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<blockquote data-quote="KK123" data-source="post: 2294808" data-attributes="member: 451727"><p>Familial hypercholesterolemia (I can see why they call it FH) is interesting to me. My cholesterol was deemed high, (HDL 2.4, trigs 0.5, LDL 4.5, total around 8). I was referred to a Lipidologist who arranged a barrage of tests. Basically I did not have FH but 12 other specific tests (DNA) confirmed that I did have indicators that meant my LDL was naturally higher than the so called norm. I can't remember the exact tests although I have an interesting letter detailing the breakdown of it all and coming up with the conlcusion that genetically my cholesterol was NEVER going to be anywhere near the magic number of 4. The Consultant said forget about trying to use diet to change the numbers (negligible) but then said 'you should go on statins'. I queried why as my body seemed to be coping with it and he said 'in case' basically. I do not take statins, I have no other high risk markers for heart issues other than diabetes and I take every measure to prevent those issues. I refuse to take a strong drug on a just in case basis. I asked for a CAC scan to see if my arteries were blocked and he said 'You don't need one, you're obviously fit'. So WHY take statins then? x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KK123, post: 2294808, member: 451727"] Familial hypercholesterolemia (I can see why they call it FH) is interesting to me. My cholesterol was deemed high, (HDL 2.4, trigs 0.5, LDL 4.5, total around 8). I was referred to a Lipidologist who arranged a barrage of tests. Basically I did not have FH but 12 other specific tests (DNA) confirmed that I did have indicators that meant my LDL was naturally higher than the so called norm. I can't remember the exact tests although I have an interesting letter detailing the breakdown of it all and coming up with the conlcusion that genetically my cholesterol was NEVER going to be anywhere near the magic number of 4. The Consultant said forget about trying to use diet to change the numbers (negligible) but then said 'you should go on statins'. I queried why as my body seemed to be coping with it and he said 'in case' basically. I do not take statins, I have no other high risk markers for heart issues other than diabetes and I take every measure to prevent those issues. I refuse to take a strong drug on a just in case basis. I asked for a CAC scan to see if my arteries were blocked and he said 'You don't need one, you're obviously fit'. So WHY take statins then? x [/QUOTE]
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