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I've been told by my doctor my colostral is 17 what does that mean? Can anybody explain please

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Squire123

Basically means that you need to do something about it, 6.5 and above are considered High. Diet, statins etc. Get advice from your GP/dietitian 😀

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Glynmoore in reply to Squire123

Thank you for your reply but my doctor said its 17 it meant nothing to me and that's all he said I have high blood pressure should I be worried,?

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sandybrown in reply to Glynmoore

you need to address all the three blood test numbers,

Blood pressure,

blood glucose and

blood cholesterol lipid numbers.

UK, NHS, GP should be able test for all the three and offer full explanation to understand the numbers and guide lines to control the numbers.

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sandybrown

It is your GP's duty to explain the blood test numbers and give options to control cholesterol!

Please go back to your GP. NHS food specialist, no thanks.

Ask your GP for JBS3 risk analysis calculation and full explanation.

Food and drinks intake control, portion control and regular exercise can help towards a healthy life.

You need to wire more information on blood test numbers and your general health for people to give you satisfactory answers.

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What is your age, height and weight?

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Glynmoore

Hi I'm 54,6ft and weight is 12stonr

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Floozie

If you are correct in saying that your cholesterol is 17 this is worrying high & you need to take action. Why have you not questioned your doctor if you don't understand? Doctors are obliged to make sure you know facts - that is what they are there for. Go back to your GP SAP & demand some explanations & answers. In the meantime you may wish to access some information on the internet. This may throw up some queries, which you can have to hand when you visit your doctor.

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sandybrown in reply to Floozie

I am confused with this post. With a cholesterol number of (17) the GP or the doctor has not offered any explanation!

It appears there is more test to be carried out.

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Nannyval

Nannyval...I was diagnosed 11 30 yrs ago and put on statins eating the right foods and finding the right vitamins can get your cholesrol down now it's 6.5

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rocheen in reply to Nannyval

What supplements. are you still taking statins

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Katherineofsiena

Hello all,

I'm a bit worried about my hubby his cholestrol is 5.3 but his blood pressure is 153 / 90. 4 years ago he suffered an extremely stressful incident and had arrythmia and was taken away in an ambulance... It seems the docs have followed up since we moved into another county but apparently all three symptoms are cause for concern. Any advice?

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Jennifer53 in reply to Katherineofsiena

You need to go back to your GP and get information. Is he on blood thinners for his AF.

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