21-03-2017, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cranberry
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Oh, that's excellent news, Julie! What is your secret, vegetarian diet, maybe?I have to lower mine, somehow, not keen to have statins although not been offered them yet.
21-03-2017, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962
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She is annoyed as I eat cheese by the bucket load, cream in my coffee when I fancy it, ice cream when I fancy it, eat eggs every day. All the things you are not supposed to do. She always tells me not to let anyone else know
As explained earlier, high Triglyceride levels would give you a high overall cholesterol reading.
21-03-2017, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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You can do this Julie because most of your Cholesterol is made in the liver. Your diet will have very little effect on your overall cholesterol level.As explained earlier, high Triglyceride levels would give you a high overall cholesterol reading.
21-03-2017, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie1962
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NHS nurse insists its diet though which is why she gets so upset.
21-03-2017, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by EZ Rider
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I have been taking statins for more than ten years. Back then my count was over seven. Since taking statins it has dropped to a little over four. I have monthly blood tests to check for kidney functions etc.Stepping aside now to await the words of wisdom from Realist.
EZ, can I ask which Statin you were prescribed, and can you remember if it had any nasty side effects in the early days please?
I believe my GP does the first monthly blood test, then not again for 6 or 12 months!
21-03-2017, 10:51 PM
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Hi Mups. I am on Simvastatin. 1x 20mg tab last thing at night which I never forget to take. No side effects whatsoever. I just phone the docs surgery and make an appointment every four weeks or so and request a blood test as advised years ago and my blood is tested for a whole range of possible problems. Occasionally I overlook my appointment for a week or so but never forget completely.
21-03-2017, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by EZ Rider
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Hi Mups. I am on Simvastatin. 1x 20mg tab last thing at night which I never forget to take. No side effects whatsoever. I just phone the docs surgery and make an appointment every four weeks or so and request a blood test as advised years ago and my blood is tested for a whole range of possible problems. Occasionally I overlook my appointment for a week or so but never forget completely.
Thank you EZ. I was prescribed the same ones recently, but am afraid to take them.
21-03-2017, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mups
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Thank you EZ. I was prescribed the same ones recently, but am afraid to take them.
Statins will affect the way your body processes fats, acid indigestion will result if fatty foods are consumed too close to bedtime. Which is the preferred time to take a statin.
21-03-2017, 11:07 PM
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I have just realised how long I have been taking statins. I started when I was 60 and I shall be 77 this year! At the same time I was prescribed statins I was also prescribed Atenolol which are beta blockers. I still feel as fit as I did in my 40s/50s. I am still able to take a 20 mile bike ride at least twice a week and often more. I walk my dog 3 times every day, the first time is at 6.30 every morning throughout the year. Whether this is all down to my meds or not who knows but i'm not going to stop taking them to find out.
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