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I went for my appointment on Friday. I actually saw the top man, it was a quick one. He has given me an injection called Praluent (alirocumab). It is reasonably new only been in the public use for 2years, trails for 8 years. I have to wait for delivery and then a nurse to show me how to do it even tho I've already got 2 pens that i self administer. This is after he told me to stop the statins due to muscle pain. The bad cholesterol had gone up to 5.4 i believe and he wants it down to 2. Which i thought was a bit low. He also did the test for senile dementia, which i'm glad to say i passed flying colours. There was also a paper i had to fill in which was on the same lines.

I just have to wait for the phone calls now for delivery. Hope you are all enjoying the warmer weather. X

Chris

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Markl60

May I suggest you read this by Dr Kendrick

drmalcolmkendrick.org/2018/...

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What have you done in terms of diet and lifestyle modification before you go down the path of more pharmaceuticals?

The Mediterranean Diet and walking for at least 30 minutes a day can make a big difference to healthy lipids.

draxe.com/mediterranean-diet/

Have you eliminated sugar and simple carbohydrates from your diet yet? Watch this:

youtu.be/aIc6iF5k9v4

Here are the benefits of a daily walk:

youtu.be/mbIM1LTfytQ

Good luck!

P.S. I have achieved a healthy condition after a triple bypass. You can read my posts here:

healthunlocked.com/user/sos007

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Patricia7048

May I suggest you avoid this drug and its side effects. Dietary and lifestyle changes will acheive the same results without the danger. This is a new drug and its long term damage is unknown.

Tread warily, my friend.

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Hi thank you for your concern, I have other illness as well and have already changed diet. The the other is I cannt walk for half an hour none stop I would have to have a break and cup of tea half way through. I have COPD and calcified disc that is very painfull. I havent received the injection yet.

Chris

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I have done one post which i hoped answered all the questions you all mentioned. So it wasnt aimed at anyone in particular.

Chris

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