It seems almost automatic...'have some statins'.
My SDad was put on statins and they proper messed his health up. I wasn't over there and don't know exactly how but it wasn't just lack of interest in life and the universe, they made him ill. He came off them against the doctors advice and felt better but then did a ton of research about cholesterol and BP and diet. He manages his health mostly by diet now and has never looked so fit and healthy!!Wossname wrote: ↑Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:54 pm You have to PAY for that stuff? Phew.
On a tangent, and I hope this bit is acceptable. ..he's put you on simvastatin for your cholesterol. That's often the "beginner" statin, cheaper than most, but it can have side effects which might be a problem. In my case, I became aware after a few weeks that I felt "neutered" - best way to describe it. Zero interest in sex. Unusual for me; tho I'm not an uncontrollably horny sort of bloke it had all disappeared, mentally and physically. Testicles had become small, soft and squidgy, no interest in wimmin, no matter how gorgeous.
I had a look at the data sheet, and there is a mention of "sexual difficulties". I had a chat with the Dr, we agreed to change (now on atorvastatin), and within a week everything was back to normal. Rejoicing all round. Well, me and Mrs W anyway.
Something to bear in mind.
It seems that too many GPs think that Statins are a magic solution - but they seem to be quite dangerous for an awful lot of people!!Count Steer wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:42 amIt seems almost automatic...'have some statins'.
How about, Step 1 - here's some dietary changes, see if you can stick to that for for 6 weeks and let's see if the bad cholesterol level drops?
The missus has heart fibrillation...'Have some blood thinners and some statins'. The statins, even half dose, made her quite ill. 'Oh, stop taking them'.
I have been on atorvastatin for around 10 years....they might get put aside for a couple of months to see if the interest returns.....636mick wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:48 amGlad you posted that. One of the many tablets I have for breakfast is simvastatin, I put my lowering of interest down to other things but that’s got me thinking. Might give the quacks a bell later to ask if I can change tablets.Wossname wrote: ↑Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:54 pm You have to PAY for that stuff? Phew.
On a tangent, and I hope this bit is acceptable. ..he's put you on simvastatin for your cholesterol. That's often the "beginner" statin, cheaper than most, but it can have side effects which might be a problem. In my case, I became aware after a few weeks that I felt "neutered" - best way to describe it. Zero interest in sex. Unusual for me; tho I'm not an uncontrollably horny sort of bloke it had all disappeared, mentally and physically. Testicles had become small, soft and squidgy, no interest in wimmin, no matter how gorgeous.
I had a look at the data sheet, and there is a mention of "sexual difficulties". I had a chat with the Dr, we agreed to change (now on atorvastatin), and within a week everything was back to normal. Rejoicing all round. Well, me and Mrs W anyway.
Something to bear in mind.
Thank you.
Mick
Yeah, I don't normally get exercised about 'big pharma' but they've done a real job on the medical profession with statins. Cures everything, no side effectsNoggin wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:52 amIt seems that too many GPs think that Statins are a magic solution - but they seem to be quite dangerous for an awful lot of people!!Count Steer wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:42 amIt seems almost automatic...'have some statins'.
How about, Step 1 - here's some dietary changes, see if you can stick to that for for 6 weeks and let's see if the bad cholesterol level drops?
The missus has heart fibrillation...'Have some blood thinners and some statins'. The statins, even half dose, made her quite ill. 'Oh, stop taking them'.
(and people take them for years and years). Kerrrbloodyching!
Check they haven't changed the underwriter and stripped off all the little sub clauses.
I'll double check - cheers.Rockburner wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:06 pmCheck they haven't changed the underwriter and stripped off all the little sub clauses.
We used that quite a few times this Summer when on Holiday nearby just outside Lamego.slowsider wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:28 pm Potentially, at least.
Anyone done the route?
https://detour-roadtrips.com/home/detou ... -best-road
Interesting concept, "the Avis Driving Ratio (ADR) scale of 10:1 – 10 seconds on a straight compared to one second on a bend "
I watch Mat Armstrong on youtube and he often says main dealers often turn out to be cheaper for stuff!ChrisW wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:01 pm I was replacing the discs and pads on my car today,noticed there was a plastic cover / lid missing behind the fogs in the arch liner.
Looked up the part number on the internet - ebay was between £9 & £15, amazon had it, too, at a tenner. Phoned BMW on a whim and it's £3.20, available next day.
Thanks - I'll use that if I ever need anything pricer.Taipan wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:10 pm In case you didn't know, a lot of BMW dealers do discounts for certain forums, e.g. https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1205159
, unlike Almax... 
Bienvenue Max.
Does he speak English or French ? I wonder if dogs can be bilingual for given commands.
He responds to commands in French, English and Spanish...... when he wants to....
Shock and amazement Just have to get a document from DVLA and get it translated, and I can apply (that's just a tick box application as, with the correct documents and payment they will send me the VTC ) 
