People Who Are Living With High Cholesterol

houstonian007

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

posted 05/27/2007, comments (5)|

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joenet

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My Struggle with High Cholesterol

I have been living with High Cholesterol for years and have been through many diets to compensate. Feeling as if the genes are the issue and trying to make the decicion to go on a statin to compensate.

posted 05/16/2007, comments (2)|

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Gene Quen

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Lipitor or Mevacor?

Presently take Lipitor for Chlolestoral, understand taking Lipitor prevents one from eating Grapefruit, as it tends to increase and retain lipitor's strength? Would like to be able to have Grapefruit now and then, would Mevacor allow this and still be effective as Lipitor is?

posted 05/12/2007, comment (1)|

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Becky

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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

posted 04/12/2007, comment (1)|

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Lee Schelin

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Low Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis

My overall cholesterol number has always been low, 147 with LDL at 92 and HDL at 41 yet I still have Atherosclerosis. I haven't smoked since 1991.There's more to Atherosclerosis than the Cholestrol issue.Any info I can source?Lee...

posted 03/27/2007, comment (1)|

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