I’m 57 just had a calcium score test came in at 108 , first thing doctor prescribed statins till I seen a cardiologist, went to cardiologist passed with flying colours I’m very fit and work out regularly blood pressure perfect cholesterol slightly elevated, so cardiologist insisted on statins,on doing some research I quickly came to the conclusion that my decision to never starting the medication was the best choice for me,and I’m very comfortable with that decision 😊
Hi, my doctor prescribes statins rosuvastatin (Crestor) for cholesterol control.After a year I developed what could be similar to Alzheimer's symptoms. I had difficulty remembering things ( 15 minutes of memory ).I had been tested with the Montreal test and they said that I could have the beginning of Alzheimer's. After that I went to the internet google and RU-vid and from there some RU-vid doctors told in a video that statins were affecting cholesterol and that the brain made up with a lot of it. Guest what, I stopped taking those statins and 2 weeks after I didn't have any symptoms. A real miracle, I could have continue taking that medicine and have bad symptoms for the reste of my life. RU-vid had made me realize what could have been the source of my problem. No thanks to my doctor and his staff. . LESSON : STATINE ARE NOT WITHOUT RISK!
Happily aged 70, did not take any experimental,untested mRNA jabs..would not take statin drugs..after following a Keto eating journey am now close to full carnivore. It seems that reducing cholesterol does not reduce heart attacks,strokes or improve health in any way….
I had muscle pain and fatigue when put on statins 20 + years ago! Went to my GP who told me it was all in my head! So I stopped taking them and this all stopped! Why would anyone take a drug that makes them feel really sick!!! Wouldn't touch them with a barge pole now! Do research!
I’m slowly recovering from a shoulder/arm injury that had no obvious cause six months ago. I stopped taking Rosuvastatin after watching a few videos about the high level of side effects. I was already eating healthily and was active walking and weightlifting. The injury was not from lifting.
Thank you for a very interesting and informative discussion. A few years ago i was prescribed Lipitor 20mg a day for slightly elevated cholesterol. After a few months I could not do my daily walk of 6000 steps. Went to my gp twice before she sent me for a blood test. Ck was very elevated indicating muscle damage. Stopped the statins immediately. So glad i voiced my concerns to my gp as all she kept telling me that my readings had come dow. Some doctors are no more than pill pushers for big pharma.
I cut carbs and processed foods. Read up on cholestrol lowering foods and my ldl dropped from 7.5 to 5.2 in 1 month and lost 3 kg. I think it helps to educate yourself. Also excersise and live stress free. Sleep well too. Not always easy. I was very stressed and overworking when my ldl was high and eating quick easy dinners or takeaways
My blood tests showed that I had high LDL, low HDL and high triglycerides. My doctor warned me that I would have to lower my cholesterol by correcting my present diet of fast food. After three months of trying and failing, my cholesterol showed even worse levels. He prescribed statins. I resisted and pleaded for another three months to improve my diet. I kept trying and falling off the wagon because I am so addicted to carbs, sugars, oils and whatnot. This time doc said I was to start statins at once because cholesterol had climbed higher and started showing up as yellow xanthoma bumps on my face. He also advised that I see a cardiologist because of chest pain and arrhythmia. I secretly continued to abstain from starting statins but this time I was more successful with my diet. Plus, I am doing intermittent fasting and going for long walks. The xanthoma are still there - two bumps under my eyes - but I have managed to nutrify myself with meat and veggies, mostly. One indicator of improvement is a small but noticeable reduction in visceral fat, gingivitis reduced by, like, 80 per cent and improved sleep, even though my stress levels due to family issues remain the same. Overall, I feel better and hopeful. Thinking of adding supplements like niacin and tudca. Still resisting statins and blood thinners. My doctor is not happy with my stubbornness. New blood test tomorrow and cardiologist meeting the day after. 🤞
I had a stent fitted and was immediately prescribed with statins. After a few months I noticed a large amount of hair loss. This I understand is rare, but it has been proven to happen. My GP took me off the statins and I had a further blood test for my cholesterol after three months. My level had dropped slightly after my life style and diet changes. I have not taken statins since. Unfortunately, since I had four Covid jabs I have been very breathless and diagnosed with a faulty heart valve and may need a replacement.
I have familial hyperlipidaemia. I am on rosuvasratin and ezrtimbe. I have no muscle pain whatsover and my exercise tolerance is a no different....my non hdl is better ...am i being conned by someone ?
Bravo. Tks for adding participant information and related detail. So I'm listening, watching, and sharing, beginning to end all over again. I am hearing what I missed on the first time around. Important work you are producing and making available to many.
I'm 66, T2 and my doctor got cross with me yesterday for not taking the statins regularly. My cholesterol is 5.1 but he said the statin was mostly for the triglycerides which are high. He also has me on BP medication which give me swollen feet and legs, he solution was another pill to make me pee more. I'm trying to find the right pathway away from all these tablets.
Please talk about break down of muscle all though rare happened to me .Annoys me when it’s just talked about muscle weakness.could not even raise my hand up to my mouth by the afternoon.Had to phone my husband to ring to drive me home.stopped medication only on for two weeks no symptoms since.
@@eddkennedy6458my hubby did just that super fit low carb no sugar Boom had a stroke 2weeks ago , slim fit 74 year old we are in shock now stuck on thinners and statins, diet obviously didn't help him
What do you recommend to take in place of a statin? I was recently put on Atorvastin and I’m to take and afraid not to. My cholesterol and triglycerides are high. Just had a heart cath revealing 90-95% blockage on back of heart. Stent was put in and an ablation is being scheduled.
My cardiac calcium score is 0. My cholesterol is high. Should I take stating. My Hdl is good, Tryglceride is also at normal levels. Hdl ratio is 3.1 My Dr wants me to start Lipitor.
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@@felixjackson2670 Of course if you were vegetarian and not vegan, you consumed dairy which is very hight in cholesterol! Plants do not have cholesterol! How about compassion???
@@natgarrison2300 yes,you are totally correct. Compassion is important. Did you know that cholesterol is an essential thing. Our brain is made up of cholesterol. Sugar and Carbohydrate(which breaks down into glucose) are the non-essential and deeply harmful foods for humans. Responsible for most of todays most serious health issues. Not the animal protein and fat that man and women have evolved to consume over hundreds of thousands of years. Interesting that heart attacks have only been an issue since humans started eating low fat,high carb. foods. Plus of course ‘vegetable’ oil..which started as lubrication for machinery and is highly toxic..but that’s another story.
@@felixjackson2670 When my FIL died, we moved in with Mom who had Alzheimer's type dementia. First thing I did was throw out all the fat-free food she ate. From then on she ate real foods cooked from scratch whenever possible. Some days the daytime caregivers gave her more instant food but mostly she ate regular, honest food/fuel. She lived for 8 years, 7 of which she was bed bound due to a fall. She was frightened to be mobile. Up until the last two weeks, she would smile at us. Then the disease got to the point that even water caused her pain. Her mother, sister, and brother all developed Alzheimer's type dementia. She had two sons and both are not eating fat-free foods and eating to fuel their bodies and not strictly to please their taste buds or fill up. I predict neither one will have dementia. We do not use seed oils nor eat anything containing seed oils. Olive, coconut, avocado oil is it. And Ghee. Very little white ingestibles like flour, sugar, rice...
