Comments on: The truth about statin drugs http://chriskresser.com/the-truth-about-statin-drugs Medicine for the 21st century Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chris Kresser http://chriskresser.com/the-truth-about-statin-drugs#comment-12482 Chris Kresser Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:14:37 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=39#comment-12482 Your welcome, Dave! So happy to hear I've made a difference for you. Your welcome, Dave! So happy to hear I’ve made a difference for you.

]]> By: Dave http://chriskresser.com/the-truth-about-statin-drugs#comment-12470 Dave Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:31:03 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=39#comment-12470 Last May (2011) my NEW doctor started me on a statin drug after cholesterol came back at 262. HDL (60's)and Triglycerides (80's). LDL 170's. I asked nurse about side effects and was told not to worry about it. I said what the heck and started taking them. 6 weeks later cholesterol numbers fine. continued on statin. couple months later found my hips hurting so bad couldnt sleep. Then found i couldnt run without massive joint and muscle pain. I decided to do research of side effects and found the statin drugs to be the cause. Stopped them and was fine within a short time. My doctor said I HAD to take them. I asked about diet and exercise and she said a man my age (54) couldnt control my cholesterol without drugs. Well I refused to take the statins again and started educating myself. Through my reading I discovered the importance of Omega 3 (EPA DHA) in our diet and how Omega 6 causes inflammation. Taking 2+ grams a day of Omega 3 (EPA DHA), also take Niacin, 1 gram a day.. 4 months later, without Statins, my total cholesterol is 217, HDL is 67, Triglycerides 71 and LDL 136. Combined with this started eating way better, avoiding the simple carbs, vegetable oil etc etc etc. I have lost 10 lbs without trying ( I am 6' tall and did weigh about 194) The biggest thing is I FEEL GREAT!!!!!! I tell people to read your articles all the time, changed my life. Thank you!!! P. S. I am looking for a new doctor. Dave Last May (2011) my NEW doctor started me on a statin drug after cholesterol came back at 262. HDL (60′s)and Triglycerides (80′s). LDL 170′s. I asked nurse about side effects and was told not to worry about it. I said what the heck and started taking them. 6 weeks later cholesterol numbers fine. continued on statin. couple months later found my hips hurting so bad couldnt sleep. Then found i couldnt run without massive joint and muscle pain. I decided to do research of side effects and found the statin drugs to be the cause. Stopped them and was fine within a short time. My doctor said I HAD to take them. I asked about diet and exercise and she said a man my age (54) couldnt control my cholesterol without drugs.
Well I refused to take the statins again and started educating myself. Through my reading I discovered the importance of Omega 3 (EPA DHA) in our diet and how Omega 6 causes inflammation. Taking 2+ grams a day of Omega 3 (EPA DHA), also take Niacin, 1 gram a day.. 4 months later, without Statins, my total cholesterol is 217, HDL is 67, Triglycerides 71 and LDL 136. Combined with this started eating way better, avoiding the simple carbs, vegetable oil etc etc etc. I have lost 10 lbs without trying ( I am 6′ tall and did weigh about 194)
The biggest thing is I FEEL GREAT!!!!!!
I tell people to read your articles all the time, changed my life. Thank you!!!

P. S. I am looking for a new doctor.

Dave

]]> By: Kumar http://chriskresser.com/the-truth-about-statin-drugs#comment-12188 Kumar Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:52:32 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=39#comment-12188 Chris, Above, you state: "Statins have never been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of death in people with no history of heart disease." This is what I had thought as this is basically what has been promoted in the popular media outlets. I'd be interested in your thoughts on the following article published in the NEJM: "Long-Term Follow-up of the West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study" http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa065994#Background=&t=abstract Are you familiar with this study? This shows a reduction in (total) mortality in healthy patients (elevated cholesterol as well as no previous MI). I wonder why this hasn't been cited more in popular media? Chris,

Above, you state: “Statins have never been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of death in people with no history of heart disease.”

This is what I had thought as this is basically what has been promoted in the popular media outlets.

I’d be interested in your thoughts on the following article published in the NEJM:
“Long-Term Follow-up of the West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study”
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa065994#Background=&t=abstract

Are you familiar with this study?

This shows a reduction in (total) mortality in healthy patients (elevated cholesterol as well as no previous MI). I wonder why this hasn’t been cited more in popular media?

]]> By: Kumar http://chriskresser.com/the-truth-about-statin-drugs#comment-12187 Kumar Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:51:28 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=39#comment-12187 Chris, Above, you state: "Statins have never been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of death in people with no history of heart disease." This is what I had thought as this is basically what has been promoted in the popular media outlets. I'd be interested in your thoughts on the following article published in the NEJM: "Long-Term Follow-up of the West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study" http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa065994#Background=&t=abstract This shows a reduction in (total) mortality in healthy patients (elevated cholesterol as well as no previous MI). I wonder why this hasn't been cited more in popular media? Chris,

Above, you state: “Statins have never been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of death in people with no history of heart disease.”

This is what I had thought as this is basically what has been promoted in the popular media outlets.

I’d be interested in your thoughts on the following article published in the NEJM:
“Long-Term Follow-up of the West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study”
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa065994#Background=&t=abstract

This shows a reduction in (total) mortality in healthy patients (elevated cholesterol as well as no previous MI). I wonder why this hasn’t been cited more in popular media?

]]> By: Cholesterol & Heart Disease « The Simplicity of Wellness http://chriskresser.com/the-truth-about-statin-drugs#comment-11925 Cholesterol & Heart Disease « The Simplicity of Wellness Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:33:08 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=39#comment-11925 [...] Statins have many negative side effects and appear to “decrease the synthesis of coenzyme Q10, a compound that likely protects against heart disease”. (The Daily Lipid) (Chris Kresser) [...] [...] Statins have many negative side effects and appear to “decrease the synthesis of coenzyme Q10, a compound that likely protects against heart disease”. (The Daily Lipid) (Chris Kresser) [...]

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]]> By: Anonymous http://chriskresser.com/the-truth-about-statin-drugs#comment-6539 Anonymous Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:27:00 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=39#comment-6539 Here are my numbers: 49 year old female overweight normal bp normal sugar readings 0verall chol: 281 hdl 73 ldl 193 triglycerides 152 crp 7.2 My doctor has been bugging me for the past 2 years about going on statins. The main concern is my ldl and crp readings(which he admits are not always accurate). I've had these readings for many years, no matter what weight I am at or exercise level. Took pravastatin 2 years ago for a feww months and stopped after memory issues and muscle pain. I'd really appreciate input. Here are my numbers:
49 year old female
overweight
normal bp
normal sugar readings
0verall chol: 281
hdl 73
ldl 193
triglycerides 152
crp 7.2

My doctor has been bugging me for the past 2 years about going on statins. The main concern is my ldl and crp readings(which he admits are not always accurate). I’ve had these readings for many years, no matter what weight I am at or exercise level.
Took pravastatin 2 years ago for a feww months and stopped after memory issues and muscle pain.
I’d really appreciate input.

]]> By: Anonymous http://chriskresser.com/the-truth-about-statin-drugs#comment-6540 Anonymous Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:27:00 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=39#comment-6540 Here are my numbers: 49 year old female overweight normal bp normal sugar readings 0verall chol: 281 hdl 73 ldl 193 triglycerides 152 crp 7.2 My doctor has been bugging me for the past 2 years about going on statins. The main concern is my ldl and crp readings(which he admits are not always accurate). I've had these readings for many years, no matter what weight I am at or exercise level. Took pravastatin 2 years ago for a feww months and stopped after memory issues and muscle pain. I'd really appreciate input. Here are my numbers:
49 year old female
overweight
normal bp
normal sugar readings
0verall chol: 281
hdl 73
ldl 193
triglycerides 152
crp 7.2

My doctor has been bugging me for the past 2 years about going on statins. The main concern is my ldl and crp readings(which he admits are not always accurate). I’ve had these readings for many years, no matter what weight I am at or exercise level.
Took pravastatin 2 years ago for a feww months and stopped after memory issues and muscle pain.
I’d really appreciate input.

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]]> By: admin http://chriskresser.com/the-truth-about-statin-drugs#comment-433 admin Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:40:28 +0000 http://chriskresser.com/?p=39#comment-433 <p>Thanks for the heads-up on that book, abolderwoman.  Actually I just received an email a couple of days ago from a woman who suffered from muscle damage as a result of taking statins.  She was wondering what she can do to address the persistent weakness she's experiencing - even though she is no longer taking the drugs.  I'll forward this to her.</p> Thanks for the heads-up on that book, abolderwoman.  Actually I just received an email a couple of days ago from a woman who suffered from muscle damage as a result of taking statins.  She was wondering what she can do to address the persistent weakness she’s experiencing – even though she is no longer taking the drugs.  I’ll forward this to her.

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