Moscyn
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Apologies if this is rather long but I need advice and views. I have high cholesterol for more than 10 years. And since 2006, total cholesterol has went up above 7.5. Every year the numbers fluctuate slightly but does not differ much from my last month's results which are - Total cholesterol is 7.7mmol/L. HDL is 1.8 and LDL is 5.3. Chol/HDL ratio is 4.2. Triglycerides is 1.1. My sugar levels are ok. This year I seem to have fluctuating BP and did go for many tests which only concluded I have fluctuating BP. BP taken at home are usually normal but when I go to the clinic or hospital, the readings are usually high. My last clinic reading last month was 134/91. No doctors have suggested medication to lower my cholesterol until this year. I've been getting a few doctor's opinions and once they look at my numbers, they suggest I take medication. Only one GP (my usual GP) did not ask me to be on medication but to increase lifestyle changes. I started last year taking oats, exercising more and cutting down on high cholesterol food. She also referred to the Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Charts and said that I fall into the green group < 10% CVD risk over the next 10 years.
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction Charts - HEART UK | Expert advice from HEART UK
I know these charts are just indicative and given I am now 54 years old, I wonder whether I should indeed start medication to lower my cholesterol. I exercise everyday for 1 hour.Jogging/brisk walking, yoga, golf. I don't smoke. I am not overweight. Some of my sisters have high cholesterol and are already on medication.
So, can anyone share what made them decide to go on medication, how long they had be on medication before cholesterol numbers were within normal range, what type and amount of medication and side effects. Many Thanks.
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction Charts - HEART UK | Expert advice from HEART UK
I know these charts are just indicative and given I am now 54 years old, I wonder whether I should indeed start medication to lower my cholesterol. I exercise everyday for 1 hour.Jogging/brisk walking, yoga, golf. I don't smoke. I am not overweight. Some of my sisters have high cholesterol and are already on medication.
So, can anyone share what made them decide to go on medication, how long they had be on medication before cholesterol numbers were within normal range, what type and amount of medication and side effects. Many Thanks.
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