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If You Take a Statin Drug
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06/21/22 04:13 AM
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BayouGuy
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You really ought to give this serious consideration.
If you can't laugh at yourself, give me a call. I'll gladly laugh at you. "I keep trying to see Nancy Pelosi's and Chuck Schumer's point of view, but I can't seem to get my head that far up my [censored]." Senator John Kennedy, Louisiana
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8624804
06/21/22 04:27 AM
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Bee'z
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I know what they are but do not take any of those. I know where this is going...
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8624812
06/21/22 05:19 AM
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NORML as can be
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I have been taking 40MG Simvastatin every day since 1992 I see my primary care Dr. next month, Boy do we have somethings to talk about. Damn the V.A. they should know this stuff
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8624877
06/21/22 11:44 AM
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DukeCigars
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I’ve had more than one of my doctor friends tell me to never take cholesterol drugs. Spooky stuff
Car guy. Serial entrepreneur. Terrible golfer.
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
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06/21/22 12:50 PM
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pdr55
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So I’ve heard that bad things can happen if you quit the statins suddenly , has anyone else heard this? VA put me on a statin about ten years ago because I came back elevated cholesterol on a routine blood test. If someone knows a weaning off procedure please share.
If you`re running down my country, man, You`re walking on the fighting side of me. (Merle)
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8624928
06/21/22 12:58 PM
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Jimbo1
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I’ve been on Adervastatin (spelling) for years but had recently run out. Called my Dr and he said no worries… high Cholesterol only kills you slowly!
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
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06/21/22 01:13 PM
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bigbob_ftw
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They give me horrible back muscle pain.
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
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06/21/22 01:32 PM
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ducknbass
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Most (not all) cholesterol problems can be fixed without medication. But nobody wants to inconvenience of eating healthy.
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8624955
06/21/22 01:47 PM
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Red Pill
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I'm in the secondary benefit category. Had a heart attack in 1995 and just had another one a couple of weeks ago. I've been on Atorvastatin for a long time, and they doubled the dosage after the recent attack. There is a lot of misinformation both on diet and medicine effectiveness. Do your own research, talk to your doctor, and make your own decisions.
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: ducknbass]
#8624958
06/21/22 01:49 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Most (not all) cholesterol problems can be fixed without medication. But nobody wants to inconvenience of eating healthy. It’s not even that. It’s all about particle size. Most heart attacks have predisposition to them… the question is what’s the predisposition
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: ducknbass]
#8624963
06/21/22 01:52 PM
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glens
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Most (not all) cholesterol problems can be fixed without medication. But nobody wants the inconvenience of eating healthy. What the Fun is that!
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
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06/21/22 02:07 PM
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Buzzsaw
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SPACE FOR RENT
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
#8624996
06/21/22 02:16 PM
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ducknbass
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Most (not all) cholesterol problems can be fixed without medication. But nobody wants to inconvenience of eating healthy. It’s not even that. It’s all about particle size. Most heart attacks have predisposition to them… the question is what’s the predisposition Vaccinated?
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8624998
06/21/22 02:22 PM
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Deans
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Been taking rosuvastatin for over a year now. Just had some blood work done last month and per the doctor everything is good. Visited the cardiologist yesterday and scheduled follow up tests in nine months. Had these tests about a year ago and found out that my LH carotid artery is 100% plugged and cannot operate. The RH carotid is 30% - 50% plugged no mention of operating.
So far I feel fine. Go to the gym 5 days a week getting ready for elk (cow) hunt in New Mexico in December. Try to watch what I eat and how much. I'm not letting this slow me down just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Turned it all over to God when he is ready he will call me home.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” ISAIAH 41:10
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
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06/21/22 02:34 PM
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ducknbass
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Good stuff Dean! Good luck on your trip
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8625023
06/21/22 02:45 PM
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Dave Davidson
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I can see a Whataburger commercial on TV and my numbers go up. I’m back on the Statins. I don’t like it but have gotten tired of being a vegetarian who has to enjoy chicken.
I’m 79 yoa.
Never had a heart attack but lots of hospital visits to clean out my arteries. Doc says he can’t do any more and I have to take better care of my arteries.
Doing a lot of walking and weights.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8625081
06/21/22 04:04 PM
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LoneStarSon
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Metamucil can help those of y'all with cholesterol issues. I take it for other reasons that daily fiber helps with, but it also helps with cholesterol.
I am a firm believer in using food to help turn back the clock and healing our bodies. One of the biggest problems in the US is the consumption of so many processed foods.
And for those that love red meat, you can actually substitute a fair amount of mushrooms for the ground beef...tastes the same.
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8625104
06/21/22 04:32 PM
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Deans
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And for those that love red meat, you can actually substitute a fair amount of mushrooms for the ground beef...tastes the same Not to my wife.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” ISAIAH 41:10
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8625111
06/21/22 04:41 PM
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Always ready 2 hunt
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Atorvastatin 40mg daily post 5 by pass in 2020. Went elk hunting 90 days post surgery (that was my rehab motiviation). Now just so dang hot that I've not getting my walking in. I need a reset and incorporate some weight excercise or filling feeders next round later this summer is really gonna kick my az more than usual.
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8625138
06/21/22 05:29 PM
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GNTX
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Yup, Been watching Dr. Berry for a few months now. Here is a few more videos about Statins that will make you want to have a conversation with your doc.
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
#8625141
06/21/22 05:37 PM
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DannyB
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My mother said that my dad's memory went down hill fast immediately after starting a statin drug. She took him off right quick. It didn't matter though. He developed full blown dementia / Alzheimer's and eventually died from complications of Alz. Check this link. I haven't read it in a while. I just remember it having a lot of good info. http://www.thincs.org/
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: Buzzsaw]
#8625143
06/21/22 05:39 PM
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Buzzsaw
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No side effects, doesn't seem to bother me and my cholesterol is fine
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: LoneStarSon]
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06/21/22 05:40 PM
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Stump_jumper
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Metamucil can help those of y'all with cholesterol issues. I take it for other reasons that daily fiber helps with, but it also helps with cholesterol.
I am a firm believer in using food to help turn back the clock and healing our bodies. One of the biggest problems in the US is the consumption of so many processed foods.
And for those that love red meat, you can actually substitute a fair amount of mushrooms for the ground beef...tastes the same. I wouldn't mind substituting mushrooms but not the kind you find in the store.
2017 Tundra 5.7 CM 4x4 2006 Champion 2200 Bay Boat
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: BayouGuy]
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06/21/22 08:19 PM
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bigjoe8565
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I just had a cardiac CT for Calcium and had a score of zero. My last echo stress was good and my bad cholesterol is good and my good cholesterol is a little low. All my heart health indicators are good to great, but the good doctor still wants me to take a statin. His reasoning is family history. Based on my research and recent test results, I’m not going to be taking statins.
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Re: If You Take a Statin Drug
[Re: bigjoe8565]
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06/21/22 08:29 PM
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I just had a cardiac CT for Calcium and had a score of zero. My last echo stress was good and my bad cholesterol is good and my good cholesterol is a little low. All my heart health indicators are good to great, but the good doctor still wants me to take a statin. His reasoning is family history. Based on my research and recent test results, I’m not going to be taking statins. My wife just had a calcium CT, cheap and easy. Dr. wanted her to have one before he put her on a statin. He said if it's low no need for statin, she's good to go. I'm taking a statin but have really wanted to stop, I'm going to get the calcium CT and if it's good I'm getting off them.
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