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I'am only 26 but I have been a insulin dependent diabetic since t...

Posted at 2:25 AM on Aug 31, 2008 by mercatiesh, #34019
I'am only 26 but I have been a insulin dependent diabetic since the age of three. Being a diabetic for so long has made it difficult for my body to maintain normal cholesterol and triglceride levels. (I'am not overweight and I am very active) At 19 I was put on lipitor but it gave me severe stomach pains when I called the doctor they told me "it was just a side effect" and should subside. I wasn't on it for very long when I found out I was expecting and had to stop taking it anyway (can't take statins while your pregnant it can cause severe birth defects) Anyways, after I had my daughter they said my cholesterol was fine and they weren't going to put me back on anything. Yes! Until just recently my doctor discovered that my triglceride and cholesterol levels were so high he had the lab re-draw my blood tests! Odd because I feel perfectly fine. Because of the stomach pains years ago with Lipitor he put me on Simvisatin and Antara. Every since I have been on the Simvastatin my cholesterol levels are perfect but I am soo tired all the time. When ever I tell my doctor he says it's because I am a young mother of three and work full time. But this is a different kind of tired. I seriously could drink a five shot extra strength espresso and fall asleep this isn't normal. All my blood work is fine. It has to be a side effect.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Aug 31, 2008 by oldcarpetcleaner, #11809

Sure was one of my side effects. If I had been partying till 1.00 am I would still be up at 7.30 am. The hugest once a year sleep in was 9.00 am in the middle of winter. I ended up sleeping twice a day and after the real adverse effect set in I was only out of bed 6 hrs a day tired, lazy, agitated unable to concentrate. At your age I would strongly suggest you don't upset your doctor, but carefully and diligently check around for a qualified health professional that is prepared to use more than pharmacuticals ie natural products. It is now proven if these statins go adverse pear shape then they can be a killer. Also satisfy yourself what a safe cholestrol count is, you may be pleasantly surprised. You are to young for that nonsense that you are suffering now. Happy happy health and mothering to you from New Zealand.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Aug 31, 2008 by oldcarpetcleaner, #11810
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Reply about 1 year ago on Aug 31, 2008 by oldcarpetcleaner, #11811

Make sure you read lipitor, zocor and vytron side effects on this site. All statins. Cheers.

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