how can i lower my cholesterol

Drumanee 1 · March 04, 2008, 03:26:29 PM

just got the shock of my life when i got the results from blood test which indicate my cholesterol level is 7.4,now i would not say i am massively over weight but i am 16 stone and about 5 11 so i could do with losing a pound or 2 and my diet is not wile bad.have to see the doctor next week for advise anybody any thoughts?

The Blegard · March 04, 2008, 03:33:10 PM

get put on the lipotor and lipidil. Im on them for life as mine was double that. Tried everything and was told by a liver specialist that I have a "celtic" problem" and that I could be an 8 stone vegetarian and it would still be the same. Make sure you do something or in the true irish readition you will have a massive heart attack by the time you are 40 like I was going to have with no warning. How many people has this happened to before??

lynchbhoy · March 04, 2008, 03:34:01 PM

Quote from: Drumanee 1 on March 04, 2008, 03:26:29 PM
just got the shock of my life when i got the results from blood test which indicate my cholesterol level is 7.4,now i would not say i am massively over weight but i am 16 stone and about 5 11 so i could do with losing a pound or 2 and my diet is not wile bad.have to see the doctor next week for advise anybody any thoughts?

jeez Drum, the first bit of advice I'd give you is , in the famous words of Blur
'cut dahn on yer pork pies mate'

Dont know the answer old bellaghy buddy
but watch that 'how long will you live' TV programme on RTE each week, the guy is all the time trying to lower cholesterol of the fatties on the show. (he's a hateful hoor to have to listen to though).
A good doc or physio should be able to tell you....

Drumanee 1 · March 04, 2008, 03:44:01 PM

Quote from: The Blegard on March 04, 2008, 03:33:10 PM
get put on the lipotor and lipidil. Im on them for life as mine was double that. Tried everything and was told by a liver specialist that I have a "celtic" problem" and that I could be an 8 stone vegetarian and it would still be the same. Make sure you do something or in the true irish readition you will have a massive heart attack by the time you are 40 like I was going to have with no warning. How many people has this happened to before??

bit late,i am just over the big 4 0,but i suppose the good thing is i am still here.was told that these tablets have serious side affects like musle pain etc

Gnevin · March 04, 2008, 03:44:31 PM

Quote from: Drumanee 1 on March 04, 2008, 03:26:29 PM
just got the shock of my life when i got the results from blood test which indicate my cholesterol level is 7.4,now i would not say i am massively over weight but i am 16 stone and about 5 11 so i could do with losing a pound or 2 and my diet is not wile bad.have to see the doctor next week for advise anybody any thoughts?

Depending on muscle density and bone density ,body fat percentage with numbers like that a doc could tell you too lose up 3 stone to 3.5 stone.

the Deel Rover · March 04, 2008, 03:50:22 PM

don't worry too much yet Drumanee, have a good chat with the doctor next week and he will give you good advice about your diet and excercise.

feetofflames · March 04, 2008, 03:56:08 PM

Porridge and loads of it if its dietary will help.
5 a day. no processed meats.
its a very serious and common problem, Consider yourself lucky that you got told this news when you are 40. I know many 30 year olds who are having severe warnings from doctors on the cholesterol/ bp / fitness and weight issues. once you quit being a student ye need to change your ways quick, a lot of people are going to die younger. I blame the oversuppply of hot food counters and easy accessible processed tasty/smelly foods in ordinary shops. Do you struggle to walk past the sausages in the morning when you are only in for a paper? Mc Donalds didnt do it for me,,, it was the sausage soda!

Drumanee 1 · March 04, 2008, 04:11:07 PM

Quote from: feetofflames on March 04, 2008, 03:56:08 PM
Porridge and loads of it if its dietary will help.
5 a day. no processed meats.
its a very serious and common problem, Consider yourself lucky that you got told this news when you are 40. I know many 30 year olds who are having severe warnings from doctors on the cholesterol/ bp / fitness and weight issues. once you quit being a student ye need to change your ways quick, a lot of people are going to die younger. I blame the oversuppply of hot food counters and easy accessible processed tasty/smelly foods in ordinary shops. Do you struggle to walk past the sausages in the morning when you are only in for a paper? Mc Donalds didnt do it for me,,, it was the sausage soda!

your not far off the mark there,overall i eat ok but would eat a good amount of red and pro
cessed meat,eat 2 or three portions of fruit per day but would have a chinese most weekends and drink is not a issue.have a very sweet tooth,every time i have a cup of tea have to have 3 or 4 biscuits.

gerrykeegan · March 04, 2008, 04:14:41 PM

Where did you get it checked? Did you fast for 12 hours beforehand. I had mine tested after 2 weeks on holidays it was 6.2, had it tested one month later down to 5.2. Fruit & veg key. Exercise and weight loss important. stay away from the drugs if you can at all. it can be heriditary also. Half my family follow my mam who realy struggles with it, the other half after my dad who holds it steady at about 3.

feetofflames · March 04, 2008, 04:20:23 PM

Im a fair bit younger than you and got the doctors orders several months ago. I wouldnt say i stick regimentally to the "mediterranean diet" but things have improved a lot and less carry outs and hopefully in time none. Its conforting to know that your doctor will now monitor the situation but ye need to do it for yourself and you will be fine and it dosent mean the funs out of life. For me it meant my obsession with rich savoury food had to change, and i wasnt overweight either, and lose any love for cheese that you may have had. My doc said try to picture the lump of cheese in your artery.... yuerghh!

Gnevin · March 04, 2008, 04:22:11 PM

Quote from: feetofflames on March 04, 2008, 04:20:23 PM
Im a fair bit younger than you and got the doctors orders several months ago. I wouldnt say i stick regimentally to the "mediterranean diet" but things have improved a lot and less carry outs and hopefully in time none. Its conforting to know that your doctor will now monitor the situation but ye need to do it for yourself and you will be fine and it dosent mean the funs out of life. For me it meant my obsession with rich savoury food had to change, and i wasnt overweight either, and lose any love for cheese that you may have had. My doc said try to picture the lump of cheese in your artery.... yuerghh!

Everyone says that , define not overweight?

feetofflames · March 04, 2008, 04:25:11 PM

well carrying a handicap of about 1 stone...

Gnevin · March 04, 2008, 04:30:52 PM

Quote from: feetofflames on March 04, 2008, 04:25:11 PM
well carrying a handicap of about 1 stone...

So you are over weigh. Jasus people no need to be lying to yourselves and us

feetofflames · March 04, 2008, 04:34:59 PM

I lost it in a month and kept it off.

Drumanee 1 · March 04, 2008, 04:43:46 PM

Quote from: gerrykeegan on March 04, 2008, 04:14:41 PM
Where did you get it checked? Did you fast for 12 hours beforehand. I had mine tested after 2 weeks on holidays it was 6.2, had it tested one month later down to 5.2. Fruit & veg key. Exercise and weight loss important. stay away from the drugs if you can at all. it can be heriditary also. Half my family follow my mam who realy struggles with it, the other half after my dad who holds it steady at about 3.

got it checked at my local clinic a week ago and yes i did fast,rang in today to get results and you know the rest,have to see the doc next week.i have since found out that its in my mother family,all her brothers are on medication for it so i suppose that explains a bit.