Gunther Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 (edited) I was hovering around 195 to 205 for many years, previous doctors said it was marginal. Never paid attention to the LDL or HDL levels. We started seeing a new doctor just over a year ago and she said put me on Lipitor. I have no clue where my levels are now other than the doctor said she is pleased with the results. I suppose I better ask what my levels are the next time I see her. I now go in for a blood test every six months, mainly to monitor what my liver is doing. She also told me to stop taking Tylenol and told me to take Aleve for headaches/pains. She warned me about grapefruit juice because I told her I like it, so now I just stay away from it. She asked about alcohol and I told her I usually drink in moderation but I do tend to drink too much about four times a year (coincides with when our FF league gets together for NCAA, Football, etc. related meetings). Edited August 27, 2005 by Gunther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeman Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Congrats to you. I'm on my 3rd different script. My last test was at 386. Started Vytorin about 3 months ago. Hope this one works. 945389[/snapback] 386?!?!? Yikes, hope it works for you too. Might want to keep an eye on liver enzymes on Vytorin - mine got out of whack and had to cut down to half dose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 My triglycerides were 536 last test. Edit to add. I even fasted on my alcohol intake a week prior to the test. 945517[/snapback] Holy cow, I was in the low to mid 200s and the quack said I needed to get that down. I did. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNasty Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Another thing that a lot of people forget about is diet, in managing cholesterol. High fiber: eating oatmeal, switching from white bread to whole grain bread, eating brown rice instead of white, all that stuff can really make a big difference, especially in conjunction with the drugs and a little exercise. It might take some getting used to, but fiber is like a big plumber's snake going through your body-- it raises your HDL's, the good cholesterol. Plus, it keeps you regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Another thing that a lot of people forget about is diet, in managing cholesterol. High fiber: eating oatmeal, switching from white bread to whole grain bread, eating brown rice instead of white, all that stuff can really make a big difference, especially in conjunction with the drugs and a little exercise. It might take some getting used to, but fiber is like a big plumber's snake going through your body-- it raises your HDL's, the good cholesterol. Plus, it keeps you regular. 951346[/snapback] That is precisely what I did to lower mine, except I didn't do any of the drugs. Raisin bran at breakfast is a copper bottomed guarantee of regularity, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 The diet is very important. People who are genetically predisposed to cholesterol problems aren't likely to have a ton of success with it though. You could go on the perfect diet and stick with it and still not lower your numbers much. Those folks really need the lipitor, or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNasty Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 The diet is very important. People who are genetically predisposed to cholesterol problems aren't likely to have a ton of success with it though. You could go on the perfect diet and stick with it and still not lower your numbers much. Those folks really need the lipitor, or whatever. 952390[/snapback] Absolutely, I was just throwing it out there because it's so often overlooked as something to consider, not to say "screw the meds and just do the diet." Hope it didn't come across that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Dang Aqualung - that's f'n high. I started Vytorin a little over a month ago and am curious to see the results at my 3 month check-up. Started at 260 overall with my LDL at 193 (s/b under 100). 945568[/snapback] Went for my results last week after 3 months on Vytorin. Overall cholesterol came down from 260 to 168. LDL (bad) came down from 193 to 88. No change in diet or exercise (in fact I weighed 5 pounds more this time ) I was truly amazed at how quick this stuff works. Congrats to you. I'm on my 3rd different script. My last test was at 386. Started Vytorin about 3 months ago. Hope this one works. 945389[/snapback] Aqua - have you gotten any new numbers since you've been on Vytorin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Went for my results last week after 3 months on Vytorin. Overall cholesterol came down from 260 to 168. LDL (bad) came down from 193 to 88. No change in diet or exercise (in fact I weighed 5 pounds more this time ) I was truly amazed at how quick this stuff works. Aqua - have you gotten any new numbers since you've been on Vytorin? 1129616[/snapback] Mine came down fast on Lipitor, but a year later it shot back up. No diet change, but increased the daily walk. My Doc doubled my dose it came back down again, but a year later again it shot back up! I'm now on 40mgs. Going back for a test in 4 weeks. :fingerscrossed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Back in April my cholesterol was 258 and the doctor put me on Lipitor. By mid-June it was down to 203. Then just a few days ago I got the results back from the tests they ran for my life insurance application and my cholesterol was at 153. (On the life insurance results the put the ranges of "expected findings" for all of the tests they performed and for cholesterol they were expecting a number between 140-199. (But I don't know if this means that 123 is too low or not.)) 945376[/snapback] As I mentioned in another thread, when I went back a few weeks ago to get the results from my most recent cholesterol test, my overall numbers were back at 198 and my triglicerides and bad cholesterol numbers were also a lot worse than my life insurance test results indicated. That was when my doctor made his "Well I hope you bought a lot of (life insurance)" comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop express Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 189 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameday Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I consider myself to be somewhat of a cholesterol expert since I've been dealing with a serious problem since '86. At that time I was 27, just had a heart attack, a quad by-pass, and had a cholesterol level of 405 (LDL of 376 and HDL of 29). A research Doctor at UCSF allowed me to join his program and put me on a multi-med program that has changed over the years as new drugs have hit the market. Current concoction: 1) Zetia, 10Mg tab, 1 per day 2) Plavix, 75 Mg tab, 1 per day 3) Altace 2.5 Mg cap, 1 per day 4) Lipitor, 80 MB tab, 1 per day 5) Niacin, 6 Grams per day (2 Grams taken with each meal) 6) Vitamin A 7) Vitamin C 8) Folic Acid 9) Vitamin B50 My cholesterol is 150, with an HDL count of about 45. In my case diet has no impact although I have a very balanced diet, high in fiber and low in red meat and fatty substances. Excercise is important even if it's just walking. Hope this info is of some use to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I consider myself to be somewhat of a cholesterol expert since I've been dealing with a serious problem since '86. At that time I was 27, just had a heart attack, a quad by-pass, and had a cholesterol level of 405 (LDL of 376 and HDL of 29).1130322[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Went for my results last week after 3 months on Vytorin. Overall cholesterol came down from 260 to 168. LDL (bad) came down from 193 to 88. No change in diet or exercise (in fact I weighed 5 pounds more this time ) I was truly amazed at how quick this stuff works. Aqua - have you gotten any new numbers since you've been on Vytorin? 1129616[/snapback] Holy crap Puddy, that is outstanding. I should go in for a check up myself. Ya fat ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 surely there is some sort of fantasy contest we can come up with based on cholesterol levels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameday Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 1130356[/snapback] That was pretty much my reaction, too. darndest thing. I've been healthy as a horse since and have competed in triathlons, several 200 mile bike races, a few kick boxing tourneys, etc. Sure was a setback at the time, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunysteelfly76 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 That was pretty much my reaction, too. darndest thing. I've been healthy as a horse since and have competed in triathlons, several 200 mile bike races, a few kick boxing tourneys, etc. Sure was a setback at the time, though. 1130632[/snapback] That is amazing! Continued good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde assault Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 250, just started on vytorin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I've never had mine tested that I know of. How do they test - blood sample? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I've never had mine tested that I know of. How do they test - blood sample? 1130959[/snapback] Yup....but it has to come out of your eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Yup....but it has to come out of your eyes! 1130990[/snapback] or else they can bring in a blood-sucking lawyer to draw it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 or else they can bring in a blood-sucking lawyer to draw it out 1131039[/snapback] Either way, SQ is covered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Tedy Bruschi's cholesterol is zero. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 or else they can bring in a blood-sucking lawyer to draw it out 1131039[/snapback] Bite me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualung Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 (edited) Went for my results last week after 3 months on Vytorin. Overall cholesterol came down from 260 to 168. LDL (bad) came down from 193 to 88. No change in diet or exercise (in fact I weighed 5 pounds more this time ) I was truly amazed at how quick this stuff works. Aqua - have you gotten any new numbers since you've been on Vytorin? 1129616[/snapback] Looking good for ya Puddy. After four months on Vytorin my overall cholesterol is 212. HDL=35. Since my triglycerides are so high (down from 586 to 492) unable to calculate the LDL. I'm on the 40/10 dose of the drug. Since my liver function is slightly high they want to wait another four months to see if it changes, if it stays the same they want to raise the dose to 80/20. Edit to add, if anyone is interested my prostrate is just fine. Edited November 8, 2005 by aqualung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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