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Update on unexpected cholesterol rise.
18 days ago I posted that id had an unexpected rise in my cholesterol level, despite no change to diet etc. However I did change to taking my atorvastatin in the morning rather than night time, due to concern it was causing insomnia. Well I started taking it at night again, and now my cholesterol is
18 days ago I posted that id had an unexpected rise in my cholesterol level, despite no change to diet etc. However I did change to taking my atorvastatin in the morning rather than night time, due to concern it was causing insomnia. Well I started taking it at night again, and now my cholesterol is
APC65
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Cholesterol unexpected increase
Had cholesterol checked in October and total was 3.2. Was checked again yesterday and it had increased to 4.5... completely shocked as despite Christmas nothing in my diet has changed in months. I take Atorvastatin 40mg daily and for past 12 months my cholesterol has been stable. My only thought was
Had cholesterol checked in October and total was 3.2. Was checked again yesterday and it had increased to 4.5... completely shocked as despite Christmas nothing in my diet has changed in months. I take Atorvastatin 40mg daily and for past 12 months my cholesterol has been stable. My only thought was
APC65
in
British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Plant Sterols
Has anyone found taking plant sterols have reduced their high
cholesterol
? My fasting blood
test
shows my LDL is 3.94. Dr insisting I take Atorvastatin. I like to try alternatives first.
Has anyone found taking plant sterols have reduced their high
cholesterol
? My fasting blood
test
shows my LDL is 3.94. Dr insisting I take Atorvastatin. I like to try alternatives first.
Ellemod
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Cholesterol Support
7 months ago
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How low is too low
Serum HDL cholesterol level of 0.95mmol/L, 57 Yr old female. How low is too low?
Serum HDL cholesterol level of 0.95mmol/L, 57 Yr old female. How low is too low?
1SMC1
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Lipid results
Since my last post regarding elevated finger prick sample for
cholesterol
, I am now in receipt of my formal blood
test
results for lipid profile which are borderline and need to speak to Doctor.
Since my last post regarding elevated finger prick sample for
cholesterol
, I am now in receipt of my formal blood
test
results for lipid profile which are borderline and need to speak to Doctor.
Maynan17
in
Thyroid UK
17 days ago
Statins
I get a three monthly blood test for iron overload but this week the doctor advised me to get a
cholesterol
blood
test
as well. All of my results for
cholesterol
were within the ranges but my doc advised that it’s recommended I go on statins as my Qrisk2 score was above 20%.
I get a three monthly blood test for iron overload but this week the doctor advised me to get a
cholesterol
blood
test
as well. All of my results for
cholesterol
were within the ranges but my doc advised that it’s recommended I go on statins as my Qrisk2 score was above 20%.
Profound15
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
Cholesterol targets are different if on medication?
I posted my recent cholesterol results a few weeks back and received some commee we ts about them being way better than “normal” My GP surgery sent them to me with a note to say they were “normal” without any context. my Serum cholesterol for example is 2.4 mmol/L , way below the normal target of
I posted my recent cholesterol results a few weeks back and received some commee we ts about them being way better than “normal” My GP surgery sent them to me with a note to say they were “normal” without any context. my Serum cholesterol for example is 2.4 mmol/L , way below the normal target of
DWizza
in
British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Ruxolitinib & raised cholesterol
I have been on Ruxolitinib for nearly 9 years now managing my primary myelofibrosis. I have been advised today that I now have a very high cholesterol level of 9.4. We went through my family history and diet but it seems that Rux seems to be the main contributory factor. The sheet does say this is
I have been on Ruxolitinib for nearly 9 years now managing my primary myelofibrosis. I have been advised today that I now have a very high cholesterol level of 9.4. We went through my family history and diet but it seems that Rux seems to be the main contributory factor. The sheet does say this is
Cazbolac
in
MPN Voice
7 months ago
New blood pressure drugs
Hi all I have had a lot of issues with BP meds currently on Felodipine 7.5mg and in general they are by far the best I have used. However I am an insomniac and Felodipine has definitely exacerbated this. No sleep at all last night. GP prescribed Mirtazapine to help but I only took half a dose and was
Hi all I have had a lot of issues with BP meds currently on Felodipine 7.5mg and in general they are by far the best I have used. However I am an insomniac and Felodipine has definitely exacerbated this. No sleep at all last night. GP prescribed Mirtazapine to help but I only took half a dose and was
BobbyCollins
in
High Blood Pressure Support
4 days ago
Ezetemibe side affects
Hi all. Has anyone been on Ezetemibe for cholesterol? I've been on it for 3 weeks and I'm feeling dreadful. Very low mood on verge of tears all the time. My chest aches as do my shoulders and one foot. I can't take statins so they're trying me on this. My cholesterol was 6 total and it's come down to
Hi all. Has anyone been on Ezetemibe for cholesterol? I've been on it for 3 weeks and I'm feeling dreadful. Very low mood on verge of tears all the time. My chest aches as do my shoulders and one foot. I can't take statins so they're trying me on this. My cholesterol was 6 total and it's come down to
Haz58
in
Cholesterol Support
6 days ago
pumpkin seeds for cholesterol
I have under active thyroid and high blood pressure and my cholesterol is high taking a ounce of pumpkin seeds can lower blood pressure and cholesterol I am going to try these and see the outcome
I have under active thyroid and high blood pressure and my cholesterol is high taking a ounce of pumpkin seeds can lower blood pressure and cholesterol I am going to try these and see the outcome
Harmitage
in
Thyroid UK
21 days ago
Decipher this cholesterol reading please
I know there are plenty of knowledgeable people reading these posts so can you decipher this please Chol 3.5 mmol/L, LDL , HDL 1.78 mmol/L,Chol:HDL ratio , Tri 0.51 mmol/L. I don’t understand this. I’m guessing my cholesterol reading is 3.5, but what are HDL and LDL readings individually?
I know there are plenty of knowledgeable people reading these posts so can you decipher this please Chol 3.5 mmol/L, LDL , HDL 1.78 mmol/L,Chol:HDL ratio , Tri 0.51 mmol/L. I don’t understand this. I’m guessing my cholesterol reading is 3.5, but what are HDL and LDL readings individually?
IsleofWight1
in
LUPUS UK
1 month ago
Greenleaf blends smart protein supplement
hi I’ve just been reading an article about the importance of amino acids for hypothyroidism. a lot of positive reviews about this supplement I’m very tempted to give it a try! Has anyone tried this?
hi I’ve just been reading an article about the importance of amino acids for hypothyroidism. a lot of positive reviews about this supplement I’m very tempted to give it a try! Has anyone tried this?
Clauds123
in
Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Low statin dose increased lipoprotein a significantly
I have elevated lipoprotein a [lp(a)] and elevated cholesterol levels, am 70 years old and have a coronary artery calcium [CAC] score of 0 (or did before I started statins a short while ago). I just learned about the lp(a) level around 18 months ago. I started a 5 mg dose of simvastatin 15 months
I have elevated lipoprotein a [lp(a)] and elevated cholesterol levels, am 70 years old and have a coronary artery calcium [CAC] score of 0 (or did before I started statins a short while ago). I just learned about the lp(a) level around 18 months ago. I started a 5 mg dose of simvastatin 15 months
Desertflowerchild
in
British Heart Foundation
1 month ago
Cholestrol tablets
HiI have been persuaded by the clinical pharmacist to take Ezetimibe 10mg tablets as my levels were slightly raised. I have been taking them since weds and had a stomach ache all day and lots of gas. I am going to take it tonight and see if it works any better. Anyone else suffered from this while taking
HiI have been persuaded by the clinical pharmacist to take Ezetimibe 10mg tablets as my levels were slightly raised. I have been taking them since weds and had a stomach ache all day and lots of gas. I am going to take it tonight and see if it works any better. Anyone else suffered from this while taking
SMITHYC
in
High Blood Pressure Support
1 month ago
BLOOD RESULTS - HELP PLEASE
GP didn't do a great job of translating. My learned friends can probably do much better: ESR 5.8 CRP 5.0 LDL 3.89 HDL 1.89 TC 6.3 (should the LDL and HDL not add up) Triglycerides 1.48 Glucose 5 My BP is controlled with meds. I do not want to go on a statin. She wants me on one. What do you all think
GP didn't do a great job of translating. My learned friends can probably do much better: ESR 5.8 CRP 5.0 LDL 3.89 HDL 1.89 TC 6.3 (should the LDL and HDL not add up) Triglycerides 1.48 Glucose 5 My BP is controlled with meds. I do not want to go on a statin. She wants me on one. What do you all think
Missus835
in
PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
Huge increase in LDL
4 weeks ago stopped Rosuvastatin 10mg due to back muscles pain. The pains stopped. At that time my LDL was 1.4, HDL 1.4, Tg 1.1, ratio 1.8 and total cholesterol 3.3. Bloods were done exactly 4 weeks after stopping the statins and my LDL has shot up to 3.7! I had a shock. HDL is now 1.3, Tg1.3, ratio
4 weeks ago stopped Rosuvastatin 10mg due to back muscles pain. The pains stopped. At that time my LDL was 1.4, HDL 1.4, Tg 1.1, ratio 1.8 and total cholesterol 3.3. Bloods were done exactly 4 weeks after stopping the statins and my LDL has shot up to 3.7! I had a shock. HDL is now 1.3, Tg1.3, ratio
Winimops
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Polyunsaturated fats v saturated fats
I am so confused! I read on another site polyunsaturated fats are bad for people with hypothyroidism and saturated fats are recommended. I tend to follow the Mediterranean way of eating more for heart health and keep slim. This includes oily fish , avocados and nuts which are PUFAs. My GP wanted me
I am so confused! I read on another site polyunsaturated fats are bad for people with hypothyroidism and saturated fats are recommended. I tend to follow the Mediterranean way of eating more for heart health and keep slim. This includes oily fish , avocados and nuts which are PUFAs. My GP wanted me
GREENcard13
in
Thyroid UK
3 months ago
statin side effects
Hi all. After advice from the pharmacist I have stopped taking Rosuvastatin 10mg for a week as to see if my upper back pain would ease. I have been having pain, getting increasingly worse, since November last year. And guess what - my back pain has improved dramatically over the past week with no pain
Hi all. After advice from the pharmacist I have stopped taking Rosuvastatin 10mg for a week as to see if my upper back pain would ease. I have been having pain, getting increasingly worse, since November last year. And guess what - my back pain has improved dramatically over the past week with no pain
Winimops
in
British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
Help with understanding these results
I’ve been reading these posts with great interest, especially after receiving my thyroid test results from a private blood test in December. I’ve been feeling “less myself” for quite a while, and have recently been experiencing what I’d describe as frequent warm flushes, especially on waking, rather
I’ve been reading these posts with great interest, especially after receiving my thyroid test results from a private blood test in December. I’ve been feeling “less myself” for quite a while, and have recently been experiencing what I’d describe as frequent warm flushes, especially on waking, rather
WeetabixSnacker
in
Thyroid UK
3 months ago
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