Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Prednisolone and Statins

[@Lifeinthewyldewest]

Oh Imi. Our bodies are so interesting to me. I’m so glad you are much better now and you are sharing your story and spreading awareness.

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

Thank you darling. I do hope it helps someone get their own diagnosis sooner xxx

[@caroleewalker5546]

Thank you for this. You are so articulate, and helpful in understanding some complex medical issues. One focus for me is be sure to be aware of individual differences, not to generalize and paint with too broad a brush. My family is riddled with heart disease and early death. Statins for us has maintained our health and helped extend life into the 80s and 90s. Having said that I believe you sharing your health and medical experience is a valuable contribution to overall understanding of how to be vigilant about signs, symptoms and get proper care! Another factor is I am wary of the quality of individual med providers. To be frank, some are not so good, so we must pay careful attention,strongly advocate for ourselves, and don’t hesitate to move to another provider if any doubt, even just a gut check. Thanks again for your help in life and health matters. I look forward to each video from you ❤😊

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

I am a firm believer in being your own best advocate for health and other matters. I brought the issue of statins to light because I suffered for so long with my achilles tendons and it was absolutely miserable for over a year. xxxx

[@cathyandresiak]

Thank you for sharing this important information! I was a nurse for years and I really started studying some of these meds and their side effects and was appalled! To this day I am leery of all medications and the whole incompetent health care system! Do these Dr’s even really care because I can’t believe all he said was “ ouch” !

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

I have no idea why my GP didn't do more than say ouch but I'm so grateful to my friend Sarah's partner the doctor, because without him telling me about the statins I would have still been suffering! I think from here on in I shall always read the side effects first before popping any medication in my mouth just so that I know what to look out for xxx

[@theintrovertedyoutuber]

Thank you for sharing your story, although I am so sorry you had to suffer in order to tell it. ❤Awareness is everything. I had not known of these things either until this video.

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

I just hope that anyone suffering with the same things might be more informed now than I was for years xxx

[@caroleewalker5546]

P.S. Anyone with childhood trauma history should be assessed for he although of adrenals and cortisol. These are the. Stress hormones that are triggered by autonomic nervous system, any time threat, stress is present. For children in continuous stress, perceived threat environment, as you were, at risk for adrenal and cortisol deficiency. My mother had symptoms of schizophrenia, and paranoid personality disorder. My childhood nearly mirrors yours. I have a cyst on one adrenal that we are watching. No surprise. I’ll be reading your posts, as your memories and comments are a great comfort and source of inspiration for me.

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

I never realised that childhood trauma could cause problems with the adrenal glands. I'm so sorry my childhood mirrors yours. It can't have been good for you. x

[@caroleewalker5546]

@ thank you for your kind thoughts. Watching your videos is very enlightening, and I always seem to learn something 😊 I’m a mental health clinician and specialized in stress and trauma. Adrenal glands are source of adrenaline and cortisol, which are the stress hormones released when we sense danger. I have no doubt many of your health concerns are rooted in the daily distress you suffered. Doesn’t need to be an actual “tiger”, just the threat, anticipation, walking on glass, thinking the matron may cause you of some imagined infraction is enough to trigger stress hormones released into blood stream.

[@caroleewalker5546]

Good book re: stress, trauma. Bessel van der Kolk. The Body Keeps The Score.

[@lovearttherapyalways]

@@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc do any of you know about Dr. Gaber Mate, and his conferences and books on the connections with past trauma and physical ailments... when the body says no. Check him out as you will understand much of your own issues for sure.

[@TheUrbanmeister]

@@caroleewalker5546 I really appreciate your contributions, so helpful and informative. Thank you so much.

[@vivianhudacek1556]

What a dreadful experience! I used to be exhausted all of the time too. Turns out I had had thyroid problems for years but was undiagnosed. I felt so much better from the first day I was on meds. My doctor now wants me on statins, but I have refused. Thanks for this video!

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

Oh no that sounds like a nightmare. I'm so glad you're on the medications you need now xxx

[@TheUrbanmeister]

So incredibly helpful, Imi, thank you.

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

You are so welcome Urbanmeister.

[@Rainbowtree3]

I avoid drs unless its an emergency. I question and research any drug that is offered. Im on no drugs 62 yrs. I suffered migraines for years and years and was told to go onto beta blockers. I refused and found out by a dowser that I was allergic to dairy. I have not had one migraine since I turned vegan 4 years ago. All those years and years I suffered miserable migraines and it was my diet. We have to take responsibility for our own health. Yoga is very good as we get older. I do this 6 days a week. Your videos are great.

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

Oh you poor soul! I am so glad to read that you eventually found the cause! Merry Christmas 🎄 xxxx

[@juliaw7533]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and helping others 🙏🙏🙏

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

Thank you Julia for such a kind comment. Much love imi xxx

[@connien7690]

Imi, thank you for all this valuable information. It can help so many. I appreciate you and your videos. Thank you! Hugs! Connie

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

Thank you so much Connie. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@connien7690]

@@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

@@connien7690 And you too sweetie xxx

[@lynnpurfield9430]

Oh gosh Imogen, your darling boy really is a darling. I can relate to all this withthe digestive/IBS stuff which has had me on the sofa or bed a large part of each dat for a couple of years but also in so much pain. Sleep is a joy and a gift isn't it? Our medical professionals are all but useless rug dealers (ooops, I said it out loud).

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

He really is very special. I am so lucky he found me. I'm so sorry you suffer with IBS, it's a miserable problem to have isn't it x

[@vivianhudacek1556]

Have you been tested for thyroid problems? Also, celiac?

[@dinahsoar6982]

My dil was diagnosed with Addisons after decades of being sick with no diagnosis...she has to take hydrocortisone to replace the cortisol, and fludrocortisone which replaces aldosterone, both of which are made by the healthy/normal adrenal glands. If she's stressed, sick, doesn't sleep well, etc. she has to increase the dose... It's been a hard time for her learning how to read her body's need for these drugs.....she's 55...Apparently the adrenal gland is generally 90% destroyed by the time a person finally gets diagnosed in most cases.....my dil's was caused by tuberculosis she didn't know she had...TB affects the lungs but it can spread to and attack the adrenal glands and without treatment, it destroys them.... She'd has several false positives for TB in earlier years but I assume her doctors had no idea why or perhaps there was no definitive test that would indicate she had a damaged adrenal glad.... When she ended up in hospital prior, due to an adrenal crisis, the doctor treating her said 'we're going to test you for TB" at which point she told him she'd have several false positive TB tests in prior years......at which point he smiled..he knew than and there what was wrong with her..she did test positive again for TB... which was found in the adrenal glands, having destroyed them. It's really sad that it takes decades to figure out why a person is sick.

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

What a nightmare your poor daughter went through. It's just awful when you know that you're clearly not well and the medical profession have not worked out what is causing it. I think at times they might even come to the conclusion that it's all in your mind, just because they haven't found the reason yet.

[@lynnpurfield9430]

How interesting about the lack of cortisol. I guess that also prevents anger? My partners son had Addisons disease and it was similar in its effects.

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

I have no idea but I've always been rather quiet and introverted xxx

[@lynnpurfield9430]

My prtner was given Avorostatin after his stroke (supposed to prevent further strokes) but it turned out it causes brain damage and memory loss.

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that darling. That is absolutely awful xxx

[@lynnpurfield9430]

@@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc once I found out we stopped the repeat prescriptions. His memory has improved a great deal.

[@judementz-gibbons6730]

This video was so interesting..but missing the continuation of your life story.

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

I'm getting there Jude. However, I made this vdeo because a follower asked me to do it because she couldn't hear my first one on this subject as the. sound wasn't terribly good

[@BumbleBee666-u5t]

Because statins are a very big money maker!

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

I'm sure you're right!

[@fluffyanne1177]

Steroids are a great and quick bandaid but come with lots of side effects. Weaning down can be a nightmare

[@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc]

You so right darling!