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I don't have cancer...but

StoneHappyMonday

StoneHappyMonday

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As way of apology and explanation I felt the need to post this. I told a couple of you I probably had breast cancer and I feel I should explain why I thought this because its a cautionary tale about statins, cancer and GPs generally.

The easiest way for me to explain is to cut and paste a post I made on the Guardian website late on Friday afternoon.

Right, I'm just back from the breast clinic after a week of worry.

I have Gynecomastia. A perfectly benign condition involving abnormal growth of fatty breast tissue.

But I didn't know this until this afternoon. And for a week, because my GP offered no viable alternative, I've just about been convinced I had breast cancer. And because I had prostate cancer two years ago, this was kinda 'doubly' no fun. How do you freak out a past cancer patient? Let them think they have cancer again.

And it was all so unnecessary. Simvastatin has caused this . Simvastatin that I do not need to be taking (my consultant has agreed with me about this this afternoon and is writing to my GP forthwith).

So why did I get given Simvastatin? Because GP's are on some kind of points make prizes bonus to diagnose people as type 2 Diabetic. I got diagnosed as such three years ago. The criteria? Two blood sugar scores of over 7. I had two 7.2's. At the time I was working in a sweet shop and eating a lot of chocolate. I stopped eating chocolate. The result? I have never had a blood sugar test of over 7 since.

But this didn't matter to my GP, with his points and his prizes. I was made to go to a diabetic clinic. And they made me take Simvastatin. My cholesterol was 5.2 before Simvastatin. I have just been told by the consultant at the breast clinic that it is ridiculous I should be given Simvastatin for such a low cholesterol.

And this Simvastatin gave me Gynecomastia. Which I thought was cancer.

Points make what Mr GP?
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The last ten days have been hell because of this. Amongst other things it precipitated an unnecessary storm on here (for which I apologize FUBAR).

The moral of the tale? Don't be forced into taking unnecessary drugs by your GP.

Comments are welcome but if anyone is looking for another shitstorm, please go and do it elsewhere. The threat of cancer is no fun to me (see emboldened bit).

Thanks for listening.
 
I don't think you need to apologise to us, SHM but thank you for the explanation. Anyone would be argumentative under those type of circumstances. I've never had cancer or a cancer scare so I can't relate but I do empathise with your situation. People on here, the ones who know you, will understand n let all that's happened be water under the bridge. We all have bad days on here where we fall out.

Please take care I hope you get better soon n am sincerely glad that you don't hsve cancer.

Evey
 
Mate, that's great news :) And no need to apologise - I was out of order saying what I did. I was drunk and in a frivolous mood and really thought you were winding us up - I had no idea of your past problems, but should have thought before opening my mouth. So water under the bridge afaic :)

Anyway, gynocomastia - that's man boobs innit? ;)
 
Glad it's not the C again SHM. It's no secret that big pharma push their wares out onto GPs and finally us.. I was prescribed anti-depressants with the flick of a pen, I went there to ask for a refferal to a CBT counsellor; which I got but he couldn't resist to chuck a few strips in and a request to come back in a month to no doubt up the dose when I tell him I feel like shit 8( I binned them anyway..

Even I know depression can't be diagnosed whilst someone is using other drugs habitually. I'm fairly sure he knew that to. Didn't stop him though:\

Glad you're well.. you should of read my pm, I just looked. It was rather sweet of me, to say I'm a bitter and cynical cunt.. <3
 
ScotchMist said:
Glad it's not the C again SHM. It's no secret that big pharma push their wares out onto GPs and finally us.. I was prescribed anti-depressants with the flick of a pen, I went there to ask for a refferal to a CBT counsellor; which I got but he couldn't resist to chuck a few strips in and a request to come back in a month to no doubt up the dose when I tell him I feel like shit 8( I binned them anyway..

Even I know depression can't be diagnosed whilst someone is using other drugs habitually. I'm fairly sure he knew that to. Didn't stop him though:\

Glad you're well.. you should of read my pm, I just looked. It was rather sweet of me, to say I'm a bitter and cynical cunt.. <3
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Arrrrrggggg I just wrote a fkn massive reply to this, answered the door, put my phone on lock screen then it went back to mobile version n i lost it. FFS PISSING ME OFF MOW.

Basically I'm glad you binned them. Most people know the affects that antidepressants had on me when i was prescribed them during addiction n i was VERY MUCH against them before.

Doctors really should be careful, think of the dangers n how possibly life threatening n stressful it is to easily prescribe something to people whom don't necessarily need them. Thanks, Scotchy, for bringing that up n SHM you illustrate some extremely important points.

FUBAR n SHM its ace to see all differences resolved :)

Evey
 
the thing with docs is that people think they are the cleverest people ever. I find most of them very simple and not that knowlegble. same as the folk in my own profession. cancer and cancer scares are very big business. adverts if this is happening you may have cancer see your doc. targets targets targets. I'll pm u in a bit shm am lisnin to the fa cup semi final at the mo
 
Very glad you're well, SHM. I'm hardly on here now, but it's always nice to see a thread like this, especially when it concerns one of my favourite Bluelighters.
 
GP's = General Prats. Maybe a bit harsh as mine is a gem of a doc but overall this has been my experience. Anti-deps? Don't get me started (and I'm a psych nurse), although off topic.

I'm glad you're out of the woods SHM, you're one of the top few on here for me and I'd hate to lose ya. Much love <3
 
Wishing you all the best shm.
My uncle is coming to terms with brain cancer.
He knows he's got 4 years max.
 
Many thx for the good wishes, I know that what’s left of BL does involve some good people. And I know I rant on about its death but it is because I care about the place.

(Incidentally, some journo from Vice contacted me for an interview about this place. I declined.)

Pinky I’ll reply to your PMs when I’m feeling more up to it. It’s appreciated you write. Hang in there girl and don’t forget to feed the dog.

Cancer is fixable, just a big fucking inconvenience. Thanks again, one and all. Well, one and four. :)
 
I hope things work out for you SHM, I lurked for years and appreciated your posts stuff really liked when you had ket and MDMA and the shared hallucination. I've had that on what I think was MDA with a pal of mine, nothing as mystical obviously, anyway keep cool xxx
 
StoneHappyMonday said:
(Incidentally, some journo from Vice contacted me for an interview about this place. I declined.)
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You've got nearly 18000 replies lets try and air your opinion there with how usefull this place was during the new rc market despite what you think of the place as you should admit. :)
 
Hi SHM my old friend. You may have noticed that I've not been about on here for a while but I have paid the odd visit now and again. I've only just seen your post about cancer. So sorry to hear about this mate, I hope that it can be dealt with and I know you are a fighter so I reckon you are going to be well and good again soon. I will keep you in my thoughts mate.
 
As a Stage 3 Cancer survivor!!
I can State that
" Cancer is just a word Not a sentence"
Many More of us are living One Day at A Time with this disease than dying!!!
 
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