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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2024 15:10:15 GMT 1
I'm 64 (turn 65 next March) and suddenly the NHS is taking a keen interest in me!
I was sent the bowel screening kit last month (not the first time mind, I think it was the 3rd time) and now I've been invited for AAA screening and my GP practice also want to book me in for an MOT for when I turn 65!
Oh and I can also have the shingles and flu jab from next Autumn.
I'm glad that they are looking after me, I just wonder if there is anything else they want to screen me for!
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Post by staffordshrew on Sept 11, 2024 15:27:38 GMT 1
If they haven't already asked, they'll be discussing taking statins with you.
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Post by zenfootball2 on Sept 11, 2024 15:30:28 GMT 1
I'm glad to hear they are taking good care of you.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2024 15:36:22 GMT 1
If they haven't already asked, they'll be discussing taking statins with you. I'm in good health so would I need them? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2024 15:37:15 GMT 1
I have to admit that it is the strangest thing,once they've got you they won't let goš
Prior to my mid sixties I had only been admitted to hospital once and other than the birth of my children had absolutely no dealings with any hospital
The health check is an annual thing.Be prepared for regular appointments for blood tests and the occasional scan,the RSH does like a scanš Obviously you will also get a free annual flu jab,last year I was also given a free lifetime pneumonia jab as well
In reality no complaints from me,its good to have their support ššš
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Sept 11, 2024 15:52:48 GMT 1
If they haven't already asked, they'll be discussing taking statins with you. I'm in good health so would I need them? Id suggest only start taking them if you really (REALLY) have to. I was put on statins a few years before I turned 60 and couldnt work out why I was acheing so much. Do read up about the effects of statins on the internet, like i did. Anyway i stopped taking them for a month just to see if they made any difference, from day 5 i started to feel much better. I made an appointment to discuss it with the GP and they didnt argue that I really needed them and said I was only put on them as a precaution........ š But yes do expect to feel like a pincussion much more than you have been. They will do their utmost to try and find something that 'needs sorting' that you have probably lived fine with over the years. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2024 16:03:55 GMT 1
I'm in good health so would I need them? Id suggest only start taking them if you really (REALLY) have to. I was put on statins a few years before I turned 60 and couldnt work out why I was acheing so much. Do read up about the effects of statins on the internet, like i did. Anyway i stopped taking them for a month just to see if they made any difference, from day 5 i started to feel much better. I made an appointment to discuss it with the GP and they didnt argue that I really needed them and said I was only put on them as a precaution........ š But yes do expect to feel like a pincussion much more than you have been. They will do their utmost to try and find something that 'needs sorting' that you have probably lived fine with over the years. Hey thanks for the tip about aching with statins. I'm going to read up and then possibly get into see my GP as I do ache a lot and just presumed that it was a symptom of getting oldš³ |
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Sept 11, 2024 16:11:45 GMT 1
Id suggest only start taking them if you really (REALLY) have to. I was put on statins a few years before I turned 60 and couldnt work out why I was acheing so much. Do read up about the effects of statins on the internet, like i did. Anyway i stopped taking them for a month just to see if they made any difference, from day 5 i started to feel much better. I made an appointment to discuss it with the GP and they didnt argue that I really needed them and said I was only put on them as a precaution........ š But yes do expect to feel like a pincussion much more than you have been. They will do their utmost to try and find something that 'needs sorting' that you have probably lived fine with over the years. Hey thanks for the tip about aching with statins. I'm going to read up and then possibly get into see my GP as I do ache a lot and just presumed that it was a symptom of getting oldš³ Acheing IS somwtimes a symptom of getting old. But often it's more a symptom of taking statins. They wont tell you about it when they suggest taking it. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2024 16:15:59 GMT 1
Hey thanks for the tip about aching with statins. I'm going to read up and then possibly get into see my GP as I do ache a lot and just presumed that it was a symptom of getting oldš³ Acheing IS somwtimes a symptom of getting old. But often it's more a symptom of taking statins. They wont tell you about it when they suggest taking it. Yep, I really need to speak to my GP |
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Post by Pilch on Sept 11, 2024 16:16:46 GMT 1
Hey thanks for the tip about aching with statins. I'm going to read up and then possibly get into see my GP as I do ache a lot and just presumed that it was a symptom of getting oldš³ Acheing IS somwtimes a symptom of getting old. But often it's more a symptom of taking statins. They wont tell you about it when they suggest taking it. I've taken them for years, and yeah I ache like I've done 15 rounds with mike Tyson most days |
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Sept 11, 2024 16:46:18 GMT 1
Acheing IS somwtimes a symptom of getting old. But often it's more a symptom of taking statins. They wont tell you about it when they suggest taking it. I've taken them for years, Ā and yeah I ache like I've done 15 rounds with mike Tyson most days Try not taking them for a month like I did. They are a preventative tablet rather than something keeping you alive so not taking them for 4 weeks is hardly going to harm you. See how you feel and take it from there with the GP. Obviously if your cholestoral is sky high it's a slightly different scenario but there will be other options. |
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Post by kenwood on Sept 11, 2024 17:04:24 GMT 1
I'm 64 (turn 65 next March) and suddenly the NHS is taking a keen interest in me! I was sent the bowel screening kit last month (not the first time mind, I think it was the 3rd time) and now I've been invited for AAA screening and my GP practice also want to book me in for an MOT for when I turn 65! Oh and I can also have the shingles and flu jab from next Autumn. I'm glad that they are looking after me, I just wonder if there is anything else they want to screen me for! Iām due to be called again for AAA screening . When I had my CT scan ( I have oesophageal cancer and needed a scan to see if the cancer had spread -it hasnāt thankfully ) it was discovered that a small aneurysm had grown to 3.2 cms . Not usually anything to worry about but because of the fact my father had a large aneurysm and needed an operation which saved his life , I am waiting to be called for further checks . Itās all good, believe me . I am fully supportive of this preventative approach to health , it can save your life . Not to bore you senseless but I visited my Dr over 3 years ago with reflux problems. An endoscopy showed I had Barrettās Oesophagus and would need a check up after 3 years . This is normal for Barrettās . After 3 years I was called back for another endoscopy to check whether or not cells had become cancerous . It showed inflammation and I was called back again for another endoscopy . After that I was told I was off to Stoke Hospital for cells to be removed. They turned out to be cancerous . Friday last I was off again for a check up at Stoke . I am awaiting the results but hope everything is o k . I know that I will need regular check ups at Stoke in the future. Accept invitations for anything / everything your Dr throws at you . If you are unsure about anything speak to your Dr . I suppose what I am saying is donāt ignore symptoms that worry you , get advice . Iām sure that if I hadnāt bothered to go to my GP with acid reflux probs, I wouldnāt be having such good treatment now, It could have been too late to do anything for me. Im approaching 75 and am not quite ready to join the Eternal Choir yet. Just think not being able to enjoy watching the Town perform every week as the club continues to defy all odds and remains in League 1 . Seriously glad you are well and hope your good health continues for many more years to comeš |
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Post by staffordshrew on Sept 11, 2024 17:08:51 GMT 1
If they haven't already asked, they'll be discussing taking statins with you. I'm in good health so would I need them? That's probably the correct answer, unless there's any family history of heart problems or whatever. |
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Post by staffordshrew on Sept 11, 2024 17:17:39 GMT 1
I have to admit that it is the strangest thing,once they've got you they won't let goš Prior to my mid sixties I had only been admitted to hospital once and other than the birth of my children had absolutely no dealings with any hospital The health check is an annual thing.Be prepared for regular appointments for blood tests and the occasional scan,the RSH does like a scanš Obviously you will also get a free annual flu jab,last year I was also given a free lifetime pneumonia jab as well In reality no complaints from me,its good to have their support ššš But, if you get fed up, you don't have to do all those things, it's your life and your body. The NHS way is a "A stitch in time saves nine", fair enough, but there are holidays, lots of them, and other things to do, especially if hospitals get you down  . |
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Post by ssshrew on Sept 11, 2024 17:32:39 GMT 1
Take up absolutely every check, scan, whatever that is offered to you. You are still relatively young. After the twelve months I have had and my future treatment still to come, I urge you all to be checked, checked, and double checked at every possible opportunity.
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Post by Pilch on Sept 11, 2024 18:43:26 GMT 1
I've taken them for years, and yeah I ache like I've done 15 rounds with mike Tyson most days Try not taking them for a month like I did. They are a preventative tablet rather than something keeping you alive so not taking them for 4 weeks is hardly going to harm you. See how you feel and take it from there with the GP. Obviously if your cholestoral is sky high it's a slightly different scenario but there will be other options. with my luck that would trigger what its meant to be preventing |
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Post by Worthingshrew on Sept 11, 2024 21:22:49 GMT 1
Prevention is better than cure. Iām 66 and take every screening offered.
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Post by DiglisShrew on Sept 11, 2024 21:30:29 GMT 1
Try not taking them for a month like I did. They are a preventative tablet rather than something keeping you alive so not taking them for 4 weeks is hardly going to harm you. See how you feel and take it from there with the GP. Obviously if your cholestoral is sky high it's a slightly different scenario but there will be other options. with my luck that would trigger what its meant to be preventing There are a variety of different statins some more expensive to the NHS than others . I had aching muscle side effects from my original ones and had them changed to a more expensive brand - had no side effects . I recommend you try another type rather than avoid altogether š¤ |
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Post by albionshrew on Sept 11, 2024 22:01:21 GMT 1
My statins are fine, no side effects - except Town keep losing.
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Post by zenfootball2 on Sept 12, 2024 7:50:56 GMT 1
I'm in good health so would I need them? Id suggest only start taking them if you really (REALLY) have to. I was put on statins a few years before I turned 60 and couldnt work out why I was acheing so much. Do read up about the effects of statins on the internet, like i did. Anyway i stopped taking them for a month just to see if they made any difference, from day 5 i started to feel much better. I made an appointment to discuss it with the GP and they didnt argue that I really needed them and said I was only put on them as a precaution........ š But yes do expect to feel like a pincussion much more than you have been. They will do their utmost to try and find something that 'needs sorting' that you have probably lived fine with over the years. The first statin I was put on I had a range of side effects, my brain turned to sludge, I really ached and my legs felt terrible and it affected my walking, my GP said stick with it and they will stop after a few weeks we'll for me they did not go away. So I gradually stopped them it took a few weeks for all the side effects to stop. About five years later my cardiologist wanted me to go on them , I explained what had had happened and why I did not won't them. He put me on a different one I had no side effects and even though my cholesterol numbers were fine after taking them for a year my numbers had come down, the main reason they won't people to take them is they reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. |
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Post by darkshrew on Sept 12, 2024 8:38:19 GMT 1
I'm in good health so would I need them? Id suggest only start taking them if you really (REALLY) have to. I was put on statins a few years before I turned 60 and couldnt work out why I was acheing so much. Do read up about the effects of statins on the internet, like i did. Anyway i stopped taking them for a month just to see if they made any difference, from day 5 i started to feel much better. I made an appointment to discuss it with the GP and they didnt argue that I really needed them and said I was only put on them as a precaution........ š But yes do expect to feel like a pincussion much more than you have been. They will do their utmost to try and find something that 'needs sorting' that you have probably lived fine with over the years. I was the same with atorvastatin but when I went to Simvastatin I had no problems and my cholesterol went down from 5.4 (which is not too bad) to 3 (which is excellent). |
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Post by davycrockett on Sept 12, 2024 9:12:02 GMT 1
Had the same problem with Statins but was changed to atorvastatin that suits me. Dont think oneās better than the other just depends which suits youā¦..
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Sept 12, 2024 9:22:42 GMT 1
Id suggest only start taking them if you really (REALLY) have to. I was put on statins a few years before I turned 60 and couldnt work out why I was acheing so much. Do read up about the effects of statins on the internet, like i did. Anyway i stopped taking them for a month just to see if they made any difference, from day 5 i started to feel much better. I made an appointment to discuss it with the GP and they didnt argue that I really needed them and said I was only put on them as a precaution........ š But yes do expect to feel like a pincussion much more than you have been. They will do their utmost to try and find something that 'needs sorting' that you have probably lived fine with over the years. I was the same with atorvastatin but when I went to Simvastatin I had no problems and my cholesterol went down from 5.4 (which is not too bad) to 3 (which is excellent). I used both, still ached in pretty much all muscles and joints with either My cholestoral after 6 weeks off them was 3 so they are happy to monitor it ongoing. |
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Post by Exkeeper on Sept 12, 2024 9:38:30 GMT 1
I have to admit that it is the strangest thing,once they've got you they won't let goš Prior to my mid sixties I had only been admitted to hospital once and other than the birth of my children had absolutely no dealings with any hospital The health check is an annual thing.Be prepared for regular appointments for blood tests and the occasional scan,the RSH does like a scanš Obviously you will also get a free annual flu jab,last year I was also given a free lifetime pneumonia jab as well In reality no complaints from me,its good to have their support ššš I had a routine scan in June last year and was called in for a chat (so l thought) about the results. I was shocked that they had discovered a 4 inch growth on one kidney. I was told that there was a 75% chance that it was cancerous and it should be removed. I was dubious as I had not experienced any of the usual symptoms but decided to follow the advice. I was booked in on 7th August around lunchtime and an hour later was under the knife. I was sent home 2 days later and was told I could go to the Meadow if I felt fit enough which, of course I did. I now have to have a scan every 6 months but I am fine with that. I was asked by the nurse who booked me in if I had ever spent a night in hospital previously and she seemed very amused when I said ā yes once, Maternity in 1946ā. I guess I have just been lucky. |
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Post by zenfootball2 on Sept 12, 2024 11:00:00 GMT 1
I'm 64 (turn 65 next March) and suddenly the NHS is taking a keen interest in me! I was sent the bowel screening kit last month (not the first time mind, I think it was the 3rd time) and now I've been invited for AAA screening and my GP practice also want to book me in for an MOT for when I turn 65!Ā Oh and I can also have the shingles and flu jab from next Autumn. I'm glad that they are looking after me, I just wonder if there is anything else they want to screen me for! Iām due to be called again for AAA screening . When I had my CT scan ( I have oesophageal cancer and needed a scan to see if the cancer had spread -it hasnāt thankfully ) it was discovered that a small aneurysm had grown to 3.2 cms .Ā Not usually anything to worry about but because of the fact my father had a large aneurysm and needed an operation which saved his life , I am waiting to be called for further checks .Ā Itās all good, believe me . I am fully supportive of this preventative approach to health , it can save your life . Not to bore you senseless but I visited my Dr over 3 years ago with reflux problems. An endoscopy showed I had Barrettās Oesophagus and would need a check up after 3 years . This is normal for Barrettās . After 3 years I was called back for another endoscopy to check whether or not cells had become cancerous . It showed inflammation and I was called back again for another endoscopy .Ā Ā After that I was told I was off to Stoke Hospital for cells to be removed. They turned out to be cancerous .Ā Friday last I was off again for a check up at Stoke .Ā I am awaiting the results but hope everything is o k . I know that I will need regular check ups at Stoke in the future. Accept invitations for anything / everything your Dr throws at you .Ā If you are unsure about anything speak to your Dr .Ā I suppose what I am saying is donāt ignore symptoms that worry you , get advice . Iām sure that if I hadnāt bothered to go to my GP with acid reflux probs, I wouldnāt be having such good treatment now, It could have been too late to do anything for me.Ā Im approaching 75 and am not quite ready to join the Eternal Choir yet.Ā Just think not being able to enjoy watching the Town perform every week as the club continues to defy all odds and remains in League 1 .Ā Seriously glad you are well and hope your good health continues for many more years to comeš I'm glad to hear they caught it early and the NHs is taking good care of you. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2024 15:55:23 GMT 1
For all of you going through treatment at this time, I wish you all well.
The NHS is getting a bad press today but my wife's recent experience of both primary and secondary care has been no short of excellent.
Let's hope that Lord Darzi's report is acted on properly, this time around.
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Post by staffordshrew on Sept 12, 2024 16:41:49 GMT 1
Take up absolutely every check, scan, whatever that is offered to you. You are still relatively young. After the twelve months I have had and my future treatment still to come, I urge you all to be checked, checked, and double checked at every possible opportunity. Yes, take up every check, but if they want to put you on medication then all drugs have side effects, ask, do the reseaerch before just accepting. I knew someone who was prescribed cholesterol reducing medication and gave up the butter he had always enjoyed in favour of those manufactured spreads - but, for other reasons, he committed suicide - as with alcohol and other things "bad" for you, a little of what you fancy does you good. |
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Post by ssshrew on Sept 12, 2024 16:54:08 GMT 1
For all of you going through treatment at this time, I wish you all well. The NHS is getting a bad press today but my wife's recent experience of both primary and secondary care has been no short of excellent.Ā Let's hope that Lord Darzi's report is acted on properly, this time around. I. I can second that with primary and secondary care. I donāt know if I have just been fortunate but itās so far, so good. |
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Post by zenfootball2 on Sept 12, 2024 17:16:27 GMT 1
For all of you going through treatment at this time, I wish you all well. The NHS is getting a bad press today but my wife's recent experience of both primary and secondary care has been no short of excellent.Ā Let's hope that Lord Darzi's report is acted on properly, this time around. I hope so too, |
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Post by staffordshrew on Sept 12, 2024 17:26:30 GMT 1
But didn't McDonalds sponsor something to do with the Olympics? How are they going to deal with that sort of thing?
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