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New Guidelines for Cholesterol Readings
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Cholesterol of 185 is nothing, your doc may be looking at other numbers because the number alone is a bit meaningless
But yeah lose the Little Debs
Can't take statins on Repatha knock my numbers way down. Next time im going to pick different parents.
Yes, some. As in, I'm not going to starve myself to death in fear like some folks do. I will eat what I want, and simply shave some of the "bad" foods out. I was already getting vegetables, meats, and more natural drinks on a weekly basis as it was. I just changed my snacking from processed stuff to fruit.
If my numbers DON'T improve when I go back in a few months, I'm sure my doctor will be more insistent upon prescription meds at that point. But honestly I will likely still refuse because I feel good and I can work all day long outdoors and do whatever I want. I have no health limitations. And no family history of people dying at early age.
Yeah, triglycerides were 204 (high), VLDL 38 (normal), LDL 182 (high).
All of those are improved this year vs. 2024 when I did the same testing, except LDL which went up just slightly this year.
Indeed cut the carbs. Triglycerides and LDL will drop. You are young so it’s easy
At 67 my numbers are decent but stubborn!
I'm with you and wish you luck.
In my case I cut out >95% of my carbs....and it was 'torture'....I go about life dreaming about carbs.
After missing an exit whilst dreaming of carbs, I realized that's distracted driving too.
Fortunately for me, veggies, yoghurt, fruits, lean meats have always been big.
And I'm still active and starving doesn't occur.
In a related vein: I just got an estimate for tinting my car's front 3 windows because of a tightness I feel on my left side.
No freak out here as a dermatologist examined me 4 days ago....but I want my exposure to radiation reduced.
I'm with you on that. My Primary Care Dr pointed me in one direction and I went the opposite. Guess what. On my next visit my numbers were much better. She said keep doing what you are doing. I guess steak and eggs are good for me. My cholesterol and triglycerides went down. I do eat less carbs though. My Wife's Doctor tried to get her on statins and she doesn't even have high cholesterol. The system is broken.
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Search peer published studies on cardiac deaths for patients on and without statins. There is no statistically significant improvement for patients on statins.
Might want t to do some research on fruits and grains if they are all that good for you.
NopeLet me guess. Red meat only?
Anything that grows naturally is healthy. Well, 98% of them. There are some berries that are poisonous.
Last week I snacked on strawberries. This week grapes. Grapes are awesome. Antioxidant properties, and chemicals linked to heart health, brain function, and blood pressure regulation. Had some mandarin orange for my after lunch snack. Vitamin C linked to immune system response and metabolism. Rock on.
I'll still have the occasional donut. But I'm backing way off that stuff now.
Well rock the fruit and keep snacking sounds like you got it figured out.Anything that grows naturally is healthy. Well, 98% of them. There are some berries that are poisonous.
Last week I snacked on strawberries. This week grapes. Grapes are awesome. Antioxidant properties, and chemicals linked to heart health, brain function, and blood pressure regulation. Had some mandarin orange for my after lunch snack. Vitamin C linked to immune system response and metabolism. Rock on.
I'll still have the occasional donut. But I'm backing way off that stuff now.
I could tell you why not to snack but that would be medical advice.
What about alcohol though? (I've seen your posts in the beer consumption thread)
Forget about the fruits. You might want to do some research on alcohol consumption and what it does to your health given that it's a known group 1 carcinogen.
I consider a good doctor one that sits down, listens to you, answers all your questions and is not in a rush to get out the door.
I was just treated for cancer for the first six months of this year. My first major health crisis.
I found my doctors (approximately seven of them) amazing including just over a week ago. The doctor that will follow up with me for the rest of my life literally sat down and spoke to me for 45 minutes no agenda just a conversation about what’s to follow and answer my questions. It was an incredible experience.
Before I started radiation, another doctor, radiation specialist met with my wife and I in the examining room, clearly was not in a rush to get out, and as we had conversation with my wife and I, completely relaxed he actually jumped up and sat on the counter in the exam room and continue to speak to us again well over 30 minutes.
Before all this started, I went to Duke University and spoke with three specialist in their respective fields. Who’s only reason to speak with me and spend the morning with my wife and I was to review all my data and give us three different thoughts and opinions on the available treatments for me.
I know my experience may be different from others, but that’s the way I feel. The only letdown was what I feel was initially like completely incompetent doctor that if I wasn’t looking out for myself, I would’ve ended up with delayed treatment. I had to insist on him doing a biopsy, which turned out it was cancer. I caught it early, but it could’ve been another half year earlier. If he did a biopsy the first time I told him I wanted one After that, I was done with him and will never go back.
Depends. If the LDL is over 70 its a problem and I guarantee you at 185 the LDL will be 90+.
You can exercise til the cows come home and genetics trumps all that. I rad 30,000+ miles for 25 years. Ask me how I know.
Show me the statistically verifiable data.
Show m e the data. I have a friend who at the age of 55 was taking a statin. He had sore joints in the morning so he stopped. Six years later he died of cardiac failure. He could have switched to a different statin. He refused to. Being bull headed cost him his life IMHO. Iwish we could stick to personal experiences instead of condeming or even lauding the drug in general. I have given real life examples in all my posts.
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I feel sorry for you that you feel that way. It shows you "may" not have a good Doc. I go to a major Medical Center Internal Medicine Clinic. I have had my Doc for years when he was an intern. Today he oversees Docs and reviews their interactions with patients and approves a treatment plan. When I go see him he shows me pics of his kids. He is truly interested in my health. His wife is a Doc at the same clinic and he says she is better than he is. AND SHE is my wife's Doc. Again I'm sorry you are not getting the care you need.
^This Doc is up on the research and perscribed the 40 mg. of the statin. And his wife reduced the BP meds for my wife. Oh yea..he is pro active in getting my BP meds down to 1/4 of what they were. My normal BP is now 110/65. And my wife under her guidance takes only 10mg statin. Personal experience..no wild claims.
@alarmguy..we are both on exactly the same page
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Right fair enough and I don't hide it and is my biggest crutch on a weekend I enjoy the Craft industry. I understand the side effects I'm in top health with diet and exercise I'm probably in better health than most for my age group I'm 52 most are not working out 5 to 6 days a week. And eat zero processed foods so after a workout or the possible rest day I may enjoy a beer.
I have zero issues with any of my numbers year after year and not seeking advice how to lower any of them .
