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My total cholesterol level has shot up to 6.39. My internist wants me on a statin (Atorvastatin) with it's many negative side effects. I've been researching other cholesterol lowering medication options and many sites (including the Mayo Clinic) list bile acid sequestrants - including Cholestyramine
My total cholesterol level has shot up to 6.39. My internist wants me on a statin (Atorvastatin) with it's many negative side effects. I've been researching other cholesterol lowering medication options and many sites (including the Mayo Clinic) list bile acid sequestrants - including Cholestyramine
Carly92
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PBC Foundation
49 minutes ago
My Longevity after a Triple Bypass.
My reason for my existence for so long after my op I feel was due to me never having a heart attack. I was fantastically fit involved in many sports and only got mild angina when at the extremes of exercising.Caught very early l was very young to 30 years of age. Still rather scary setting out on my
My reason for my existence for so long after my op I feel was due to me never having a heart attack. I was fantastically fit involved in many sports and only got mild angina when at the extremes of exercising.Caught very early l was very young to 30 years of age. Still rather scary setting out on my
Bigscar
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British Heart Foundation
6 days ago
newly diagnosed n scared
hi I am 62 and have just been diagnosed with CAD and told I have moderate levels of plaque in three vessels. Been out on statins aspirin beta blockers and an angina spray incase I need it. Told I have to get my bad cholesterol level down and that’s about it In the stage of being in shock and then having
hi I am 62 and have just been diagnosed with CAD and told I have moderate levels of plaque in three vessels. Been out on statins aspirin beta blockers and an angina spray incase I need it. Told I have to get my bad cholesterol level down and that’s about it In the stage of being in shock and then having
Chocoholic3
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British Heart Foundation
13 days ago
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Cholesterol readings
Hello medically-minded people Tryimg to decide whether to take statins or not. This is my latest cholesterol test readings. I knw that the total cholesterol level is high (as it tells me) but my diet is not bad (exercise level lowish though due to PMR) but are there any/enough mitigating factors? Due
Hello medically-minded people Tryimg to decide whether to take statins or not. This is my latest cholesterol test readings. I knw that the total cholesterol level is high (as it tells me) but my diet is not bad (exercise level lowish though due to PMR) but are there any/enough mitigating factors? Due
marionofnorwich
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PMRGCAuk
13 days ago
ezetimibe
I have been on 10 mg daily of ezetimibe for 3 months and my overall cholesterol level remains the same at 6.2! Has anyone else found this drug ineffective?
I have been on 10 mg daily of ezetimibe for 3 months and my overall cholesterol level remains the same at 6.2! Has anyone else found this drug ineffective?
Roscomacl
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Cholesterol Support
14 days ago
Cholesterol test results ?
Hi everyone,new to to the forum. Just got my cholesterol results back and wondered what I could do to lower ? I have raised liver test results also ! Collected: 26 Jul 2024 Received: 26 Jul 2024 Provider Sample ID: BP274508V Pathology Investigations Serum lipid levels Serum cholesterol level 5.6 mmol
Hi everyone,new to to the forum. Just got my cholesterol results back and wondered what I could do to lower ? I have raised liver test results also ! Collected: 26 Jul 2024 Received: 26 Jul 2024 Provider Sample ID: BP274508V Pathology Investigations Serum lipid levels Serum cholesterol level 5.6 mmol
Bigsi
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Cholesterol Support
14 days ago
Following LeoPa's “On CLL, diet and possible connections.”
I am also curious about the preferred energy source of CLL cells. Particularly the cholesterol role. If the CLL cells use cholesterol do they use whatever is present, or is there a signaling going on telling/initiating production—that causes cholesterol to rise? Below are a few articles I found on
I am also curious about the preferred energy source of CLL cells. Particularly the cholesterol role. If the CLL cells use cholesterol do they use whatever is present, or is there a signaling going on telling/initiating production—that causes cholesterol to rise? Below are a few articles I found on
Lavinia-Blue
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CLL Support
15 days ago
High Cholesterol
My wife has a pacemaker: the result of an investigation into infrequent episodes of syncope. As part of the investigative process she was fitted with a 14 day holter monitor which detected one episode of paroxysmal AF. She was prescribed Edoxaban. On the advice of her cardiologist she also takes peridoprol
My wife has a pacemaker: the result of an investigation into infrequent episodes of syncope. As part of the investigative process she was fitted with a 14 day holter monitor which detected one episode of paroxysmal AF. She was prescribed Edoxaban. On the advice of her cardiologist she also takes peridoprol
L8Again
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British Heart Foundation
17 days ago
Do I have to take omeprazole with aspirin 75mg
Hello Just been diagnosed with moderate right carotid atherosclerosis. Started statins and prescribed aspirin and omeprazole. Just had 70th birthday. The aspirin is 75mg and enteric coated. I would prefer not to take omeprazole if I dont have to. Isn’t this the point of enteric coated? I dont drink
Hello Just been diagnosed with moderate right carotid atherosclerosis. Started statins and prescribed aspirin and omeprazole. Just had 70th birthday. The aspirin is 75mg and enteric coated. I would prefer not to take omeprazole if I dont have to. Isn’t this the point of enteric coated? I dont drink
Chickenshahikorma
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British Heart Foundation
19 days ago
High HDL cholesterol
Hi everyone. Had an annual health check. They did a finger prick test. It said my cholesterol is 7.6 and my HDL above 2.6. Poor machine was unable to calculate LDL but my triglycerides were o.8. I was told that HDL is bad when it is too high...so here wo go... what on earth am I supposed to do with
Hi everyone. Had an annual health check. They did a finger prick test. It said my cholesterol is 7.6 and my HDL above 2.6. Poor machine was unable to calculate LDL but my triglycerides were o.8. I was told that HDL is bad when it is too high...so here wo go... what on earth am I supposed to do with
Muli
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British Heart Foundation
24 days ago
Total cholesterol and Triglyceride both at 3 mmol/mL
I was on station 5 mg Rosuvastatin. The numbers did not come down therefore was increased to 10mg. My last blood test total cholesterol 3 mmol/L. Triglyceride is also 3 mmol/L LDL and HDL is not within limit. Hba1c 62 !!! At 77 i want to eat and drink what I want? "Cholesterol levels in the UK
I was on station 5 mg Rosuvastatin. The numbers did not come down therefore was increased to 10mg. My last blood test total cholesterol 3 mmol/L. Triglyceride is also 3 mmol/L LDL and HDL is not within limit. Hba1c 62 !!! At 77 i want to eat and drink what I want? "Cholesterol levels in the UK
sandybrown
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Cholesterol Support
24 days ago
Cholesterol
Hi further to my cholesterol test etc yesterday and thanks for the comments and advice I managed to have a chat with my Dr albeit not my usual Dr he said my cholesterol readings were fine the lower the better didn't seen concerned when I said my good cholesterol HDL was way low so god knows.
Hi further to my cholesterol test etc yesterday and thanks for the comments and advice I managed to have a chat with my Dr albeit not my usual Dr he said my cholesterol readings were fine the lower the better didn't seen concerned when I said my good cholesterol HDL was way low so god knows.
Bridkid67
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Thyroid UK
26 days ago
high cholesterol
Hi. My daughter, 43, has cholesterol level of 10.3. Her GP is utterly unconcerned. She is tested for hypthyroidism (as this is prevalent in the family) and other things, but she tells me all other tests are normal. Why isn't her doctor bothered about this cholesterol level. Mine is five point something
Hi. My daughter, 43, has cholesterol level of 10.3. Her GP is utterly unconcerned. She is tested for hypthyroidism (as this is prevalent in the family) and other things, but she tells me all other tests are normal. Why isn't her doctor bothered about this cholesterol level. Mine is five point something
fiftyone
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Thyroid UK
27 days ago
Cholesterol levels
Hi iam currently on 75mcg of levothyroxine I signed up to the new Our future health scheme been today to the unit had a finger tip cholesterol test down nurse said my total cholesterol was low results as follows any help advice please thank.
Hi iam currently on 75mcg of levothyroxine I signed up to the new Our future health scheme been today to the unit had a finger tip cholesterol test down nurse said my total cholesterol was low results as follows any help advice please thank.
Bridkid67
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Thyroid UK
27 days ago
LOCKDOWN500!
I am keen to know how to lower my cholesterol level, whilst still enjoying a normal healthy but enjoyable life.
I am keen to know how to lower my cholesterol level, whilst still enjoying a normal healthy but enjoyable life.
LOCKDOWN500
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British Heart Foundation
1 month ago
blood tests and vitamins advise, please
Hello. I just had my blood tests done. These are my results: TSH: 1,84 0,27-4,03 FT4: 17 11-22 FT3: 4,65 3,1-6,8 Vit D3: 18 30-70 vit B12: 382, 9
Hello. I just had my blood tests done. These are my results: TSH: 1,84 0,27-4,03 FT4: 17 11-22 FT3: 4,65 3,1-6,8 Vit D3: 18 30-70 vit B12: 382, 9
Giulia12
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Cholesterol prevention Lequio Inqlisiran offered by GP
Few weeks ago, after my last blood test, I have received a letter from my GP surgery that my cholesterol level was slightly raised (I have diabetes type 2, which so far has been successfully controlled for years, by healthy diet). I have Atrial Fibrilation and pacemaker fitted, and therefore I know
Few weeks ago, after my last blood test, I have received a letter from my GP surgery that my cholesterol level was slightly raised (I have diabetes type 2, which so far has been successfully controlled for years, by healthy diet). I have Atrial Fibrilation and pacemaker fitted, and therefore I know
Arnika
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British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Source of NDT or T3?
Looking for some advice. I’ve been having hypothyroid symptoms for years, with FT3 at the very bottom end and often below range the few times I got the doctor to test it. Morning oral temp at 35.8-36.0C Only a couple of times did it approach 50% of range and that was using desiccated thyroid supplements
Looking for some advice. I’ve been having hypothyroid symptoms for years, with FT3 at the very bottom end and often below range the few times I got the doctor to test it. Morning oral temp at 35.8-36.0C Only a couple of times did it approach 50% of range and that was using desiccated thyroid supplements
BFNorway
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Can giving butyrate or HDL cause any problems?
Can giving butyrate or HDL cause any problems? Answered by Dr. Jess Armine https://youtu.be/dPbcx4_eAzI?si=0iYy5Pf6AkpuKTTO
Can giving butyrate or HDL cause any problems? Answered by Dr. Jess Armine https://youtu.be/dPbcx4_eAzI?si=0iYy5Pf6AkpuKTTO
Shewulf
Administrator
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LDN Research Trust
2 months ago
High Triglycerides
Had 800+ Triglycerides (TG) 3 months back; Diabetes Type II, Hypertension Was put on Statin+Fibrate + Saroglitizar After 3 months, Triglycerides came down to 350 but reducing further. Family has history of high triglyceries. Diabetes and BP under control LDL - 160 HDL - 38 Put now to Ezetemibe
Had 800+ Triglycerides (TG) 3 months back; Diabetes Type II, Hypertension Was put on Statin+Fibrate + Saroglitizar After 3 months, Triglycerides came down to 350 but reducing further. Family has history of high triglyceries. Diabetes and BP under control LDL - 160 HDL - 38 Put now to Ezetemibe
ZeroInfiniti
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Living with Fatty Liver and NASH
2 months ago
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