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Cholesterol testing
With the help of
statins
got my cholesterol down to 3 from 6 Anyone know how or where I can get it tested a couple of times a year to check I am still on the right track ? Andrew
With the help of
statins
got my cholesterol down to 3 from 6 Anyone know how or where I can get it tested a couple of times a year to check I am still on the right track ? Andrew
andrew290171
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British Heart Foundation
7 months ago
Statins and Af?
Hi, how many of us are taking
statins
along with the usual Af meds? I think I may have to start these soon and wondered about the effects as I'm nervous about starting yet another drug?
Hi, how many of us are taking
statins
along with the usual Af meds? I think I may have to start these soon and wondered about the effects as I'm nervous about starting yet another drug?
bassets
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
8 months ago
Worrying blood test results ...
I take
statins
etc have a few health conditions and a few nights a week enjoy a few beers no spirits etc. Any input is appreciated and thank you 😊
I take
statins
etc have a few health conditions and a few nights a week enjoy a few beers no spirits etc. Any input is appreciated and thank you 😊
Apollo14lmp
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British Liver Trust
4 months ago
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Hypothyroid for 18 years. Discovered high cholesterol recently. Can I start using plant sterols alongside Thyroxine??
Trying my best not to be put on
statins
if I possibly can, or BP meds. Has anyone tried Plant Sterols like 'OKSterol' powders, alongside Thyroxine, is this safe?? Thank you.
Trying my best not to be put on
statins
if I possibly can, or BP meds. Has anyone tried Plant Sterols like 'OKSterol' powders, alongside Thyroxine, is this safe?? Thank you.
Levy24
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
result advice please
I think l need an increase in levo but they are being set in the ranges and won’t increase, however are quite willing to prescribe
statins
which l refused. Can someone please help me make sense of my results.
I think l need an increase in levo but they are being set in the ranges and won’t increase, however are quite willing to prescribe
statins
which l refused. Can someone please help me make sense of my results.
DitzyGrandma
in
Thyroid UK
23 days ago
Polyunsaturated fats v saturated fats
My GP wanted me to go on
statins
because my total cholesterol is 6.6 I said no as my ratio was 2.5 and was told years ago this was brilliant. I have good hdl which outweighs my ldl but I'm afraid if I change to saturated fats this could clog my arteries
My GP wanted me to go on
statins
because my total cholesterol is 6.6 I said no as my ratio was 2.5 and was told years ago this was brilliant. I have good hdl which outweighs my ldl but I'm afraid if I change to saturated fats this could clog my arteries
GREENcard13
in
Thyroid UK
6 months ago
T3 looks low to me! I have a goitre....help please.
I did some research and found that cholesterol levels were raised with thyroid problems and said I would not take
Statins
until thyroid sorted out. GP says all levels' normal' - I question T3 but don't know what to do next. I'm having to wait until 18th April for scan. Other symptoms too.
I did some research and found that cholesterol levels were raised with thyroid problems and said I would not take
Statins
until thyroid sorted out. GP says all levels' normal' - I question T3 but don't know what to do next. I'm having to wait until 18th April for scan. Other symptoms too.
Applebud
in
Thyroid UK
5 months ago
statins and help
my hb1c was 41 before but thought after months of eating all the cakes biscuits etc i thought it would have been much higher than 43. told gp and she didnt say anything .Im confused as whats going on elastase ok and thyroid ok,good cholesterol good, bad cholerestrol slightly raised so prescribed me
statins
my hb1c was 41 before but thought after months of eating all the cakes biscuits etc i thought it would have been much higher than 43. told gp and she didnt say anything .Im confused as whats going on elastase ok and thyroid ok,good cholesterol good, bad cholerestrol slightly raised so prescribed me
statins
basten
in
British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Plant sterols any one take as..alternative to statins with good results?
Thinking along these lines with plant sterols. My cholesterol is within normal range, but thinking as a precaution. I eat healthily, no red meat for 35yrs plus, very little processed, weight good (thanks to chuffing gastritis!! ) . I have started on Benecol milk and margarine, ( hardly eat butter
Thinking along these lines with plant sterols. My cholesterol is within normal range, but thinking as a precaution. I eat healthily, no red meat for 35yrs plus, very little processed, weight good (thanks to chuffing gastritis!! ) . I have started on Benecol milk and margarine, ( hardly eat butter
sunlovah
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
7 days ago
Metabolic changes from prednisone
I meet with GP in two weeks to be prescribed
statins
to lower cholesterol. I am quite blue about this situation. Wondering if others have experienced this situation?
I meet with GP in two weeks to be prescribed
statins
to lower cholesterol. I am quite blue about this situation. Wondering if others have experienced this situation?
SoreDressageRider
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Heart Stent - feeling unwell when l get cold
Am on the usual daily meds: asiprin, candersarten, bisoprolol (1/2 tablet) and
statins
. In the recent winter months l have noticed that when l am outside (not being very active) that l slowly start to feel unwell...
Am on the usual daily meds: asiprin, candersarten, bisoprolol (1/2 tablet) and
statins
. In the recent winter months l have noticed that when l am outside (not being very active) that l slowly start to feel unwell...
Paul-l
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British Heart Foundation
5 months ago
Thyroid result questions
My Dr would like to test again in 6 months but has suggested
statins
if it doesn't come down. Any tips? And any observations and advice in general on my thyroid results and dose? Thank you 😊
My Dr would like to test again in 6 months but has suggested
statins
if it doesn't come down. Any tips? And any observations and advice in general on my thyroid results and dose? Thank you 😊
ElephantShoes
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Thyroid UK
3 months ago
Statins
Had aortic valve replaced 6months ago, on
statins
, bisoprolol and warfarin but suffer with constant wind and chest pains(the wind). Did have lots of energy but now quite lethargic and anxiety.Any else have these problems, alternative medicines?
Had aortic valve replaced 6months ago, on
statins
, bisoprolol and warfarin but suffer with constant wind and chest pains(the wind). Did have lots of energy but now quite lethargic and anxiety.Any else have these problems, alternative medicines?
Butcherlife
in
British Heart Foundation
9 months ago
statins giving up
I have been in
statins
for 3 years with a few side effects I have been researching and considering stopping them. I think the evidence is now very positive . Going to talk to my doctor Anyone else stopped!! Any advice please
I have been in
statins
for 3 years with a few side effects I have been researching and considering stopping them. I think the evidence is now very positive . Going to talk to my doctor Anyone else stopped!! Any advice please
Chin1956
in
British Heart Foundation
8 months ago
Can You Refuse Certain Blood Tests
I know my cholesterol is high but wont take
statins
so frankly they are wasting my time and theirs, I dont want thyroid tested again as I self source T3 and and am concerned they'll freak out about suppressed TSH. Plus only 3 months since thyroid was last tested.
I know my cholesterol is high but wont take
statins
so frankly they are wasting my time and theirs, I dont want thyroid tested again as I self source T3 and and am concerned they'll freak out about suppressed TSH. Plus only 3 months since thyroid was last tested.
Sparklingsunshine
in
Thyroid UK
2 months ago
heart arteries heavily calcified
hi I’ve had PV and ET since August 2015 I recently started with chest pain after MRI and CT angiogram I was diagnosed with heavily calcified LAD artery and diagonal artery both severe They started me on high intensity
statins
and propanol My stress test didn’t achieve the required heart rate of 160
hi I’ve had PV and ET since August 2015 I recently started with chest pain after MRI and CT angiogram I was diagnosed with heavily calcified LAD artery and diagonal artery both severe They started me on high intensity
statins
and propanol My stress test didn’t achieve the required heart rate of 160
Phil1955
in
MPN Voice
6 months ago
Interaction between aspirin and pred.
The doctor also prescribed
statins
, glyceryl nitrate spray and aspirin. Although it's not listed specifically Corticosteroids are mentioned as a medicine that the aspirin may affect. Does anyone have any experience of this or have any knowledge what the effect could be.
The doctor also prescribed
statins
, glyceryl nitrate spray and aspirin. Although it's not listed specifically Corticosteroids are mentioned as a medicine that the aspirin may affect. Does anyone have any experience of this or have any knowledge what the effect could be.
SudsSuds
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Statins avorastain 80 mg
Still 3 years after triple bypass. Started hveng joint leg pain never before. Anyone else had ths on avarstatin. Awful going again see get diff type I need them but of them 5 days as on antibiotics chest infection. On day 6 of them pain was gone .. o.n thm agai. Started again any body had ths
Still 3 years after triple bypass. Started hveng joint leg pain never before. Anyone else had ths on avarstatin. Awful going again see get diff type I need them but of them 5 days as on antibiotics chest infection. On day 6 of them pain was gone .. o.n thm agai. Started again any body had ths
Truesta123
in
British Heart Foundation
7 months ago
Results of brain scan…
He asked if I was on
statins
, starting them later in the week. He said ideally I would like to send you to Neurology but there is about a 12 month wait, no surprise there then. I said I’m happy to pay, to which he replied, I’m going to refer you to the older persons department!
He asked if I was on
statins
, starting them later in the week. He said ideally I would like to send you to Neurology but there is about a 12 month wait, no surprise there then. I said I’m happy to pay, to which he replied, I’m going to refer you to the older persons department!
Longtimer
in
PMRGCAuk
5 months ago
Cholesterol and QRISK score
My GP has just completed my annual review and has referred me to the GP specialist Pharmacist to discuss
statins
. My cholesterol has always been well controlled with a reading of around 5 (I was told my good cholesterol was excellent).
My GP has just completed my annual review and has referred me to the GP specialist Pharmacist to discuss
statins
. My cholesterol has always been well controlled with a reading of around 5 (I was told my good cholesterol was excellent).
Karendeena
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
3 months ago
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