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Hi all Does anyone know if you should stop taking cholesterol supplements prior to a cholesterol test? Sorry it’s not a thyroid question but not sure who else to ask Thank you
Hi all Does anyone know if you should stop taking cholesterol supplements prior to a cholesterol test? Sorry it’s not a thyroid question but not sure who else to ask Thank you
Lindsayf
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Inflammation is the real problem and increased cholesterol the solution. So why has cholesterol got such a bad rap?
Two good, short articles that sum up what I've been trying to say for ages:
Inflammation is the real problem and increased cholesterol the solution. So why has cholesterol got such a bad rap?
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130513/health/health1.html
https://jamaica-gleaner.com
Two good, short articles that sum up what I've been trying to say for ages:
Inflammation is the real problem and increased cholesterol the solution. So why has cholesterol got such a bad rap?
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130513/health/health1.html
https://jamaica-gleaner.com
greygoose
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Ketogenic Diet Parkinson's
At the same time, an improvement was observed in body mass, BMI, waist circumference, the concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP), glycated haemoglobin, fasting insulin,
HDL
cholesterol
and triglycerides.
At the same time, an improvement was observed in body mass, BMI, waist circumference, the concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP), glycated haemoglobin, fasting insulin,
HDL
cholesterol
and triglycerides.
House2
in
Cure Parkinson's
2 years ago
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Latest blood test results - now including vitamin checks!
These are the results: Total
cholesterol
: 6.45 (range 0-5) LDL : 4 (range <3) Non
HDL
: 4.42 (range <4)
HDL
: 2.03 (range >1.2) Total
cholesterol
HDL
: 3.18 (range <4) Triglycerides: 0.93 (range <1.7) So they say my cholesterol is high…which I’m not sure if this should worry me?
These are the results: Total
cholesterol
: 6.45 (range 0-5) LDL : 4 (range <3) Non
HDL
: 4.42 (range <4)
HDL
: 2.03 (range >1.2) Total
cholesterol
HDL
: 3.18 (range <4) Triglycerides: 0.93 (range <1.7) So they say my cholesterol is high…which I’m not sure if this should worry me?
Loopnova
in
Thyroid UK
2 years 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
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Latest Bloods - Dr requested a review
An update after my last post in February. Dr put my Levo up by 25mcg, so I have been taking 125mcg per day since the beginning of March. Due to no appts, I’ve eventually got the bloods done that I requested through the GP. They’ve just texted me a routine appt for May, after the Dr has reviewed my results
An update after my last post in February. Dr put my Levo up by 25mcg, so I have been taking 125mcg per day since the beginning of March. Due to no appts, I’ve eventually got the bloods done that I requested through the GP. They’ve just texted me a routine appt for May, after the Dr has reviewed my results
ssjg
in
Thyroid UK
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
in
PBCers Organization
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
in
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
in
AF Association
1 year ago
New results from Monitor my Health
TSH 11.5 (0.27-4.2 mU/L) high FT4 13 (12-22 pmol/L) normal FT3 6.2 (3.1-6.8 pmol/L) normal Vit D 66 (replete) HB 141 g/L normal Ferritin 164 ug/L normal TSAT 23% normal Active B12 74 pmol/L normal Folate 11.2 ug/L normal
Cholesterol
5.6 (
HDL
2.07;Non-hdl 3.53;Triglycerides 1.58) HbAlc 43 (
TSH 11.5 (0.27-4.2 mU/L) high FT4 13 (12-22 pmol/L) normal FT3 6.2 (3.1-6.8 pmol/L) normal Vit D 66 (replete) HB 141 g/L normal Ferritin 164 ug/L normal TSAT 23% normal Active B12 74 pmol/L normal Folate 11.2 ug/L normal
Cholesterol
5.6 (
HDL
2.07;Non-hdl 3.53;Triglycerides 1.58) HbAlc 43 (
DitzyGrandma
in
Thyroid UK
11 months ago
Statins & Steroids
I’ve been advised to take statins due to high
cholesterol
levels of 7.0, Serum triglycerides 2.3,
HDL
2.5, HDL ratio 2.8, LDL 3.4, non HDL 4.5. I’m reluctant to take more meds but I’m unclear of the meaning of all the results and if I should take statins or not.
I’ve been advised to take statins due to high
cholesterol
levels of 7.0, Serum triglycerides 2.3,
HDL
2.5, HDL ratio 2.8, LDL 3.4, non HDL 4.5. I’m reluctant to take more meds but I’m unclear of the meaning of all the results and if I should take statins or not.
Griggser
in
PMRGCAuk
2 years 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
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
High Cholesterol and Statins
Hi there, I am an AFibber since 2016. I have recently had a number of cholesterol blood tests taken and unfortunately even after changing diet etc the number has not changed from 6.2. This is made up of HDL 1.73 LDL 4.1 and triglycerides making up the rest. I have a a GP review call on Monday and am
Hi there, I am an AFibber since 2016. I have recently had a number of cholesterol blood tests taken and unfortunately even after changing diet etc the number has not changed from 6.2. This is made up of HDL 1.73 LDL 4.1 and triglycerides making up the rest. I have a a GP review call on Monday and am
wwatson280283
in
AF Association
2 years ago
From NDT back to Levothyroxine
TSH 0.02 mu/L ( 0.27- 4.20mu/L) Free T4 18.4 ( 11.30 - 21.60 pmol/L) Total Cholesterol level. 7.3 Serum Triglycerides 2.2 ( 0 - 1.6mmol/L) Hi I’ve been on NDT for 3 yrs and trying Levo again. I’m on 125mg. Stopped NDT 6 weeks ago. Just had blood test requested by GP as started requesting
TSH 0.02 mu/L ( 0.27- 4.20mu/L) Free T4 18.4 ( 11.30 - 21.60 pmol/L) Total Cholesterol level. 7.3 Serum Triglycerides 2.2 ( 0 - 1.6mmol/L) Hi I’ve been on NDT for 3 yrs and trying Levo again. I’m on 125mg. Stopped NDT 6 weeks ago. Just had blood test requested by GP as started requesting
MichelleHarris
in
Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Thyroid or Pituitary Problem?
Cholesterol
: Total
Cholesterol
5.6 (1.20) Non
HDL
4.11 (<4) LDL 3.1 (<3) Triglycerides 2.14 (<2.30) Diabetes: HbA1c 37 (20-41.9) Lungs: Serum A1 – Antitrypsin 1.11 (1.10-2.10) Blood Count: McH 32.2 (26-32.6) Monocyte 0.2 (0.2-0.9) Platelet, McV, Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, RBC, MCHC, WCC, Neutrophil
Cholesterol
: Total
Cholesterol
5.6 (1.20) Non
HDL
4.11 (<4) LDL 3.1 (<3) Triglycerides 2.14 (<2.30) Diabetes: HbA1c 37 (20-41.9) Lungs: Serum A1 – Antitrypsin 1.11 (1.10-2.10) Blood Count: McH 32.2 (26-32.6) Monocyte 0.2 (0.2-0.9) Platelet, McV, Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, RBC, MCHC, WCC, Neutrophil
Amy_O
in
Thyroid UK
2 years ago
TSH and Cholesterol
To note, my TSH was always around 1 even with inconsistent levo, but my latest bloodwork from last week are as follows: TSH 3.29 mU/L Free T4 16.60 pmol/L
HDL
cholesterol
1.17 mmol/L LDL
cholesterol
3.04 mmol/L non
HDL
cholesterol
3.43 mmol/L Total cholesterol 4.60 mmol/L B12 644 ng/L I wonder
To note, my TSH was always around 1 even with inconsistent levo, but my latest bloodwork from last week are as follows: TSH 3.29 mU/L Free T4 16.60 pmol/L
HDL
cholesterol
1.17 mmol/L LDL
cholesterol
3.04 mmol/L non
HDL
cholesterol
3.43 mmol/L Total cholesterol 4.60 mmol/L B12 644 ng/L I wonder
Aloha79
in
Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Plant sterols for cholesterol and continuous glucose monitor for blood sugar - good results
Hi I was diagnosed prediabetic (43) and high
cholesterol
(6.20 non
HDL
) last July. I went lowish carb until Nov/Dec when shifted to Christmas eating. From July I first started taking Benecol drink and then replaced it with Cardiosmile pine tree plant sterols sachets and Nattokinase capsules.
Hi I was diagnosed prediabetic (43) and high
cholesterol
(6.20 non
HDL
) last July. I went lowish carb until Nov/Dec when shifted to Christmas eating. From July I first started taking Benecol drink and then replaced it with Cardiosmile pine tree plant sterols sachets and Nattokinase capsules.
Viveka
in
PMRGCAuk
8 months ago
Raised cholesterol
Last results:- Serum lipid levels Serum cholesterol level 6.5 mmol/LSerum triglyceride levels 0.85 mmol/L [0.4 - 1.5]Serum
HDL
cholesterol
level 1.5 mmol/LSerum LDL cholesterol level 4.6 mmol/L; NB the calculation of LDL is valid only for afasting sample.Serum
cholesterol
/
HDL
ratio 4.3Serum non high
Last results:- Serum lipid levels Serum cholesterol level 6.5 mmol/LSerum triglyceride levels 0.85 mmol/L [0.4 - 1.5]Serum
HDL
cholesterol
level 1.5 mmol/LSerum LDL cholesterol level 4.6 mmol/L; NB the calculation of LDL is valid only for afasting sample.Serum
cholesterol
/
HDL
ratio 4.3Serum non high
Flecmac
in
British Heart Foundation
2 years ago
Results
test yesterday
Cholesterol
5.2 (2.5_5.0)
HDL
cholesterol
1.6 (1.2_1.7) LDL cholesterol 3.1 (0_3.5) Don't want to start statins could my thyroid have something to do with results Lastly been asking gp for hrt for nearly a year now she said no because of blood pressure Appreciate any thoughts/ advice
test yesterday
Cholesterol
5.2 (2.5_5.0)
HDL
cholesterol
1.6 (1.2_1.7) LDL cholesterol 3.1 (0_3.5) Don't want to start statins could my thyroid have something to do with results Lastly been asking gp for hrt for nearly a year now she said no because of blood pressure Appreciate any thoughts/ advice
Nat987pal123
in
Thyroid UK
2 years 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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