Tia and statin

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Hi all: i am researching use of statins and baby aspirin following stroke events and in thoes of decisions.

Has anyone been in this predicament/ Any info or experience welcome, with thanks

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DLFox123
9 years 4 months ago

Hi Lolo,

Sorry that you still seem to be stuck between Western and Eastern medicine - I know what a juggling act that is.  I can't speak sto strokes - I just know that when I was put on Statins the muscular pain was excruciating - chose to quit them - and chose to not to have another cholesterol check.  This was long before Matia.  I'm only telling you this if you should decide to go on them - and have the same problem.  My GP pretty much let me know that I was NOT right in thinking that it iwas the statins that were causing the problem.  HOWEVER, pain stopped when statins stopped......

Take Care,

Denise

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lolo
9 years 4 months ago

Thanks Denise!!! This is welcome. I'm gathering all info on subject.

I had no problem refusing statins for higher cholesterol before having the TIA, but a bit shaky after having the event..Yes, the place between TCM and mainstream med is bloomin' uncomfortable.

I found a film "Statin Nation" and the sequel..Wow..It does bolster our alternative/complementary path..FYI in case interested.. (portion on YouTube...