tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9744079.post2127569769591546173..comments2023-10-26T08:27:12.533-07:00Comments on It's Always Something!: It's been awhileJoanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113895333054235725noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9744079.post-68018647868931497022008-11-10T13:29:00.000-08:002008-11-10T13:29:00.000-08:00My name is Giulia White and i would like to show y...My name is Giulia White and i would like to show you my personal experience with Lipitor.<BR/><BR/>I have taken for 9 years. I am 60 years old. I took 20 mg for 9 years and I told numerous physicians about my pain and stiffness and was told that I had arthritis and to keep taking it. I left it at home by accident when we went on vacation and within 3 days, the pain in my legs began to go away. After 2 weeks I knew it was a very dangerous medication. I went to my new physician and he wanted me to try Pravachol. Afer 4 days on it, I was in a fog and thought I had the flu. I have been off it for just 36 hours and feel better. I am an RN and should have known that I was experiencing side effects with Lipitor, but you listen to your Doctor because you trust him. I now tell my patients to trust what their bodies are telling them. Statins can't be good for anyone but the drug companies!!!!!!!!!! They keep lowering the recommended levels so that almost everyone is considered to have "high" cholesterol. If someone is 30 and on this for 30 or 40 years there is not telling what the long term effects will be.<BR/><BR/>I have experienced some of these side effects-<BR/>Joint and Muscle Pain / Stiffness.<BR/><BR/>I hope this information will be useful to others,<BR/>Giulia WhiteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9744079.post-24387280084775237332008-08-31T17:33:00.000-07:002008-08-31T17:33:00.000-07:00Hi guys, thanks for dropping in.Hey poolagirl, nic...Hi guys, thanks for dropping in.<BR/><BR/>Hey poolagirl, nice to see somebody new in here, your friend cocoa is such a nice person. Welcome.<BR/><BR/>Donna..thanks for the info... the Dr. put him on Crestor, and as far as I can see it's the same shit as Lipitor. He decreased the dosage by 10 mgs..but whatever. We will see if causes any problems...and I will seriously look into Niacin. His doctor never even checked his cholesterol and gave him this new drug anyway....jeez thank god for google....and friends on the internet.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113895333054235725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9744079.post-26987863623604170702008-08-31T14:17:00.000-07:002008-08-31T14:17:00.000-07:00My Hubby was on Lovstatin for about a year and fel...My Hubby was on Lovstatin for about a year and felt like crap! He was ONLY suppose to be on it for 3 months...his "dr" failed to keep proper tabs on him, with Me screaming each and every month at Hubby about calling the "dr"...one morning at work, I was talking to Hubby about something, when he raised both arms and put his hands behind his head, sort of kicking back in his chair to talk to me, when I was horrified to see Both underarms covered in blood bruises, the sizes of dinner plates!!! I yanked him OFF that Crap ASAP, and we've both take niacin (the kind that makes you flush) ever since. (The Drs won't tell you about niacin!!) My Dr tried to put Me on a statin as well and I told Him I was gonna do it the Natural way...Niacin!! My Next check-up? My cholesterol had dropped 40 points!! And I wasn't even Trying to eat right!! Some but not a Huge effort! In My opinion??? Statins are Dangerous!!<BR/>Sorry for the rant!!! I get SO pissed when the people you're suppose to trust with your health do Not do their homework!!<BR/>Again, sorry sweetie!hughugsDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9744079.post-65723103049654877652008-08-31T09:39:00.000-07:002008-08-31T09:39:00.000-07:00Stinkin' Lincoln eh? Tell Gord to tune the dam thi...Stinkin' Lincoln eh? Tell Gord to tune the dam thing up so it'll run right...geez. Man can fix an oven like no tomorrow but fogs for mosquitos with his car. lol. Love the new look of your blog and that one birdhouse looks like something my relatives in WV live in. Just kidding. Hillbilly birds...watch out for them.Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407416037285285841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9744079.post-26671517266078985202008-08-30T12:32:00.000-07:002008-08-30T12:32:00.000-07:00Gads Joanie! I thought the stinkin Lincoln died L...Gads Joanie! I thought the stinkin Lincoln died LAST year. My friend is dealing with Lipitor issues also. good call.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118106177725242820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9744079.post-73337408079399354652008-08-30T08:23:00.000-07:002008-08-30T08:23:00.000-07:00You are such a great writer! I found you through ...You are such a great writer! I found you through my friend cocoabean on Diaryland. I'll visit again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9744079.post-68228877310701334192008-08-30T06:18:00.000-07:002008-08-30T06:18:00.000-07:00Good for you taking care of your hubby; I'm glad h...Good for you taking care of your hubby; I'm glad he's feeling better and hope the new meds will work fine. Since my "stent" I've had to really watch the cholesterol and sodium intake; bummer, food just ain't as good as it was and to top it off I've gained 8 pounds!! :)<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your long weekend.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865722713732049339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9744079.post-12946436233819258982008-08-30T05:09:00.000-07:002008-08-30T05:09:00.000-07:00Good call for you on Gord's medication---some of t...Good call for you on Gord's medication---some of them the side effects are worse than the condition!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9744079.post-46206297095611125602008-08-29T20:17:00.000-07:002008-08-29T20:17:00.000-07:00I reckon it wouldn't be a safe bet to send my ol s...I reckon it wouldn't be a safe bet to send my ol shotgun up your way, huh?<BR/><BR/>Gord is one lucky fella to have you on his side Miz Joan.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299205162628367889noreply@blogger.com