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Plant Sterols
Has anyone found taking plant sterols have reduced their high cholesterol? My fasting blood test shows my LDL is 3.94. Dr insisting I take Atorvastatin. I like to try alternatives first.
Has anyone found taking plant sterols have reduced their high cholesterol? My fasting blood test shows my LDL is 3.94. Dr insisting I take Atorvastatin. I like to try alternatives first.
Ellemod
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Cholesterol Support
6 months ago
Ezetimbe
started on 10mg of Ezetimbe as lipid doctor still wants to try and get my ldl levels down as currently 3.9 total cholesterol is 5.5 since staring this medication about a week ago l been breaking out in Hives as anyone else had any of these symptoms. also doctor thinks l am a case for genetic condition
started on 10mg of Ezetimbe as lipid doctor still wants to try and get my ldl levels down as currently 3.9 total cholesterol is 5.5 since staring this medication about a week ago l been breaking out in Hives as anyone else had any of these symptoms. also doctor thinks l am a case for genetic condition
Jack123456
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Cholesterol Support
7 months ago
High cholesterol
I have recently signed up the Our Future Health programme. I was invited along for a blood test and a finger prick cholesterol test. The cholesterol result came back as 10.14 and I was told to go to my GP. I had a cholesterol blood test at my doctors surgery in July and it came back as 6.1. I thought
I have recently signed up the Our Future Health programme. I was invited along for a blood test and a finger prick cholesterol test. The cholesterol result came back as 10.14 and I was told to go to my GP. I had a cholesterol blood test at my doctors surgery in July and it came back as 6.1. I thought
Suziscrews
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
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High cholesterol
Just had telephone consultation with my gp, he said my cholesterol is 8.2 and I have high triglycerides. He offered me statins, I said I d think about it.Im writing this because I am a bit shocked and unsure what to do next. Any advice most welcome. Im taking 75/100 mcg teva levothyroxine alternate
Just had telephone consultation with my gp, he said my cholesterol is 8.2 and I have high triglycerides. He offered me statins, I said I d think about it.Im writing this because I am a bit shocked and unsure what to do next. Any advice most welcome. Im taking 75/100 mcg teva levothyroxine alternate
Geegee777
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Cholesterol
I requested a diabetes blood test at my local surgery on Monday, received telephone call Tuesday, to arrange an appointment with my gp, regarding cholesterol. My question is should I take statins if offered? And is it possible to reverse high cholesterol?Im taking 75/100 mcg teva levothyroxine alternate
I requested a diabetes blood test at my local surgery on Monday, received telephone call Tuesday, to arrange an appointment with my gp, regarding cholesterol. My question is should I take statins if offered? And is it possible to reverse high cholesterol?Im taking 75/100 mcg teva levothyroxine alternate
Geegee777
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Advice on cholesterol blood test
Good afternoon lovely people, my GP has moaned at me that my cholesterol is too high and has advised healthy eating, well i do eat healthy and have told them that. I have stated if its too high its because of my thyroidectomy. My reults are as follows all mmol/l Serum cholesterol 6.8 Serum triglycerides
Good afternoon lovely people, my GP has moaned at me that my cholesterol is too high and has advised healthy eating, well i do eat healthy and have told them that. I have stated if its too high its because of my thyroidectomy. My reults are as follows all mmol/l Serum cholesterol 6.8 Serum triglycerides
Soaping
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Euthyroid Sick Syndrome
Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with Euthyroid Sick Syndrome or thinks they may have it? I am now beginning to think that my problems are due to this and not Hypothyroidism. Am thinking of getting a reverse T3 test but it's quite expensive.This cannot be treated with meds so
Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with Euthyroid Sick Syndrome or thinks they may have it? I am now beginning to think that my problems are due to this and not Hypothyroidism. Am thinking of getting a reverse T3 test but it's quite expensive.This cannot be treated with meds so
Sooty101
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Triglycerides
I’m very pleased to say my total cholesterol has gone from 6.4 to 4.6 from March this year to August. I worked hard with diet mainly and exercise. However my triglycerides weren’t included in this blood test. Has anyone found that due to their thyroid problems that their triglycerides are raised?
I’m very pleased to say my total cholesterol has gone from 6.4 to 4.6 from March this year to August. I worked hard with diet mainly and exercise. However my triglycerides weren’t included in this blood test. Has anyone found that due to their thyroid problems that their triglycerides are raised?
292426
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
In support of Cholesterol
"Loss of cholesterol in the inner ear may be involved in age-related hearing loss — and phytosterols may help resolve it" https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2023/09/11/vitamin-hearing-problems.aspx?ui=a650bba9fa594d9288b370e0e5b7d48679ac626178c65c86d99d2da36f1590d1&sd=20110602&cid_source
"Loss of cholesterol in the inner ear may be involved in age-related hearing loss — and phytosterols may help resolve it" https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2023/09/11/vitamin-hearing-problems.aspx?ui=a650bba9fa594d9288b370e0e5b7d48679ac626178c65c86d99d2da36f1590d1&sd=20110602&cid_source
Blissful
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Help with blood tests please - Triglycerides high again
Hi All, Would appreciate help with my recent blood test results please. I am taking 75mcg/100mcg alternate days. Then upped my T3 in April to 12.5mcg per day after blood tests showed high cholesterol. My recent tests show T3 increased from 4.3 to 5.47 so very positive increase. LDL down from 3.4
Hi All, Would appreciate help with my recent blood test results please. I am taking 75mcg/100mcg alternate days. Then upped my T3 in April to 12.5mcg per day after blood tests showed high cholesterol. My recent tests show T3 increased from 4.3 to 5.47 so very positive increase. LDL down from 3.4
Newmummy82
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Thyroid UK
8 months ago
Calcium Citrate questions
I’ve been taking Calcium Carbonate on and off for over 5 years but my stomach really doesn’t like it. It makes me gassy and and causes me to have stomach ache. I have read that Calcium Citrate is more gentle on the stomach so I am trying to find what the equivalent calcium citrate is to calcium carbonate
I’ve been taking Calcium Carbonate on and off for over 5 years but my stomach really doesn’t like it. It makes me gassy and and causes me to have stomach ache. I have read that Calcium Citrate is more gentle on the stomach so I am trying to find what the equivalent calcium citrate is to calcium carbonate
Floridafan
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PMRGCAuk
2 days ago
Exercise and Blood pressure meds
I am 51 y/o and was diagnosed with v.high BP in Jan 2024 of 210/130. This stayed high (>198/120) even after a few days and immediately the GP put me on 10mg Amlodipine which reduced my average BP over 3 weeks to approx 155/95. I was then also given 2.5mg Ramipril too (after bloods were fine) and this
I am 51 y/o and was diagnosed with v.high BP in Jan 2024 of 210/130. This stayed high (>198/120) even after a few days and immediately the GP put me on 10mg Amlodipine which reduced my average BP over 3 weeks to approx 155/95. I was then also given 2.5mg Ramipril too (after bloods were fine) and this
Dormat27
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High Blood Pressure Support
10 days ago
Raised heart rate with Losartan
I take Tildiem 500mg for AF and Hypertension .My BP had been creeping up so 6 weeks ago GP added in Losartan 25mg.Since then I have been aware of my heartbeat more, similar to when I started Diltiazem. My main worry is my resting heart rate has increased from 60 to 70.Has anyone else experienced an
I take Tildiem 500mg for AF and Hypertension .My BP had been creeping up so 6 weeks ago GP added in Losartan 25mg.Since then I have been aware of my heartbeat more, similar to when I started Diltiazem. My main worry is my resting heart rate has increased from 60 to 70.Has anyone else experienced an
Redwing30
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
18 days ago
Changing Medication
Hi I’m just looking for some advice on Targinact and just Oxycodone please. My neurologist wrote to my GP requesting that I be prescribed Targinact 10mg at night and 5mg mornings increasing if necessary by 5mg increments to maximum of 20mg twice a day, also changing the Venlafaxine I take to either
Hi I’m just looking for some advice on Targinact and just Oxycodone please. My neurologist wrote to my GP requesting that I be prescribed Targinact 10mg at night and 5mg mornings increasing if necessary by 5mg increments to maximum of 20mg twice a day, also changing the Venlafaxine I take to either
Felixstowe
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Restless Legs Syndrome
19 days ago
dipyridamole
I’m going to try this next week when I get an Rx. Looking for any pointers from anyone who has had success with it. I gather that 225mg is a common dose for RLS (three 75mg pills). I intend to start with one pill and titrate up to three quickly if there are no issues. I’m currently using buprenorphine
I’m going to try this next week when I get an Rx. Looking for any pointers from anyone who has had success with it. I gather that 225mg is a common dose for RLS (three 75mg pills). I intend to start with one pill and titrate up to three quickly if there are no issues. I’m currently using buprenorphine
707twitcher
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Restless Legs Syndrome
20 days ago
Travelling with opioids
Hello everyone, Last May I flew to Chicago with gabapentin & low dose oxycodone in my hand luggage with prescription attached with no problems. In 2 weeks I will be flying to Phoenix, Arizona & now am on low dose buprenorphine instead of oxycodone. Has anyone had problems flying to the US carrying low
Hello everyone, Last May I flew to Chicago with gabapentin & low dose oxycodone in my hand luggage with prescription attached with no problems. In 2 weeks I will be flying to Phoenix, Arizona & now am on low dose buprenorphine instead of oxycodone. Has anyone had problems flying to the US carrying low
Simkin
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Restless Legs Syndrome
29 days ago
Desperate for help
yet again I am having issues getting my Morningside T3 and I run out today and after last time of going without for 3 days I was so ill for over 2 weeks One pharmacy informed me they have Alliance and Advance? Can anyone tell me if either are both FREE of Mannitol and Acacia so I can try one of them
yet again I am having issues getting my Morningside T3 and I run out today and after last time of going without for 3 days I was so ill for over 2 weeks One pharmacy informed me they have Alliance and Advance? Can anyone tell me if either are both FREE of Mannitol and Acacia so I can try one of them
Jefner
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Indapamide
I have been on 10mg Amlodipine and 10mg Ramipril for some years now. My blood pressure has slight increased to 135/96. Due to the raised DBP, my doctors wants me to add Indapamide. Is anybody taking Indapamide? are there any side affects? Would be interested in hearging from anyone who is
I have been on 10mg Amlodipine and 10mg Ramipril for some years now. My blood pressure has slight increased to 135/96. Due to the raised DBP, my doctors wants me to add Indapamide. Is anybody taking Indapamide? are there any side affects? Would be interested in hearging from anyone who is
AnimalNatureLover
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High Blood Pressure Support
2 months ago
why am I so tired
I was diagnosed with GCA in November. I have been reducing Prednisone every 2 weeks. I started on 40mg and I am now on 12.5mg. I have steroid induced diabetis and my readings have been very erratic. They seem to be settling down a bit. I am taking 160mg and 80mg of Gliclazide, I have also been prescribed
I was diagnosed with GCA in November. I have been reducing Prednisone every 2 weeks. I started on 40mg and I am now on 12.5mg. I have steroid induced diabetis and my readings have been very erratic. They seem to be settling down a bit. I am taking 160mg and 80mg of Gliclazide, I have also been prescribed
Ambatu
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PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
looking for a neurologist
Can anyone recommend a neurologist knowledgeable in RLS in the Bristol/ Bath (England) area ? I currently have a neurologist whom I rate quite highly but who cannot prescribe opioids as they are not on the formulary of the hospital where she practises. She has however asked my GP to prescribe Oxycodone
Can anyone recommend a neurologist knowledgeable in RLS in the Bristol/ Bath (England) area ? I currently have a neurologist whom I rate quite highly but who cannot prescribe opioids as they are not on the formulary of the hospital where she practises. She has however asked my GP to prescribe Oxycodone
etchea33
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Restless Legs Syndrome
2 months ago
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