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Following a fitness test I have just been advised that ST level was slightly depressed. Should I be concerned?

My GP said not to worry but has referred me back to the hospital consultant.

EG7ash

•12 years ago

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2yrs ago had a triple by pass op failed within months had 2 stents in the next year on 80mg of statin feel tired body aches any one can help

lillywhites

•12 years ago

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Familial Hypercholesterolaemia. - what can be done?

Me and my sisters are suffering from Familial Hypercholesterolaemia. I am 53 years old, very active, working full time, jogging, zumbaing and whatever activity...

Me and my sisters are suffering from Familial Hypercholesterolaemia. I am 53 yea...

naina123

•12 years ago

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High cholesterol, what to do?

My last blood test showed a level of 6.5, too high, I know. I tried statins for a couple of months, but they made me so tired & achy that I couldn`t function...

My last blood test showed a level of 6.5, too high, I know. I tried statins for ...

hairyfairy

•12 years ago

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Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with having high cholesterol at 5.7, I'm 36. My sister who is 34 has cholesterol at 5.9

Both my parents have high cholesterol although not over 7 and my dad has angina. Could this be FH ?

Both my parents have high cholesterol although not over 7 and my dad has angina....

emmajayne

•12 years ago

17 Replies

I am looking 4 good foods for high cholesterol 12.5

james125

•12 years ago

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Just totally confused

1) Hi, I have been home nearly a week now after suffering a Heart attack. I seem to have gone into panic mode about what my diet should be and what I should...

1) Hi, I have been home nearly a week now after suffering a Heart attack. I seem...

u8myufo

•12 years ago

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AMG145 - new drug trials

Hi, I found this NHS information about trials of a new drug, AMG145, for dyslipidaemia and hypercholesterolaemia, including FH, and those who are intolerant to...

Hi, I found this NHS information about trials of a new drug, AMG145, for dyslipi...

florence5

•12 years ago

1 Reply

feeling in your arms

Does anyone know anything about this before taking statins i had no problems with my arms ,now i burnt my arm on the oven and didnt feel a thing and it healed...

Does anyone know anything about this before taking statins i had no problems wit...

suki65

•12 years ago

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Tocotrienols - hope for the future?

There are companies advertising Tocotrienol products with claims of their benefits, but I could find only the following two research articles....

There are companies advertising Tocotrienol products with claims of their benefi...

florence5

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Update on the new HealthUnlocked

Hi Everyone, I thought I would write a post to clarify a few issues that are being brought up with regard to the platform’s upgrade. First, we’re glad you’re...

Hi Everyone, I thought I would write a post to clarify a few issues that are be...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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help! what food is high in cholesterol? high in blood sugar? and should be avoided. What can I eat?!!

ladykaka

•12 years ago

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Sterols (Flora pro Active et al)

The following is from Dr. Briffa's latest posting: 'Some people at increased risk of CVD (cardiovascular disease) might avoid the need to use drugs to modify...

The following is from Dr. Briffa's latest posting: 'Some people at increased ri...

MikePollard

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Reduce waist from 42" to 34" by following the Alkaline Diet also known as The PH Miracle Diet by Dr Robert O. Young (it worked for me!)

Alkalarian Bodylight System and Diet Alkalarian (al-kah-laire-re-in) : A person and/or a diet that emphasizes predominantly alkaline food, drink and...

Alkalarian Bodylight System and Diet Alkalarian (al-kah-laire-re-in) : A person...

Nandy

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Crestor and memory loss ?

baby7567

•12 years ago

3 Replies

CoQ10

Have just read in a health magazine the following - Some statins have been linked with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. And now preliminary research from...

Have just read in a health magazine the following - Some statins have been linke...

Seahorse

•12 years ago

1 Reply

I'm 36 and been put on statins for 5.7 cholesterol levels. Is really frightened me. Any positive advice to help me deal with this. Thank you

emmajayne

•12 years ago

14 Replies

Sadness

Clicked on 'sadness' to see the profile and got the message: 'saddness doesn't exist or the account has been deleted' Why?

Clicked on 'sadness' to see the profile and got the message: 'saddness doesn'...

MikePollard

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Cholesterol news

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https://dub110.mail.live.com/?n=1632211625&fid=77b7b96f95c7426eb9c37553eb591d5c&...

MikePollard

•12 years ago

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How often should one routinely have a fasting cholesterol test done ?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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xylitol

hi has any one tried xylitol instead of sugar and does it help ?

suki65

•12 years ago

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Cholesterol is also good for you, as without it you would be dead.

I can't find any blog on here that shows how good cholesterol is for the human body and without it you would be dead? It is virtually impossible to explain...

I can't find any blog on here that shows how good cholesterol is for the human b...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Are doctors really up to date with research? Also are they unbiased or do they suffer from the foot in the door.

The other week I was chatting to three doctors at the hospice where I work about the latest research in to statins. They asked me why I was so against them. I...

The other week I was chatting to three doctors at the hospice where I work about...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I believe sugar is the bad guy when it comes to causing inflammation in the arteries, so for years I've used canderel and similar sweeteners

Then I heard about Truvia which is made from Stevia leaves. It was horribly expensive but does anyone know if it is worth the price ?

Then I heard about Truvia which is made from Stevia leaves. It was horribly expe...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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The good old days? Or get a life?

I was born in 1947. My parents lived on a farm, they grew their own veg, ate their own meat. Walked everywhere. When I was a baby, mum gave me Guinness in...

I was born in 1947. My parents lived on a farm, they grew their own veg, ate ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Statistician and all things can be turned around

As a nurse part of my job is research,finding facts and figures. http://www.businessweek.com/stories/2008-01-16/do-cholesterol-drugs-do-any-good...

As a nurse part of my job is research,finding facts and figures. http://w...

Hidden

•12 years ago

25 Replies

Nursing, life and trying to understand people

I have spent over 20 years nursing and 10 of them as a Hospice nurse. I love my job and the patients I look after. They are at the very end of their lives. I...

I have spent over 20 years nursing and 10 of them as a Hospice nurse. I love my ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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ECG

I fainted recently and hit my head. The paramedics and subsequently the A & E people found a dodgy wave on one of my ECG leads. Ischemic heart was mentioned....

I fainted recently and hit my head. The paramedics and subsequently the A & E pe...

puebla

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Statin dosage, I was taking 20mg, GP has given me 10mg medication. My question is "Can I continue with 20mg every other day till finish it?"

sandybrown

•12 years ago

10 Replies

DICLOFENAC

HOW COME THERE JUST GOING ON ABOUT DICLOFENAC CAUSING HEART PROBLEMS WHEN I WAS TOOK OF THEM IN 2005 AS BEING ONE OF THE CAUSES OF A HEART...

HOW COME THERE JUST GOING ON ABOUT DICLOFENAC CAUSING HEART PROBLEMS WHE...

jinx703

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Cholesterol Support | HealthUnlocked

Cholesterol Support

All posts for July 2013

Following a fitness test I have just been advised that ST level was slightly depressed. Should I be concerned?

2yrs ago had a triple by pass op failed within months had 2 stents in the next year on 80mg of statin feel tired body aches any one can help

Familial Hypercholesterolaemia. - what can be done?

High cholesterol, what to do?

Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with having high cholesterol at 5.7, I'm 36. My sister who is 34 has cholesterol at 5.9

I am looking 4 good foods for high cholesterol 12.5

Just totally confused

AMG145 - new drug trials

feeling in your arms

Tocotrienols - hope for the future?

Update on the new HealthUnlocked

help! what food is high in cholesterol? high in blood sugar? and should be avoided. What can I eat?!!

Sterols (Flora pro Active et al)

Reduce waist from 42" to 34" by following the Alkaline Diet also known as The PH Miracle Diet by Dr Robert O. Young (it worked for me!)

Crestor and memory loss ?

CoQ10

I'm 36 and been put on statins for 5.7 cholesterol levels. Is really frightened me. Any positive advice to help me deal with this. Thank you

Sadness

Cholesterol news

How often should one routinely have a fasting cholesterol test done ?

xylitol

Cholesterol is also good for you, as without it you would be dead.

Are doctors really up to date with research? Also are they unbiased or do they suffer from the foot in the door.

I believe sugar is the bad guy when it comes to causing inflammation in the arteries, so for years I've used canderel and similar sweeteners

The good old days? Or get a life?

Statistician and all things can be turned around

Nursing, life and trying to understand people

ECG

Statin dosage, I was taking 20mg, GP has given me 10mg medication. My question is "Can I continue with 20mg every other day till finish it?"

DICLOFENAC

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