Statins

[midagetrolop]

I cannot believe that my mothers Doctor has put her on statins at 92! Is this usual?

[dannyk13]

That depends on the reason for prescribing them.

[hc4361]

There is no reason why a person in their 90s should not take statins if the doctor believes it is necessary. Keep an eye on any side effects.

[Bazile]

Is midagetrolop inferring that at age 92 , why bother ?

[Sqad]

Bloody stupid idea.
What are we looking for another 1 day of life.........perhaps?

[dannyk13]

Sqad, That is an unacceptable remark. How do you think the OP will feel reading that

[Sqad]

danny...that is my answer, ..............I mean every word of it.
If it upsets you then get it repeated and deleted.

[Sqad]

reported ^^^ not repeated.

[RandyMarsh]

what about that hippocratic oaf thing squiddly?

[dannyk13]

Sqad, It does not upset me.It would if we were talking about my mother though.

[Sqad]

danny.......Fine youn think my answer was unacceptable........I don't.

Which part of my answer upsets you?

[dannyk13]

It seems that you are inferring it is not worth prolonging a life.

[Sqad]

Let's not be silly here.....and regard this woman as a human being.

She is 92 years of age and has "Bucked the trend",,," beaten the system" all without the help of statins and she could live another 4 or 5 years....or more.

Statins lower the blood cholesterol over a "LONG PERIOD" of time perhaps a decade or more, to cut down the incidence of heart disease and strokes.

Not all doctors agree....some saying that there is little evidence that a low blood cholesterol reduces the incidence of plaques in the arteries causing strokes or heart attacks.

Statins have side effects........some severe.....muscle pains, weakness, lethargy etc.

NOw.......would you take your fit 92 year old mother and chance those side effects for what could arguably be another day of life?

That's what medicine is all about......common sense, individuality and compassion, not links to websites.

When one asks a question on AB it is thrown open to all opinions and posts and I reiterate, if you think my post is "unacceptable"....stop bleating and get it removed.

[dannyk13]

Sqad, you are assuming that this lady is fit,are there not illnesses that would benefit from statins?

[dannyk13]

I am not bleating but I damn well would be if I had a doctor with your attitude.

[Sqad]

We are going around in circles..........I have told you the therapeutic use of statins and if you think that there may well be a disease other than heart disease and high cholesterol, which will lengthen her life, at the age of 92 then please let us all know.

[Sqad]

\\\\\I am not bleating but I damn well would be if I had a doctor with your attitude.\\\\

That would be your prerogative.

[dannyk13]

If you had given that opinion at the start it would have been acceptable.It was your turn of phrase I found unpleasant.That is the last I will say on the matter.

[Mamyalynne]

I doubt it is a common occurrence at that age Midage - did the GP explain to Mum why they felt it a good idea?

[pips1]

Well I totally agree with sqad and found what he said was common sense and not in any way offensive. I also know what I am talking about re: statins as I am on them myself having hereditary high cholesterol. My mum died aged 92 and didn't want any form of medication at the end of her life as she had 'had enough'!

[midagetrolop]

I am definitely not saying why bother at 92, it just seems to me that she has led a very healthy life two get to 92 and is till ok, she is never ill,, only colds and such. I agree with Sqad why give her things that can make her feel unwell! I shall be keeping a close eye on her. A person said to me, not another one, the doc get's paid for all those they get on statins, blood pressure and diabetes medication from the drug company, I do not know that this is so but who knows. My husband was given statins with a cholesterol level of 3.6, why -he had to stop taking them because of muscle cramps, but did he need them, he did not ask for them!