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I have just been told my cholesterol is 5.5 My Doc says he wants to see me , Am 43 in June

I exercise daily , stopped smoking last January 2013 , and Stopped drinking in December i try to eat well but do have some vices ...Biscuites

I exercise daily , stopped smoking last January 2013 , and Stopped drinking in D...

Jammy6

•10 years ago

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I am 43 year old had 5 heart attacks had 8 stents fitted like to talk to other through same experience

Had first 6 years ago due to heavy cannibus misuse.3 stents fitted then.this January had two heart attacks three day period 2 stents fitted then then in march...

Had first 6 years ago due to heavy cannibus misuse.3 stents fitted then.this Jan...

luckychris

•10 years ago

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Balancing act with food intake?

The food I have been having to reduce blood sugar level and cholesterol has now given me high uric acid! I am not sure where to go, give up all and go for...

The food I have been having to reduce blood sugar level and cholesterol has now ...

sandybrown

•10 years ago

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Which statin is best for side effects

Terrina2

•10 years ago

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Fast resting pulse.

I've had a terrible past five months with extreme anxiety due to a huge family rift which has knocked me for six. During that time I stopped exercising,...

I've had a terrible past five months with extreme anxiety due to a huge family r...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Who gets a nuclear stress test ?

I was asked to get nuclear stress test because I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure some timesl .

I was asked to get nuclear stress test because I have high cholesterol and high...

repeat

•10 years ago

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New eat well plate?, old one 1995, new one 2014 read on

What you SHOULD have on your plate: We've already been told to halve our sugar intake, double our fruit and veg and that low-fat food makes us GAIN weight....

What you SHOULD have on your plate: We've already been told to halve our sugar i...

sandybrown

•10 years ago

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Cholesterol to HDL ratio = 6.63 Serum cholesterol = 5.7 mmol/L. HbA1c= 47. Do I need medication to reduce cholesterol?

Had a holiday from life style change for six weeks, away from home environment !, blood was taken for testing two weeks ago. Have an appointment with my GP to...

Had a holiday from life style change for six weeks, away from home environment !...

sandybrown

•10 years ago

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Hi, anyone who also got too low HDL-cholesterol?

I have tested my cholesterol a few times, but normally my HDL is too low. Most other cholesterol readings are okay. my GMP speculates it is due to my...

I have tested my cholesterol a few times, but normally my HDL is too low. Most o...

Andy_me

•10 years ago

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For those who have been diagnosed with soft plaque...

What are you taking (both medication and natural supplements) to stabilise it? I was diagnosed with a 40% growth in January (when I was taken into hospital...

What are you taking (both medication and natural supplements) to stabilise it? ...

Queeniescakes

•10 years ago

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Totally different ECG readings -- worried sick

Following acute stress I had severe chest pain right under the bottom of my breastbone last week and it got so bad was rushed from the library to A&E. Whist in...

Following acute stress I had severe chest pain right under the bottom of my brea...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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i had a heart attack on the 7th of the4 2014 i got two stents in and been told my heart is not pumping at norm speed they have given me tabs

to take beta bloks and a lot more is my heart likely to return to normal function

to take beta bloks and a lot more is my heart likely to return to normal functio...

d264

•10 years ago

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Over weight, low cholesterol

Have just taken my friend to the Dr's for a check up/results of blood test. She weighs over 15 stone, does no exercise at all, eats everything she should not...

Have just taken my friend to the Dr's for a check up/results of blood test. She...

KatyB

•10 years ago

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Lipid Clinic Visit

Just come back from seeing my consultant. Cholesterol is fine at 4.6 and all the other cholesterol figures are fine. the only alteration to my medication is...

Just come back from seeing my consultant. Cholesterol is fine at 4.6 and all the...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Cholsternol blood test check up

Anyone can you please tell me how often do you get Cholsternol blood tests check up? The last time l had mine in 2010

Anyone can you please tell me how often do you get Cholsternol blood tests check...

flowers94

•10 years ago

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Post statin neuropathy recovery

Hi. I stopped my statins 20 days ago as I felt they were causing my painful peripheral neuropathy in my feet. (I found solid US science journals advising of...

Hi. I stopped my statins 20 days ago as I felt they were causing my painful peri...

Recoveryman

•10 years ago

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Minoxidil, is anyone taking this medicine for high BP?

Has anyone on this forum had renal denervation for high BP ? Please could you explain what it involves and was it successful ?

Has anyone on this forum had renal denervation for high BP ? Please could you e...

Terjo

•10 years ago

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does anyone know about aneurisyms. I have just had result of my latest ultrasound to say it has increased slightly. I have had for about 8

years but never had it explained. thanks

cottage

•10 years ago

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has any one got advice on taking niacin been to the lipid clinic because ive tried 3 statins and i dont get on with them my hdl 2.20

Tri 1.17 ldl 4.87 total cholesterol 7.6 he says i may have FH hes told me to take Niacin high dosage so i started to take 500mg x 3 times a day on the third...

Tri 1.17 ldl 4.87 total cholesterol 7.6 he says i may have FH hes told me to tak...

lillywhites

•10 years ago

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Stopped taking crestor

Has anyone had any specific issues when stopping creator? I stopped because of severe joint pain and now I am having muscle pain dizziness weak arms and legs...

Has anyone had any specific issues when stopping creator? I stopped because of s...

Burnsey88

•10 years ago

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As I have an over active stoma, I am told to avoid high fibre foods. My advised diet is high fat.Cholesterol level is now 13.6.

When two different problems collide, it makes you wonder what to do.

kelvin1214

•10 years ago

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Statins shock

I went for a long-awaited cardiology appointment today and was told that IF the nuclear scan I'm booked in for in two months time showed even minimal furring I...

I went for a long-awaited cardiology appointment today and was told that IF the ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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10 FRUIT AND VEGES PORTIONS A DAY = BANKRUPCY

How on earth can non-lottery winners afford ten portions of fruit and veges every single day of the week? This has now been recommended, as the five a day...

How on earth can non-lottery winners afford ten portions of fruit and veges ever...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Drug trial update. Well the trial is complete and a recent blood test shows all cholestrol levels are down. No reactions to the injection.

Hopefully this injection will develop for young children who will be tested for FH and if found to carry the gene a three monthly injection used to treat them....

Hopefully this injection will develop for young children who will be tested for ...

Clericus

•10 years ago

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Have been told I have mitral valve regurgitation but there will be no treatment! I seem to remember valves used to be replaced!

Had heart attack in 2003 and stents fitted, also have FH, and take drugs for these problems

Had heart attack in 2003 and stents fitted, also have FH, and take drugs for the...

Clericus

•10 years ago

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All posts for April 2014

I have just been told my cholesterol is 5.5 My Doc says he wants to see me , Am 43 in June

I am 43 year old had 5 heart attacks had 8 stents fitted like to talk to other through same experience

Balancing act with food intake?

Which statin is best for side effects

Fast resting pulse.

Who gets a nuclear stress test ?

New eat well plate?, old one 1995, new one 2014 read on

Cholesterol to HDL ratio = 6.63 Serum cholesterol = 5.7 mmol/L. HbA1c= 47. Do I need medication to reduce cholesterol?

Hi, anyone who also got too low HDL-cholesterol?

For those who have been diagnosed with soft plaque...

Totally different ECG readings -- worried sick

i had a heart attack on the 7th of the4 2014 i got two stents in and been told my heart is not pumping at norm speed they have given me tabs

Over weight, low cholesterol

Lipid Clinic Visit

Cholsternol blood test check up

Post statin neuropathy recovery

Minoxidil, is anyone taking this medicine for high BP?

does anyone know about aneurisyms. I have just had result of my latest ultrasound to say it has increased slightly. I have had for about 8

has any one got advice on taking niacin been to the lipid clinic because ive tried 3 statins and i dont get on with them my hdl 2.20

Stopped taking crestor

As I have an over active stoma, I am told to avoid high fibre foods. My advised diet is high fat.Cholesterol level is now 13.6.

Statins shock

10 FRUIT AND VEGES PORTIONS A DAY = BANKRUPCY

Drug trial update. Well the trial is complete and a recent blood test shows all cholestrol levels are down. No reactions to the injection.

Have been told I have mitral valve regurgitation but there will be no treatment! I seem to remember valves used to be replaced!

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