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Nustendi

Cholesterol is high at 6.8 cannot take statins as I have haemochromatosis. Been given nustendi but after reading the side effects am scared to start them....

Cholesterol is high at 6.8 cannot take statins as I have haemochromatosis. Been ...

Robinismycat

•1 day ago

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can you od on statins?

I had been on 10 gms of astrovastatin for 2 years without any side effects. I often wondered how such a tiny pill could help with high cholesterol. Recently...

I had been on 10 gms of astrovastatin for 2 years without any side effects. I ...

Footballfc

•6 days ago

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Ezetimbe

I've been taking EZetimibe 5mg since November 2024. I've just had a blood test and cholesterol has reduced from 6.2 to 5.7. I know it needs to be 5 or less. My...

I've been taking EZetimibe 5mg since November 2024. I've just had a blood test a...

Ellemod

•9 days ago

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dr wants me on statins immediately!! I’ve said no for now

hi there, hoping for some advice, my doctor wants me on statins but I really don’t want to take them- are these results really that dangerous? I’ve been...

hi there, hoping for some advice, my doctor wants me on statins but I really don...

Headandneck72

•17 days ago

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Herbal cholesterol tablets

Hi there, I have high cholesterol despite the fact that I lost weight and I exercise. Do you know if herbal tablets work without side effects?

Hi there, I have high cholesterol despite the fact that I lost weight and I exer...

Anistame

•17 days ago

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Statin Alternative.

Can someone advise if they have been on a herbal supplement for control of high cholestrol and if it is succeeding. I dont do well on chemical meds

Can someone advise if they have been on a herbal supplement for control of high ...

Nanblue

•18 days ago

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Statins and alcahol

I have just started statins and told not to drink more than 14 units. I am a little worried as I like a beer, I don't have a problem but will go out on a...

I have just started statins and told not to drink more than 14 units. I am a lit...

henrythewasp

•1 month ago

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Advice on recent cholesterol blood test results

I have a follow up telephone appointment next week to discuss recent blood test results as requested by GP due to abnormal lipid (triglycerides ) and ferritin...

I have a follow up telephone appointment next week to discuss recent blood test ...

Dustyragdoll

•2 months ago

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What is lowest LDL sustainable you have maintained

Dear Friends Curious to know what is the lowest LDL (pls specify units) that you have maintained and happy about it. Pls share what you think has worked out...

Dear Friends Curious to know what is the lowest LDL (pls specify units) that yo...

psethura

•2 months ago

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Diagnosis

I was diagnosed with high cholesterol yesterday. My doctor never prescribed me anything for it. At this point, I have no idea what to do to managed it.

I was diagnosed with high cholesterol yesterday. My doctor never prescribed me a...

ScorpiaAutumnRose

•2 months ago

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Statin Advice

Could anyone comment on husbands results please. Age 75 quite a reasonable fitness level. Cholesterol 5.9 HDL 1.42 Triglycerides 0.9 Chol ratio 4.2 LDL...

Could anyone comment on husbands results please. Age 75 quite a reasonable fitne...

Tessica

•2 months ago

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This afternoon

Again...other than the white stuff

mizzou7016

•3 months ago

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Anyone reduced their statin intake ?

I’m 70 years old, am not overweight, don’t smoke and eat well. My cholesterol went up to 6.5 so GP wanted me to go on statins. I also have high BP. My...

I’m 70 years old, am not overweight, don’t smoke and eat well. My cholesterol we...

Lowtidelover

•3 months ago

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statins??

Hi, I am 53 years old which is the same age my father was when he died of an MI back in the 80s. I recently requested a cholesterol test from my GP as I...

Hi, I am 53 years old which is the same age my father was when he died of an MI ...

Georgeb46

•3 months ago

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Reducing Cholesterol

Hello! Are there any medical professionals on the forum who can advise as to an anticipated rate at which cholesterol can be reduced over each 3 month period...

Hello! Are there any medical professionals on the forum who can advise as to an ...

TDM2023

•4 months ago

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Cholestrol results after blood test

I just received these results i am just wondering if this is really high Just got results from NHS app after the doctors were closed LIPNF Serum...

I just received these results i am just wondering if this is really high Just ...

Hidden

•4 months ago

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Citrus bergamot.

I have started taking this supplement for cholesterol and heart health. I would like to know if anyone else has supplemented with this and how/if it worked...

I have started taking this supplement for cholesterol and heart health. I would ...

Elisabeth41

•5 months ago

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High Cholesterol

Two weeks back I was infected with Dengue Virus with fever and was hospitalised for 5 days. Due to continuous fever, the doctor stopped me the regular taking...

Two weeks back I was infected with Dengue Virus with fever and was hospitalised ...

rameshadhikari

•5 months ago

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High Lipid Profile

Hello. Two weeks back I was infected with Dengue Virus with fever and was hospitalised for 5 days. Due to continuous fever, the doctor stopped me the regular...

Hello. Two weeks back I was infected with Dengue Virus with fever and was hospit...

rameshadhikari

•5 months ago

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What is genetic high cholestrol?

Hello everyone I am new to this forum and happy to find some support here. I have just been given my cholestrol level which is 8.5 and doctor has given me...

Hello everyone I am new to this forum and happy to find some support here. I ha...

Green26

•5 months ago

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shockwave for Heart

I got 3 blocked arteries at 95 and 100 percentage since 2015 never had bypass but am on very healthy diet now I am thinking of having shockwave therapy as any...

I got 3 blocked arteries at 95 and 100 percentage since 2015 never had bypass bu...

khaira

•5 months ago

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Cholesterol diet

I have reduced my cholesterol by adjusting my diet, however not enough. My GP has advised that I should not eat eggs. I had thought that the latest research...

I have reduced my cholesterol by adjusting my diet, however not enough. My GP ha...

Ellemod

•5 months ago

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Challenging our Doctor

Our Doctor tried to put my wife on Statins because her LDL was 3.6. I had to point out to him that current research shows that the HDL to Trig' ratio is a far...

Our Doctor tried to put my wife on Statins because her LDL was 3.6. I had to poi...

MySportsAI

•6 months ago

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Statins/double vision

Hi all, has anyone on here experienced double vision whilst taking statins? I am on a low dose of Atorvastatin, 10mg on alternate days, to lower my...

Hi all, has anyone on here experienced double vision whilst taking statins? I am...

Beeky

•6 months ago

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Nustendi

Hi I had 2,stents fitted 18 months ago and found I had familial cholesterol. After not being able to tolerate statins I have been prescribed Nustendi. So...

Hi I had 2,stents fitted 18 months ago and found I had familial cholesterol. ...

Coffelovers

•6 months ago

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menieres disease

Does anyone else suffering from Menieres find that as they age the dizziness and balance issues worsen? I find it very mentally tiring when having to...

Does anyone else suffering from Menieres find that as they age the dizziness and...

Dalrympl

•6 months ago

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Challenge

Hi,Does anyone in this group ever challenge their GP with regard to how the calculation / formula for good or bad cholesterol is applied?

Hi,Does anyone in this group ever challenge their GP with regard to how the calc...

Totoro25

•7 months ago

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GP cholesterol results.

Hi folks, So I have just had my cholesterol test done by my GP with the following results. HDL - 1.5 LDL - 6.8 TRIGLYCERIDES - 1.7 Total 8.3 risk factor......

Hi folks, So I have just had my cholesterol test done by my GP with the followin...

Totoro25

•7 months ago

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Repatha - your views

hello everyone, I’ve been asked to take repatha as I can’t tolerate statins. Has anyone had experience of Repatha? I am a bit fearful of injecting myself...

hello everyone, I’ve been asked to take repatha as I can’t tolerate statins. Ha...

Rockcake

•7 months ago

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Confusion !

I am on a number of medications for various reasons. Methotrexate, ramipril, lercanidipine and levothyroxine . Tootling along fine until..... My cholesterol...

I am on a number of medications for various reasons. Methotrexate, ramipril, ler...

Thingybob

•7 months ago

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Posts - Cholesterol Support | HealthUnlocked

Cholesterol Support

Nustendi

can you od on statins?

Ezetimbe

dr wants me on statins immediately!! I’ve said no for now

Herbal cholesterol tablets

Statin Alternative.

Statins and alcahol

Advice on recent cholesterol blood test results

What is lowest LDL sustainable you have maintained

Diagnosis

Statin Advice

This afternoon

Anyone reduced their statin intake ?

statins??

Reducing Cholesterol

Cholestrol results after blood test

Citrus bergamot.

High Cholesterol

High Lipid Profile

What is genetic high cholestrol?

shockwave for Heart

Cholesterol diet

Challenging our Doctor

Statins/double vision

Nustendi

menieres disease

Challenge

GP cholesterol results.

Repatha - your views

Confusion !

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