brum

What has the government got to do with it daizie? Have I missed something?

Grain

Thanks, Justin, though my main point is that I choose to place my trust in my GP, who knows a darn sight more than I do. Just as I chose to allow my daughter to receive the MMR vaccine, based on the advice of my GP versus 'headline' statistics which turned out to be inaccurate. I don't wish to under-value your experience and expertise in this area, but I will continue to take the advice from my GP unless I am convinced the advice is wrong. I have yet to see any justification to not taking statins. You have said there is evidence that statins can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and suggested that there is an increased risk of cancer, but where's the evidence?

It

Commander (as in 'Watch Commander' - a rank in the fire brigade...)

I'm not convinced. I will continue to trust the advice of my doctor and although it is healthy to question medical ethics and the business-driven pharmaceutical industry, the bottom line for me is I choose to trust my doctor, because I really really don't know any better than he/she does when it comes to medical issues. On the question of what is an acceptable level of cholestorol, my doctor has told me what the 'normal' levels should be - but he also said that these figures are a guide only and putting someone on statins is also based on family medical history and other factors. Research statistics are often cited as 'evidence', however as in all statistics, interpretation is the key. Careful selection of 'headline' statistics often mask the whole picture, as jollybaby has already highlighted above. With all due respect to Justin Smith, a qualification in engineering (a subject I am also qualified in) does not replace the years of experience and medical expertise of my own GP.

Rosie - you are right, again. LM - very wise! Monica - I like the disco idea. I will find something suitable to wear, hopefully I'll still have my Don Johnson suit somewhere...

Are you suggesting we've all been duped - including most in the medical profession? If that is the case, is the motivation purely driven by profit, at the expense of patient's health?

Oh yes you're right Rosie. Strange how my mind works sometimes...

Vessel

...errr Steve, I'm sure PR is lovely, but I was simply being kind-spirited to our neighbours from Peckham!

....or, better still, Sandy of Grease?? (super-tight PVC outfit optional)....

sprouts

Challenge

Ladymuck Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- Typically made into lengths that > are 1 to 3 inches long..." > > > *attempts to clear throat* > ahem...my maths was never any good...but...half a > chipolata?...that is cruel Thanks for highlighting that statistic LM. (*gets pair of socks from drawer*)

Lust

....or are you just HOT >:D

aahhh how romantic! Back to the game... groom

woofmarkthedog Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You say that Brum but ....... "Larry lunchbox" > plus other such hurtful names can cut to the bone > too > Being called 'Arfa Chipolata' is much, much worse...

Ladymuck Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- >> > "The scans have been described by critics as a > 'virtual strip search', outlining every contour of > the body in detailed anatomical images". > > I think the critics will couch their words to suit their argument. For me, being viewed in a body scanner doesn't bother me, in fact the thought of being 'virtually' strip searched sounds quite interesting! I can imagine adopting muscleman poses (without the muscles, unfortunately). Or am I just an extrovert?

dishy

PeckhamRose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > > I shouted "happy new year" and "happy new year > East Dulwich Forum" while at Dawsons Heights > Hill, > and a few people responded to the former. > > Saddest sight was me realising there was more walk > to get home and not enough mulled wine in the > flask to last the walk! Glad to hear you got a response! There was a lot of singing going on as well - Auld lang Syne and so on... so it wasn't as sad as I intimated in my first post. It was a nice happy atmosphere really. Pity we don't know each other - I could have invited you in to top up your flask for your long walk home....

mousaka

I don't care - I'm used to it :(

stuffed