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I've been put on Simvastatin too, and I already have trouble walking.😱
 
me bad ,your correct the vistatin was for my cholesterol which is good ,
thats why they did`nt replace it with another med ,
 
The Great Cholesterol Con

Northerner said:
Thanks Bill - I have ordered The Great Cholesterol Con - ?5.49 from the Book Depository with free p+p!

I have been concerned for some time that I don't really need to be taking simvastatin, perhaps this book will help clarify the issues.
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Dear Northerner,

I have a copy of Kendrick's book. It is an interesting read. BTW he is the guy in the U tube video (see my post on whallycorker's recent thread)

Regards Dodger
 
AlisonM said:
I've been put on Simvastatin too, and I already have trouble walking.😱
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I had the same problem when the consultant put me on Ezetrol on top of Simvastatin, after 6 weeks, I went to my GP as it was too much for me and he told me to stop them straight away. When I went back to the consultant last week, I told him about this and he didn't give me any new cholesterol meds, this makes me think that they're not that vital - either that, or they intend putting me on more meds if I haven't improved by the end of January.

Anyway, it might be a good idea to talk to whoever prescribed the Simvastatin pretty soon as having trouble walking is not a good side effect - they should be able to find you an alternative that isn't so bad.
 
AlisonM said:
I've been put on Simvastatin too, and I already have trouble walking.😱
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Dear Alison,

Your problem is one of the side effects of statins. I believe that elevated cholesterol is not a cause of heart disease and yes statins work, not by lowering cholesterol (which they do) but because they are powerful anti-inflamatory drugs. Anyway have look at this site.

The spacedoctor

Regards Dodger
 
C*5_Dodger said:
Dear Alison,

Your problem is one of the side effects of statins. I believe that elevated cholesterol is not a cause of heart disease and yes statins work, not by lowering cholesterol (which they do) but because they are powerful anti-inflamatory drugs. Anyway have look at this site.

The spacedoctor

Regards Dodger
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You don't understand. I had the trouble walking before I was put on Simvastatin. I'm worried the problem might get worse, it hasn't yet.
 
AlisonM said:
You don't understand. I had the trouble walking before I was put on Simvastatin. I'm worried the problem might get worse, it hasn't yet.
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I guess I should have made myself clearer, but what I said is a reported problem. I just hope that you do indeed not get the side effect.

Regards Dodger
 
sharpwaa said:
Alison, Would you mind if I PM'd you on this, I'm intreagued, trying to envisualise your mobility history before any further comment. Bless you, you are a fighter.😉😉
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By all means.
 
Typographical error

Hi folks,

Re: My posting of 3/10/2009 @ 4.39pm.

I made a mistake when typing thr name of one of the books, on the statin con, which I recommended.

The correct title is:
The Statin Damage Crisis
by
Dr. Duane Graveline MD

I omitted the word 'Damage' in my earlier posting. Sorry!

Bill Wilson
 
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