Trust him? I don't think I 'Trust' many/any people here. Why should we? No need to trust anyone on the internet.
It's a discussion board. Anyone can through anything out there for discussion. Fantasy or not.
Now, do I think he's credible? That's a different question.
-Aude.
i know we have a good representation of medically-trained people on this board so i want to put out this question:.
when treating a person with high cholesterol, which do you prefer: lipitor or zocor (simvastatin)?
if a person begins treatment with lipitor, is it necessary to use it for the rest of that person's life?
recovering wrote: I am a Medical professional and would never be so arrogant as to tell you what the best medication for you is.
I wasn't thinking of getting an opinion as being arrogant. There are some treatments that different docs tend to avoid and others that they tend to gravitate to. I was trying to get better info on why one over the other.
With my doc appts last few weeks all 3 docs vascillated between the two drugs and even as to whether I should be on it or not.
During the appointments, we were also talking about other issues as well and I was not too prepared to discuss cholesterol but was sure confused when each doc separately waffled between the drugs. One even said he was leaning more toward Zocor but then his nurse came back to me with Lipitor samples. When questioned, he said that he changed his mind (again).
I don't understand the waffling. And I'm not sure how severe is my situation and how dangerous it would be for me NOT to take a statin. And why one over the other??
Really need to do more research...
Shortly after I started posting, 'outnfree' identified me. Sort of. I posted a comment about her sister and about the same she had posted my family's name in a post about people she remembered from her sister's old cong. It was cool little cyber-reunion. We live 2500 miles apart so have never met up (since 1973~!) but it was still cool.
Then around this past Christmas, someone from my former California cong posted about someone that we both knew. A few pm's back and forth and sure enough! Another hit.
There was one other person that pm'd me a few years ago. He's still 'in' and we were talking about people we may know in common. Turns out he knows ALOT of my old friends. I think it spooked him because communication halted.
I'm still waiting for that one great re-connect story. It's got to happen one day soon!
-Aude.
i know we have a good representation of medically-trained people on this board so i want to put out this question:.
when treating a person with high cholesterol, which do you prefer: lipitor or zocor (simvastatin)?
if a person begins treatment with lipitor, is it necessary to use it for the rest of that person's life?
Finally got a chance to get back to this thread. Thanks for all the responses!!
15 years ago I was sooo leary and cynical of ALL docctors. I have come to have greater respect for those that I have chosen to be my care providers. I've got a wonderful network of physicians who have deftly taken me through some fairly significant and traumatic health issues so will absolutely re-consult with them.
The purpose of this thread was to get some annectdotal information from others 'in the know' either by virtue of their profession or from personal experience. So I appreciate the candor of those who took the time to both respond to this thread and those who pm'd me. Thank you!!
AGuest - Your story concerns me. I sincerely hope things get corrected for you. While I know that everyone's case is different, it helps to hear experiences like yours so I can ask better questions and be better informed.
recovering wrote: Please make informed choices when deciding whether to use statins or not. You should only make the choice after careful consultation with your own personel physician.
Excellent advise. I will reconsult with my doctors soon. Wanted to get a few more different opinions to help organize my thoughts & questions.
I think I need to do a little more research myself and formulate specific questions for my doctors. Three different docs are recommending statins for me. I have the meds in my possession but am still reluctant to begin taking them. This is not like me but I've never been faced with anything that required "for the rest of your life". And the ill-efffects are daunting.
One of the private messages I received stated that with Lipitor/Atorvastin you can get better results at lower dosage. I am thinking that lower dosage would also mean lower risk and/or severity of side effects... ???
I wonder if I can try to tweak my diet a little more. I KNOW I can increase my exercise/activity level. Wonder what harm there is in waiting 3 or 6 months and re-testing my cholesterol levels. Its been high for over 15 years. I have family history (both sides) of heart and stroke issues along with my brother having had heart attack 7 years ago.
I just had a stress-test with good results.
Does starting statins now help me in the long run or might it be fine to wait 1-2--3-or 5 years???
Need to get my list of questions organized and re-consult with my physicians.
Thanks again for all the responses. Please add more comments as appropriate.
i know we have a good representation of medically-trained people on this board so i want to put out this question:.
when treating a person with high cholesterol, which do you prefer: lipitor or zocor (simvastatin)?
if a person begins treatment with lipitor, is it necessary to use it for the rest of that person's life?
bttt
Noone else has comment(s)?
i know we have a good representation of medically-trained people on this board so i want to put out this question:.
when treating a person with high cholesterol, which do you prefer: lipitor or zocor (simvastatin)?
if a person begins treatment with lipitor, is it necessary to use it for the rest of that person's life?
bttt
Miseryloveselders - Thanks for the info. 'Clinically similar' is what I've been told but chemically different. Once seems to act quicker but requires longer use (??). I know Zocor and it's generics are MUCH cheaper here in the US. I Lipitor considered better, though??
Anyone else have an opinion on this?
Also, once starting on Lipitor, is it a lifelong commitment??
Seems that I've heard from non-medical people that Zocor can be temporary but Lipitor is usually used for the rest of your life. Is that true??
-Aude.
2 years ago i attempted to donate.
there were so many questions that were asked of me (and all donors).
most questions made sense or were explained by the technician.
Thanks for the responses. Guess that mostly answers my question.
wobble wrote: Is the U.K Blood Service taking a risk ?
Beats me. I would guess not for a British resident. But I don't really know.
Maybe someone else here knows the answer??
-Aude.
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http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/experiences/195526/1/elder-tells-me-armageddon-could-strike-during-soccer-world-cup-closing-ceremony.
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According to JW's, can't the end come ANYtime, including the closing ceremonies?
i know we have a good representation of medically-trained people on this board so i want to put out this question:.
when treating a person with high cholesterol, which do you prefer: lipitor or zocor (simvastatin)?
if a person begins treatment with lipitor, is it necessary to use it for the rest of that person's life?
I know we have a good representation of medically-trained people on this board so I want to put out this question:
When treating a person with high cholesterol, which do you prefer: Lipitor or Zocor (Simvastatin)? Why one over the other?? If a person begins treatment with Lipitor, is it necessary to use it for the rest of that person's life? How about with Zocor?
In speaking with 3 different doctors, they seem to waffle between the two and we are not really getting good info on benefit/risk differences between them.
Diet and exercise may not be enough. Does one have potential to hurt more than it helps versus the other??
Appreciate in advance your thoughts, insights and feelings on this important matter.
-Aude.
2 years ago i attempted to donate.
there were so many questions that were asked of me (and all donors).
most questions made sense or were explained by the technician.
2 years ago I attempted to donate. There were so many questions that were asked of me (and all donors). Most questions made sense or were explained by the technician. However, the questions about temporary residence in UK and parts of Europe were never answered for me.
Does anyone know WHY the US Blood Banks do not accept the blood of anyone who lived in the UK for more than 3 months between 1980 and now? Similarly, why is having lived in any of roughly 30 european countries since 1980 or 1990 equal cause for rejection??
I'm curious to know the answer.
-Aude.
PS: Details of donation experience are detailed here: http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/experiences/162439/1/First-Time-Blood-Donor
