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<blockquote data-quote="candyfloss" data-source="post: 195945" data-attributes="member: 22319"><p>I cant remember if my doctor even told me what my cholesterol levels were when statins were first prescribed (at that time I didnt know what was good or bad anyway and what lipid profiles were) together with aspirin and pills for hypertension. I thought I was in imminent danger of a stroke or something if I didnt take them. Well I did get some funny reactions to all this medication suddenly entering my body and following a lot of research dropped the statins, aspirin and all but one of the pills for hypertension. I adopted a far healthier diet and increased my exercise. My doctor didnt have any issues with this maybe because I was often one step ahead of her by having some private tests done, checking blood pressure regularly at home and monitoring improvements in lipids etc. BMI was (just) ok too.</p><p></p><p>I think its good your doctor is giving you the opportunity to think about statins and make your own decision. You dont seem in dire need of starting them.</p><p></p><p>Just to add, I found the cholesterol lowering margarines and yoghurt drinks effective in lowering cholesterol. I had tests done before and after taking them and there was a marked improvement.</p><p>I dont take the margarine now as its quite expensive, substituting it for own brand olive spread but do take 1 100g cholesterol lowering yoghurt drink per day. I know Asda, Morrisons and Tesco all do their own brands and are considerably cheaper than Benecol.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="candyfloss, post: 195945, member: 22319"] I cant remember if my doctor even told me what my cholesterol levels were when statins were first prescribed (at that time I didnt know what was good or bad anyway and what lipid profiles were) together with aspirin and pills for hypertension. I thought I was in imminent danger of a stroke or something if I didnt take them. Well I did get some funny reactions to all this medication suddenly entering my body and following a lot of research dropped the statins, aspirin and all but one of the pills for hypertension. I adopted a far healthier diet and increased my exercise. My doctor didnt have any issues with this maybe because I was often one step ahead of her by having some private tests done, checking blood pressure regularly at home and monitoring improvements in lipids etc. BMI was (just) ok too. I think its good your doctor is giving you the opportunity to think about statins and make your own decision. You dont seem in dire need of starting them. Just to add, I found the cholesterol lowering margarines and yoghurt drinks effective in lowering cholesterol. I had tests done before and after taking them and there was a marked improvement. I dont take the margarine now as its quite expensive, substituting it for own brand olive spread but do take 1 100g cholesterol lowering yoghurt drink per day. I know Asda, Morrisons and Tesco all do their own brands and are considerably cheaper than Benecol. [/QUOTE]
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