Little one has FH.: Hi has anyone got... - Cholesterol Support

Cholesterol Support

9,661 members2,643 posts

Little one has FH.

sarahdee1 profile image
30 Replies

Hi has anyone got little ones that have been diagonised with FH??

Written by
sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
30 Replies
sandybrown profile image
sandybrown

Heart UK was stet up to discuss high cholesterol and medication. Heart UK could not handle the statin issue therefore it came out of Healthunlocked.

Now we have cholesterol support.

This link gives you information from Heart UK on FH.:

You can ask your GP for referral for genetic testing to help you get a better understanding on FH.

heartuk.org.uk/fh-familial-...

Penel profile image
Penel

There have been several discussions on the subject of FH on this site, some of which may be helpful to you.

healthunlocked.com/search/c...

sandybrown profile image
sandybrown

Please read the information on this link:

zoeharcombe.com/2015/03/wor...

Similar questions has been asked and comments :

zoeharcombe.com/the-knowled...

lynsreid profile image
lynsreid

sarahdee1 my daughter who is 8 was diagnosed this year

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1 in reply tolynsreid

Hi thank for replying I just want to speak to a parent in the same boat. I've read so much information it's hurting my brain. Will you be putting her on statins? May I ask how high it is. My little one is nearly 4 and it came back at 8. She is very active eats a very balanced diet. With lots of fruit.

I was terrified it meant she could have a heart attack now but I've been assured that's not the case. However if she wasn't treated then she could in her thirties. Bloody Fh I hate it!!

lynsreid profile image
lynsreid in reply tosarahdee1

sarahdee1 my daughter was tested through the cascade testing service as my father and then I tested positive. Our mutation is with ApoB. My son tested negative. My daughter has a really good balanced diet and she is extremely active - competes with a trampolining club, swims weekly and is never off her bike. Her total cholesterol was 7.2 and ldl cholesterol was 5.01. She has been reviewed at the lipid clinic and was prescribed 10mg atorvastatin. The jury is out for me on statins. I find it really useful being part of the FH support Facebook group - there is so much debate over statins and so much conflicting advise. FH specific groups are also useful for advice. I assume the referral you are waiting on is for the lipid specialist?

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1 in reply tolynsreid

How old is your daughter now and how old when you found out?

lynsreid profile image
lynsreid in reply tosarahdee1

She is 8 - we found out in Jan of this year when she was 7

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1 in reply tolynsreid

Hi ya so is she taking the statins? I'm just so worried my daughters is high but she's not even 4 and they've said she is to young for statins. Is she at risk of a heart attack now with a cholesterol of 8.

sandybrown profile image
sandybrown in reply tosarahdee1

I am afraid no one here can answer your question, the people who can answer your question are who have access to medical records.

Please stop worrying and take care of your children.

Long time age one doctor said when he was in medical school the cholesterol number was 7.25. When you look at 8 it is not bad.

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1 in reply tosandybrown

Thankyou

lynsreid profile image
lynsreid in reply tosarahdee1

My daughter is - 8 is the threshold for starting statins in U.K. but I was still anxious starting her on them. Just keep your daughter active and eating healthily and monitor her levels - most research suggests that plaque build up only occurs from age 10.

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1

Sorry new to this.

Is this reply for me?

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1

I have done she only got diagnosed Tuesday we are waiting for a referral. I just want to speak to other parents to see what they have experienced. I've read as much on fh as I possibly can.

sandybrown profile image
sandybrown in reply tosarahdee1

Heave a look Heart UK, this has specific information on, FH and children from experience from other family. First discuss your child's high cholesterol with doctors and specialists as every child has different cholesterol numbers and reactions. Look at life style change first before any medication. Take care.

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1 in reply tosandybrown

Hi sandy thanks what do you mean by reactions??

sandybrown profile image
sandybrown in reply tosarahdee1

For your referral, you need to write down all you questions you want ask, from this you may have a lot of unanswered questions.

You may be able to offer answers that can help others.

Cholesterol in double digit is not a problem, you can ask the specialist to explain this to you.

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1

Hi ok well she's fit and well.

She has been tested because I have fh and so does my mum. My grandad died at 43 from a heart attack that's how my mum found out she had it.

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1

He was very healthy and very active. If my little girl doesn't have fh why would her cholesterol be 8 at 3 and a half??

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1

I haven't got any of that stuff. What does it all mean??

ITYFIALMCTT profile image
ITYFIALMCTT in reply tosarahdee1

They're blood tests for thyroid hormones - you can read about those and other tests here: labtestsonline.org.uk/under...

High cholesterol is a frequent fellow traveller with hypothyroidism so it's helpful to check thyroid hormones as part of investigating high cholesterol levels.

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1

I have the print outs but all I've researched it the high chlosterol part

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1

Hi she isn't yet. Just got diagnosed Tuesday and we're waiting for the referral

sarahdee1 profile image
sarahdee1

Doctor

Penel profile image
Penel

Good luck to you and your family. Hope the referral goes well.

Hi, i have been meaning to post something similar. I was diagnosed with FH and my daughter who is 4 has been tested for cholesterol and her total is like 7 or something but the bad cholesterol is at 4 or something (sorry to be vague but i cannot remember exact numbers). My son aged 10 has also been tested but they are not too concerned with his numbers. I should really be giving exact results (sorry!) but like the OP i am also concerned for my children if they have to start on statins. I am trying to avoid statins for myself and have been using niacin amongst other supplements to see if my numbers improve. All 3 of us have appts soon to look at this issue and i am thinking if my numbers have improved, will i be able to give my children niacin...

To the original OP, i admit its scary but arent you glad its been picked up so you can try and help rather than finding out later when (god forbid) the damage is done? I have been giving my children child dosage omega tablets and will see what, if any impact they have had.

Here's hoping i share some positive updates soon...

Penel profile image
Penel in reply toTime_2_get_serious

Take care with any supplementation for children . It's important to get the amount and type right, your lipid consultant should be able to advise you.

Both... although one is claimed to help the other. But if we can offset one damaging factor with a safer alternative, surely that will result in less damage or even better ... very minimal damage?

Penel profile image
Penel

It can be a very difficult choice to make.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

sandybrown profile image
sandybrown

Hello,

Zoe, gave the below response to my question on FH.

You may find good information from these two links:

Hi Sandy

You may find this interesting:

zoeharcombe.com/2016/11/fam...

And this: zoeharcombe.com/2015/03/wor...

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

FH?

Please tell me what FH is? I've high cholesterol for years now, just started on statins; follow a...
vivbr profile image

Possible FH

Hi all. This is my first time posting. I'm a 32 yr old female. Always struggled a bit with weight....
j--9 profile image

FH risk factors

Hi all Just sharing this interesting study on risk in FH - you can read the full text free...

FH and niacin

Hi all. I am new here so apologies if this has been asked before but does anyone have any positive...

I have FH !

I have just been diagnosed with FH......at 58 years old. Most of my estranged father's family did...
vanessa1956 profile image

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.