Ok to quit Simvistatin?

[DeanLennox]

I am 40 years old and in good health. My high cholesterol is ‘genetics’ as is the case for most South African males.

Have been on 20-mg Simvistatin for the past 6weeks; started to notice effects: sore joints, hot flushes, absent minded, ‘out of body’ sensation, weaker than normal when exercising.

I would like to do the right thing to continue to live a healthy life.
Not being a doctor, would really appreciate comments regarding my test results; would it be ok for me to stop using Simvistatin or are there any risks I should consider?

Thanks,

P-GLUCOSE = 5.1
S-CHOLESTEROL = 7.3
S-LDL = 4.4
S-TRI = 4.05
S-HDL = 0.8
RELATIONSHIP = 9.1

:)

[sos_group_owner]

Hi Dean & welcome to the Forum,

Below I added the US conversion next to your results... makes it a bit
easier for all to be on the same page.

Your HDL & glucose levels are excellent.
Your primary issue is high triglycerides. High triglycerides are usually
caused by a high carbohydrate diet. The "white foods", especially sugar
(biggest offender), bread, rice, flour, potato and pasta (least likely)
cause triglycerides to soar. By restricting these foods (eat whole grains
instead) and adding cinnamon (C. cassia) - one or two 500 mg capsules
(1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon) daily, my husband lowered his triglycerides from
301 to 150 in 3 months.

P-GLUCOSE = 5.1 ~ 92
S-CHOLESTEROL = 7.3 ~ 285
S-LDL = 4.4 ~ 170
S-TRI = 4.05 ~ 360
S-HDL = 0.8 ~ 70

Re: stopping statins ~ please read Dr Graveline's artice at this link...
Taper off... don't stop abruptly unless absolutely necessary.
http://www.spacedoc.net/stopping_statins.html

Also read: Statin Alternatives... (reduces "inflammation)
http://www.spacedoc.net/statin_alternatives.htm

Also very informative are these articles on Dr Graveline's homepage:
http://www.spacedoc.net/
"Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Health"
* The Great Cholesterol Scam
* Cholesterol Levels and Cardiovascular Disease
* Cholesterol - Friend or Foe?
* The McCully Heart Protection Diet
* Alcohol and Heart Disease
* Aspirin and Heart Attacks
* Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
* Chelation and Heart Disease
* Exercise and Heart Disease
* Heart Disease and Carbohydrate Restrictive Diets
* Cutting Atherosclerosis and Heart Attacks
* Homocysteine and Heart Disease

Fran

[straw man]

Hi,

Do you have any more information on high triglycerides? Like http://www.hightriglycerides.org but more depth.

- straw man

[sos_group_owner]

Hi Straw Man & Welcome to the Forum,

High triglycerides are usually caused by a diet high in carbohydrates. Most doctors tell us to eat the supposedly "healthy" low fat - low cholesterol diet which teaches us to eat mostly carbs. A high carb diet also leads to (IR) insulin resistance, a risk factor that many doctors ignore. Consuming cholesterol rich foods does NOT cause high cholesterol. Every meal and snack should contain some form of protein.

I created a "Food List" from literature provided by our Naturopathic Physician. You can print the Word file from this link:
*http://www.freewebs.com/stopped_our_statins/naturopathicphysiciannew.htm

Page down to the bottom, click on FOOD LIST and save the file.

There's lots of info at our ND's site and on SOS website: *http://www.freewebs.com/stopped_our_statins/

Remove the asterisk before each link.

If you have any additional questions you can contact me directly by clicking on the "email" button.

Fran