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PSK9 Praluent
Hi I have scarily high
cholesterol
(11.7 with LDL 8.1). Awaiting results of a FH
test
. My endo is starting me on Praluent & I’m looking to hear positive /negative experiences and also any tips for getting used to it. Thanks in advance x
Hi I have scarily high
cholesterol
(11.7 with LDL 8.1). Awaiting results of a FH
test
. My endo is starting me on Praluent & I’m looking to hear positive /negative experiences and also any tips for getting used to it. Thanks in advance x
Whatnow1973
in
British Heart Foundation
2 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
in
Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Statins
I have held off with statins for few years and have recently been having cholesterol drinks to try to lower level. My cholesterol level has fallen gradually but is still 6.2. I’ve just had a telephone consultation with hospital lipid dr and the genetic test they did which looks for one definite familial
I have held off with statins for few years and have recently been having cholesterol drinks to try to lower level. My cholesterol level has fallen gradually but is still 6.2. I’ve just had a telephone consultation with hospital lipid dr and the genetic test they did which looks for one definite familial
Flecmac
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
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cholesterol levels for thyroid people
Hi Peeps I was wondering if you could enlighten me a bit about cholesterol if you’re a ( treated ) hypothyroid person . I’ll give you a bit of background… I had been on plant sterols ( natural statins ) for a couple of years with no adverse effects , until June this year when I started getting
Hi Peeps I was wondering if you could enlighten me a bit about cholesterol if you’re a ( treated ) hypothyroid person . I’ll give you a bit of background… I had been on plant sterols ( natural statins ) for a couple of years with no adverse effects , until June this year when I started getting
Yellup1
in
Thyroid UK
9 months 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
in
Thyroid UK
10 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
in
Thyroid UK
5 months ago
Fatty Liver disease and Triglyceride levels
There's also a particular type of
cholesterol
associated with the liver called VLDL: Is this a
test
that an NHS GP can do or is it a specialist test?
There's also a particular type of
cholesterol
associated with the liver called VLDL: Is this a
test
that an NHS GP can do or is it a specialist test?
mickeymouse42
in
British Liver Trust
8 months ago
Zyprexa withdrawal...
Now my psychiatrist says to start withdrawing the zyprexa as this med requires a
cholesterol
blood
test
. Why are there conditions on my mental health meds?? Not fair, not fair at all.
Now my psychiatrist says to start withdrawing the zyprexa as this med requires a
cholesterol
blood
test
. Why are there conditions on my mental health meds?? Not fair, not fair at all.
Kathush
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
1 year ago
new blood test,
New blood test, any help of understanding this I’d would be great full. Serum lipid levels Serum cholesterol level 6.5 mmol/L Serum HDL cholesterol level 1.1 mmol/L Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 5.9 Serum LDL cholesterol level 3.8 mmol/L Serum triglyceride levels 3.5 mmol/L Guide to Lipid Interpretation
New blood test, any help of understanding this I’d would be great full. Serum lipid levels Serum cholesterol level 6.5 mmol/L Serum HDL cholesterol level 1.1 mmol/L Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 5.9 Serum LDL cholesterol level 3.8 mmol/L Serum triglyceride levels 3.5 mmol/L Guide to Lipid Interpretation
Haze1975
in
Thyroid UK
6 months ago
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
in
Thyroid UK
4 months ago
Meds Review.
He could see results of my most recent blood
test
for
cholesterol
, hb1ac, etc whilst he was talking to me. Will be interesting to see if this improves things. Oh, and on a side note.
He could see results of my most recent blood
test
for
cholesterol
, hb1ac, etc whilst he was talking to me. Will be interesting to see if this improves things. Oh, and on a side note.
Hrty
in
British Heart Foundation
10 months ago
Atorvastatin and raised blood sugar
I was on simvastatin 40mg for many years and 2 years ago my Dr changed my medication to 20mg atorvastatin. My blood sugar has increased to the point of needing lifestyle changes. Has anyone noticed the link between statins and diabetes or is it just me?
I was on simvastatin 40mg for many years and 2 years ago my Dr changed my medication to 20mg atorvastatin. My blood sugar has increased to the point of needing lifestyle changes. Has anyone noticed the link between statins and diabetes or is it just me?
Lilysmiles
in
Cholesterol Support
1 year ago
Help with my husband's results he is really struggling
His
Cholesterol
, lipids and triglycerides are all elevated in every blood
test
on his records going back to 2019. Too numerous to include. Inflammation CRP HS 1.330 mg/L (Range: < 3) Iron Status Ferritin 417.00 ug/L (Range: 30 - 518) Vitamins Folate - Serum !
His
Cholesterol
, lipids and triglycerides are all elevated in every blood
test
on his records going back to 2019. Too numerous to include. Inflammation CRP HS 1.330 mg/L (Range: < 3) Iron Status Ferritin 417.00 ug/L (Range: 30 - 518) Vitamins Folate - Serum !
Susanmcg
in
Thyroid UK
4 months 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
in
British Heart Foundation
11 months ago
Advice re Statins
A few years back I was was started on Simvastatin as a random blood
test
showed that my overall
cholesterol
was in the 7s. Some time later my GP changed this to Atorvastatin as my cholesterol remained high.
A few years back I was was started on Simvastatin as a random blood
test
showed that my overall
cholesterol
was in the 7s. Some time later my GP changed this to Atorvastatin as my cholesterol remained high.
Judthepud
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year ago
What's in a word?
Health care in the UK has seen a change in the last couple of years. Patients with one or more long term conditions are now asked about their experiences and how they would like to be treated. Carers are also consulted. Well done to all the organisations and Universities that go that extra mile, you
Health care in the UK has seen a change in the last couple of years. Patients with one or more long term conditions are now asked about their experiences and how they would like to be treated. Carers are also consulted. Well done to all the organisations and Universities that go that extra mile, you
john-boy-92
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
HDL cholesterol confusion
Hi - I'm overall very fit and healthy and do a lot of exercise (12 hours a week). I eat very healthily and limit alcohol to 14 units a week. I've just been told my HDL is very high even though my LDL is normal range. I've been advised to take "lifestyle changes" to lower my HDL. I'm really confused
Hi - I'm overall very fit and healthy and do a lot of exercise (12 hours a week). I eat very healthily and limit alcohol to 14 units a week. I've just been told my HDL is very high even though my LDL is normal range. I've been advised to take "lifestyle changes" to lower my HDL. I'm really confused
serenity2012
in
British Heart Foundation
1 year 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
in
Thyroid UK
4 months ago
My A Fib story
So I am on beta blockers, also on statins as I am now in an at risk group and a blood
test
revealed high
cholesterol
. Also on anti depressants for anxiety. Just had another 24 hour tape as I still feel fluttering a few times a day, everyday. Also woken up with 124 bpm.
So I am on beta blockers, also on statins as I am now in an at risk group and a blood
test
revealed high
cholesterol
. Also on anti depressants for anxiety. Just had another 24 hour tape as I still feel fluttering a few times a day, everyday. Also woken up with 124 bpm.
TedSpaniel
in
British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Advice please
Results on 87t4+5t3TSH 0.03 Ft3 4.6 (3.5-6.5) Ft4 15(12-23) What would you recommend stay here or try to increase? Didn't do well on 100t4 so had to go back to 87 and add 5t3 again.
Results on 87t4+5t3TSH 0.03 Ft3 4.6 (3.5-6.5) Ft4 15(12-23) What would you recommend stay here or try to increase? Didn't do well on 100t4 so had to go back to 87 and add 5t3 again.
Clara9
in
Thyroid UK
11 hours ago
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