I've been on stations for several months. There's really no issue with them they have helped me massively.
I've been on stations for several months. There's really no issue with them they have helped me massively.I too plan to make a fuss about going on statins but I am biding my time. I don't like my levels so high so I admit I am trying to change things, its fair to say I'm probably eating a low carb, moderate fat diet now rather than low carb high fat. I am not sure it will help but I feel I must give it a go. I have used some cholesterol test strips and have noticed a small difference but whether that's temporary or not remains to be seen.
I too plan to make a fuss about going on statins but I am biding my time. I don't like my levels so high so I admit I am trying to change things, its fair to say I'm probably eating a low carb, moderate fat diet now rather than low carb high fat. I am not sure it will help but I feel I must give it a go. I have used some cholesterol test strips and have noticed a small difference but whether that's temporary or not remains to be seen.
I am assuming that you mean statins (auto-correct has a lot to answer for!).I've been on stations for several months. There's really no issue with them they have helped me massively.
How?There's really no issue with them they have helped me massively.
Ryhia - I've probably asked this already, as it's one of my boringly repetitive questions, but I'll ask again.
Have you had your thyroid checked out of late? Underactive or an under medicated thyroid can cause elevated lipids.
When I "see" the Endo in a week or so, I'll be using that as a lever for a small increment in medication I detest taking medication, but if I'm stuck with them, I would prefer to be hitting my sweet spots.
My last HbA1c in July everything seemed to be ok but I don't know much about thyroid issues, except it doesnt seem to be a family trait (and we have lots of them). Then again neither does cholesterol as far as I am aware. No one complaining of it to me at any rates and I have 4 other siblings to compare with. Is there a specific test for thyroid other than the one incorporated into my HbA1c?
Last bloods showed Serum TSH Level Normal - no action.The usual test, initially anyway is the TSH test (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone). UK's diagnostic threshold is very high by comparison to other countries. UK takes a vague interest at 5, but doesn't routinely start medication until 10. US starts to medicate at 3.
Anything over 3 suggests the thyroid might be struggling a bit.
Last bloods showed Serum TSH Level Normal - no action.
Serum TSH level 1.97 mIU/L Range 0.30 - 4.50 mIU/L.
Actually I was incorrect previously, one of my sisters does have thyroid issues.
By reducing my cholesterol levels? I have no side affects no issues at all.How?
Hey. I did mean statins. I am diabetic I'm 31 and have been taking insulin since I was 14. I have mody 3 diabetes. I have taken statins for around 3 years now and have had no issues but my cholesterol has reduced.I am assuming that you mean statins (auto-correct has a lot to answer for!).
How have they helped you? Your profile does not say that you are diabetic and some of us who are diabetic do worry about statins causing increases in blood glucose levels.
Do you think reducing your cholesterol levels through medication is a good idea?By reducing my cholesterol levels? I have no side affects no issues at all.
I think it's up to me how I treat my body and what medications I choose to take...Do you think reducing your cholesterol levels through medication is a good idea?
I agree completely but I'm still interested in why you think that taking a statin would be a good idea for you.I think it's up to me how I treat my body and what medications I choose to take...
I've been on stations for several months. There's really no issue with them they have helped me massively.
Sorry for not responding earlier bulkbiker but I had to think about this one.Do you think there is a problem with saturated fats?
I am making similar experimental efforts to improve my cholesterol results. I have reduced the fat in my diet some, which seems right as eating too much fat makes me feel queasy. However I can't reduce it too far, as I am eating VLC and I am under-weight. I have to eat something! I had a breakthrough moment when I read that eating more fibre can reduce bad cholesterol. It is not easy to eat higher fibre but still VLC. With the help of Slim rice and pasta (4g fibre per portion) and psyllium I am getting nearer to the recommended 30g fibre daily. I may reduce my ambitions to 25g daily which will be more sustainable long-term. I am wondering if I should go for another cholesterol test 6 months on from the last. It doesn't seem the best time to have a blood test that is not vitally necessary, but at the same time I will find it hard to keep up my high fibre efforts without any feedback.I have made some modifications to my diet as I am trying to see if the things I eat (or don't eat) make a difference, however this is just a trial and error experiment
Do these show HDL, LDL and trugs separately, or just total cholesterol?I have used some cholesterol test strips
Me too! I make a form of chia pudding for breakfast with flaxseed, psyllium etc. Time will tell if this helps my cholesterol.I have increased my fibre a lot so I now have flaxseed porridge or mix flaxseed with yoghurt quite often for breakfast. Flaxseed is supposed to bring down LDL cholesterol so I thought no harm in giving it a go.
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