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<blockquote data-quote="Rachox" data-source="post: 1689929" data-attributes="member: 400972"><p>I’ve had a similar problem with my cholesterol numbers deteriorating on a low carb diet. I’ve had three reviews with my GP since diagnosis, the first two of which Statins were mentioned and after a decent discussion my GP he said that he’d give it til the next review. I said I was reluctant to take them for three reasons 1) the nasty side effects that don’t always go when you stop them 2) cholesterol numbers can deteriorate if you lose a lot of weight which I had, and 3) Statins raise blood sugars! I don’t want to undo all the work I’ve done treating an actual problem by treating a potential problem. The third review the nurse had left the cholesterol request off the bloods request so I got a reprieve! Since the second review I’ve been taking Vitamin B complex and Benecol drinks to see if they’ll help. I’m also going to fast before my next blood test as some people say the figures will be more accurate, even though my Dr said fasting doesn’t matter. I’m hoping that the numbers will have improved a little, enough to give me reason to decline Statins once more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rachox, post: 1689929, member: 400972"] I’ve had a similar problem with my cholesterol numbers deteriorating on a low carb diet. I’ve had three reviews with my GP since diagnosis, the first two of which Statins were mentioned and after a decent discussion my GP he said that he’d give it til the next review. I said I was reluctant to take them for three reasons 1) the nasty side effects that don’t always go when you stop them 2) cholesterol numbers can deteriorate if you lose a lot of weight which I had, and 3) Statins raise blood sugars! I don’t want to undo all the work I’ve done treating an actual problem by treating a potential problem. The third review the nurse had left the cholesterol request off the bloods request so I got a reprieve! Since the second review I’ve been taking Vitamin B complex and Benecol drinks to see if they’ll help. I’m also going to fast before my next blood test as some people say the figures will be more accurate, even though my Dr said fasting doesn’t matter. I’m hoping that the numbers will have improved a little, enough to give me reason to decline Statins once more. [/QUOTE]
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