I bought some flaxseed, as it is supposed to be really good for you, then read it may not be good to use if on blood thinners. Haven’t used it yet.
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Thanks sharing the knowledge!
Seems theres definitely some stuff to avoid and it’s all a path to a healthier diet though tbh I was wondering if I was overthinking stuff. Certainly if u get a reaction with a possible link to explain it you then know what works (or not!) for you. And not to repeat it! Surprising this sort of knowledge not more talked about?! I think it’s useful?
Hello everyone I feel I get more information on these forums than from my gp. I am 4 weeks in from a stroke and am having side effects such as aching, fatigue and loose stools . Am on ruvostatin clopidogrel and lansaprazol, going to try to see the gp tomorrow for some advice. To be honest the loose stools after every meal is driving me crazy. Am preserving in the hope I get used to the medication.
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Good Morning Nana
Welcome to the community. I am finding this very useful and WHATS best i think is communicating with people who know and understand and experienced the same. Welcome!
Your planned visit to the GP today seems a very wise move. Someone will correct me if I am wrong (please) but I think what you describe could be from the stroke OR side effects of the medication (the stool situation i think is most likely a side effect i think but again someone will correct me if that’s wrong).
Clopidogrel and a statin seems pretty standard treatment but my view is one size does not fit all amd there are options i believe particularly for statin I understand though personally I have not had to try any (so far). Im on artorvastatin.
The only advice i will give - and im sure it’s not necessary- is yes please do persevere with the meds and dont alter anything without a Doctors advice. Enough said im sure.
Again - welcome.
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Hi @Nanag
I just wanted to welcome you to the community, I hope you’ll find it useful for your recovery. I’m sorry to hear about your stroke and the difficulties you’re facing.
I’m sure seeing your GP will be of help, it’s always best to discuss these types of symptoms as you may be able to switch to a different medication if that’s what is causing them.
If you need anything whilst you’re using the Online Community, please don’t hesitate to tag me using the @ symbol and my username.
Anna
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Hello and welcome to the community @Nanag .
Good to know you are getting much out of this forum.
4 weeks in from the stroke, your journey has just started.
Take advice given on this forum as it is likely to be the best advice you may get.
Ultimately, you have to decide what is right for you as only you and your body really know what is going on and how you feel.
I hope you had a good meet with your GP and got some good advice.
Click here for Thoughts on medication
Most important thing is listen to your body.
When it comes to medication, I would suggest you read the informational leaflets that come with the medications and familiarise yourself with what it does, how much and when to take and for how long.
When taking multiple medications, be sure to know how they interact with other medications (don’t just rely on your GP to do this - they sometimes overlook this for whatever reason)
Also, be sure how medications react with food and lifestyle.
Don’t get “used” to the medication unless it is working for you. By this, I mean if the medication is causing problems, talk to your GP. They might be short term only, or they might be long term and if not acceptable, there may be alternative medications available.
Please don’t wait for damage to me done before addressing any concerns you may have - your GP is there for you.
Not all medications will agree with everyone - we are all different and we all react / accept medication differently and only we can really know how that is.
Please treat this message as informational based on personal views and experiences of an individual who is only a carer for a stroke survivor. Take as much or as little as you wish. It’s your life and your body and you must do what is right for you.
Wishing you all the best.
Namaste|
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Statins! Hi all, just a quick question - I’v been having serious dizzy spells, like I’m trying to walk on jelly, unstable on feet. If I lie in bed and happen to move my head upwards, it’s like the ceiling is spinning. I’ve put this down so far to perhaps an ear problem after swimming, but the GP wants me to start taking Prochlorperazine 5mg tablets.
My GP mentioned taking statins again but I stopped taking statins a good while ago because they didn’t agree with me, so just wondering if anyone else takes these and when - and what with? These don’t appear to be statins according to my checks on the net, but for vertigo etc? Thanks, Bert.
Hi Bert
I take atorvastatin At around 8pm daily. So I think I sleep through any side effects! Or im not aware of any. If your previous statin disagreed with you there are alternatives.
Atorvastatin is a slow release so my understanding is it can be taken any time but at the same ish time each day. In hospital they were very particular about it being taken in the late evening and I just carried this on.
But you are correct in that whatever you take it must agree with you and of course sanctioned by yr Dr or consultant. Good luck and I hope this helps a bit.
Hi @Baldrick thanks for the advice, it’s really appreciated! I have to book an appt to see GP next week so hopefully she will be able to offer me a statin that I can tolerate;-)
Take care, John aka Bert