simon43 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I was symptomatic, but accepted the doctor's diagnosis. Big mistake. Ah, now I understand your reasons. I never experience any shortness of breath during or after running, (even though I have mild asthma and a lung illness - Aspergillosis). So I think things are OK with my heart. But my last stress test was about 3 years ago, so it is prudent to have another. Best wishes on your full recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 4 hours ago, thequietman said: yes, I read a little more and you are correct. So which is it............... eat fish , don't eat fish, it is getting confusing now! I want to lower my cholesterol - what has to be done? no sugar,OK - is lots of fruit OK? veggies are carbs, too many cards means more sugar - correct ? no processed food - OK, that's clear. No saturated fat - fine, I understand that. No white rice - but is brown OK? I love boiled Thai pumpkin - is that Ok ? Thanks. If it is a carbohydrate it is a sugar, you cannot cut all carbs vegetables ok. Fruit is out as it is very high in sugar. Just try to eat in moderation and eat more than 3 meals break up your food intake into about 5 meals a day which will require you to eat less at each meal. Mainly cut out anything high in sugar drinks sweeten with sugar, fruits, and the white foods I mentioned earlier. Increase your protien intake while lowering carb intake except for vegetables. Watch your calories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 21 hours ago, thequietman said: Result was 225 with low count of 'good' cholesterol, 48. Also sugar high - he says 25 points more and I am diabetic. Wow! Diabetic is just a label. I've been hovering just under the threshold for nearly 30 years and in tests the level has barely varied in all that time. 18 hours ago, thequietman said: I want to lower my cholesterol - what has to be done? Statins work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 17 hours ago, impulse said: BTW, after bypass surgery, I'm on statins that get me down to crazy low levels recommended by my cardiac guy. But I feel like crap all the time. Isnt that just old age? I had that long before I started taking statins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, KittenKong said: Isnt that just old age? I had that long before I started taking statins. It's a specific complaint having to do with muscle aches and cramping. Not the usual old fart stuff. Edit: My suspicion (and that's all it is) is that there's an anatomical reason my family's bodies all create high levels of cholesterol, and that taking the statins is defeating a a genetic need for high cholesterol. But that may just be my natural suspicion of Big Pharma after reading a bunch of wingnut conspiracy studies about statins and high death rates from causes other than coronary. In any case, I envy people who can control their cholesterol with diet. In addition to being Godawful expensive over the long term, taking statins just plain sucks. Edited July 17, 2017 by impulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I took a mild correction for Cholesterol and even the mild dose caused back ache.Given up, back ok now.?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 3 hours ago, impulse said: In addition to being Godawful expensive over the long term, taking statins just plain sucks. My statins are dirt cheap (just a few hundred Baht a year) and dont seem to do anything to me apart from lower my cholesterol level. Being old does suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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