Comments on: Fighting Against Heart Disease: Carolyn Thomas

By: ricky

ricky — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:00:35 +0000

This paper deals with the many women who were put on so-called heart-disease “prevention” drugs called STAT*NS, even though there is no evidence for this drug preventing anything in women, but plenty of evidence for the painful, life-altering and permanently disabling harm STA*INS cause. (*Compare the two asterixed words for complete spelling.)

My advice, as one who experienced that harm and disability: do not take cholesterol lowering medication if you are a woman.

Evidence for Caution: Women and Statin Use
Published by Women and Health Protection, Health Canada
http://www.whp-apsf.ca/en/documents/doc_index.html
(second download document)

“Women and Health Protection is administratively sponsored by the Canadian Women’s Health Network and is affiliated with the Centres of Excellence for Women’s Health.”

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:43:39 +0000

Hi Laurel – you’re right, it IS scary! I’ve met women heart attack survivors who were sent home from the E.R. with misdiagnoses like anxiety attack, gall bladder problems or even menopause (a great all-purpose diagnosis!)

‘WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women With Heart Disease’ is an excellent resource for info on the subject of women’s heart health: http://www.womenheart.org

By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:09:13 +0000

Wow, this is fascinating and scary at the same time. I found your site because I was looking for more information on acid reflux. I had no idea that it was a common misdiagnosis for heart problems.

Where can I find more information about this? While I’m reasonably sure that my reflux is just reflux, I’d like to learn more.

By: Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas — Sun, 03 May 2009 15:10:23 +0000

Hi Jeannette and thanks for the message. Love your photo by the way!!
cheers
C

By: Jeannette Preston

Jeannette Preston — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:57:16 +0000

Dear Carolyn-what an amazing story..I am so glad you are recovered….
I am promoting awareness of gynaecological cancers, http://www.pantsmatters.org.uk, and know how hard it is to make a difference.I am sure people are more afraid of cancer than of heart attacks, and yet, as you have shown, there is more likelihood of dying this way.Good luck with your campaign and if you ever come to the UK perhaps you would consider being a Speaker at an event here
kindest wishes Jeannette Preston

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:42:47 +0000

oooops – when I voted, I accidentally hit ONE star instead of the top rating – can you correct this pls