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LCHF diet or NHS food plan?

Have been confused and am confused!. Can I join any research group in UK on LCHF diet programme?

Have been confused and am confused!. Can I join any research group in UK on LCH...

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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just had blood results back cholesterol 8.9 not overweight and i eat well but do smoke how bad is my risk of heart attack

ledgy

•11 years ago

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LCHF

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Eenfeldt's latest video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjUdtK6ukqY&feature=e...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

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14 year old son starting statins

I have agreed to my 14 year old son with FH starting pravastatin. Feeling a bit nervous about it. Consultant wants my 10 year old daughter to start them too...

I have agreed to my 14 year old son with FH starting pravastatin. Feeling a bit ...

Seahorse

•11 years ago

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Just started taking a statin & have some concerns....

Hello - I have just joined. I was diagnosed with diabetes about 4 years ago & control it through diet & exercise which is working so far. However, my...

Hello - I have just joined. I was diagnosed with diabetes about 4 years ago & co...

RRL31

•11 years ago

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LDL Apheresis

https://www.facebook.com/groups/47098836197/ There is an interesting (and sometimes heated) conversation on the Facebook FH Group at the moment about LDL...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/47098836197/ There is an interesting (and som...

Aliwally

•11 years ago

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Can anyone tell me if Paleo is as healthy as I have read?

After a recent scare I've been researching the Paleo way of eating and am shocked that this is virtually the complete opposite to what the NHS and doctors...

After a recent scare I've been researching the Paleo way of eating and am shocke...

adamsab

•11 years ago

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which statin is good for lowering cholesterol

marine

•11 years ago

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which statin is good for lowering cholesterol which is from the family

marine

•11 years ago

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I had a stent fitted a week ago, & would like to hear other peoples experiences?

I am new to this site, although a regular on the Lupus UK & Vasculitis UK forums, due to other health issues. The doctors, & friends who have had this op, say...

I am new to this site, although a regular on the Lupus UK & Vasculitis UK forums...

roobarb

•11 years ago

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Will statins reduce any artery clogging as well as reduce cholesterol and why can I not come off them when my cholesterol reduces?

barrowford

•11 years ago

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My GP put me on statins after having a TIA last year, Tried 3 types, bad side effects, now on EZETIMIBE 10mg. Anyone experience of these .

I have been taking these for 3 weeks small 10 mg build up 1, 2, 3, etc till 1 a day, hope no side effects when on 1 a day dosage, I,m also on 75ml blood...

I have been taking these for 3 weeks small 10 mg build up 1, 2, 3, etc till 1 a ...

allyg

•11 years ago

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I am on Statin, "Do I face face an increased risk of developing diabetes.?"

Lowering cholesterol OR developing diabetes?

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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2 weeks ago my doctor put me on Ramipril 1.25 as a start in the quest to reduce my high blood pressure.

She said not to expect much reduction and to return in a month; this I gather is normal. As I'm 70 she had wanted to start me on a calcium channel blocker but...

She said not to expect much reduction and to return in a month; this I gather is...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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What are cholesterol and levels? do we need medication to lower the levels?

Form the last question on cholesterol 7? it appears there is a lot of miss understanding on testing, leavls, units of measurments and calculations. we need...

Form the last question on cholesterol 7? it appears there is a lot of miss unde...

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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Cholesterol 7

Hi I am new and came across the site while looking for answers, I have just had my yearly blood test and my cholesterol has gone from 6 last year back to 7...

Hi I am new and came across the site while looking for answers, I have just had ...

AlexandriaT

•11 years ago

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side effects of atorvastatin. I find myself feeling sick most days

zsara

•11 years ago

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Can fat binders/ blockers help lower cholesrtol as well as assist with wieght loss?

sunset31

•11 years ago

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I have been given cholesterol result by doctor and will be starting on statins straight away. Result was 19 which is highest he has seen.

Also have xanthomas. Anyone else up in that range?

slainte123

•11 years ago

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What is oxidised cholesterol? and what tests are available?

Heating cooking oil to cook food, will this cause oxidised cholseterol?

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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I am trying high strength lecithin capsules for high cholestrol. Anyone else used this suppliment?

sunset31

•11 years ago

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Help needed please! Does anyone know a sustainable way to reduce a stubborn 34" waist measurement?

With a diagnosis of high blood pressure recently I determined to sort some lifestyle factors out, losing weight, walking regularly, cuting out salt and fat....

With a diagnosis of high blood pressure recently I determined to sort some lifes...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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High Overall Cholesterol but Low Ratio - is this good or bad?

I have just joined and I would be grateful for any help with the following. I am from the UK and I am confused about my cholesterol. My overall cholesterol is...

I have just joined and I would be grateful for any help with the following. I am...

Lisbeth

•11 years ago

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Hello everyone, my name is Alan, or to my friends Allyg. I had a TIA last may, made great recovery, statins awfull, now EZETIMBE.

My GP wants my CHOL down below 3.0 it was 5.5 before TIA now 4.3 Diet and exercise is my way forward, but he says I must be also on a drug, I,m high risk....

My GP wants my CHOL down below 3.0 it was 5.5 before TIA now 4.3 Diet and exer...

allyg

•11 years ago

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Height drops as we get older, BMI also change, Should I be worried?

On Tuesday this week I went for Life-Line screening and found out my height has dropped by 2 inches! because of this my BMI has gone up. Is there a different...

On Tuesday this week I went for Life-Line screening and found out my height has ...

sandybrown

•11 years ago

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Can I suspend taking my anti-hypertensives when my B/B is between 110/70 to 95/65?

oyinemi2012

•11 years ago

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How about men on statins trying to conceive?

I know its unsafe for women trying to get pregnant to take statin drugs. But does the same apply to men who are trying to get their wives pregnant? My husband...

I know its unsafe for women trying to get pregnant to take statin drugs. But doe...

Xiandra

•11 years ago

1 Reply

No Wonder We're Confused!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2304983/Keep-taking-statins-risk-heart-attack.html After reading this article, which contradicts the one that Bala...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2304983/Keep-taking-statins-risk-heart...

Aliwally

•11 years ago

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When people say to me "You don't look as though you have high blood pressure" - what am I supposed to 'look' like?!

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Does anyone know why, when one is diagnosed with hypertension, they start you off on a very low dose,

not expecting it to do too much? I've been started on Ramipril 1.5 with HBP [at last count] of 200/101, been told that it won't have much effect and to come...

not expecting it to do too much? I've been started on Ramipril 1.5 with HBP [at ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Cholesterol Support | HealthUnlocked

Cholesterol Support

All posts for May 2013

LCHF diet or NHS food plan?

just had blood results back cholesterol 8.9 not overweight and i eat well but do smoke how bad is my risk of heart attack

LCHF

14 year old son starting statins

Just started taking a statin & have some concerns....

LDL Apheresis

Can anyone tell me if Paleo is as healthy as I have read?

which statin is good for lowering cholesterol

which statin is good for lowering cholesterol which is from the family

I had a stent fitted a week ago, & would like to hear other peoples experiences?

Will statins reduce any artery clogging as well as reduce cholesterol and why can I not come off them when my cholesterol reduces?

My GP put me on statins after having a TIA last year, Tried 3 types, bad side effects, now on EZETIMIBE 10mg. Anyone experience of these .

I am on Statin, "Do I face face an increased risk of developing diabetes.?"

2 weeks ago my doctor put me on Ramipril 1.25 as a start in the quest to reduce my high blood pressure.

What are cholesterol and levels? do we need medication to lower the levels?

Cholesterol 7

side effects of atorvastatin. I find myself feeling sick most days

Can fat binders/ blockers help lower cholesrtol as well as assist with wieght loss?

I have been given cholesterol result by doctor and will be starting on statins straight away. Result was 19 which is highest he has seen.

What is oxidised cholesterol? and what tests are available?

I am trying high strength lecithin capsules for high cholestrol. Anyone else used this suppliment?

Help needed please! Does anyone know a sustainable way to reduce a stubborn 34" waist measurement?

High Overall Cholesterol but Low Ratio - is this good or bad?

Hello everyone, my name is Alan, or to my friends Allyg. I had a TIA last may, made great recovery, statins awfull, now EZETIMBE.

Height drops as we get older, BMI also change, Should I be worried?

Can I suspend taking my anti-hypertensives when my B/B is between 110/70 to 95/65?

How about men on statins trying to conceive?

No Wonder We're Confused!

When people say to me "You don't look as though you have high blood pressure" - what am I supposed to 'look' like?!

Does anyone know why, when one is diagnosed with hypertension, they start you off on a very low dose,

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