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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, very active, not overweight, non-smoker, non-drinker. No medication. I think my diet is fine, no take aways, almost no bread, processed food or
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, very active, not overweight, non-smoker, non-drinker. No medication. I think my diet is fine, no take aways, almost no bread, processed food or
CocoChannel
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Cholesterol Support
2 days ago
Low Testosterone Linked With Mortality Risk in Aging Men - by Jeff Minerd , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today May 13, 2024
No way to know if this is applicable to those on ADT, but it would seem to be relevant for consideration. The highlighted portion is a useful guide on male sex hormone targets for those testing them. These results might also add support for Morgentaler's [i]"Saturation Model"[/i] for testosterone. Full
No way to know if this is applicable to those on ADT, but it would seem to be relevant for consideration. The highlighted portion is a useful guide on male sex hormone targets for those testing them. These results might also add support for Morgentaler's [i]"Saturation Model"[/i] for testosterone. Full
cujoe
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Fight Prostate Cancer
3 days ago
Lipid results
Since my last post regarding elevated finger prick sample for cholesterol, I am now in receipt of my formal blood test results for lipid profile which are borderline and need to speak to Doctor. I do have a GP follow up next week to discuss these but wondered if anyone on here can interpret them and
Since my last post regarding elevated finger prick sample for cholesterol, I am now in receipt of my formal blood test results for lipid profile which are borderline and need to speak to Doctor. I do have a GP follow up next week to discuss these but wondered if anyone on here can interpret them and
Maynan17
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Thyroid UK
6 days ago
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No health issues before diagnosis, now everything is a little scary
Sorry, I can’t give any current thyroid results as am on some medication for an abscess which affects blood results . Am still on 50mcg. Since diagnosis from scan initially last December I have been diagnosed with diabetes , which I’m not happy about really . I had one blood test which was 51, then given
Sorry, I can’t give any current thyroid results as am on some medication for an abscess which affects blood results . Am still on 50mcg. Since diagnosis from scan initially last December I have been diagnosed with diabetes , which I’m not happy about really . I had one blood test which was 51, then given
Benjipuss
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Thyroid UK
7 days ago
Stopping ezetemibe
1 year post NSTEMI and stent and finally had a call from cardiologist. Basically all fine thankfully. They said I could stop ezetemibe but stay on 40mg atorvastatin. Bit confused as NHS website says ezetemibe is for life. My cholesterol numbers are good ( LDL 1, ratio 1.9, total 2.5, triglycerides 0.4
1 year post NSTEMI and stent and finally had a call from cardiologist. Basically all fine thankfully. They said I could stop ezetemibe but stay on 40mg atorvastatin. Bit confused as NHS website says ezetemibe is for life. My cholesterol numbers are good ( LDL 1, ratio 1.9, total 2.5, triglycerides 0.4
Heartmum56
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British Heart Foundation
7 days ago
pumpkin seeds for cholesterol
I have under active thyroid and high blood pressure and my cholesterol is high taking a ounce of pumpkin seeds can lower blood pressure and cholesterol I am going to try these and see the outcome
I have under active thyroid and high blood pressure and my cholesterol is high taking a ounce of pumpkin seeds can lower blood pressure and cholesterol I am going to try these and see the outcome
Harmitage
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Thyroid UK
9 days ago
GP wants to put me on statins but reluctant to take due to underactive thyroid and liver issues
hi - I have an underactive thyroid / hashimotos. I’m on 100mg of Levothyroxine my latest results are TSH 0.034 FREE T3 4.6 FREE THYROXINE 17.7 My GP wanted to reduce my thyroxine but I actually feel good at the moment so he’s agreed to keep it at 100mg only after a bit of arguing and having
hi - I have an underactive thyroid / hashimotos. I’m on 100mg of Levothyroxine my latest results are TSH 0.034 FREE T3 4.6 FREE THYROXINE 17.7 My GP wanted to reduce my thyroxine but I actually feel good at the moment so he’s agreed to keep it at 100mg only after a bit of arguing and having
Fergus883782
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Thyroid UK
10 days ago
Atorvastatin
hello. Mr GP surprised me when I visited him for something else when he informed me I had high cholesterol (7.5) and prescribed 30mg of Atorvastatin daily. Within a few days bad side effects appeared. I became so tired and drowsy. If I sat down I fell asleep almost instantly. I got an extreme
hello. Mr GP surprised me when I visited him for something else when he informed me I had high cholesterol (7.5) and prescribed 30mg of Atorvastatin daily. Within a few days bad side effects appeared. I became so tired and drowsy. If I sat down I fell asleep almost instantly. I got an extreme
Brainfoglady
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British Heart Foundation
12 days ago
update and advice please
First of all I want to thank the administrators and everyone who contribute to this forum. I look at it several times a week and so continue to learn about our shared condition from all the contributions. I need to take a bit of a sounding about my next steps – I think I know what I want to do, but
First of all I want to thank the administrators and everyone who contribute to this forum. I look at it several times a week and so continue to learn about our shared condition from all the contributions. I need to take a bit of a sounding about my next steps – I think I know what I want to do, but
Catch57
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Thyroid UK
14 days ago
High Cholesterol
Any advice please on my lipid results taken from a finger prick sample when attending an appointment at Our Future Health research programme. They were elevated . Total cholesterol 7.6 mmol/L HDL 1.22 mmol/AL Triglycerides 4.72 mmol/L They did not record LDL unfortunately. It was non-fasting.
Any advice please on my lipid results taken from a finger prick sample when attending an appointment at Our Future Health research programme. They were elevated . Total cholesterol 7.6 mmol/L HDL 1.22 mmol/AL Triglycerides 4.72 mmol/L They did not record LDL unfortunately. It was non-fasting.
Maynan17
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Thyroid UK
17 days ago
Decipher this cholesterol reading please
I know there are plenty of knowledgeable people reading these posts so can you decipher this please Chol 3.5 mmol/L, LDL , HDL 1.78 mmol/L,Chol:HDL ratio , Tri 0.51 mmol/L. I don’t understand this. I’m guessing my cholesterol reading is 3.5, but what are HDL and LDL readings individually?
I know there are plenty of knowledgeable people reading these posts so can you decipher this please Chol 3.5 mmol/L, LDL , HDL 1.78 mmol/L,Chol:HDL ratio , Tri 0.51 mmol/L. I don’t understand this. I’m guessing my cholesterol reading is 3.5, but what are HDL and LDL readings individually?
IsleofWight1
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LUPUS UK
19 days ago
Help with Thyroid Labs, high cholesterol and low ferritin
Hello, I have been having symptoms of constipation, bloating, leg pain, pain in my feet,tingling in feet at night and my big toes hurt, ankle and tendon issues, bloating, dry skin, tired and more. I am diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroid and take 120mg or NP Thyroid a day (60 mg in the morning and
Hello, I have been having symptoms of constipation, bloating, leg pain, pain in my feet,tingling in feet at night and my big toes hurt, ankle and tendon issues, bloating, dry skin, tired and more. I am diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroid and take 120mg or NP Thyroid a day (60 mg in the morning and
Runner95
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Thyroid UK
21 days ago
Was it a TIA?
Hi all, recently had a suspected TIA nearly 3 months ago. I got home one night and went to lock the door and I couldn’t get the key in the lock. I had no pain, no disorientation or confusion, no blurred vision, no pins and needles or numbness, no slurred speech, my left arm just felt a bit heavy. I immediately
Hi all, recently had a suspected TIA nearly 3 months ago. I got home one night and went to lock the door and I couldn’t get the key in the lock. I had no pain, no disorientation or confusion, no blurred vision, no pins and needles or numbness, no slurred speech, my left arm just felt a bit heavy. I immediately
DonnaA
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British Heart Foundation
21 days ago
Greenleaf blends smart protein supplement
hi I’ve just been reading an article about the importance of amino acids for hypothyroidism. a lot of positive reviews about this supplement I’m very tempted to give it a try! Has anyone tried this?
hi I’ve just been reading an article about the importance of amino acids for hypothyroidism. a lot of positive reviews about this supplement I’m very tempted to give it a try! Has anyone tried this?
Clauds123
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Thyroid UK
22 days ago
Hashimotos for Sixteen Years, Realizing I Know Next to Nothing
This is a long story, and as with so much in this "we have too much info" age, I'm probably over-responding, but, I was recently blindsided by a new health condition, and I don't fancy having it happen again if there are cues available. I've had hypothyroidism/Hashimotos for 16-17 years, at least based
This is a long story, and as with so much in this "we have too much info" age, I'm probably over-responding, but, I was recently blindsided by a new health condition, and I don't fancy having it happen again if there are cues available. I've had hypothyroidism/Hashimotos for 16-17 years, at least based
josephinius1
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Thyroid UK
26 days ago
Low statin dose increased lipoprotein a significantly
I have elevated lipoprotein a [lp(a)] and elevated cholesterol levels, am 70 years old and have a coronary artery calcium [CAC] score of 0 (or did before I started statins a short while ago). I just learned about the lp(a) level around 18 months ago. I started a 5 mg dose of simvastatin 15 months
I have elevated lipoprotein a [lp(a)] and elevated cholesterol levels, am 70 years old and have a coronary artery calcium [CAC] score of 0 (or did before I started statins a short while ago). I just learned about the lp(a) level around 18 months ago. I started a 5 mg dose of simvastatin 15 months
Desertflowerchild
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British Heart Foundation
26 days ago
Cholestrol tablets
HiI have been persuaded by the clinical pharmacist to take Ezetimibe 10mg tablets as my levels were slightly raised. I have been taking them since weds and had a stomach ache all day and lots of gas. I am going to take it tonight and see if it works any better. Anyone else suffered from this while taking
HiI have been persuaded by the clinical pharmacist to take Ezetimibe 10mg tablets as my levels were slightly raised. I have been taking them since weds and had a stomach ache all day and lots of gas. I am going to take it tonight and see if it works any better. Anyone else suffered from this while taking
SMITHYC
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High Blood Pressure Support
1 month ago
Update on my statins ..& vit k2 & D3 - which brand & dose?
Hi all, just sharing an update on my latest statin scenario. Had Nstemi and quadruple bypass in July 2023, was rehabbing really well physically. About 4-5 months post surgery I noticed I was getting a lot of aches and pains that were making me feel really low, joint and muscle aches , thumbs and finger
Hi all, just sharing an update on my latest statin scenario. Had Nstemi and quadruple bypass in July 2023, was rehabbing really well physically. About 4-5 months post surgery I noticed I was getting a lot of aches and pains that were making me feel really low, joint and muscle aches , thumbs and finger
DWizza
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British Heart Foundation
1 month ago
Can I get some advice on my latest results, please?
Hello Everyone , I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine! Below are the latest blood test results from GP (12 April 2024). I am currently on 100mcg Levothyroxine and 10 mcg T3 (Thybon Henning) Fasting blood sample taken in the morning (10:20am) . Levo and T3 (last T3 taken 24 hours before) taken
Hello Everyone , I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine! Below are the latest blood test results from GP (12 April 2024). I am currently on 100mcg Levothyroxine and 10 mcg T3 (Thybon Henning) Fasting blood sample taken in the morning (10:20am) . Levo and T3 (last T3 taken 24 hours before) taken
BookLover2020
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
Update, New Results. Still Need Your Help for exhausted Daughter with normal TSH but low T4 Free and low T3 Free
My 30-year-old daughter has been struggling for an extended period
with excessive sweating, frequent tonsillitis and bronchitis difficult to treat, waking up puffy, water retention, anxiety attacks, low stress tolerance, light sensitivity, brain fog, exhaustion, and weight gain, despite a strict
My 30-year-old daughter has been struggling for an extended period
with excessive sweating, frequent tonsillitis and bronchitis difficult to treat, waking up puffy, water retention, anxiety attacks, low stress tolerance, light sensitivity, brain fog, exhaustion, and weight gain, despite a strict
1eskimo
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Thyroid UK
1 month ago
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