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Stopping ezetemibe
1 year post NSTEMI and stent and finally had a call from cardiologist. Basically all fine thankfully. They said I could stop ezetemibe but stay on 40mg atorvastatin. Bit confused as NHS website says ezetemibe is for life. My cholesterol numbers are good ( LDL 1, ratio 1.9, total 2.5, triglycerides 0.4
1 year post NSTEMI and stent and finally had a call from cardiologist. Basically all fine thankfully. They said I could stop ezetemibe but stay on 40mg atorvastatin. Bit confused as NHS website says ezetemibe is for life. My cholesterol numbers are good ( LDL 1, ratio 1.9, total 2.5, triglycerides 0.4
Heartmum56
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
pumpkin seeds for cholesterol
I have under active thyroid and high blood pressure and my cholesterol is high taking a ounce of pumpkin seeds can lower blood pressure and cholesterol I am going to try these and see the outcome
I have under active thyroid and high blood pressure and my cholesterol is high taking a ounce of pumpkin seeds can lower blood pressure and cholesterol I am going to try these and see the outcome
Harmitage
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
GP wants to put me on statins but reluctant to take due to underactive thyroid and liver issues
hi - I have an underactive thyroid / hashimotos. I’m on 100mg of Levothyroxine my latest results are TSH 0.034 FREE T3 4.6 FREE THYROXINE 17.7 My GP wanted to reduce my thyroxine but I actually feel good at the moment so he’s agreed to keep it at 100mg only after a bit of arguing and having
hi - I have an underactive thyroid / hashimotos. I’m on 100mg of Levothyroxine my latest results are TSH 0.034 FREE T3 4.6 FREE THYROXINE 17.7 My GP wanted to reduce my thyroxine but I actually feel good at the moment so he’s agreed to keep it at 100mg only after a bit of arguing and having
Fergus883782
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
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Atorvastatin
hello. Mr GP surprised me when I visited him for something else when he informed me I had high cholesterol (7.5) and prescribed 30mg of Atorvastatin daily. Within a few days bad side effects appeared. I became so tired and drowsy. If I sat down I fell asleep almost instantly. I got an extreme
hello. Mr GP surprised me when I visited him for something else when he informed me I had high cholesterol (7.5) and prescribed 30mg of Atorvastatin daily. Within a few days bad side effects appeared. I became so tired and drowsy. If I sat down I fell asleep almost instantly. I got an extreme
Brainfoglady
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British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
update and advice please
First of all I want to thank the administrators and everyone who contribute to this forum. I look at it several times a week and so continue to learn about our shared condition from all the contributions. I need to take a bit of a sounding about my next steps – I think I know what I want to do, but
First of all I want to thank the administrators and everyone who contribute to this forum. I look at it several times a week and so continue to learn about our shared condition from all the contributions. I need to take a bit of a sounding about my next steps – I think I know what I want to do, but
Catch57
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
High Cholesterol
Any advice please on my lipid results taken from a finger prick sample when attending an appointment at Our Future Health research programme. They were elevated . Total cholesterol 7.6 mmol/L HDL 1.22 mmol/AL Triglycerides 4.72 mmol/L They did not record LDL unfortunately. It was non-fasting.
Any advice please on my lipid results taken from a finger prick sample when attending an appointment at Our Future Health research programme. They were elevated . Total cholesterol 7.6 mmol/L HDL 1.22 mmol/AL Triglycerides 4.72 mmol/L They did not record LDL unfortunately. It was non-fasting.
Maynan17
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Decipher this cholesterol reading please
I know there are plenty of knowledgeable people reading these posts so can you decipher this please Chol 3.5 mmol/L, LDL , HDL 1.78 mmol/L,Chol:HDL ratio , Tri 0.51 mmol/L. I don’t understand this. I’m guessing my cholesterol reading is 3.5, but what are HDL and LDL readings individually?
I know there are plenty of knowledgeable people reading these posts so can you decipher this please Chol 3.5 mmol/L, LDL , HDL 1.78 mmol/L,Chol:HDL ratio , Tri 0.51 mmol/L. I don’t understand this. I’m guessing my cholesterol reading is 3.5, but what are HDL and LDL readings individually?
IsleofWight1
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LUPUS UK
4 months ago
Help with Thyroid Labs, high cholesterol and low ferritin
Hello, I have been having symptoms of constipation, bloating, leg pain, pain in my feet,tingling in feet at night and my big toes hurt, ankle and tendon issues, bloating, dry skin, tired and more. I am diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroid and take 120mg or NP Thyroid a day (60 mg in the morning and
Hello, I have been having symptoms of constipation, bloating, leg pain, pain in my feet,tingling in feet at night and my big toes hurt, ankle and tendon issues, bloating, dry skin, tired and more. I am diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroid and take 120mg or NP Thyroid a day (60 mg in the morning and
Runner95
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Was it a TIA?
Hi all, recently had a suspected TIA nearly 3 months ago. I got home one night and went to lock the door and I couldn’t get the key in the lock. I had no pain, no disorientation or confusion, no blurred vision, no pins and needles or numbness, no slurred speech, my left arm just felt a bit heavy. I immediately
Hi all, recently had a suspected TIA nearly 3 months ago. I got home one night and went to lock the door and I couldn’t get the key in the lock. I had no pain, no disorientation or confusion, no blurred vision, no pins and needles or numbness, no slurred speech, my left arm just felt a bit heavy. I immediately
DonnaA
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Greenleaf blends smart protein supplement
hi I’ve just been reading an article about the importance of amino acids for hypothyroidism. a lot of positive reviews about this supplement I’m very tempted to give it a try! Has anyone tried this?
hi I’ve just been reading an article about the importance of amino acids for hypothyroidism. a lot of positive reviews about this supplement I’m very tempted to give it a try! Has anyone tried this?
Clauds123
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Hashimotos for Sixteen Years, Realizing I Know Next to Nothing
This is a long story, and as with so much in this "we have too much info" age, I'm probably over-responding, but, I was recently blindsided by a new health condition, and I don't fancy having it happen again if there are cues available. I've had hypothyroidism/Hashimotos for 16-17 years, at least based
This is a long story, and as with so much in this "we have too much info" age, I'm probably over-responding, but, I was recently blindsided by a new health condition, and I don't fancy having it happen again if there are cues available. I've had hypothyroidism/Hashimotos for 16-17 years, at least based
josephinius1
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Low statin dose increased lipoprotein a significantly
I have elevated lipoprotein a [lp(a)] and elevated cholesterol levels, am 70 years old and have a coronary artery calcium [CAC] score of 0 (or did before I started statins a short while ago). I just learned about the lp(a) level around 18 months ago. I started a 5 mg dose of simvastatin 15 months
I have elevated lipoprotein a [lp(a)] and elevated cholesterol levels, am 70 years old and have a coronary artery calcium [CAC] score of 0 (or did before I started statins a short while ago). I just learned about the lp(a) level around 18 months ago. I started a 5 mg dose of simvastatin 15 months
Desertflowerchild
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Cholestrol tablets
HiI have been persuaded by the clinical pharmacist to take Ezetimibe 10mg tablets as my levels were slightly raised. I have been taking them since weds and had a stomach ache all day and lots of gas. I am going to take it tonight and see if it works any better. Anyone else suffered from this while taking
HiI have been persuaded by the clinical pharmacist to take Ezetimibe 10mg tablets as my levels were slightly raised. I have been taking them since weds and had a stomach ache all day and lots of gas. I am going to take it tonight and see if it works any better. Anyone else suffered from this while taking
SMITHYC
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High Blood Pressure Support
4 months ago
Update on my statins ..& vit k2 & D3 - which brand & dose?
Hi all, just sharing an update on my latest statin scenario. Had Nstemi and quadruple bypass in July 2023, was rehabbing really well physically. About 4-5 months post surgery I noticed I was getting a lot of aches and pains that were making me feel really low, joint and muscle aches , thumbs and finger
Hi all, just sharing an update on my latest statin scenario. Had Nstemi and quadruple bypass in July 2023, was rehabbing really well physically. About 4-5 months post surgery I noticed I was getting a lot of aches and pains that were making me feel really low, joint and muscle aches , thumbs and finger
DWizza
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Can I get some advice on my latest results, please?
Hello Everyone , I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine! Below are the latest blood test results from GP (12 April 2024). I am currently on 100mcg Levothyroxine and 10 mcg T3 (Thybon Henning) Fasting blood sample taken in the morning (10:20am) . Levo and T3 (last T3 taken 24 hours before) taken
Hello Everyone , I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine! Below are the latest blood test results from GP (12 April 2024). I am currently on 100mcg Levothyroxine and 10 mcg T3 (Thybon Henning) Fasting blood sample taken in the morning (10:20am) . Levo and T3 (last T3 taken 24 hours before) taken
BookLover2020
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Update, New Results. Still Need Your Help for exhausted Daughter with normal TSH but low T4 Free and low T3 Free
My 30-year-old daughter has been struggling for an extended period
with excessive sweating, frequent tonsillitis and bronchitis difficult to treat, waking up puffy, water retention, anxiety attacks, low stress tolerance, light sensitivity, brain fog, exhaustion, and weight gain, despite a strict
My 30-year-old daughter has been struggling for an extended period
with excessive sweating, frequent tonsillitis and bronchitis difficult to treat, waking up puffy, water retention, anxiety attacks, low stress tolerance, light sensitivity, brain fog, exhaustion, and weight gain, despite a strict
1eskimo
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
TSH creeping up !
I am on 125mg Levo, but on my last test showed 2.5 TSH ! Should I be worried ? GP also informed me my cholesterol was high. Serum cholesterol level 5.6 mmol/L Serum HDL cholesterol level 1.0 mmol/L Serum cholesterol/HDL ratio 5.6 [0.0 - 5.0]; Outside reference range Serum non high density lipoprotein
I am on 125mg Levo, but on my last test showed 2.5 TSH ! Should I be worried ? GP also informed me my cholesterol was high. Serum cholesterol level 5.6 mmol/L Serum HDL cholesterol level 1.0 mmol/L Serum cholesterol/HDL ratio 5.6 [0.0 - 5.0]; Outside reference range Serum non high density lipoprotein
Bigsi
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Cholesterol test results?
Hi just got a call from my GP about the above test and,was advised to alter my diet -Serum cholesterol level 5.6 mmol/L Serum HDL cholesterol level 1.0 mmol/L Serum cholesterol/HDL ratio 5.6 [0.0 - 5.0]; Outside reference range Serum non high density lipoprotein cholesterol level 4.6 mmol/L Should
Hi just got a call from my GP about the above test and,was advised to alter my diet -Serum cholesterol level 5.6 mmol/L Serum HDL cholesterol level 1.0 mmol/L Serum cholesterol/HDL ratio 5.6 [0.0 - 5.0]; Outside reference range Serum non high density lipoprotein cholesterol level 4.6 mmol/L Should
Bigsi
Visitor
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Weight Loss Support
4 months ago
How low is too low
Serum HDL cholesterol level of 0.95mmol/L, 57 Yr old female. How low is too low?
Serum HDL cholesterol level of 0.95mmol/L, 57 Yr old female. How low is too low?
1SMC1
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British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
BLOOD RESULTS - HELP PLEASE
GP didn't do a great job of translating. My learned friends can probably do much better: ESR 5.8 CRP 5.0 LDL 3.89 HDL 1.89 TC 6.3 (should the LDL and HDL not add up) Triglycerides 1.48 Glucose 5 My BP is controlled with meds. I do not want to go on a statin. She wants me on one. What do you all think
GP didn't do a great job of translating. My learned friends can probably do much better: ESR 5.8 CRP 5.0 LDL 3.89 HDL 1.89 TC 6.3 (should the LDL and HDL not add up) Triglycerides 1.48 Glucose 5 My BP is controlled with meds. I do not want to go on a statin. She wants me on one. What do you all think
Missus835
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
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