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is you cholesterol hereditary ??
was wondering is your cholesterol hereditary ?? what tablets you take?? my mam cant get away with the tablets as it gives her side effects,her cholesterol level is 7.6 she is great when she is off the tablets,when she takes them she gets pains down one side dizzy and genral unwell
was wondering is your cholesterol hereditary ?? what tablets you take?? my mam cant get away with the tablets as it gives her side effects,her cholesterol level is 7.6 she is great when she is off the tablets,when she takes them she gets pains down one side dizzy and genral unwell
andypills
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Light Buoyant LDL versus Small Dense LDL.
I've heard 'Light Buoyant LDL' (Pattern A) is not a dangerous form of LDL and it is 'Small Dense LDL' (Pattern B) that can cling to the artery walls. Also, it is possible to ascertain from measurements of Triglycerides and HDL, whether or not ones LDL value is high in 'Pattern A' and low in 'Pattern
I've heard 'Light Buoyant LDL' (Pattern A) is not a dangerous form of LDL and it is 'Small Dense LDL' (Pattern B) that can cling to the artery walls. Also, it is possible to ascertain from measurements of Triglycerides and HDL, whether or not ones LDL value is high in 'Pattern A' and low in 'Pattern
cwm66
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Daily Mail Front Page 29th August 2012"GIVE STATINS TO ALL OVER-50S"
Here we go again! Why is it that "experts" want us to take drugs to make their lives easier and the pockets of the drug companies fuller? After reading, twice, the full article I see that they totally disregard any side effects as "minor". Depression, memory loss, sexual disfunction,cataracts and
Here we go again! Why is it that "experts" want us to take drugs to make their lives easier and the pockets of the drug companies fuller? After reading, twice, the full article I see that they totally disregard any side effects as "minor". Depression, memory loss, sexual disfunction,cataracts and
patch14
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
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My Cholesterol Experience
Hello Everybody, here is my story, my Grandma died age 48 in 1973 prior to my birth and my Father died in 1986 when I was 11, both had high cholesterol and both died of heart attacks. I was tested as a result of my fathers death and found to have high cholesterol, I don't know what level it was back
Hello Everybody, here is my story, my Grandma died age 48 in 1973 prior to my birth and my Father died in 1986 when I was 11, both had high cholesterol and both died of heart attacks. I was tested as a result of my fathers death and found to have high cholesterol, I don't know what level it was back
Technoviking
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Life Line Screening Results Are In!
Hi, Thanks to everyone who enquired if I had my results. Here they are. Carotid Artery Disease - left side normal, right side mild plaque buildup which they state is of no clinical significance as it is not affecting blood flow. Blood flow normal on both sides. No atrial fibrillation, no abdominal aortic
Hi, Thanks to everyone who enquired if I had my results. Here they are. Carotid Artery Disease - left side normal, right side mild plaque buildup which they state is of no clinical significance as it is not affecting blood flow. Blood flow normal on both sides. No atrial fibrillation, no abdominal aortic
Seahorse
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
My latest visit to the lipid clinc and figures
Figures (Type 3 Hyperlipidaemia) Cholesterol 5.6 Triglycerides 2.8 HDL 1.06 LDL 3.3 Cholest/HDL ratio 5.3 BP 148/77 On one Fenofibrate and one 75g aspirin daily. Been referred to cardilogist, and for kidney scan and a 24 hour BP monitor. Your comments would be welcomed.
Figures (Type 3 Hyperlipidaemia) Cholesterol 5.6 Triglycerides 2.8 HDL 1.06 LDL 3.3 Cholest/HDL ratio 5.3 BP 148/77 On one Fenofibrate and one 75g aspirin daily. Been referred to cardilogist, and for kidney scan and a 24 hour BP monitor. Your comments would be welcomed.
Hidden
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Lipid Clinic Confusion (again!).
Today I had my lipid clinic appointment. I was nervous about this one as I have made a decision not to take any more statins. Long story about side effects and a family history of muscle disorder had finally convinced me that this is the right decision for me. I was sorry if I appeared hostile when I
Today I had my lipid clinic appointment. I was nervous about this one as I have made a decision not to take any more statins. Long story about side effects and a family history of muscle disorder had finally convinced me that this is the right decision for me. I was sorry if I appeared hostile when I
Aliwally
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Lipid clinic Hell!
The lipid clinic I attend is so completely dire! I arrived this morning after a cancellation appointment was offered to me over the phone on Wed. Appointment time 9.45. I got there for 9, as usually there is a massive que for bloods, today, no que and I went straight through. No organisation to be weighed
The lipid clinic I attend is so completely dire! I arrived this morning after a cancellation appointment was offered to me over the phone on Wed. Appointment time 9.45. I got there for 9, as usually there is a massive que for bloods, today, no que and I went straight through. No organisation to be weighed
goldie
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
My visit to the lipid clinic
I went last Thursday to get the results of a blood test and the doctor confirmed that I do have Type 111 hyperlipidaemia. so he changed my medication form Bezalip mon which I have been on for years and relaced it with Fenofibrate and soluble aspirin (both once daily). My cholesterol figer has reduced
I went last Thursday to get the results of a blood test and the doctor confirmed that I do have Type 111 hyperlipidaemia. so he changed my medication form Bezalip mon which I have been on for years and relaced it with Fenofibrate and soluble aspirin (both once daily). My cholesterol figer has reduced
Hidden
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Lipid Clinic
Well, following my disappointing appointment at the lipid clinic last month I have received a letter today from my usual consultant who is not happy with my latest blood results which shows my total cholesterol level has crept up to 7.2 and he wants to see me himself on 22nd August. First time I have
Well, following my disappointing appointment at the lipid clinic last month I have received a letter today from my usual consultant who is not happy with my latest blood results which shows my total cholesterol level has crept up to 7.2 and he wants to see me himself on 22nd August. First time I have
Seahorse
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Drugs advice for Type III Hyperlipoproteinaemia.
I have recently been diagnosed with the above after genetic testing (I am 51 year old female.) I am otherwise fit, slim and healthy but have ridiculous levels of cholesterol, though the ratios are good. I am reluctantly beginning to see the ned for medication and discussions are beginning. The possibilities
I have recently been diagnosed with the above after genetic testing (I am 51 year old female.) I am otherwise fit, slim and healthy but have ridiculous levels of cholesterol, though the ratios are good. I am reluctantly beginning to see the ned for medication and discussions are beginning. The possibilities
Miggins
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
start of Pravastatin 10mg - not good!
After a fantastic and relaxing holiday, I thought I would bite the bullet and go back to my GP to see if we can start again on lowering my Cholesterol. I started 10mg of Pravastatin at 10pm last night. 4am this morning my knees, thighs and fingers were aching terribly, it is so bad that you just do
After a fantastic and relaxing holiday, I thought I would bite the bullet and go back to my GP to see if we can start again on lowering my Cholesterol. I started 10mg of Pravastatin at 10pm last night. 4am this morning my knees, thighs and fingers were aching terribly, it is so bad that you just do
goldie
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
How did you get referred to a lipid clinic?
I'm breaking in a new GP ;-) and he definitely won't refer before my notes arrive from the last GP and I feel like he's going to be reluctant even then. The last GP never referred me - I was referred when I saw a locum after 5 years of increasing problems while taking Atorvastatin. So, how did you get
I'm breaking in a new GP ;-) and he definitely won't refer before my notes arrive from the last GP and I feel like he's going to be reluctant even then. The last GP never referred me - I was referred when I saw a locum after 5 years of increasing problems while taking Atorvastatin. So, how did you get
DakCB-UK
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Exercise Treadmill Test
When I went for my last lipid assessment, I was advised to take the ETT which I am doing next Monday pending my next clinic appointment in early August. They will then tell me my cholesterol type and prescribe the correct medication. I was last diagnosed 25 years ago with hyperlipidaemia and am taking
When I went for my last lipid assessment, I was advised to take the ETT which I am doing next Monday pending my next clinic appointment in early August. They will then tell me my cholesterol type and prescribe the correct medication. I was last diagnosed 25 years ago with hyperlipidaemia and am taking
Hidden
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Lipid Clinic Appointment
Had my most disappointing lipid clinic appointment in 16 years of attending. Saw a different consultant from the usual ones. When I raised concerns about angina he said "You are a 46 year old woman who doesn't smoke. I can confidently say you do not have heart disease and I am a heart doctor". How arrogant
Had my most disappointing lipid clinic appointment in 16 years of attending. Saw a different consultant from the usual ones. When I raised concerns about angina he said "You are a 46 year old woman who doesn't smoke. I can confidently say you do not have heart disease and I am a heart doctor". How arrogant
Seahorse
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Diagnosis and Cholesterol
Hello, I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes today and came out with so many questions about this but of course once I had left the doctors but I have another appointment with the nurse next week. He also said that my cholesterol was 8.4 and has referred me to a Lipid clinic. How long do you usually have
Hello, I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes today and came out with so many questions about this but of course once I had left the doctors but I have another appointment with the nurse next week. He also said that my cholesterol was 8.4 and has referred me to a Lipid clinic. How long do you usually have
Jakster
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
high cholesterol and have a statin intolerance. What to do?
I have been visiting the Lipid clinic for years, it is always a different registrar and I always need to go through the same scenario. I cannot take any of the statins or ezetimes. I have FH and my cholesterol level at the present time is 11. My theory is that the statins target where I have Cholesterol
I have been visiting the Lipid clinic for years, it is always a different registrar and I always need to go through the same scenario. I cannot take any of the statins or ezetimes. I have FH and my cholesterol level at the present time is 11. My theory is that the statins target where I have Cholesterol
goldie
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
What to do Next.
The present state of my cholesterol saga is that I have been taking pravastatin 20mg for about six weeks. I have been OK with it, just a couple of very painful cramps and a bit of muscle twitching at night. Latest results are TC 6.5, LDL 4.1, trigs 0.84 and HDL 2. I know this will not be good enough
The present state of my cholesterol saga is that I have been taking pravastatin 20mg for about six weeks. I have been OK with it, just a couple of very painful cramps and a bit of muscle twitching at night. Latest results are TC 6.5, LDL 4.1, trigs 0.84 and HDL 2. I know this will not be good enough
Aliwally
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Would you like to know the facts about nuts ??
The first nut is the Pistachio, Health benefits of Pistachios ¦Pistachios are rich source of energy; 100 g of nuts contain 557 calories. Nonetheless, the nuts contain many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health. ¦The
The first nut is the Pistachio, Health benefits of Pistachios ¦Pistachios are rich source of energy; 100 g of nuts contain 557 calories. Nonetheless, the nuts contain many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health. ¦The
monky
Administrator
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Quit Support
12 years ago
Finally I have done it !!!!!
3o minutes running.....it was a dream for me 3 months ago. I checked my Cholesterol level at that time and it was really high and i had to do something for it.....Then I found this amazing C25K from Laura which worked wonders....first week was the worst with some chest tightness and then it was shin
3o minutes running.....it was a dream for me 3 months ago. I checked my Cholesterol level at that time and it was really high and i had to do something for it.....Then I found this amazing C25K from Laura which worked wonders....first week was the worst with some chest tightness and then it was shin
Jojiyo
Graduate
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Couch to 5K
12 years ago
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