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Hi There , I got a cholesterol test today and it’s high I don’t want to go on tablets and want to do it with diet etc just wondered if anyone has any ideas what meals food is good to get it down , Thanks
Hi There , I got a cholesterol test today and it’s high I don’t want to go on tablets and want to do it with diet etc just wondered if anyone has any ideas what meals food is good to get it down , Thanks
Lolly48
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Men's Health Forum
6 months ago
Hypothyroid for 18 years. Discovered high cholesterol recently. Can I start using plant sterols alongside Thyroxine??
Also have tried increasing thyroxine (temporarily) for 3 months, to see if cholesterol results come down. They have come down from 8.9 to 7.5 in that 3 months. Not low enough I know, but it has reduced it. Trying my best not to be put on statins if I possibly can, or BP meds. Has anyone tried Plant
Also have tried increasing thyroxine (temporarily) for 3 months, to see if cholesterol results come down. They have come down from 8.9 to 7.5 in that 3 months. Not low enough I know, but it has reduced it. Trying my best not to be put on statins if I possibly can, or BP meds. Has anyone tried Plant
Levy24
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
High Cholesterol
Hi everyone, this is my first post. I have been experiencing symptoms of underactive thyroid and requested a blood test to look into it (this was done 2 days ago). I got a text message last night saying my routine blood test shows I have high cholesterol and advise going on statins. No mention of my
Hi everyone, this is my first post. I have been experiencing symptoms of underactive thyroid and requested a blood test to look into it (this was done 2 days ago). I got a text message last night saying my routine blood test shows I have high cholesterol and advise going on statins. No mention of my
RedorBed
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
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Help with my brother results
My brother has been in poor health for a good couple of years.. finally he has had some blood tests done TSH. 20 (0.3-5.5) T4. 8.3 (10-22) Requested T3 and antibodies but were not done! another blood test Wednesday morning at 9 am he has requested them again with ESR and CRP B12. 271. (197-771)
My brother has been in poor health for a good couple of years.. finally he has had some blood tests done TSH. 20 (0.3-5.5) T4. 8.3 (10-22) Requested T3 and antibodies but were not done! another blood test Wednesday morning at 9 am he has requested them again with ESR and CRP B12. 271. (197-771)
Bean101
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
serum lipids
Hello, I am waiting for my TSH, T4 + T3 results ordered by Endo but have received the serum lipid results today (test taken yesterday morning as per Thyroid UK’s protocol), which are as follows: 4.46 mmol/L Serum cholesterol 0.72 mmol/L Serum triglycerides 1.52 mmol/L Serum HDL cholesterol level
Hello, I am waiting for my TSH, T4 + T3 results ordered by Endo but have received the serum lipid results today (test taken yesterday morning as per Thyroid UK’s protocol), which are as follows: 4.46 mmol/L Serum cholesterol 0.72 mmol/L Serum triglycerides 1.52 mmol/L Serum HDL cholesterol level
Lottyplum
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
weight, diet and statins?
currently down to 5mg, generally chugging along ok, still working, but feeling occasional fatigue so assume I’m getting towards my own adrenals firing back up. Unfortunately I’ve put on about 25lbs over the last 15 months or so 😠 so looking to maybe start trying to lose some. About 3-4 years ago
currently down to 5mg, generally chugging along ok, still working, but feeling occasional fatigue so assume I’m getting towards my own adrenals firing back up. Unfortunately I’ve put on about 25lbs over the last 15 months or so 😠 so looking to maybe start trying to lose some. About 3-4 years ago
Cfmad298601
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PMRGCAuk
7 months ago
any tests for Familial hypocholesterolemia?
hi there, Asking for hubby 54 who runs twice a week, plays table tennis, walks 40 mins a day, healthy diet (although we are looking at sugars, fats and the various debates), has done dry January due to a dodgy bilirubin result which corrected in 4 weeks not drinking. Cholesterol blood tests from
hi there, Asking for hubby 54 who runs twice a week, plays table tennis, walks 40 mins a day, healthy diet (although we are looking at sugars, fats and the various debates), has done dry January due to a dodgy bilirubin result which corrected in 4 weeks not drinking. Cholesterol blood tests from
Regenallotment
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Cholesterol Support
7 months ago
Feeling confused!
After hearing in a podcast about LP(a), I decided to get tested for it in view of a family history of aortic stenosis. The results of the test show that I do indeed have higher LP(a): 127nmol/L. The LDL Cholesterol is 3.5 nmol/L which is a red flag. However, all the other results are flagged green: ApoA1
After hearing in a podcast about LP(a), I decided to get tested for it in view of a family history of aortic stenosis. The results of the test show that I do indeed have higher LP(a): 127nmol/L. The LDL Cholesterol is 3.5 nmol/L which is a red flag. However, all the other results are flagged green: ApoA1
cardamom
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British Heart Foundation
7 months ago
Haven’t posted here in a while. I don’t know how to ask my GP about starting a statin as a preventive or even if it’s right.
. So tomorrow I have a GP appointment in person I’m from the UK so this is rare😂. So I’m 22, man, quite overweight, don’t smoke, don’t drink. Known disease hypothyroidism which I know does increase Lp(a) level’s especially how high mines been. But anyhow I sufffer with symptoms that seem heart related
. So tomorrow I have a GP appointment in person I’m from the UK so this is rare😂. So I’m 22, man, quite overweight, don’t smoke, don’t drink. Known disease hypothyroidism which I know does increase Lp(a) level’s especially how high mines been. But anyhow I sufffer with symptoms that seem heart related
Dshadzz07
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British Heart Foundation
7 months ago
latest results, confused, please advise!
My last results a month ago before treatment with 50 mcg were : Serum free t4 level. 10.2 pmo/L TSH level 7.28 IU/mL After a month of Levothyroxine my results are now:- serum free t4 level. 15.6 TSH 2.87 I asked for, and was told my T3 would be checked but I can’t see it on printout unless
My last results a month ago before treatment with 50 mcg were : Serum free t4 level. 10.2 pmo/L TSH level 7.28 IU/mL After a month of Levothyroxine my results are now:- serum free t4 level. 15.6 TSH 2.87 I asked for, and was told my T3 would be checked but I can’t see it on printout unless
Benjipuss
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Update on unexpected cholesterol rise.
18 days ago I posted that id had an unexpected rise in my cholesterol level, despite no change to diet etc. However I did change to taking my atorvastatin in the morning rather than night time, due to concern it was causing insomnia. Well I started taking it at night again, and now my cholesterol is
18 days ago I posted that id had an unexpected rise in my cholesterol level, despite no change to diet etc. However I did change to taking my atorvastatin in the morning rather than night time, due to concern it was causing insomnia. Well I started taking it at night again, and now my cholesterol is
APC65
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British Heart Foundation
7 months ago
Cholesterol
How many have high cholesterol 300 plus but LDL is also high and HDL is so high can't be calculated. Triglycerides are normal. Had genetic testing all normal. Calcium CT scan is 0. High Lipoprotein A and B. Where can I find info to give to my cardiologist. He is lost!!
How many have high cholesterol 300 plus but LDL is also high and HDL is so high can't be calculated. Triglycerides are normal. Had genetic testing all normal. Calcium CT scan is 0. High Lipoprotein A and B. Where can I find info to give to my cardiologist. He is lost!!
Lawyers
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PBCers Organization
7 months ago
test results
I have just had my yearly thyroid test results: Serum TSH Level 3.12mu/L (0.35- 494) Serum free T4 Level 13.6pmol/L (9.0- 19ul) FT3 3.7 pmol/L (2.4-6.0) I also had a cholesterol test and it’s 8 gone up in 2 months from 7.8. Despite a healthy diet and drinking a cholesterol lowering drink every
I have just had my yearly thyroid test results: Serum TSH Level 3.12mu/L (0.35- 494) Serum free T4 Level 13.6pmol/L (9.0- 19ul) FT3 3.7 pmol/L (2.4-6.0) I also had a cholesterol test and it’s 8 gone up in 2 months from 7.8. Despite a healthy diet and drinking a cholesterol lowering drink every
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Cholesterol targets are different if on medication?
I posted my recent cholesterol results a few weeks back and received some commee we ts about them being way better than “normal” My GP surgery sent them to me with a note to say they were “normal” without any context. my Serum cholesterol for example is 2.4 mmol/L , way below the normal target of
I posted my recent cholesterol results a few weeks back and received some commee we ts about them being way better than “normal” My GP surgery sent them to me with a note to say they were “normal” without any context. my Serum cholesterol for example is 2.4 mmol/L , way below the normal target of
DWizza
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British Heart Foundation
7 months ago
Advice on statins and vascular atheroma please
Story so far.... Had a recent hospitalisation in Cyprus for a problem unconnected to the thyroid (acute diverticular episode after 30 years of no major issues) which resulted in me having to have a CT scan when I returned from holiday. The scan was OK on the original issue, nothing sinister revealed
Story so far.... Had a recent hospitalisation in Cyprus for a problem unconnected to the thyroid (acute diverticular episode after 30 years of no major issues) which resulted in me having to have a CT scan when I returned from holiday. The scan was OK on the original issue, nothing sinister revealed
ATVMWF
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Symptoms but blood tests Normal?
Hello, I have symptoms of underactive thyroid. - heavy periods - fatigue - pins and needles in hand - fatigue - cold - anxiety and depression. - struggle with weight loss My mum has underactive thyroid and maternal nan also. Contacted gp as have very heavy periods, on slimming world but can't
Hello, I have symptoms of underactive thyroid. - heavy periods - fatigue - pins and needles in hand - fatigue - cold - anxiety and depression. - struggle with weight loss My mum has underactive thyroid and maternal nan also. Contacted gp as have very heavy periods, on slimming world but can't
jennylouise91
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Cholesterol unexpected increase
Had cholesterol checked in October and total was 3.2. Was checked again yesterday and it had increased to 4.5... completely shocked as despite Christmas nothing in my diet has changed in months. I take Atorvastatin 40mg daily and for past 12 months my cholesterol has been stable. My only thought was
Had cholesterol checked in October and total was 3.2. Was checked again yesterday and it had increased to 4.5... completely shocked as despite Christmas nothing in my diet has changed in months. I take Atorvastatin 40mg daily and for past 12 months my cholesterol has been stable. My only thought was
APC65
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Need advice on what to do next!
Recently diagnosed with Hashimotos following endocrinologist appt, which was actually to investigate causes for my hair loss (lost 60% of hair after covid vaccination, then Covid itself in early 2022). Also been suffering other symptoms for around 2 years - weight gain, tired all the time, joint pains
Recently diagnosed with Hashimotos following endocrinologist appt, which was actually to investigate causes for my hair loss (lost 60% of hair after covid vaccination, then Covid itself in early 2022). Also been suffering other symptoms for around 2 years - weight gain, tired all the time, joint pains
ErnieBear
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
High cholesterol.
Hi, had ablation for ectopics few months ago, but they have come back a bit. Cholesterol is 6.8, hdl 1.2. BP 140/65 ish . Can’t tolerate statins, tried 4, as dissolve muscles, tried Ezitimibe, caused intolerable gut irritation. Will try to lose weight, what else can I do? Just started supplement of
Hi, had ablation for ectopics few months ago, but they have come back a bit. Cholesterol is 6.8, hdl 1.2. BP 140/65 ish . Can’t tolerate statins, tried 4, as dissolve muscles, tried Ezitimibe, caused intolerable gut irritation. Will try to lose weight, what else can I do? Just started supplement of
Wk67
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British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Utrogeatan and Hashi-soybean lecithin issues?
Hi everyone, I recently started with bioidentixal HRt (oestrodose and Ultrogestan(progesterone). I have hashimotoes so do not eat soy or gluten. Having taken it for about a month I noticed the corners of my inner eyes red and inflamed which is what I get when I consume allergens. On researching I found
Hi everyone, I recently started with bioidentixal HRt (oestrodose and Ultrogestan(progesterone). I have hashimotoes so do not eat soy or gluten. Having taken it for about a month I noticed the corners of my inner eyes red and inflamed which is what I get when I consume allergens. On researching I found
Dinkki
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
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