'Sticky' cholesterol

[SomersetJo]

As some of you will know, I am a newbie, and it's likely that the medication I was on to control my leukaemia has led to me developing all kinds of lovely side effects. Today at the lipid clinic, on reviewing my fasting blood test, the doctor asked if anyone had told me I had 'sticky' cholesterol. She did give it a proper name, apparently it's a further feature that can add on to 'bad' cholesterol to increase furring of the arteries? Does anyone know much about this please?

[Chez1947]

Hi I am also new here I think you might get a better answer on the MPN site, I have PV JAK2+ ( blood cancer). I came on here as I have to have angioplasty. good luck

[SomersetJo in reply to Chez1947]

Thanks Chez, sorry you are dealing with blood cancer too. I had an angioplasty about 3 and a half weeks ago now, so yes all new too. What's the MPN site please? Thank you and I hope the angioplasty goes well.

[Chez1947 in reply to SomersetJo]

if you type in leukaemea in the box above it will take you straight to it x

[SomersetJo in reply to Chez1947]

Sorry Chez, which box do you mean?

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to SomersetJo]

I think the Search option at the top of the screen which searches all of Healthunlocked rather than this forum alone.

[Chez1947 in reply to SomersetJo]

In the search box top right on this page x

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome to the forum. This is a variant of LDL cholesterol called MGmin-LDL. This variant is created by the addition of sugar groups to 'normal' LDL - a process called glycation - and is more common in diabetics and the elderly. The changed surface is stickier and more likely to attach to the arterial wall causing plaque build up. It is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and take prescribed cholesterol lowering medication.

[SomersetJo in reply to MichaelJH]

Thanks Michael, thanks for the name - I wasn't sure what she said. My medical conditions seem to go against the normal often and again in this case - I'm in my 40s and don't have diabetes. I'm on a statin and a fibrate too Thanks again.