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Last test was 249 back in Nov 2015. I realize that's high but seems wrong to start taking a preventative medication at her age. I'm asking them to redo labs but wanted some input to share with Mom.
My dad is 88 yrs old, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last year. But several years ago we decided to take him off his statin. It had slowly been getting higher but each year I still refused to restart based on the side effects, He has already fallen twice and had both hips replaced. His quality of life is quickly diminishing. He is currently at home receiving Palliative Care but in discussing with his nurse, I have decided to stop all medications (blood pressure and heart medications) except anything that is considered comfort care. He does have a DNR. We are allowing him his dignity to die in peace of natural causes. The way it used to be a long time ago when they did not have all these pills to prolong life.The biggest question to ask on each medication is what is the purpose and will it help their quality of life. In our case, trying to keep him alive but progressing with the effects of Alzheimer was not something he would have wanted. It was hard but in my case the best decision. He is not suffering and this is more peaceful for him.
I loathe Fosamax (jaw bone necrosis? No thanks.) I used calcitonin nose spray for a while, until my bone density was acceptable, then a few years later someone tried to put me on Fosamax and I hated it. Then much later, when I was investigating desiccated thyroid, I learned that not only does it contain T4 and T3, but also T2, T1, and calcitonin. These last three are vital to thyroid health. It seems that every doctor is familiar with the ONE study that showed instability in natural thyroid, while NO doctor is familiar with the many synthroid recalls for instability.
I'm with you, GA. My blood boils and steam comes out of my ears.
I don't want to take them now and I'm not near 80, but, I'm a type I diabetic and they want mine way down. If I were 80, I would not want them. They have side effects that I don't care for.
Jinglebts, I'm sorry to learn that you went through such difficulty not only with the doctor you left behind, but also that he wasn't particularly sympathetic or insightful.
Doctors who dismiss or play down the toxic nature of some drugs really get my ire up. I feel the same way about the youngsters who recommend Fosamax for older people with osteoporosis. They downplay the fact that it has nasty side effects and ignore the also important fact of the class action lawsuits arising from the side effects it produces.
If they were my age, I wonder if they would be so enthusiastic about taking these nasty drugs.
GA: I'm with you. Statins can have nasty side effects. When my dolt of a GP tried to put me on one to lower my LDL just a tad, I told him no. He said, "But it's just a baby dose!" I told him that I can do that myself thankyouverymuch, and he wrote "noncompliant" on my chart. Fool.
Needless to say, I'm not with the guy anymore. He's the one who treated my thyroid symptoms symptomatically -- elastic stockings for swollen feet, laxatives for constipation, etc. etc. I went to another doctor for something entirely other, and HE caught it. My GP looked shocked when I told him, he put me on synthroid (which didn't agree with me) and now I'm on desiccated thyroid, which is much better. But I went thru hell for for eight months.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I'm with you, GA. My blood boils and steam comes out of my ears.
Doctors who dismiss or play down the toxic nature of some drugs really get my ire up. I feel the same way about the youngsters who recommend Fosamax for older people with osteoporosis. They downplay the fact that it has nasty side effects and ignore the also important fact of the class action lawsuits arising from the side effects it produces.
If they were my age, I wonder if they would be so enthusiastic about taking these nasty drugs.
Needless to say, I'm not with the guy anymore. He's the one who treated my thyroid symptoms symptomatically -- elastic stockings for swollen feet, laxatives for constipation, etc. etc. I went to another doctor for something entirely other, and HE caught it. My GP looked shocked when I told him, he put me on synthroid (which didn't agree with me) and now I'm on desiccated thyroid, which is much better. But I went thru hell for for eight months.
I wouldn't take them at any age.