Cholesterol check

[Danny462]

had 4 stents February 2019 I have not seen my GP since January 2019. How often should I see GP and how often should I have cholesterol checked, thanks

[Rose54]

Hi

HA in May 1019

Saw GP 4 weeks later just to get meds

Signed of 6 weeks later from Cardiologist through Heart Care Nurse

Yearly Check on my Birthday with Nurse at GP practice .

No need to see GP if you are feeling ok but if not make appointment

[Danny462 in reply to Rose54]

Thank you

[Maisie2014]

Hi Danny. I had mine same time as you. I have had regular check ups with my GP since. I asked for a 6 month blood test and found that, although my cholesterol was low, the statins were damaging my liver. If I hadn’t asked for the test I would have become very ill. My medication has changed 12 months on from having my stent, which seems to be the norm, so by the sounds of it you may be due for a review.

[Danny462 in reply to Maisie2014]

Thank you

[Troilus]

I have my cholesterol levels checked every year around the time of my birthday. They also do other blood tests, liver function, blood sugars, that kind of thing.

I haven’t been called in yet this year, due to Covid restrictions.

[Danny462 in reply to Troilus]

Thank you

[45sue]

You should have an annual review inc blood tests for cholesterol etc & medication review. Should be computer generated automatically triggered by your birthday. Suggest ring the practice to check you are on the system & when you can expect an appt.

[Danny462 in reply to 45sue]

Thank you

[Danny462 in reply to Danny462]

I have been in contact with gp and had blood test just over week ago and everything came back ok. But no go consultation.