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I went to the rapid access chest pain clinic yesterday due to recent pain and palps. The specialist nurse took my background history and done an ECG. He said that I had a stress test done in January of this year and I managed 11 minutes, which was a very good indication of my heart been healthy. she felt that although it was noted on a holter monitor that I was having palps, it was nothing serious. She wasn't convinced that the pains I was describing were cardiac. Sher has referred me back to a clinic to see if the want any further tests doing for the palps. The nurse did mention my cholesterol level. It was 6.0 and my triglcerides were 5.1 (normal range 1-7). I nearly passed out. I eat very healthy and i do not eat greasy foods. I had my levels done last yr and the ratio was 4.5. How can one year make so much difference, when my diet has barely changed? I did have my gall bladder out last year, could that of made a difference? My nurse practitioner saw me today and she has asked me to follow a diet for the next three but if it stays high they will then think about statins. I know high cholesterol can run in families and my dad did have coronary heart disease but I just dont understand the massive hike in my levels within a year as my diet is basically the same. has anyone got any suggestions. Thank you Wendy.
Thank you so much for the info. I will drfinately be speaking to my consultant on Thursday and hopefully he will be able to run some tests and find out what is going on. Thank you so much again x
No problem. :) I had heart rhythm issues due to magnesium deficiency in particular (eg: 300bpm for a few minutes, 250bpm for 7 hours). Some info since you mention you have Lupus...
The following info is from the book "The Everything Guide To Thyroid Disease" by Theodore C. Friedman, MD, PhD and Winnie Yu Scherer.
"Although the majority of people with Hashimoto's will not develop any other disorders, it's important to know what some of these autoimmune conditions are in case you do start to experience symptoms. Keep in mind, too, that you may be more likely to develop Hashimoto's if you have one of these other conditions.
Type 1 diabetes
Pernicious Anaemia
Addison's Disease
Vitiligo
Celiac Disease
Alopecia Areta
Systematic Lupus Erthematosus (SLE)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjogren's Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)"
Excerpts from "Vitamin and mineral deficiencies associated with Lupus" by Deborah Braconnier
"A 2001 study published in "Lupus" shows that most lupus patients have a vitamin D deficiency and that the deficiency seems to be associated with higher disease activity. Researchers suggest treating the vitamin D deficiency can reduce symptoms and disease activity.
"A 2004 study published in "Rheumatology International" looked at the incidences of anemia and serum vitamin B-12 deficiencies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus and found that it was much higher in patients suffering from these diseases and that such patients should be monitored for vitamin B-12 deficiency."
"A 2005 study published in "Clinical Rheumatology" looked at the levels of zinc, copper, magnesium, manganese and iron in patients with lupus. The researchers believe that the changes in a lupus patient's levels may not be a reason for the disease as originally thought, but a consequence of having the disease."
The following info is from the book "The Everything Guide To Thyroid Disease" by Theodore C. Friedman, MD, PhD and Winnie Yu Scherer.
"Although the majority of people with Hashimoto's will not develop any other disorders, it's important to know what some of these autoimmune conditions are in case you do start to experience symptoms. Keep in mind, too, that you may be more likely to develop Hashimoto's if you have one of these other conditions.
Type 1 diabetes
Pernicious Anaemia
Addison's Disease
Vitiligo
Celiac Disease
Alopecia Areta
Systematic Lupus Erthematosus (SLE)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjogren's Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)"
Excerpts from "Vitamin and mineral deficiencies associated with Lupus" by Deborah Braconnier
"A 2001 study published in "Lupus" shows that most lupus patients have a vitamin D deficiency and that the deficiency seems to be associated with higher disease activity. Researchers suggest treating the vitamin D deficiency can reduce symptoms and disease activity.
"A 2004 study published in "Rheumatology International" looked at the incidences of anemia and serum vitamin B-12 deficiencies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus and found that it was much higher in patients suffering from these diseases and that such patients should be monitored for vitamin B-12 deficiency."
"A 2005 study published in "Clinical Rheumatology" looked at the levels of zinc, copper, magnesium, manganese and iron in patients with lupus. The researchers believe that the changes in a lupus patient's levels may not be a reason for the disease as originally thought, but a consequence of having the disease."
Thank you for your reply. I do have a condition called Lupus that can affect the thyroid. I think I will ask for blood tests to be done when I go to see my rhematologist this Thursday. Thank you again x
Besides an inflammatory diet (eg: transfats, high polyunsaturated diet), untreated hypothyroidism is the second most common cause of elevated cholesterol. Genetics are a rare cause of elevated cholesterol.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune thyroid disease) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is commonly misdiagnosed as the standard TSH test can be within "normal" range with thyroid disease. A more indepth lab panel includes TSH, free T3, free T4, thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb), thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb).
Excerpt from Gallbladder Attack article "Hypothyroidism and Gallbladder Disease":
"Hypothyroidism Symptoms
Fatigue
Dry skin and hair
Hair thinning/hair loss
Depression
Morning headaches that get better throughout the day
Foggy brain
Loss of memory
Hoarse voice
Difficulty concentrating
Intolerance to cold
Low body temperature
Poor circulation/numbness in hands and feet
Muscle cramps with no exertion
Weight gain and difficulty losing it
Decreased appetite
Constipation
Gallbladder diseases such as gallstones
Chronic digestive problems such as low stomach acid
If you add some of the following symptoms to the above list, consider the autoimmune disease attacking the thyroid called Hashimoto's Disease:
Symptoms of Hashimoto's
Heart palpations
Increased pulse without exertion
Anxiety, nervousness
Insomnia
Night sweats
Weight loss and difficulty gaining weight
Muscle and joint pain"
Hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune thyroid disease) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is commonly misdiagnosed as the standard TSH test can be within "normal" range with thyroid disease. A more indepth lab panel includes TSH, free T3, free T4, thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb), thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb).
Excerpt from Gallbladder Attack article "Hypothyroidism and Gallbladder Disease":
"Hypothyroidism Symptoms
Fatigue
Dry skin and hair
Hair thinning/hair loss
Depression
Morning headaches that get better throughout the day
Foggy brain
Loss of memory
Hoarse voice
Difficulty concentrating
Intolerance to cold
Low body temperature
Poor circulation/numbness in hands and feet
Muscle cramps with no exertion
Weight gain and difficulty losing it
Decreased appetite
Constipation
Gallbladder diseases such as gallstones
Chronic digestive problems such as low stomach acid
If you add some of the following symptoms to the above list, consider the autoimmune disease attacking the thyroid called Hashimoto's Disease:
Symptoms of Hashimoto's
Heart palpations
Increased pulse without exertion
Anxiety, nervousness
Insomnia
Night sweats
Weight loss and difficulty gaining weight
Muscle and joint pain"
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