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Statins and levo
I have been treated for hypothyroidism for several years now and have been stable for the last few. Given my latest cholesterol results - 8.2 mmol/l, up from 6.2 three years ago, of which HDL is 2.1 - I’m assuming my GP is going to want me to take statins. I was shocked as I have been eating all the
I have been treated for hypothyroidism for several years now and have been stable for the last few. Given my latest cholesterol results - 8.2 mmol/l, up from 6.2 three years ago, of which HDL is 2.1 - I’m assuming my GP is going to want me to take statins. I was shocked as I have been eating all the
Moomin1961
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
For cholesterol blood test or Calcium Score?
Please read this true interesting story. NHS still not doing Calcium score, private test can cost up to £ 150.00 pounds! "But he was alarmed to discover that, aged 42, his cholesterol levels were high, at 8.5 — with his level of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol at 6.2. His GP advised that he start on statins immediately
Please read this true interesting story. NHS still not doing Calcium score, private test can cost up to £ 150.00 pounds! "But he was alarmed to discover that, aged 42, his cholesterol levels were high, at 8.5 — with his level of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol at 6.2. His GP advised that he start on statins immediately
sandybrown
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Cholesterol Support
3 years ago
Parked at 4.5 mgm prednisone
A low fat diet for
cholesterol
management
doesn’t “hold” me till morning. An evening snack I will try. I add the endocrinologist ruled out other causes for my years long low sugars; my sister has the same. Can anyone else relate?
A low fat diet for
cholesterol
management
doesn’t “hold” me till morning. An evening snack I will try. I add the endocrinologist ruled out other causes for my years long low sugars; my sister has the same. Can anyone else relate?
Karenjaninaz
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PMRGCAuk
3 years ago
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Labs Trending in the Right Way: Eating Right & Being Mindful
Greetings, fellow travelers: Received a few simple test results back today as a check in. I'm a Type 2 diabetic, with NASH (F2, S3 as diagnosed in November 2020). I also carry a mutant gene for Alpha-1 Anti-Trypsin Disorder, which complicates liver function through binding proteins. Total Cholesterol
Greetings, fellow travelers: Received a few simple test results back today as a check in. I'm a Type 2 diabetic, with NASH (F2, S3 as diagnosed in November 2020). I also carry a mutant gene for Alpha-1 Anti-Trypsin Disorder, which complicates liver function through binding proteins. Total Cholesterol
Gratefulhog
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Living with Fatty Liver and NASH
3 years ago
Results
Hello Please may you assist me with my results TSH 1.27 range 0.38-5.33 T3 4.9 range 3.8-6.00 T4 14 range 7.9-14.4 Serum cholesterol 4.87 range 3.5-5.2 HDL cholesterol 1.47 range 1.7-2.2 Thank you for you help Levo 125 5 days 150 2 days
Hello Please may you assist me with my results TSH 1.27 range 0.38-5.33 T3 4.9 range 3.8-6.00 T4 14 range 7.9-14.4 Serum cholesterol 4.87 range 3.5-5.2 HDL cholesterol 1.47 range 1.7-2.2 Thank you for you help Levo 125 5 days 150 2 days
Owleyes
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
What should I do next ?
I'd be grateful for advice on my latest blood test results and recent health history about what I should be doing next. I have hypothyroidism with Hashimoto and the last year has been quite up-and-down. I am now taking 50 mcg/day of Levo (Accord). My health history and blood test results are in my profile
I'd be grateful for advice on my latest blood test results and recent health history about what I should be doing next. I have hypothyroidism with Hashimoto and the last year has been quite up-and-down. I am now taking 50 mcg/day of Levo (Accord). My health history and blood test results are in my profile
Chr6
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Atorvastatin and Abnormal Liver Function Tests
Having tried Atorvastatin at 80mg and then 20mg which worked great for my cholesterol levels but both caused abnormal liver function tests which now following a six week lay off without statins have returned to normal. My cholesterol is now back on the high side however with overall being 5.8 with non
Having tried Atorvastatin at 80mg and then 20mg which worked great for my cholesterol levels but both caused abnormal liver function tests which now following a six week lay off without statins have returned to normal. My cholesterol is now back on the high side however with overall being 5.8 with non
Lagun68
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Understanding a British NHS Cholesterol test
I have the results of a Cholesterol test (British NHS). I was told it would include advanced lipid results, but it only has nothing like the info given in a test in the US. The numbers are also very different. Any help interpreting this, would be greatly appreciated.
I have the results of a Cholesterol test (British NHS). I was told it would include advanced lipid results, but it only has nothing like the info given in a test in the US. The numbers are also very different. Any help interpreting this, would be greatly appreciated.
lowcarber
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HealthWeb Navigator
3 years ago
How to bring cholesterol level down
I have been advised by my GP that because of my age now increasing my cholesterol is now on the higher side (5). They have suggested that I lower my level by diet. I do a Pilates class once a week, which is my main exercise, I use a wheelchair so it's not like I can go walking to help bring my weight
I have been advised by my GP that because of my age now increasing my cholesterol is now on the higher side (5). They have suggested that I lower my level by diet. I do a Pilates class once a week, which is my main exercise, I use a wheelchair so it's not like I can go walking to help bring my weight
CurveyArcher
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Statins question
I've just got off the phone with a doctor as I want to come off my statins now my cholesterol level is normal and try to control it via a drug free route (any helpful info here would be useful!). She was very nice but after saying the 'recommendations' (a word she used a lot) for someone with angina
I've just got off the phone with a doctor as I want to come off my statins now my cholesterol level is normal and try to control it via a drug free route (any helpful info here would be useful!). She was very nice but after saying the 'recommendations' (a word she used a lot) for someone with angina
CC62
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Cholesterol rechecked
Doctor asked for a recheck of cholesterol as my readings in December were slightly high. December 2020 results:- Cholesterol - 5.6 mmol/L (216.55 mg/dl) • Triglycerides - 2.51 mmol/L (222.3 mg/dl) • HDL - 1.33 mmol/L (51.43 mg/dl) • LDL - 3.1 mmol/L (119.88 mg/dl) • Non HDL Cholesterol - 4.3
Doctor asked for a recheck of cholesterol as my readings in December were slightly high. December 2020 results:- Cholesterol - 5.6 mmol/L (216.55 mg/dl) • Triglycerides - 2.51 mmol/L (222.3 mg/dl) • HDL - 1.33 mmol/L (51.43 mg/dl) • LDL - 3.1 mmol/L (119.88 mg/dl) • Non HDL Cholesterol - 4.3
SpiritualT
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Should I take BP meds?
My blood pressure puzzles me, I'd be grateful for advice. I brought my home monitor into the room I was sitting in and took my bp about half an hour later, it was 158/85. I didn't panic, did about a minute of deep breaths then took it again 3 times, readings were 120/72 then 116/70 and finally 114/69
My blood pressure puzzles me, I'd be grateful for advice. I brought my home monitor into the room I was sitting in and took my bp about half an hour later, it was 158/85. I didn't panic, did about a minute of deep breaths then took it again 3 times, readings were 120/72 then 116/70 and finally 114/69
Firinne
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High Blood Pressure Support
3 years ago
Diagnosed high cholesterol
I have just been informed by my doc my cholesterol level is 6.5 in January 2021. Ive had a finger prick test done to check it again this week and uts 7.2 I've checked all the products I buy to makesure that the saturated fats are low to med since the doctor informed me and its still gone up why would
I have just been informed by my doc my cholesterol level is 6.5 in January 2021. Ive had a finger prick test done to check it again this week and uts 7.2 I've checked all the products I buy to makesure that the saturated fats are low to med since the doctor informed me and its still gone up why would
PASTRYMAKER
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Cholesterol Support
3 years ago
MRI Results
Rheumy phoned me this morning with my recent MRI of my head results. Good news is nothing sinister found and no GCA evident, which is to be expected as the steroids are doing what they should. But it has shown cardiovascular disease and I have been asked to contact my GP for blood pressure, Hba1c and
Rheumy phoned me this morning with my recent MRI of my head results. Good news is nothing sinister found and no GCA evident, which is to be expected as the steroids are doing what they should. But it has shown cardiovascular disease and I have been asked to contact my GP for blood pressure, Hba1c and
HappyDiamonds
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PMRGCAuk
3 years ago
New test results, help please
Hello, I am attaching some new test results in the hope that someone can enlighten me as to the way forward with my struggling health. Mostly fatigue, feeling cold, lack of motivation, sore eyes & thoroughly fed up with the task at hand, sorry to be so glum. I have been working with a nutritionist
Hello, I am attaching some new test results in the hope that someone can enlighten me as to the way forward with my struggling health. Mostly fatigue, feeling cold, lack of motivation, sore eyes & thoroughly fed up with the task at hand, sorry to be so glum. I have been working with a nutritionist
chrissie1996
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Reduced Carb Diet and a Little Weight Loss is Reducing My Blood Lipids and Liver Inflammation Markers
I just thought I'd share my findings, maybe it'll help encourage those struggling with carbohydrate reduction and a change in diet. For the past 6 weeks i have been restricting carbohydrates (to around 100ish grams per day), with the complete elimination of added sucrose or foods containing sucrose as
I just thought I'd share my findings, maybe it'll help encourage those struggling with carbohydrate reduction and a change in diet. For the past 6 weeks i have been restricting carbohydrates (to around 100ish grams per day), with the complete elimination of added sucrose or foods containing sucrose as
DBradley
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Living with Fatty Liver and NASH
3 years ago
Muscle pain/ weakness spasms
Hi I have taking atorvastatin 80mgs for a couple of years now, before that simvastatin I have always had weak muscles but lately having spasms and pain in my left/hip leg. I know one of the side effects of cholesterol meds is muscle weakness, just wondering what it feels like and how long did it take
Hi I have taking atorvastatin 80mgs for a couple of years now, before that simvastatin I have always had weak muscles but lately having spasms and pain in my left/hip leg. I know one of the side effects of cholesterol meds is muscle weakness, just wondering what it feels like and how long did it take
daisyd
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Cholesterol Support
3 years ago
Help with understanding thyroid and cholesterol blood results please!
Hello, I'm new here and was hoping you could please help with understanding my recent blood test results and advise what I can do to optimise everything! For context: almost 50, perimenopausal, diagnosed with underactive thyroid after first child almost 15 years ago. Have managed with 100mcg and mostly
Hello, I'm new here and was hoping you could please help with understanding my recent blood test results and advise what I can do to optimise everything! For context: almost 50, perimenopausal, diagnosed with underactive thyroid after first child almost 15 years ago. Have managed with 100mcg and mostly
ElephantShoes
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
Nephritis as a child
I had nephritis as a child (back in the early 60's it was treated in hospital by a complete fruit diet - that was all I could eat for several weeks) and was told that I would suffer from high blood pressure when I got older as a result. Roll on (many) years and at 65 I do have high blood pressure but
I had nephritis as a child (back in the early 60's it was treated in hospital by a complete fruit diet - that was all I could eat for several weeks) and was told that I would suffer from high blood pressure when I got older as a result. Roll on (many) years and at 65 I do have high blood pressure but
Loobs39
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Kidney Disease
3 years ago
Is there a link between low HDL cholesterol and low vitamin D?
Hello everyone, I recently had some blood test done (quite a few!) and the most of the results were fine but my HDL and 25-hyroxyl vitamin D were low. I've been supplementing with Vitamin D3&K2 for almost a year, and after initially rising from 8 to around 40, it hasn't improved. I still have fatigue
Hello everyone, I recently had some blood test done (quite a few!) and the most of the results were fine but my HDL and 25-hyroxyl vitamin D were low. I've been supplementing with Vitamin D3&K2 for almost a year, and after initially rising from 8 to around 40, it hasn't improved. I still have fatigue
lh22
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
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