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Prostate Cancer and Statins
My overall cholesterol has recently increased (9.2 mmol/L), although my HDL remains high at 2.88 mmol/L. The jury seems to be out on whether high HDL levels are of benefit in combatting high LDL levels. My GP wants me to go on statins. I had hoped to continue trying to mitigate the high overall and LDL
My overall cholesterol has recently increased (9.2 mmol/L), although my HDL remains high at 2.88 mmol/L. The jury seems to be out on whether high HDL levels are of benefit in combatting high LDL levels. My GP wants me to go on statins. I had hoped to continue trying to mitigate the high overall and LDL
john510185
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
Further evidence that even moderate exercise is good for your long term health - particularly when you have CLL!
I've often observed that our immediate response when we are diagnosed with CLL, is to re-evaluate our diet (good) and look at how we can extend our time before treatment and improve our life expectancy by taking supplements, for which there limited evidence, particularly when it comes to hopes of boosting
I've often observed that our immediate response when we are diagnosed with CLL, is to re-evaluate our diet (good) and look at how we can extend our time before treatment and improve our life expectancy by taking supplements, for which there limited evidence, particularly when it comes to hopes of boosting
AussieNeil
Partner
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CLL Support
1 year ago
I got my HbAc1 result sad
Posted other day with my other results full thyroid etc , got lipids will post , HbA1c clotted, Received HbA1c results this morning and cried, last Gp test January said it had gone up to 50, todays is 54 was hoping it had lowered, Now we all know poor thyroid treatment /control can cause mayhem and
Posted other day with my other results full thyroid etc , got lipids will post , HbA1c clotted, Received HbA1c results this morning and cried, last Gp test January said it had gone up to 50, todays is 54 was hoping it had lowered, Now we all know poor thyroid treatment /control can cause mayhem and
Polo22
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
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First post ! High cholesterol 12.1 Low tryglycerides. Average HDL. Thoughts welcome .
Recent results. Always had high cholesterol so did my parents who lived well into their nineties ,no heart disease . My dad was very slim and active and loved plenty of fat, butter and cream . My brother also has high cholesterol. He's in his mid eighties ,very fit , still runs. They haven't had it
Recent results. Always had high cholesterol so did my parents who lived well into their nineties ,no heart disease . My dad was very slim and active and loved plenty of fat, butter and cream . My brother also has high cholesterol. He's in his mid eighties ,very fit , still runs. They haven't had it
Tassieplatypus
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Cholesterol Support
1 year ago
Happy Days are here again - PSA post IMRT
Hey y'all, I had labs done at AIS as I was there for a post op check after the 28 IMRTs. T under 10 and PSA dropped again from 5.2 to
3.89
💙
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but I normally go thru Kaiser and this was Quest Labs. I think Kaiser sends out PSA to another lab. This PSA is the lowest in a year PTH
Hey y'all, I had labs done at AIS as I was there for a post op check after the 28 IMRTs. T under 10 and PSA dropped again from 5.2 to
3.89
💙
,
but I normally go thru Kaiser and this was Quest Labs. I think Kaiser sends out PSA to another lab. This PSA is the lowest in a year PTH
dockam
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
1 year ago
General feedback
Hi All, I said to my doctor the other day, this is my first go at 52, therefore I don't know what I know. I had a heart attack 5 years ago and had my main artery stented, apparently all other arteries were fine. They put me on 80MG Statin and 5 MG bisopromol. In the last 6 months due to the fact I generally
Hi All, I said to my doctor the other day, this is my first go at 52, therefore I don't know what I know. I had a heart attack 5 years ago and had my main artery stented, apparently all other arteries were fine. They put me on 80MG Statin and 5 MG bisopromol. In the last 6 months due to the fact I generally
SteveWX
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
help interpreting results
hi all, My GP isn’t the most proactive so I find I need to push a little at times. I’m looking here to see if I should be concerned and push my doctor for further testing? recently I had my yearly physical, and also had an ultrasound which showed fatty liver. Liver function tests were normal, but
hi all, My GP isn’t the most proactive so I find I need to push a little at times. I’m looking here to see if I should be concerned and push my doctor for further testing? recently I had my yearly physical, and also had an ultrasound which showed fatty liver. Liver function tests were normal, but
Gendkr
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British Liver Trust
1 year ago
Blood test results, please comment
T3 Reverse 90.0 (92-241) pg/ml T3 free 3.0. (3.0-5.6) pmol/L T4 free 12.24 ( 9.0-19.05)pmol/L TSH 3.41 (0.4-4.0) IU/L TPO 59.9 ( < 5.6 ) IU/ml TG < 3.0 (< 4.11 ) IU/ml Ferritin 54 (10-120) mkg/L B12 566 (187-883) pg/ml Folic acid 12.8 (3.1-20.5) ng/ml 25(OH)D 52 (30
T3 Reverse 90.0 (92-241) pg/ml T3 free 3.0. (3.0-5.6) pmol/L T4 free 12.24 ( 9.0-19.05)pmol/L TSH 3.41 (0.4-4.0) IU/L TPO 59.9 ( < 5.6 ) IU/ml TG < 3.0 (< 4.11 ) IU/ml Ferritin 54 (10-120) mkg/L B12 566 (187-883) pg/ml Folic acid 12.8 (3.1-20.5) ng/ml 25(OH)D 52 (30
Gal_Ka
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
LDL test
Anyone struggled to get a blood test with an LDL result? My GP only seems to be able to get one which gives non HDL which is apparently not the same. Cardiologist asking for LDL result and can't understand why I can't get it.
Anyone struggled to get a blood test with an LDL result? My GP only seems to be able to get one which gives non HDL which is apparently not the same. Cardiologist asking for LDL result and can't understand why I can't get it.
Heartmum56
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Help with bloods please
I used to be on here under mandy72 Help with bloods pleaseBreathless, slow heart rate (dipping as low as 50) dizzy and nausea...... Reason for the blood tests apart from when I was at Dr's heart rate was low 60, ecg and chest xray all good Full blood count Haemoglobin concentration 142 g/L [115.0 - 165.0
I used to be on here under mandy72 Help with bloods pleaseBreathless, slow heart rate (dipping as low as 50) dizzy and nausea...... Reason for the blood tests apart from when I was at Dr's heart rate was low 60, ecg and chest xray all good Full blood count Haemoglobin concentration 142 g/L [115.0 - 165.0
Licklemoose
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Statins and Malcolm Kendrick's: The Great Cholestrol Con!
I saw Helvella's post regarding the article in the Guardian on NHS checks; I did post this elsewhere, but I guess would only be visible to folk following the original post, so I thought it may be helpful to post separately. Some on here may well be aware of this work: The work of Malcolm Kendrick
I saw Helvella's post regarding the article in the Guardian on NHS checks; I did post this elsewhere, but I guess would only be visible to folk following the original post, so I thought it may be helpful to post separately. Some on here may well be aware of this work: The work of Malcolm Kendrick
Lavender-Blue
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Disrupted sleep with increased T4
Hello dear Thyroid UK, I had thyroid cancer in August 2021 with part of my thyroid and a parathyroid removed. Since then, I've been trying to get an ideal dose of Levothyroxine T4. I did take a very low dose of T3 (Cytomel) briefly. I felt great alert-wise but experienced headaches, nausea and anxiety
Hello dear Thyroid UK, I had thyroid cancer in August 2021 with part of my thyroid and a parathyroid removed. Since then, I've been trying to get an ideal dose of Levothyroxine T4. I did take a very low dose of T3 (Cytomel) briefly. I felt great alert-wise but experienced headaches, nausea and anxiety
sweetgrapefruit
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Cholesterol levels
Male 69 hdl 1.20 hdl2.22 trig 1.70 heart attack in 2010 2 stents fitted stated with angina 2021 after covid jab ?slightly over weight I'm 5 11 at 13 stone 6lbs I still work as a gardener and oddjob builder laying concrete building wall etc so pretty active any advice on my levels please
Male 69 hdl 1.20 hdl2.22 trig 1.70 heart attack in 2010 2 stents fitted stated with angina 2021 after covid jab ?slightly over weight I'm 5 11 at 13 stone 6lbs I still work as a gardener and oddjob builder laying concrete building wall etc so pretty active any advice on my levels please
Treeclimber62
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
PBC causing high cholesterol?
My cholesterol level has gone up and I am wondering if it is due to my PBC. I know there are lots of causes of high cholesterol but I read in online research that PBC can cause this. Has anyone else had this and if so, did your doctor put you on a statin or cholesterol lowering medication? Thank you
My cholesterol level has gone up and I am wondering if it is due to my PBC. I know there are lots of causes of high cholesterol but I read in online research that PBC can cause this. Has anyone else had this and if so, did your doctor put you on a statin or cholesterol lowering medication? Thank you
Greenfern
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PBCers Organization
1 year ago
Cholesterol levels
Hello I wonder if some one could give me a bog of advice .I'm a 69 year old male pretty active I still work 3 to 4 days a week mostly gardening type work I suffered a heart attack in 2010 2 stents fitted all well till just as the pandemic started after astranseneca jab had quite severe angina when
Hello I wonder if some one could give me a bog of advice .I'm a 69 year old male pretty active I still work 3 to 4 days a week mostly gardening type work I suffered a heart attack in 2010 2 stents fitted all well till just as the pandemic started after astranseneca jab had quite severe angina when
Treeclimber62
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Early 50s male, healthy till hypothyroidism my first few months experience of treatment
I don't usually share info on the internet, but as a lot of material out there is aimed at women or Americans (I mean no offence to either!) I thought I'd stay my experience so far. Diagnosis, what does it all mean, and treatment/first medications. DIAGNOSIS Late 2022 I saw a nurse as I was taking longer
I don't usually share info on the internet, but as a lot of material out there is aimed at women or Americans (I mean no offence to either!) I thought I'd stay my experience so far. Diagnosis, what does it all mean, and treatment/first medications. DIAGNOSIS Late 2022 I saw a nurse as I was taking longer
BobMcBob
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Are statins essential if you are suffering from AF and/or past strokes? And how much is 'good'?
Just seeking some views on what constitutes the 'correct' level of statins to take in various situations. I have been taking 10 mg of simvastatine for six months and found this is no problem for me and it has marginally reduced what was a very low LDL cholesterol level in the first place. But my doctor
Just seeking some views on what constitutes the 'correct' level of statins to take in various situations. I have been taking 10 mg of simvastatine for six months and found this is no problem for me and it has marginally reduced what was a very low LDL cholesterol level in the first place. But my doctor
oscarfox49
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AF Association
1 year ago
How long trouble-free?
I had NSTEMI in March 2022 (identified through raised troponin of 42). It was completely unexpected. Except for high cholesterol (Total 6.9, LDL 4.9, HDL 1.3,), none of the risk factors were applicable. There were no symptoms until one day I experienced pain on exertion. I was referred to a cardiologist
I had NSTEMI in March 2022 (identified through raised troponin of 42). It was completely unexpected. Except for high cholesterol (Total 6.9, LDL 4.9, HDL 1.3,), none of the risk factors were applicable. There were no symptoms until one day I experienced pain on exertion. I was referred to a cardiologist
cgpt
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British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
Cholesterol again
My latest FBC (not specifically to look at thyroid) showed high cholesterol. I haven't been taking my thyroid meds religiously as I usually do and my TSH has gone up. So, I will get on the case. I am on 75mg which is usually more than enough to keep my TSH around 1.5. However, my GP was reluctant
My latest FBC (not specifically to look at thyroid) showed high cholesterol. I haven't been taking my thyroid meds religiously as I usually do and my TSH has gone up. So, I will get on the case. I am on 75mg which is usually more than enough to keep my TSH around 1.5. However, my GP was reluctant
Aloha79
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Recent TSH reading came back at 0.02..is this as bad as the GP surgery pharmacist suggests??
Hope this makes sense. Around September last year amongst usual symptoms of Carpal tunnel, IBS, tiredness, aches, weight gain etc I developed a new issue. Initially I thought I'd damaged my left shoulder rotator cuff..I couldn't remember damaging it but I suddenly couldn't raise my left arm past shoulder
Hope this makes sense. Around September last year amongst usual symptoms of Carpal tunnel, IBS, tiredness, aches, weight gain etc I developed a new issue. Initially I thought I'd damaged my left shoulder rotator cuff..I couldn't remember damaging it but I suddenly couldn't raise my left arm past shoulder
vivvov
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
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