87. This is due to medication and diet changes, My question is will I be able to come off statins or is it a life medication now? Thanks.
Hello all, Had HA in May, whilst in hospital my cholesterol was 5.9, had recent blood test and cholesterol is now 2.87. This is due to medication and diet changes, My question is will I be able to come off statins or is it a life medication now? Thanks.
pjw17
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
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Statins Reduce COVID-19 Severity, Likely by Removing Cholesterol That Virus Uses to Infect.
There are no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments for COVID-19, the pandemic infection caused by a novel coronavirus. While several therapies are being tested in clinical trials, current standard of care involves providing patients with fluids and fever-reducing medications. To speed
There are no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments for COVID-19, the pandemic infection caused by a novel coronavirus. While several therapies are being tested in clinical trials, current standard of care involves providing patients with fluids and fever-reducing medications. To speed
2greys
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
Statins and AVR
Has anyone taken up the offer to take Statins as a way to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack when they have had the Aorta Valve Replaced?
Has anyone taken up the offer to take Statins as a way to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack when they have had the Aorta Valve Replaced?
DodgyRog
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Liver function tests
I had chest pains a few weeks ago, went to A&E and after 8 hours I was discharged, told to take it easy and see the cardiac nurse. I am now down for echocardiogram, reviewing my other arteries and existing stents (full metal jacket of 4 stents), possible angiogram, stress test, plus full review of meds
I had chest pains a few weeks ago, went to A&E and after 8 hours I was discharged, told to take it easy and see the cardiac nurse. I am now down for echocardiogram, reviewing my other arteries and existing stents (full metal jacket of 4 stents), possible angiogram, stress test, plus full review of meds
jon22
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
Husband was wrong : not hard headed after all!
Hi all, Flew 8 hours from Canada to Switzerland last week to find out if I can ultimately receive FUS PTT. It turns out that yes, except for low skull density ratio (SDR) of 0.34, measured with CAT scan during assessment. Soooo, husband was wrong all these years, I am not hard headed after all! It
Hi all, Flew 8 hours from Canada to Switzerland last week to find out if I can ultimately receive FUS PTT. It turns out that yes, except for low skull density ratio (SDR) of 0.34, measured with CAT scan during assessment. Soooo, husband was wrong all these years, I am not hard headed after all! It
Parkie-
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Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
Three common medications lower risk and mortality for lung cancer.
All three medications are common—approximately 35 million people take a statin to control cholesterol; more than 120 million people take metformin to control diabetes and between 6 and 10 million people take aspirin daily. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of aspirin, metformin
All three medications are common—approximately 35 million people take a statin to control cholesterol; more than 120 million people take metformin to control diabetes and between 6 and 10 million people take aspirin daily. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations of aspirin, metformin
2greys
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
Newly diagnosed Angina
Hi everyone, Just a quick question, I'm due to to and see the Rapid Chest Pain clinic today and it's my first time since being diagnosed from GP. What should I expect as I am quite nervous?? Will they scan my heart today, or maybe just start me on the medications, I do feel some thing should happen as
Hi everyone, Just a quick question, I'm due to to and see the Rapid Chest Pain clinic today and it's my first time since being diagnosed from GP. What should I expect as I am quite nervous?? Will they scan my heart today, or maybe just start me on the medications, I do feel some thing should happen as
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
New paper
We've just had published in Frontiers (downloadable) a paper which, using the results of a large meta-analysis, challenges the authors' relationship of TSH to risk factors in other diseases, and by a better, more focussed analysis shows it is FT4 that is more important. FT3 was not considered so that
We've just had published in Frontiers (downloadable) a paper which, using the results of a large meta-analysis, challenges the authors' relationship of TSH to risk factors in other diseases, and by a better, more focussed analysis shows it is FT4 that is more important. FT3 was not considered so that
diogenes
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Your Metabolism
For anyone who struggles with affects from drugs such as antidepressants, beta blockers or statins - useful indicator that it’s not in your mind. https://www.breakthroughs.com/foundations-science/coffee-doesn’t-give-you-jitters-alcohol-makes-you-blush-thank-your-genes We all react differently.
For anyone who struggles with affects from drugs such as antidepressants, beta blockers or statins - useful indicator that it’s not in your mind. https://www.breakthroughs.com/foundations-science/coffee-doesn’t-give-you-jitters-alcohol-makes-you-blush-thank-your-genes We all react differently.
CDreamer
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AF Association
4 years ago
Balanitis for 3 months
I’ve been dealing with a fungal infection / Balanitis for the past 3 months 1/2. It started when I had smegma underneath my foreskin built up that caused redness. I was prescribed Ketoconazole and Desitin which got rid of the infection in 3 weeks. I was dealing with a bit of tip issues towards the end
I’ve been dealing with a fungal infection / Balanitis for the past 3 months 1/2. It started when I had smegma underneath my foreskin built up that caused redness. I was prescribed Ketoconazole and Desitin which got rid of the infection in 3 weeks. I was dealing with a bit of tip issues towards the end
DBT123
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Men's Health Forum (Penis Health)
4 years ago
PART 1 : Reversing Memory Deficits And Senior Moments In A 78 Year Old
One issue with PD that is not discussed enough is memory issues and memory deficits as part of cognitive decline discussed briefly here: https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/memory-thinking-changes On that note I would like to discuss a very long time friend who has been having memory lapses and "senior
One issue with PD that is not discussed enough is memory issues and memory deficits as part of cognitive decline discussed briefly here: https://www.michaeljfox.org/news/memory-thinking-changes On that note I would like to discuss a very long time friend who has been having memory lapses and "senior
chartist
in
Cure Parkinson's
4 years ago
NDT and T3 use given support by US workers
This publication just out in Thyroid journal discusses using NDT (DTE) and T3 in suitable circumstances. It is I believe the opening of the door that has closed against NDT and T3 use, and in the future should encourage properly designed trials. They acknowledge the existence of a subset of patients
This publication just out in Thyroid journal discusses using NDT (DTE) and T3 in suitable circumstances. It is I believe the opening of the door that has closed against NDT and T3 use, and in the future should encourage properly designed trials. They acknowledge the existence of a subset of patients
diogenes
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Blood Test Results - opinions please
Just had a telephone conversation with my super helpful endocrinologist. Bloods taken early July first thing on an empty stomach I n the morning allowing 24 hours between T4 dose of 125mg and twelve hours between T3 dose of 5mg TSH 0.01 FT3 5.2 (3.1-6.8) FT4. 13.8 (7.5-21) Vitamin D 144 nmol upper range
Just had a telephone conversation with my super helpful endocrinologist. Bloods taken early July first thing on an empty stomach I n the morning allowing 24 hours between T4 dose of 125mg and twelve hours between T3 dose of 5mg TSH 0.01 FT3 5.2 (3.1-6.8) FT4. 13.8 (7.5-21) Vitamin D 144 nmol upper range
Trillylil
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
11 years and counting, but still not under control
At 66 my wife found out she had an overactive thyroid. After four+ years with a specialist hospital department, they decided she could no longer have the medicine it was harmful long term, after changing the dose she went into a bad way and they offered a nuclear tablet solution, it would work between
At 66 my wife found out she had an overactive thyroid. After four+ years with a specialist hospital department, they decided she could no longer have the medicine it was harmful long term, after changing the dose she went into a bad way and they offered a nuclear tablet solution, it would work between
DavidMF
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
Is it possible to stent four arterial blockages in one angioplasty?
My dad (62) has at least four significant arterial blockages (over 70%) one of which is in his LAD. He's scheduled for an angioplasty tomorrow and possible stenting, but with so many blocks I'm worried they'll have to do CABG. Has anyone been in this situation and only treated it with stents and meds
My dad (62) has at least four significant arterial blockages (over 70%) one of which is in his LAD. He's scheduled for an angioplasty tomorrow and possible stenting, but with so many blocks I'm worried they'll have to do CABG. Has anyone been in this situation and only treated it with stents and meds
Worried_For_Dad
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
So shocked to realise how unhealthy I am
I'm so shocked to realise how unhealthy I am. And desperate to do what's needed to be healthier! But how do I decide where to focus? I don't use these sites so don't know if this post is appropriate. apologies if not! I had a TIA a fortnight ago so I'm half way through a month of not driving and
I'm so shocked to realise how unhealthy I am. And desperate to do what's needed to be healthier! But how do I decide where to focus? I don't use these sites so don't know if this post is appropriate. apologies if not! I had a TIA a fortnight ago so I'm half way through a month of not driving and
FanofTheBodyCoach
in
Healthy Eating
4 years ago
Crazy new numbers being thrown my way.
Hello everyone, so I had some bloods done yesterday at 1pm and at 9.30pm the hospital rang me to say my TSH level was now 100 (range 0.27-4.2). It had been 0.02 in June, 0.07 in July and I couldn't get tested in August. I also now have very low T3 (I was told this is less than 1.5 but I don't have a
Hello everyone, so I had some bloods done yesterday at 1pm and at 9.30pm the hospital rang me to say my TSH level was now 100 (range 0.27-4.2). It had been 0.02 in June, 0.07 in July and I couldn't get tested in August. I also now have very low T3 (I was told this is less than 1.5 but I don't have a
Traveldreamer
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Thyroid UK
4 years ago
A new path - 6 weeks after Aortic Valve and Root Op
Hi, Today (6 weeks and 2 days) my surgeon has 'discharged' me following telephone follow-up conversation. Based on my description of current level of exercise and discomfort (close to zero) along with a photo of my scar taken this morning I am: - able to drive; and - removing PPI (unless indigestion
Hi, Today (6 weeks and 2 days) my surgeon has 'discharged' me following telephone follow-up conversation. Based on my description of current level of exercise and discomfort (close to zero) along with a photo of my scar taken this morning I am: - able to drive; and - removing PPI (unless indigestion
StevepH2012
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British Heart Foundation
4 years ago
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