How are your lipids results?I have the diabetic nurse calling me on Friday. No doubt to discuss stating. Is there an alternative? I know they reduce the bad fat but conversely have other side effects.
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I hope she does. It is absolutely your choice on whether to take them or not. I decided against, and my surgery is a bit confused that my cholesterol has subsequently, on their measurements, fallen to its lowest ever recorded level.I will look up lipids and the ratio. Hopefully she will talk through the results with me.
Thank you. I find them so pushy. They laugh at me when I say no thank you. Great to see you Colesterol drop. Was this through diet?I hope she does. It is absolutely your choice on whether to take them or not. I decided against, and my surgery is a bit confused that my cholesterol has subsequently, on their measurements, fallen to its lowest ever recorded level.
I refused to take statins, my GP said it was my decision, do my research and if I change my mind let him know.I will look up lipids and the ratio. Hopefully she will talk through the results with me.
I wasn't trying to lower my cholesterol because I don't actually think it makes any difference - 80% of what you have is made in your body anyway. I have been on ~20g carbs/day for over three years and sorted my BGs and excess weight. The cholesterol just happened.Thank you. I find them so pushy. They laugh at me when I say no thank you. Great to see you Colesterol drop. Was this through diet?
Yeah I think each individual is different. In your case it sounds like you need them. I'm 31 and they tried to give me statins when I was 29. I said no because my cholesterol is in the okay range and hadn't ever been high but out of curiosity I decided to try and lower it even more by myself and I didI’ve been on one for about 3 years now, my body has the genetic thing that means I have high levels and no matter what I eat it makes zero difference. I was against them but the risks of me doing nothing we’re not worth taking, my mum died age 54 with heart disease caused by the same undiagnosed condition and I guess I just want to go on a little bit longer than 54. Ask questions and see if they’re right for you and not just a quick fix to something you could resolve on your own
I also took two different statins (forgot which ones) and both gave me cramps in my legs within a couple of weeks. My cholesterol was below 5 and was told by my GP and nurse I had to have them as heart conditions are in my family and, as I'm an Asian, more susceptible.I've been given every statin known to my Dr & when I take them within days I'm in agony in every muscle of the body.
It starts in my legs & works it way around my body. The Dr has offered me an RNA jab for cholesterol instead. What happens if I have the same reaction?
It's not like I can undo the jab. No way am I risking it.
I also took two different statins (forgot which ones) and both gave me cramps in my legs within a couple of weeks. My cholesterol was below 5 and was told by my GP and nurse I had to have them as heart conditions are in my family and, as I'm an Asian, more susceptible.
Haven't had statins for years and my cholesterol tends to be around 5 or 6 on most occasions.
I'm comfortable with my decision, but everyone needs to make up their own minds. Just remember Google isn't always your best friend!