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In contrast to DakCB-UK's post a month ago I have just had a successful visit to the Lipid Clinic. I was dreading this one as I haven't been taking any medication since January and last time I went I had a heated disagreement with the consultant over misdiagnosis and conflicting information about genetic
In contrast to DakCB-UK's post a month ago I have just had a successful visit to the Lipid Clinic. I was dreading this one as I haven't been taking any medication since January and last time I went I had a heated disagreement with the consultant over misdiagnosis and conflicting information about genetic
Aliwally
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Diet & Cholesterol Level
My Cardio rehab nurse has told me that because i have FH i can probably only lower my cholesterol level by about 10% by dietary means and that exercise and statins are the main ways i can lower my cholesterol level. Strange? Any info anyone please? Only a newbie so sorry if i am covering old ground.
My Cardio rehab nurse has told me that because i have FH i can probably only lower my cholesterol level by about 10% by dietary means and that exercise and statins are the main ways i can lower my cholesterol level. Strange? Any info anyone please? Only a newbie so sorry if i am covering old ground.
Rueben
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Being treated for FH but no marker gene found when tested and have stopped statins
Hi, Have just joined heart UK. I live in Wales and after finding out a family member has possible FH had my cholesterol tested - it was 8.6 with bad ratio of HDL/LDL but normal trigs. So because Wales has a free gene test was tested around a year ago but they could not find the normal marker genes
Hi, Have just joined heart UK. I live in Wales and after finding out a family member has possible FH had my cholesterol tested - it was 8.6 with bad ratio of HDL/LDL but normal trigs. So because Wales has a free gene test was tested around a year ago but they could not find the normal marker genes
deepblue
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
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We devised this method of behavior modification more than 10 years ago. This diet is not aimed at losing or gaining weight. It excludes foods that are harmful to your health and aggravate chronic pain (i.e., Five C’s: cookies, cakes, chocolate, cocktails and candy. Other foods to avoid are internal organ
We devised this method of behavior modification more than 10 years ago. This diet is not aimed at losing or gaining weight. It excludes foods that are harmful to your health and aggravate chronic pain (i.e., Five C’s: cookies, cakes, chocolate, cocktails and candy. Other foods to avoid are internal organ
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PMRGCAuk
12 years ago
Disappointment at a Consultation
So I saw the consultant and basically nothing's changed. TC 5.0mmol/L, LDL 3.7 (target 4.2), HDL 1.0, Tri 0.3, all within 0.1 of last year IIRC. I've put on a little weight and waist and my CK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatine_kinase) levels are up, but I was borderline-underweight before and those
So I saw the consultant and basically nothing's changed. TC 5.0mmol/L, LDL 3.7 (target 4.2), HDL 1.0, Tri 0.3, all within 0.1 of last year IIRC. I've put on a little weight and waist and my CK (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatine_kinase) levels are up, but I was borderline-underweight before and those
DakCB-UK
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Relapse-continued...
Hooray my shoulder was much better today, but unfortunately about 4 pm my ankle & foot got pretty painful & swelled up. I also lost my voice again last night & I am very hoarse today. I even had a telemarketer tell me to take some medicine & feel better. Other than these things, I feel great! It was
Hooray my shoulder was much better today, but unfortunately about 4 pm my ankle & foot got pretty painful & swelled up. I also lost my voice again last night & I am very hoarse today. I even had a telemarketer tell me to take some medicine & feel better. Other than these things, I feel great! It was
Tinwoman2
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NRAS
12 years ago
LDL 3.7 HDL 2.3 Others 0.7 Total 6.7!!! Dr says change diet. Diet changed 1 year ago due to dairy intolerance. Query How?
I have recently had my chloresterol test done. Figures are LDL 3.7 HDL 2.3 Others 0.7 Total 6.7!!! Now is this bad, good or indifferent. My Dr says I have to change my diet. As I also learned 1 year ago I was dairy intolerant and have changed my diet accordingly and therefore eat VERY healthily
I have recently had my chloresterol test done. Figures are LDL 3.7 HDL 2.3 Others 0.7 Total 6.7!!! Now is this bad, good or indifferent. My Dr says I have to change my diet. As I also learned 1 year ago I was dairy intolerant and have changed my diet accordingly and therefore eat VERY healthily
patch14
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
The Test Approaches
I see the consultant in March and now it's February so I start thinking about the blood test more. For various reasons, it's going to be further ahead of the appointment than usual, so I'm now trying to make sure there are no significant gaps in my medication, diet or exercise for a week or two, to see
I see the consultant in March and now it's February so I start thinking about the blood test more. For various reasons, it's going to be further ahead of the appointment than usual, so I'm now trying to make sure there are no significant gaps in my medication, diet or exercise for a week or two, to see
DakCB-UK
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Cholesterol Conference, view from the West
I don't have much time this week (because of that day off work) and I hope there'll be a more complete write-up, but I'd like to post a few observations... and this will probably be my longest ever post anyway! Firstly, it was great to meet so many other patients, with a mixed bag of types of inherited
I don't have much time this week (because of that day off work) and I hope there'll be a more complete write-up, but I'd like to post a few observations... and this will probably be my longest ever post anyway! Firstly, it was great to meet so many other patients, with a mixed bag of types of inherited
DakCB-UK
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
asthma meds and cholesterol levels?
hi! anybody knows if there's a link between taking inhaled corticosteroids and increased total cholesterol levels? my total cholesterol level is 185mg/dL, which is not considered high as yet, but i am only 20 and i'm underweight. was wondering if my meds may be the one causing the my cholesterol levels
hi! anybody knows if there's a link between taking inhaled corticosteroids and increased total cholesterol levels? my total cholesterol level is 185mg/dL, which is not considered high as yet, but i am only 20 and i'm underweight. was wondering if my meds may be the one causing the my cholesterol levels
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Asthma Community Forum
14 years ago
asthma meds and cholesterol levels
hi! anybody knows if taking corticosteroids (inhaled) can have an impact on our total cholesterol levels? my total cholesterol level is 185mg/dL. It's not considered high yet but i'm only 20 and i'm underweight. so i was wondering if high total cholesterol or increasing levels could be a side effect
hi! anybody knows if taking corticosteroids (inhaled) can have an impact on our total cholesterol levels? my total cholesterol level is 185mg/dL. It's not considered high yet but i'm only 20 and i'm underweight. so i was wondering if high total cholesterol or increasing levels could be a side effect
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Asthma Community Forum
14 years ago
Running for health
In Feb 2009 I went for a routine eye exam. My Optician sent me immediately to Bristol eye hospital due to an abnormality in my eyes. When I got there they checked my blood pressure and found it was high. 257/195 and this had pushed my eyes out of shape. I was immediately admitted to Bristol Royal Infirmary
In Feb 2009 I went for a routine eye exam. My Optician sent me immediately to Bristol eye hospital due to an abnormality in my eyes. When I got there they checked my blood pressure and found it was high. 257/195 and this had pushed my eyes out of shape. I was immediately admitted to Bristol Royal Infirmary
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
Cholesterol
HI there, I have high cholesterol - 7.6 just now and has been 8.4 in the past - healthy lifestyle etc - told by Gp possibly genetic. Not on statins. OK - so here is my theory and both my GP and the endo didn't agree with my thoughts. If your thyroid is working very slowly and your metabolism is slow
HI there, I have high cholesterol - 7.6 just now and has been 8.4 in the past - healthy lifestyle etc - told by Gp possibly genetic. Not on statins. OK - so here is my theory and both my GP and the endo didn't agree with my thoughts. If your thyroid is working very slowly and your metabolism is slow
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Thyroid UK
14 years ago
Ticking time bomb?
Hi firstly i have just joined up and this is my first post , so please understand my lack of technical details At 17 years old through a blood test i was told my cholesterol was 5.5 although that was not my total over the last thirty years its been 6..0 7.0 even 8.0 i have been on simvastatin,
Hi firstly i have just joined up and this is my first post , so please understand my lack of technical details At 17 years old through a blood test i was told my cholesterol was 5.5 although that was not my total over the last thirty years its been 6..0 7.0 even 8.0 i have been on simvastatin,
karl1210
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
Fats and diet
I came across an interesting post at the Harvard School of Public Health. I've thought for a while that eating margarine instead of butter was a bit strange due to amount of chemicals in margarine but all this was due to the advice from 'professionals' to cut your fat intake. This article seems to backpedal
I came across an interesting post at the Harvard School of Public Health. I've thought for a while that eating margarine instead of butter was a bit strange due to amount of chemicals in margarine but all this was due to the advice from 'professionals' to cut your fat intake. This article seems to backpedal
Hidden
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
Are home cholesterol monitors worth buying?
Does anybody have experience of using a cholesterol monitoring device at home? They are similar to the blood glucose monitors and apparently the newer ones can measure HDL, LDL and triglycerides.
Does anybody have experience of using a cholesterol monitoring device at home? They are similar to the blood glucose monitors and apparently the newer ones can measure HDL, LDL and triglycerides.
Aliwally
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
Should I be taking Statins?
I'm a 65 year old female - don't smoke or drink and I'm not obese. However, my cholesterol level has always been on the high side and I am due for another check next week. My father was diagnosed with angina in his early fifties, had his first heart attack when he was 52 and died from heart disease
I'm a 65 year old female - don't smoke or drink and I'm not obese. However, my cholesterol level has always been on the high side and I am due for another check next week. My father was diagnosed with angina in his early fifties, had his first heart attack when he was 52 and died from heart disease
Violetta70
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
What is going on - risk of CVD
I've been on statins for a number of years and been on BP pills. My BP before treatment was 175/95 and my cholesterol was 8.3 (HDL of 1.3) before treatment. BP now reduced to 155/90. I've been having a few problems with the statins and i'm 40 so GP sent me to lipid clinic to check if I had FH. No lumps
I've been on statins for a number of years and been on BP pills. My BP before treatment was 175/95 and my cholesterol was 8.3 (HDL of 1.3) before treatment. BP now reduced to 155/90. I've been having a few problems with the statins and i'm 40 so GP sent me to lipid clinic to check if I had FH. No lumps
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Cholesterol Support
13 years ago
Ronald Krauss
Ronal Krauss After reading the following I wonder if it would it influence the way you might consider the credentials of this man and his work? Ronald M. Krauss, M.D., is Senior Scientist and Director of Atherosclerosis Research at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, Adjunct Professor
Ronal Krauss After reading the following I wonder if it would it influence the way you might consider the credentials of this man and his work? Ronald M. Krauss, M.D., is Senior Scientist and Director of Atherosclerosis Research at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, Adjunct Professor
MikePollard
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Lp(a) and IMT scanning
Latest appointment at the lipid clinic had me badgering my consultant about IMT scanning. I won't be getting one as there is no funding for it in Lothian and my consultant says it's of little benefit anyway. After this I managed to persuade him to have my Lp(a) levels checked. He wasn't keen as it's
Latest appointment at the lipid clinic had me badgering my consultant about IMT scanning. I won't be getting one as there is no funding for it in Lothian and my consultant says it's of little benefit anyway. After this I managed to persuade him to have my Lp(a) levels checked. He wasn't keen as it's
Seahorse
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
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