Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

re: Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

Goldberry116 — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:54:39 GMT

Last September my doctor put me on Vytorin for a total cholesterol level of 201. For some reason he didn't think I could lower it myself through proper diet and exercise. He gave me 12 weeks' worth out of the supply he had in his office, and in an effort to establish a relationship of mutual trust I took them. Well, to be fair, my total and LDL cholesterol did decrease during the 12-week period; however, both have continued to decrease after I exhausted the supply he gave me (and I have not gone back to get more). I am on 2 grains of Armour Thyroid per day (due to having been born without a thyroid gland); and for 7 weeks (Jan. 13th, '07 to March 9th) I increased that dosage to 2.5 grains to see what effect it would have on me.

Well, I don't know for sure if the increase in my daily dose of Armour directly lowered my cholesterol or not; but during that 7-week "experiment" my total cholesterol went from 179 to 161, and my LDL (a.k.a. the "bad" cholesterol) went from 121 to 106. My HDL (the "good" cholesterol) is still on the low side; but I've been using my treadmill consistently (and I do sweat, not just perspire or "glow" :-) ), which my last doctor told me is one of the best ways to raise my HDL levels.

All that to say that experience has taught me that I definitely don't need statin drugs. :-)

re: Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

Boltgirl — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:39:44 GMT

Due to my fathers' premature heart attack at the age of 42 - he survived and is doing well enough since going the natural remedy route - my sons' pediatrician wanted to test his blood for high cholesterol.

She said that his 6 year old body could even now show signs of the disease. We could head off the heart attack in him by "making changes now".

My son is neither fat nor inactive. He loves whole foods. Thank God I understand why we develop cholesterol and had the wherewithal to kindly question her recommendation. She said that once we found out his cholesterol level we could then make a plan to increase his activity, set up a healthy diet and add any needed medications. (My kids' teachers every year comment on how healthy my boys eat and that they finish all of their lunch that I pack them!) So, the only remaining route we could take would be medication. NOT going to happen here! I told her thanks but no thanks.

Mercola.com taught me well. Thank you.

re: Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

Jonathan B — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:23:46 GMT

As a new user of several statin drugs (Lipitor, Zocor, Zetia), I got to experience massive muscle pain, brown urine, and weakness ( rhabdomyolosis) in a matter of days, and I had a running argument with my doctor about my discontinuing the drugs even though they made work (or walking) impossible.

My doctor then had me take 1000 mg of Niacin daily which resulted in my entire skin turning scarlet, and a light sensitivity that made sunlight very irritating.

Finally the doctor gave me fish oils, and I returned to normal, but he still harrasses me because I cannot get my ldl and hdl cholesterol below 100 , which I susspect might be normal for a Japanese teen school girl, but which made me feel horrible and light headed.

After reading this article, I had to wonder if any of the kids given statins could fight for their health when bad effects occured, or if their parents would be cowed into giving them medicine even when the side effects were unbearable.

re: Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

Dr. David Spitz — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:22:04 GMT

Parents! Stop killing your kids. Avoid these drugs at all costs. Find a doctor knowledgeable about lifestyle changes and get there as fast as you can; by plane, boat, car...or run!

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TheBigPicture — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:27:43 GMT

Considering that 50% of the brain itself is composed of myelinated structures, and that myelin is, essentially, high cholesterol fat, anyone who tells you (or your child) to go on a low cholesterol diet is slowly killing you.
The current medical craze for lowering cholesterol is, pure and simple, another scam perpetrated by Big Pharma. Sadly, the American people are simply brainwashed with medical industry propaganda.

re: Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

Josh Rubin — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:50:39 GMT

"THEY" can still come out with all these different meds for this and that. "THEY" can still WANT to treat out kids with all these drugs. The bottom line is this: The more parents take control of their lives and their childrens with proper nutrition and lifestyle principles, these drugs will not be needed. "THEY" can want to give our kids these drugs, but parents should ultimatley have the decision either way.

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nanciesweb — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:18:55 GMT

Well, they have to experiment on kids somehow...

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minnie-me — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 04:53:42 GMT

Are these people insane? Statins made my husband sick. He suffered severe muscle and joint pain, which led to the over-use use of otc pain medications. If statins do horrendous things to adults, what is going to happen to young children who have these dangerous drugs forced upon them???
We see a Chiropractor who promotes natural wellness and nutrition. Through a healthy, low glycemic diet and suplements specific to his needs (Standard Process Inc.), my husband's levels are now normal. He has been off these drugs for almost a year, and he feels great!
Can't the AHA see that children should be taught to take charge of their health at an early age? Oh, I forgot...there's no money in that!
Until parents educate themselves and learn to say NO to these ruthless mongrels, our children will continue to be marketed for profit!
The cycle continues....

re: Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

PPARGammaGirl — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:34:01 GMT

High cholesterol is not a disease – it is a risk factor, and a very minor one at that. Lowering cholesterol with statins is like encasing your head in plastic to keep your hair dry. Your hair stays dry but you die from suffocation!

This has been on the cards for some time. Big Pharma is in trouble; the statins are going off-patent and they have no new blockbusters in the pipeline. It was the only thing they could do – find new unsuspecting customers. Not content with poisoning consenting adults, they now want to poison unconsenting, innocent children to keep them in Armani underpants and Gucci shoes.

Just don’t do it!

re: Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

mmc88121 — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:09:04 GMT

Good Grief, how much did Pfizer and other Big PHARMA contrubited to the coffers of the AHA this year? Why subject our children to medications when most of this can be prevented by eating right for your body.

mmc88121

re: Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

vince_203 — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:03:42 GMT

Statins have a very poor track record on preventing heart disease and stroke . They probable should never be prescribed in primary care. Look at the disclaimers on the adds on Tv "has not been shown to prevent heart attack or stroke" or" we finally have proof if you have several risk factors " . Why were we getting statins before we finally had proof. Really what ever slight gain statins provide is probable from there anti inflammatory effect. To recommend statins for 12 year olds with no studies as to there long term effects is wrong. The FDA just put in some language about financial conflicts of interest .Money talks

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ladonnadavid — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:35:21 GMT

I think this is possibly a must read article.

http://www.gmwatch.org/archive2.asp?arcid=7676

A quote from the article.
Albert Einstein quote: "If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.

An old and perhaps important read;

http://www.gmwatch.org/archive2.asp?arcid=7676

re: Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

LM36 — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:11:28 GMT

These children who are prescribed statins will face liver disease way before they have a heart attack or stroke. What is a normal lipid profile for children anyways (there is not sufficient data because children are not routinely tested). The buck stops here Big Pharma, we will formally protest this outrageous prescription for disaster. Parents need to read the fine line regarding statins that they do not prevent stroke or heart attack. Don't let scare tactics monger you into giving your children these dangerous chemicals. Statins are the equivalent of weapons of mass destruction. But, they are subtly prescribed everyday with massive kickbacks to the doctors who prescribe them. So, parents who do you trust?

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Bridestein — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:46:05 GMT

Why are drugs always the first line of offense? It drives me crazy that people don't know or refuse to believe that anything other than drugs can do the job. Food is the most powerful drug I know!
Sometimes in an effort to be healthy, people do the worst thing possible. As in my own case when I switched to a low-fat, high fiber vegetarian diet. My cholesterol level soared 30 points. My naturopathic doctor was at a complete loss and his solution was to encourage me to take pills! Granted, they were not pharmaceutical, but still! He never once suggested that I start eating red meat and fat, which is what I eventually did and guess what? My cholesterol is now normal!

re: Now They Want to Treat Kids With Statins

proatc — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:39:37 GMT

I used to be a Regional Faculty Member of the AHA, stopped a few years back, didn't like the direction they are going, and this adds to my conclusion. Not so conservative are they. Just look at the recent brands of cereal and instant cereals they are branding with their logo as good heart foods laced with natural flavors, modified sweeteners, soy protein, GM corn, etc.
And to the MD's who dish out these statin drugs on children, shame on you! Where is the responsibility to improve the lifestyle, OF CHILDREN! If there is one category of people to have a dramatic effect on, it would be, THE CHILDREN! Scare them if you have to. Send them to a dietician, a counselor, a life coach if needed, to educate and spend time with these kids on a better lifestyle, on health, because they are not getting it from the government institutions. They are too preoccupied with teaching them how to say no to drugs in the first grade, and how to roll a condom on a banana and get a Gardasil vaccine in the fourth grade.
Here you go Johnny, now take your lipitor (don't have the guts to capitalize) before you start playing your Playstation and after you get some coco-pebbles in your stomach. And just before you leave for school, don't forget your ritalin!