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statins??

Hi, I am 53 years old which is the same age my father was when he died of an MI back in the 80s. I recently requested a cholesterol test from my GP as I...

Hi, I am 53 years old which is the same age my father was when he died of an MI ...

Georgeb46

•10 days ago

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Reducing Cholesterol

Hello! Are there any medical professionals on the forum who can advise as to an anticipated rate at which cholesterol can be reduced over each 3 month period...

Hello! Are there any medical professionals on the forum who can advise as to an ...

TDM2023

•16 days ago

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Cholestrol results after blood test

I just received these results i am just wondering if this is really high Just got results from NHS app after the doctors were closed LIPNF Serum...

I just received these results i am just wondering if this is really high Just ...

Hidden

•1 month ago

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Citrus bergamot.

I have started taking this supplement for cholesterol and heart health. I would like to know if anyone else has supplemented with this and how/if it worked...

I have started taking this supplement for cholesterol and heart health. I would ...

Elisabeth41

•1 month ago

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High Cholesterol

Two weeks back I was infected with Dengue Virus with fever and was hospitalised for 5 days. Due to continuous fever, the doctor stopped me the regular taking...

Two weeks back I was infected with Dengue Virus with fever and was hospitalised ...

rameshadhikari

•2 months ago

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High Lipid Profile

Hello. Two weeks back I was infected with Dengue Virus with fever and was hospitalised for 5 days. Due to continuous fever, the doctor stopped me the regular...

Hello. Two weeks back I was infected with Dengue Virus with fever and was hospit...

rameshadhikari

•2 months ago

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What is genetic high cholestrol?

Hello everyone I am new to this forum and happy to find some support here. I have just been given my cholestrol level which is 8.5 and doctor has given me...

Hello everyone I am new to this forum and happy to find some support here. I ha...

Green26

•2 months ago

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shockwave for Heart

I got 3 blocked arteries at 95 and 100 percentage since 2015 never had bypass but am on very healthy diet now I am thinking of having shockwave therapy as any...

I got 3 blocked arteries at 95 and 100 percentage since 2015 never had bypass bu...

khaira

•2 months ago

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Cholesterol diet

I have reduced my cholesterol by adjusting my diet, however not enough. My GP has advised that I should not eat eggs. I had thought that the latest research...

I have reduced my cholesterol by adjusting my diet, however not enough. My GP ha...

Ellemod

•2 months ago

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Challenging our Doctor

Our Doctor tried to put my wife on Statins because her LDL was 3.6. I had to point out to him that current research shows that the HDL to Trig' ratio is a far...

Our Doctor tried to put my wife on Statins because her LDL was 3.6. I had to poi...

MySportsAI

•3 months ago

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Statins/double vision

Hi all, has anyone on here experienced double vision whilst taking statins? I am on a low dose of Atorvastatin, 10mg on alternate days, to lower my...

Hi all, has anyone on here experienced double vision whilst taking statins? I am...

Beeky

•3 months ago

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Nustendi

Hi I had 2,stents fitted 18 months ago and found I had familial cholesterol. After not being able to tolerate statins I have been prescribed Nustendi. So...

Hi I had 2,stents fitted 18 months ago and found I had familial cholesterol. ...

Coffelovers

•3 months ago

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menieres disease

Does anyone else suffering from Menieres find that as they age the dizziness and balance issues worsen? I find it very mentally tiring when having to...

Does anyone else suffering from Menieres find that as they age the dizziness and...

Dalrympl

•3 months ago

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Challenge

Hi,Does anyone in this group ever challenge their GP with regard to how the calculation / formula for good or bad cholesterol is applied?

Hi,Does anyone in this group ever challenge their GP with regard to how the calc...

Totoro25

•4 months ago

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GP cholesterol results.

Hi folks, So I have just had my cholesterol test done by my GP with the following results. HDL - 1.5 LDL - 6.8 TRIGLYCERIDES - 1.7 Total 8.3 risk factor......

Hi folks, So I have just had my cholesterol test done by my GP with the followin...

Totoro25

•4 months ago

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Repatha - your views

hello everyone, I’ve been asked to take repatha as I can’t tolerate statins. Has anyone had experience of Repatha? I am a bit fearful of injecting myself...

hello everyone, I’ve been asked to take repatha as I can’t tolerate statins. Ha...

Rockcake

•4 months ago

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Confusion !

I am on a number of medications for various reasons. Methotrexate, ramipril, lercanidipine and levothyroxine . Tootling along fine until..... My cholesterol...

I am on a number of medications for various reasons. Methotrexate, ramipril, ler...

Thingybob

•4 months ago

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Is fish oil beneficial for high cholesterol ?

Conflicting advice of taking omega 3 fish oil for above. What are your thoughts ?

Conflicting advice of taking omega 3 fish oil for above. What are your thoughts ...

Bigsi

•4 months ago

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ezetimibe

I have been on 10 mg daily of ezetimibe for 3 months and my overall cholesterol level remains the same at 6.2! Has anyone else found this drug ineffective?

I have been on 10 mg daily of ezetimibe for 3 months and my overall cholesterol ...

Roscomacl

•5 months ago

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Cholesterol test results ?

Hi everyone,new to to the forum. Just got my cholesterol results back and wondered what I could do to lower ? I have raised liver test results also !...

Hi everyone,new to to the forum. Just got my cholesterol results back and wonder...

Bigsi

•5 months ago

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Total cholesterol and Triglyceride both at 3 mmol/mL

I was on station 5 mg Rosuvastatin. The numbers did not come down therefore was increased to 10mg. My last blood test total cholesterol 3 mmol/L....

I was on station 5 mg Rosuvastatin. The numbers did not come down therefore was...

sandybrown

•5 months ago

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Anyone with experience of taking Dipyridamole and Aspirin together ?

After a vasovagal syncope in Feb.2024 I was sent for brain MRI scan. And a ECG .The result was scar evidence of a small stroke on left side of my head. The ECG...

After a vasovagal syncope in Feb.2024 I was sent for brain MRI scan. And a ECG ....

Marymon

•5 months ago

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high cholesterol results

hi everyone , I really wanted to ask for some advice regarding my blood test results . I honestly don’t understand them . Also was not offered any statins ,...

hi everyone , I really wanted to ask for some advice regarding my blood test res...

Crow1

•6 months ago

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mouth and tongue problems

a couple months ago I was feeling unwell, doctor reckon it was a flu virus, with headache, sore throat and burning in mouth and tongue. Now after that’s better...

a couple months ago I was feeling unwell, doctor reckon it was a flu virus, with...

Eileen_wai

•7 months ago

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Ezetimbe hell

I was given Ezetimbe along with a statin after my second heart attack. It was terrible permanent headache, sinus pain and my nose was running, blocked and...

I was given Ezetimbe along with a statin after my second heart attack. It was ...

Beetroottop

•7 months ago

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Ezetemibe side affects

Hi all. Has anyone been on Ezetemibe for cholesterol? I've been on it for 3 weeks and I'm feeling dreadful. Very low mood on verge of tears all the time. My...

Hi all. Has anyone been on Ezetemibe for cholesterol? I've been on it for 3 week...

Haz58

•7 months ago

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Why have I high cholesterol?

Have you asked yourself why you have high cholesterol? As a retired life-long engineer there was one word ever present in my vocabulary and that word I was...

Have you asked yourself why you have high cholesterol? As a retired life-long e...

Tibblington

•7 months ago

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HDL and LDL fine :) Lp(a) very high :(

Hello all, good and bad news :) Good - After a few years of slightly high HDL and LDL readings (as shown), my latest HDL and LDL results are normal. I'm 54,...

Hello all, good and bad news :) Good - After a few years of slightly high HDL a...

CocoChannel

•7 months ago

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Medication

Hi I've had high Cholesterol for quite a few years. My gp gas tried me with different statins but they always cause side effects. My knees aways cause a lot of...

Hi I've had high Cholesterol for quite a few years. My gp gas tried me with diff...

Gizmo6

•7 months ago

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leg pains

I’ve taken Atorvastatin for over 6 years, just recently I have had really sore aching legs. I have put it down to exercise and walking but I’m starting to...

I’ve taken Atorvastatin for over 6 years, just recently I have had really sore a...

Cats4

•8 months ago

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Posts - Cholesterol Support | HealthUnlocked

Cholesterol Support

statins??

Reducing Cholesterol

Cholestrol results after blood test

Citrus bergamot.

High Cholesterol

High Lipid Profile

What is genetic high cholestrol?

shockwave for Heart

Cholesterol diet

Challenging our Doctor

Statins/double vision

Nustendi

menieres disease

Challenge

GP cholesterol results.

Repatha - your views

Confusion !

Is fish oil beneficial for high cholesterol ?

ezetimibe

Cholesterol test results ?

Total cholesterol and Triglyceride both at 3 mmol/mL

Anyone with experience of taking Dipyridamole and Aspirin together ?

high cholesterol results

mouth and tongue problems

Ezetimbe hell

Ezetemibe side affects

Why have I high cholesterol?

HDL and LDL fine :) Lp(a) very high :(

Medication

leg pains

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