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I have known since 2001 that Statins are rarely indicated for women, especially women of age.
Most study research money comes from Pharmaceutical Companies. Much research is done at Universities. Researchers are loathe to lose funding.
The side effects are neither rare nor minor. Do not blindly accept a Statin, do your own fact finding. Ask questions.
Finally articles are being published which give the other side, physicians not beholden to Pharmaceutical Companies. Search for them.
Know exactly what type of stroke you are dealing with, even an Aspirin can kill you.
Take personal responsibility.
Marijuana
Marijuana And Traumatic Brain Injury
ABC News - Oct. 5 2001
Research at the Hebrew University in Israel, reported in the journal Nature, shows that a cannabinoid, similar to the active ingredient found in marijuana and produced in the brains of many animals, protects mice from brain injury.
Mice that sustained brain injuries were discovered to have elevated levels of a compound known as 2-Arachodonoyl glycerol, or 2-AG. Theorizing that this cannabinoid was produced to prevent damage, the researchers administered more of the compound to injured mice and found it protected the brain.
Treatment
Currently, there is no effective drug for the treatment of traumatic brain injury. In the U.S., there are nearly 52,000 deaths and roughly 80,000 cases of severe disability related to traumatic brain injury every year.
There are more than 5.3 million people in the U.S. living with disabilities related to traumatic brain injury — numbers far greater than those for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.
"Brain injury is not a one-shot deal. The primary injury occurs from the initial hit. Neurochemical injuries can cause secondary damage," said Dr. Ken Strauss of Temple University.
The secondary effects of brain injuries, such as swelling and the release of toxic chemicals, can be more damaging than the initial blow, said Dr. Esther Shohami, lead author of the study.
The cannabinoid, 2-AG, is believed to work in three ways. First, it reduces the levels of glutamate, a toxic molecule, released after injury. Second, it decreases the amount of free radicals and TNF (a chemical that induces inflammation) after injury. Third, it increases the blood supply to the brain. All three mechanisms are essential for limiting the damage done after the primary injury.
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In 2004 I had a heart attack. Was prescribed Zocor. After taking for 3 to 4 days, I lost use of my legs and had severe cramps. Still have this reaction, however I did regain use of both legs. There are times I wake and the pain and knot in a leg muscle is totally unbearable. The er doctor immediately took me off zocor and diagnosed liver malfunction. Today I take niacin, 1000 m and asprin. That was a trip and I still visit it because of the statin zocor.
Millions of seniors on Medicare will lose their current source of drugs due to Obamacare in 2011 and will be forced to a new source for their drugs. The media has kept a lid on this due to politics and of course the news will come out after the November elections. AARP knowes about it and also has not said anything due to politics.