Cholesterol Level :: Came Back As 5.3
I have recently had my cholesterol level tested and it came back as 5.3.
I had an appointment at my doctor's surgery with the health care assistant. She said I need to reduce the saturated fat in my diet for 6 months then get my cholesterol level tested again to see if it's high because of my diet or a health issue.
My retest is due for the end of March 2013 which means Christmas is in the middle of the period. Will a little 'binge' or Christmas pudding etc undo the improved diet for the 3 months previously?
Cholesterol Level :: 6.9 - Kidney Problems?
I recently had a check up at the doctors who has put me on blood pressure tablets which has now brought my blood pressure down to 124/76 from 158/110 in 3 weeks but she has also said my cholesterol level of 6.9 is too high and my blood test showed i may have kidney problems. She has advised another blood test in 3 months and said not to eat red meat for 3 days before and drink lots of water and my kidney test may come back fine.
I have never suffered with blood pressure or cholesterol before, I am 47 and generally in good health but am going through my change, could this be the cause? and I should I be worried by results, I do not want to have to take tablets forever.
I have cut out salt and brought all low fat alternatives and started to do 30 mins exercise 4 times a week.
Cholesterol Level :: Familial Hypercholesterolemia
My husband has this condition and has been on statins for some years now. His levels are now good, he hardly drinks but his diet is awful - and always has been. Basically red meat, pastry, cakes and spuds, preferably with fat of some kind. My diet is good and all the right foods are in the house and available. This year he has been feeling unwell - aching all over and very tired. His weight is good despite the diet though. He has lived 7 years longer than his father, and I would like to keep him for many more. I am wondering if the statins may be causing the problems and whether the condition can be managed by diet and if so how the heck do I convince him to change? He is due to see his doctor next week.
Cholesterol Level :: High 250 - Side Effects?
The doc put me on niacin to lower my cholesterol I haven't taken it yet scared it may mess with me but my question is will high cholesterol cause vision issues and other side effects
View 4 RepliesCholesterol Level :: Familial Hypercholesterolaemia And Statins
I have been diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia at the age of 5, after around 30 years of battling with doctors over my diet. Up until now, my combined cholesterol has never gone below 7.0 (without statins which I took for a few months around 5 years ago - it went down to around 4.0), and doctors continually insisted that my diet was at fault.
After another round of insisting that I take statins, I refused and was sent to the lipid clinic, where they looked at my history and proudly announced that my diet was not at fault and it was hereditary.
They then insisted I go on statins, as in their words, I have nearly 50 years worth of <fat> lining my blood vessels.
They did no cardiac tests or ultrasounds or stethoscope on my neck, etc., to find out if I was "furred up", and they then referred me back to the GP.
The GP didn't get in touch with me, so I made an appointment to see him, where he put me on a low dose of steroid.
I asked him about whether I should find out if I WAS at risk of heart disease before he shoved me on them, as in my mind, if my cholesterol had been so high ALL my life, then why did I not have any of the associated symptoms of FH, such as early heart disease, fat deposits on eyes etc?
Also I have reduced thyroid function (not reduced enough to be treated under the current guidelines however).
So, a couple of weeks later, at a pre-op for an upcoming gynae procedure I am to have, I mentioned about not having my heart looked at in years, and the kind nurse did an ECG and listened to my heart with a stethoscope. I was told my heart was ok.
What I would like to know is, would that "OK" on my heart health be a good reason not to take statins, or would further tests need to be done to ascertain whether I am at increased risk of heart disease - other than my cholesterol level.
I have read recently that if your heart and vascular health is OK, it doesn't matter what your cholesterol level is, it will still lower your risk - is that correct?
Uric Acid Level 9.5
just got my reports and Uric acid level is 9.5 mg/dL.
Have appointment with doc next week. Is this high enough to cause horrible joint pains which i am experiencing for over a year now.
Probably these levels affect each of us differently but just hoping to get some pointers.
Anemia :: Anaemic My Level Are Very Low At 5
I have been told that I am anaemic my level are very low at 5. This has happened periodically for over 15 years. Is this level dangerous? Is there any way to feel better fast I've slept for days and feel do poorly
View 3 RepliesMultiple Sclerosis :: Why To Have Copper Level?
I was recently referred to a new neurologist. I saw him this past Friday and really liked him. I have had a lot of test run at this point. Including brain MRI which shows what my doctor called one "MS" lesion and one "ischemic" lesion. I am so confused when it comes to lesions. My new neurologist is scheduling a lumbar puncture and will do a MS panel. He also ordered a copper level. Anyone know the reason behind this? I was curious...I don't think I have ever had a copper level done.
View 4 RepliesKidney Disease :: Creatinine Level 1.13 Mg/dL
My doctor sent my test results. He highlighted Creatinine 1.13mg/dL HI. My GET is 58 no/min/1.73 m2
View 1 RepliesPregnancy :: Highest Level Of Insulin One Can Take?
My partner has got diabetes during pregnancy and we were both wondering what the highest level of insulin on the pen that you can take is before they bring you into hospital as they keep saying to us you may have to come in to be observed but they won't tell us what the cut off point is at the min she is taking 18 in morin 10 lunch 12 teatime 18 bedtime.
View 1 RepliesProstate Cancer? Increased PSA Level From 4.2 To 6.6
My psa level increased from 4.2 at the end of 2012 to 6.6 twelve months later at the end of 2013. My doctor sent me to a urologist who ordered another psa test and that came back at 11.00. There was only 3 weeks between my 6.6 reading and this latest one at 11.00. The urologist thinks that this huge increase is unlikely to be a cancer and wants me to have another test in 4 weeks time.
View 3 RepliesAddison's :: What Was Your Cortisol Level When Diagnosed
What was your cortisol level when you were diagnosed with Addison's? I'm guessing it was 0.
View 1 RepliesAdrenal Insufficiency :: Cortisol Level 1.2 At 8:00 AM - Low?
I just got my blood drawn at 8 am for my cortisol levels were at 1.2 is this low?
View 1 RepliesDiabetes :: RBS Level Is Always High Even After Using Medicines
I am diabetic patient for past 6 years. Presently I am taking medicine ZIGLIM M1 in the morning daily after breakfast. I checked my sugar level 2 or 3 times, the value of FBS level was 120 mg/dl and RBS level was 210 mg/dl . My RBS value is always high
View 1 RepliesTinnitus :: Mild Has Jumped To An Unbearable Level
I had new hearing aids 3 weeks ago having suddenly gone profoundly deaf in my right ear.
However my mild tinnitus in that ear has jumped to an unbearable level, which I cannot live with
for long. Also my hearing without the aids is now useless in both ears.
Anyone had similar experience or any suggestions ?
Morning Cortisol Level Of 9.2 - CRH Stim Test?
I was just given the ACTH stim test for a morning cortisol level of 9.2. There was a good response from my adrenals, but doesn't this just rule out primary adrenal insufficiency? My signs and symptoms are: worsening fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, headaches, pain & pressure in my sinuses ( but no drainage), slight visual changes in my left eye, poor libido, mood swings! My doc said my results were normal and does not intend to work up any further. Shouldn't we do a CRH stim test to rule out a possible pituitary problem?
View 1 RepliesVitamin D Level 16ng/ml - Back Pain
i am 27 years old male. suffering from pain in backbone. my vit-D level was detected to be 16ng/ml.
i was suggested to take ARACHITOL 600000 IU AMP injection, once a week for 3 weeks. another doctor suggested me to take it for 6 weeks. please tell me for how many weeks i should take this injection.
Gout :: How Can I Reduce Uric Acid Level Of 13?
My uric acid level when checked yesterday is 13.0 mg/dl... ,how can i reduce uric acid level? also i read in internet that drinking lemon juice,eating tomato will reduce uric acid..is it true?
View 1 RepliesBipolar Disorder :: Lithium Level - Therapeutic??
Is a low level (0.5) useful although it's not quite in the therapeutic range? Thoughts?
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