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[NorthArm]

Lol, Conolly
I just did the updated test, and my risk has dropped to 5.2%.....I'm going to point the gp in that direction xx

[Conolly]

Hello NorthArm,


Any news on the cholesterol front?


Conolly X

[NorthArm]

Hi Conolly

I've not had the test yet lol...am thinking I might do it next week, just before hols xx

[Conolly]

That's wise... after hols your levels would probably spike    Let me know how it goes, I'm very interested in the subject.


Conolly X

[Winterose]

From what I've read about statins they don't reduce risks of heart attacks and strokes for women and your body needs cholesterol , evidence for men is once they've had a heart issue they reduce chance of a second occurrence but that may be to do with them embracing healthier life styles

[Kathleen]

Hello ladies.

A friend of mine had a heart attack at age 52 was found to have high cholesterol due to a genetic condition. He was prescribed statins and altered his lifestyle  and has been well for almost twenty years. For the rest of us cholesterol can be reduced by dietary and other changes as I understand it.

Take care everyone.

K.

[Shadyglade]

Winterose I agree with you. Dr. Malcolm Kendicks book, 'The Great Cholesterol Con', illustrated this very well. I recommend that people check out his website, if they have concerns about statins.

[Conolly]

Hello ladies,

I have been prescribed statins and refused to take them. I have cut a bit of carbs and been taking veggie DHA (from algae) and will have another blood test in 3 months. Wish me luck!

Conolly X

[Kathleen]

Hello again ladies.

Conolly - it will be interesting to see what effect your lifestyle changes have on your cholesterol. Please keep us updated.

Take care.

K.

[Conolly]

Hello Kathleen,

Will certainly do 

Wishing you well.

Conolly X

[annieb]

Had similar experience recently where cholesterol was measured at over 7 when it had previously been around 6.  Doctor said not to panic as my diet was fairly healthy and not overweight.  they calculate your risk of heart attack apparently based on the various tests and mine was less than 5% (would have like ZERO!!) Some people as they get older as just made that way.  She did say I must take more exercise (I certainly do not do enough and have quite a sedentary job). suggested Benecol (though in a round about way to avoid using a brand name  ) but last time I took that I came out in a rash due to reaction with the plant sterols.  Also suggested oat bran or porridge HATE porridge so now have 3 desert spoonfuls of Mornflake OATBRAN (slightly different to porridge) on my usual nutty low sugar cereal/All Bran combo  with semi-skimmed milk in the morning.  Fills me up till lunchtime so no snacking mid morning and quite tasty too (And I'm very regular  ) - so we'll see in 12 months time if it works

[Shadyglade]

Your GP sounds a lot like mine.  Very laid back about cholesterol and does not push statins.

[annieb]

Yes she is - no mention of statins at all even with hubby who has always suffered with high blood pressure.  Her way seems to be diet (healthy eating rather than faddy diets  ) and exercise .  It has certainly worked for him - he does take medication for his HBP but not as strong as it used to be and has lost  his excess weight (slowly over a 2 year period) which has helped too