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Cholesterol Support

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Did all the 'right' things and cholesterol got MUCH worse?!

Last July my total cholesterol was 5.2, LDL 3.9, HDL 1.6, Trigs 0.22. I had been taking Liptor 10mg every other day, but even that small amount was causing...

Last July my total cholesterol was 5.2, LDL 3.9, HDL 1.6, Trigs 0.22. I had been...

•9 years ago

Guidelines

Further to my last post, here is the Japanese study in full. It's of considerable length, but I'm sure will be of read by those interested in disentangling...

Further to my last post, here is the Japanese study in full. It's of considerab...

•9 years ago

Cholesterol in the NEWS

Two very interesting article in the copy of the daily mail in the health section. Looking at the cost comparison, "Will NHS have the budget for it?" This may...

Two very interesting article in the copy of the daily mail in the health section...

•9 years ago

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Full understanding blood test

Had a printed copy of my six monthly blood test, 32 items in all with results, 16 serum, 8 count and 8 others. Have an appointment to discuss the blood test...

Had a printed copy of my six monthly blood test, 32 items in all with results, 1...

•9 years ago

Red blood cell count

The food I am taking to control cholesterol, blood glucose is causing the RBC count to go low! Any suggestion on how to improve RBC count? I do eat eggs, fish...

The food I am taking to control cholesterol, blood glucose is causing the RBC c...

•9 years ago

Cholestrol high

I have just had blood test results and been told my cholestrol levels to high. LDL 4amd HDL 2. I do understand that isn't good.My doctor did all necessary...

I have just had blood test results and been told my cholestrol levels to high. L...

•9 years ago

Cholesterol of 8

Hi. I am 54 year old female, I have coeliacs and have recently been advised that I have 'mild' diabetes and a cholesterol of 8. I'm horrified. I exercise a...

Hi. I am 54 year old female, I have coeliacs and have recently been advised tha...

•9 years ago

Scams

If I'm not mistaken the following appeared in response to a posting a day or two ago: I am happy heart that the obesity and diabetes are government's top...

If I'm not mistaken the following appeared in response to a posting a day or two...

•9 years ago

Forthcoming USDA Guidelines

If you still have concerns that cholesterol, saturated fat and salt are bad for you, you might be interested in this latest posting. You may be aware of Dr....

If you still have concerns that cholesterol, saturated fat and salt are bad for ...

•9 years ago

Statins, Beta Blockers and the Brain

I had a heart attack a little over a three years ago and I had two stents fitted and I was put on Atorvastatin, Ramipril, Bisoprolol Fumarate as well as...

I had a heart attack a little over a three years ago and I had two stents fitted...

•9 years ago

My husband has just returned from his GP with a prescription for statins. He's feeling confused about whether to take them.

My hubby is 62 and a type 2 diabetic 5.6 (on medication) His blood pressure is normal. His weight is perfect for his height. His total cholesterol is 3.2 (he...

My hubby is 62 and a type 2 diabetic 5.6 (on medication) His blood pressure is ...

•9 years ago

HUK conference at Hatfield this year.

Below is the content of my email to HUK, CEO: I went to last year’s HUK conference in Warwick and saw the benefit of attending the UHK conference and also...

Below is the content of my email to HUK, CEO: I went to last year’s HUK confer...

•9 years ago

Simvastatin (Enlarged testicle)

hi all, I have been to A&E with severe chest pains 3 times recently and am ow awaiting an appointment for an Angiogram. Meantime the consultant has asked my...

hi all, I have been to A&E with severe chest pains 3 times recently and am ow aw...

•9 years ago

Intolerance and resistance to statin

Today in reading I found out about intolerance and resistance to statin. care.diabetesjournals.org/c... The above link was given in a post by Leilanilea....

Today in reading I found out about intolerance and resistance to statin. care.d...

•9 years ago

What are the advantages of statin medication?

Recent posts had a lot to say about statin therefore I am asking this question.

Recent posts had a lot to say about statin therefore I am asking this question.

•9 years ago

Worried

Hi everyone, I had an episode of af my first ever 3 weeks ago, I went back into normal rhythm after an hour or so...however when I had the egg they picked up a...

Hi everyone, I had an episode of af my first ever 3 weeks ago, I went back into ...

•9 years ago

Sharing results

Been on statins for many years yet despite a careful diet my cholesterol was still high. Saw a specialist (lipids) who prescribed metformin (very low dose)...

Been on statins for many years yet despite a careful diet my cholesterol was sti...

•9 years ago

What is cholesterol? Why do we need cholesterol? Do we need to reduce cholesterol?

Going back to basic with questions! Do we need to reduce cholesterol? Why? How do we achieve this? Is there enough data to support medication? Type of...

Going back to basic with questions! Do we need to reduce cholesterol? Why? How ...

•9 years ago

Combination of Levothryroxine and Liothyroxine to improve hypothyroidal effects when treating T4 only

I have seen information from the NHS concerning tests on the use of Levothryrox and Liothyroxine (T4 et T3) in combined treatment tests. Seems like the...

I have seen information from the NHS concerning tests on the use of Levothryrox...

•9 years ago

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CHEST PAIN

Every few weeks or so normally when laying down I have had a piercing sharp pain to dead centre of chest, which only last about 15 seconds or so but leaves...

Every few weeks or so normally when laying down I have had a piercing sharp pain...

•9 years ago

Statin

I've been taking a statin for 2 years and am in so much pain. My knee was swollen so I got a cortisone shot thinking that would help the pain and it did but...

I've been taking a statin for 2 years and am in so much pain. My knee was swolle...

•9 years ago

Serum Vitamin B12

Hi All ,Could anyone explain B12 result although its in range is it Low ? B12 Vitamin 155ng/L range 130.00-800.00ng/L Serum Folate 12.2 ug/L...

Hi All ,Could anyone explain B12 result although its in range is it Low ? B12 ...

•9 years ago

FH?

Please tell me what FH is? I've high cholesterol for years now, just started on statins; follow a healthy diet and exercise every day. I hope to bring down the...

Please tell me what FH is? I've high cholesterol for years now, just started on ...

•9 years ago

Pomegranate Juice and PON-1

I have recently made an alteration to my morning smoothie. I now have beetroot and spinach blended with some natural pomegranate juice. Studies showed an 83%...

I have recently made an alteration to my morning smoothie. I now have beetroot a...

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•9 years ago

The Tide Turning?

Actually, I think the tide already has, it's just the old school still swimming against it are having to go with the ebb! Among the knowledge I seek regarding...

Actually, I think the tide already has, it's just the old school still swimming ...

•9 years ago

Circulation booster

Has anybody had experience of these circulation boosting, electrical devises, that work on your foot/calves? Are they just a gimmic or do they really work? Do...

Has anybody had experience of these circulation boosting, electrical devises, th...

•9 years ago