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This is a patient support forum for discussions relating to cholesterol. Discussions include diagnosis, treatment, and support.
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Natural ways to lower cholesterol with no meds
Jesstest
So my cholesterol is on the high side - 228 - and my doc is starting to talk about statins. I don't want these because of all the possibl...
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How to interpret Quest Advanced Lipid Panel Cardio IQ
Jlcarcaci
Rest blood work as follows Total cholesterol 266 HDL 78 Triglycerides 50 LDL 174 Non HDL 188 Cholesterol/HDL ratio 3.4 LDL partic...
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Lipitor?
refills
Hey guys. I post in different communities here. I know that it's known that lipitor has the side-effect of muscle tiredness and aches. Ha...
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Understanding the number
Lou58_
My GP is encouraging me to take a statin but despite asking he hasn’t explained my numbers. I am eager to try myself first. How bad are t...
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Triglyceride Elevation/ Low HDL in the Context of Normal LDL
cdizzle55
I am a 23 year old Male, 5'10 and 150 pounds. I recently had my cholesterol measured and was slightly surprised by my triglyceride levels...
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Cholestrol dilemma
medboards1000
my Apo B is 100 mg/dl. This is OK. My Aop A1 is 137 mg/dl. Should be>115. Ratio Apo B/Apo A1=0.73. Should be <0.77. My Lipoprotein ...
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