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Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about

Posted by Barb @amberpep, Aug 10, 2020

Just a bit of information I discovered last week. One of the side effects of taking "simvistatin" is temporary memory loss. It is the only statin that has this effect. I am going to talk to my .doctor about stopping it, with his guidance of course. I have had some short lapses in memory .... forgetting part of my phone number, etc.

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magill | @magill | Mar 25, 2021
In reply to @grammad "For sure consult Dr. I had a bad reaction to statins and choose not y take...." + (show)
@grammad

For sure consult Dr. I had a bad reaction to statins and choose not y take. Body became very weak, couldn't walk up stairs or work in garden. I'm much better now, I just take Ubiquinol coq10 n magnesium, every day, been holding good for 10 yrs since incedent. Perfect natural path, but it's not fr everyone

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Are you taking coq10 for memory loss or to help lower your cholesterol?

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rjwintl | @rjwintl | Oct 4, 2021

my PCP said to additionally cut-out white bread , but just read a Mayo Clinic report that says Sourdough Bread is the answer !!!

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karen1945 | @karen1945 | Oct 4, 2021
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@rjwintl

Sourdough Bread is the answer

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I make my own sourdough bread. Happy to know it’s recommended!!

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rjwintl | @rjwintl | Oct 7, 2021

U Betcha !!! ... so far , the advice of the Mayo Clinic to consume Sourdough Bread is like a God-send , especially when my PCP has told me NOT to do any white bread !!! ... I've even found a new favorite bagel , sourdough bagels ... with a little cream cheese , it's far better than white bread toast with butter !!!

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lioness | @lioness | Oct 7, 2021

@rjwintl Also you can buy bagel mix in spice section and sprinkle it on sourdough toast butter first if you want that's good too

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mari | @mari | Oct 13, 2021

Omg I have to take the Darn statin cause I had a stroke in my eye!!!! Hate them. Which one is better?
Will I get notified about answers?

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markdeegan | @markdeegan | Oct 23, 2021

Very True… I experienced it.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 24, 2021
In reply to @lioness "@rjwintl Also you can buy bagel mix in spice section and sprinkle it on sourdough toast..." + (show)
@lioness

@rjwintl Also you can buy bagel mix in spice section and sprinkle it on sourdough toast butter first if you want that's good too

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Thanks, @lioness. I had not heard about the bagel mix before. It sounds great. I'll look for that next time I'm in the store.

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