Cholesterol - All People Who Are Living In "United States"

karie

posted 12/08/2007, comments (2)

need a plan

Just had my physical for this year....not good. Last year cholesterol was at 216 A little high, but nothing like what I was told this year. Triglycerides at 586 cholesterol at 287 HDL at 42. Dr put me on Tricor 145mg. Unfortunatly I am over weight. 5'1 168lb (Belly fat, was skinny all my life. Untillmy late 30's.)Have family history and I... Read more Chevron

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Edward Burke

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posted 12/08/2007, comments (0)

Natural Supplements, the new cholesterol cure all?

After taking prescription drugs and never getting any positive results or anything I considered beneficial, I started taking "natural" supplements to try to find something that was really beneficial. For years I've tried probably every new supplement that has come out and there seemed to be a new one every month or so. They were... Read more Chevron

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houstonian007

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posted 05/27/2007, comments (5)

High Triglycerides

I had several stents. I also Had an open heart surgery in 2003 , since then I have. I have high triglycerides (389) despite taking both Zetia and Tricor as well as Omega-3 oil from flax seed & fish oil as well as 4000 IU of SLO Niacin. My other cholesterol levels are in check (LDL & HDL) I watch my food & exercise... Read more Chevron

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Becky

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posted 04/12/2007, comment (1)

Inherited High Triglycerides

I have high triglycerides & cholesterol, I also have type 2 diabetes all that I inherited from my Mother. My problem is I have been taking the necessary changes in diet, lost 10 pounds, taking medicine as prescribed and take 2 Omega capsules every day, take a low dose asprin, I also walk at least 30 minutes every day when weather... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/03/2007, comments (2)

My Scare

Last year, much to my surprise, my husband suffered a cardiac arrhythmia which nearly took his life. It was a blow to us since we had always been active and ate healthy. So what brought this about? After an early retirement at 50, my husband began doing most of the cooking for our family. We still have teenage kids, so he started... Read more Chevron

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