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Have been told to take Stanol by consultant, not having much luck finding it. Anyone heard of it?
First lipid consultation yesterday has left me reeling! All too much too fast and would appreciate some perspective if anyone has any advice to offer. LDL 5.2, overall 7.3. Had to stop simvastatin, have a genetic muscle problem. Consultant changed blood pressure tablets, told me to stop eating practically
First lipid consultation yesterday has left me reeling! All too much too fast and would appreciate some perspective if anyone has any advice to offer. LDL 5.2, overall 7.3. Had to stop simvastatin, have a genetic muscle problem. Consultant changed blood pressure tablets, told me to stop eating practically
mybow
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
i am 52 years old, my cholesterol level is 4.0 is this high and am i at risk?
florentina
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
I am 87, and have been told that my cholesterol level is 4.5 units. Is that too high or too low?
I take the dog out every day for a mile or so, weigh 13st, +- 1 lb and gave up smoking in 1982. I complained about shortage of breath and that's how I found out about my cholesterol level.
I take the dog out every day for a mile or so, weigh 13st, +- 1 lb and gave up smoking in 1982. I complained about shortage of breath and that's how I found out about my cholesterol level.
Orvos
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12 years ago
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My cholesterol level is 5.3 my Dr says its fine, should i worry my age 52yrs old
I eat healthy only cook with olive oil don't use dairy white rice, bread, pasta I may be going through the menopause. what am I doing wrong
I eat healthy only cook with olive oil don't use dairy white rice, bread, pasta I may be going through the menopause. what am I doing wrong
information1
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
with a cholesterol level of 3.5 and aged 72 with high blood pressure is statins needed
jantilt
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Hello, I am 56 years old, non smoker, normal BMI (5ft 1, 8st 7lb). My latest test show total cholesterol is 6.7, LDL 3.9, HDL 2.4.
My GP says that as I a not in the 'high risk' category there is no need for me to take statins but I even though my diet is very healthy I want to take statins for peace of mind as my father had a lot of strokes and was a non smoker and not overweight. I worry every day about this and want to ask if
My GP says that as I a not in the 'high risk' category there is no need for me to take statins but I even though my diet is very healthy I want to take statins for peace of mind as my father had a lot of strokes and was a non smoker and not overweight. I worry every day about this and want to ask if
sudihill
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
How can I get my GP to refer me to a lipid clinic
I'm 42, always exercised a good deal ie most days, always had a good diet ( even better now following heart uk advice) and never overweight. Never smoked. Diagnosed with likely FH 2 years ago. Total chol 8.6 but with a LDL/HDL ratio of 5.6/2.3. Prescribed simvastatin 40mg and now atorvostatin
I'm 42, always exercised a good deal ie most days, always had a good diet ( even better now following heart uk advice) and never overweight. Never smoked. Diagnosed with likely FH 2 years ago. Total chol 8.6 but with a LDL/HDL ratio of 5.6/2.3. Prescribed simvastatin 40mg and now atorvostatin
AndrewP
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
Introduction
Hi everyone, I've been reading your posts over the last few days, and decided that it was time for me to join in and let my presence be known! I don't want to be too intrusive as a newbie, but thought it polite to let you know that I am here, and am quite prepared to join in rather than be a shadowy
Hi everyone, I've been reading your posts over the last few days, and decided that it was time for me to join in and let my presence be known! I don't want to be too intrusive as a newbie, but thought it polite to let you know that I am here, and am quite prepared to join in rather than be a shadowy
allypal
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NRAS
12 years ago
Possible side effects since moving on to generic atorvastatin - continue or stop taking meds?
Hi everyone. I only discovered Heart UK a few days ago, and have already received a wealth of useful diet information. I'd like some advise regarding (possibly) coming off statins, I'll try to keep this as short and to the point as possible! I'm 42, male, and have been taking Lipitor 20mg (atorvastatin
Hi everyone. I only discovered Heart UK a few days ago, and have already received a wealth of useful diet information. I'd like some advise regarding (possibly) coming off statins, I'll try to keep this as short and to the point as possible! I'm 42, male, and have been taking Lipitor 20mg (atorvastatin
Fuzzer
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Cholesterol Support
12 years ago
What will they do/ask me on a first visit to a lipid clinc?
Went to Dr and was told my cholesterol was 14.3!!!! SOme other number was high but couldn't take much in after he repeatedly kept saying he'd never seen as result as high!!! He's referred me to a lipid clinic but I've no idea what to expect. I've tried to start eating healthy by lowering the saturated
Went to Dr and was told my cholesterol was 14.3!!!! SOme other number was high but couldn't take much in after he repeatedly kept saying he'd never seen as result as high!!! He's referred me to a lipid clinic but I've no idea what to expect. I've tried to start eating healthy by lowering the saturated
Jo300
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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