Finally saw a doctor today

[mouseissue]

OMG, Susie!!!

There must be something wrong in your body!
From what I've seen, what you eat has not been the problem.

I hope your doc gets to the bottom of this soon!
I will keep you in my prayers.

Tony

[o0OSusieO0o]

Thank you Tony, I'm deeply in despair right now, can't stop the tears at times. Feeling so failed in trying my best to get healthy. There's not a thing high carb in my kitchen.

[jay12]

I really hope you don't become discourage by this although it's very disconcerting to you I know :-(
We're with you. Be strong Susie

[umpa]

Susie alot of high cholesterol issues come from gene pool.Speak to your relatives see what their numbers are. 

[o0OSusieO0o]

I'm the thinnest member in my family, will ask them anyways. My brother's fiance is 300 lbs and has low cholesterol & blood pressure. It must be a high percentage of genes.  I've read that menopause spikes up cholesterol. I can still eat like I do, no need to watch fat, watching fat intake is only to lose weight to lower cholesterol. I'll use zero cholesterol fats, lots if it.
I ate cucumber slices & Ranch dressing last night, watched sodium & cholesterol. yummm

[o0OSusieO0o]

Went to medical center for my Vitals Today-

Blood Pressure:
125/73
Pulse: 86

[mouseissue]

Went to medical center for my Vitals Today-

Blood Pressure:
125/73
Pulse: 86

Hi, Susie!

Your vitals look good.

Tony

[o0OSusieO0o]

My blood pressure meds are working. i take a very low dose.
Doctor wants me to make an appointment now to discuss my cholesterol levels.
What I want to know is why my cholesterol & blood pressure is worse after I lost weight. Going to ask her.

[umpa]

keep us informed

[o0OSusieO0o]

i will, contacting my doctor tomorrow, for an appointment.

[o0OSusieO0o]

I saw online that there are large LDL globules that do not enter the blood stream and there are small ones that do. I wonder if mine are all big. My triglycerides went down & HDL went up.
http://www.thecholesteroltruth.com/how-not-all-ldl-cholesterol-is-bad-for-your-h/



I emailed my doctor to order me a LDL particle test.

[umpa]

I dont have any knowledge to advise you on this one, keep me informed though 

[mouseissue]

Hi, Susie!

There is a long-held view held by many doctors is that elevated cholesterol can cause serious health problems.
This is because, in some patients, cholesterol tends to build up on artery walls, hardens and becomes plaque,
and that plaque slows and blocks blood flow. But, if cholesterol did not "stick", it would not be a problem.
Remember, our brains are comprised of 40% to 60% cholesterol.

More and more doctors are coming to realize that the reason why cholesterol "sticks" to artery walls is due to arterial inflammation. And that the inflammation is caused by sustained, elevated blood glucose levels.
We know what causes that... Eating too many net carbs.

And reducing serum cholesterol thru statin drugs will slow the build up.
Sadly, those statins have serious side effects involving normal brain function.

See: http://www.sott.net/article/242516-Heart-Surgeon-Speaks-Out-On-What-Really-Causes-Heart-Disease

I say all this in order to help you find some peace.
However, your elevated cholesterol must be caused by something. Even if it's simply genetics.

Keeping an eye on cholesterol, and your health in general, is a good idea for everyone.
So unless you are experiencing problems related to arterial blockage, I wouldn't get too alarmed.

That being said, please continue to have your doctor monitor your cholesterol AND general health.
As long as your healthy, don't allow yourself to worry.

Tony

[o0OSusieO0o]

Thank you Tony, I also heard that there was a study on  people over 50 that had high cholesterol.  They found a high majority of people that lived longer with high  cholesterol.

[o0OSusieO0o]

Got my blood pressure taken again today at the medical center. Here is what they sent me:



When:
Monday March 03, 2014 8:40 AM


Blood Pressure:
139/77
Pulse:
78
Patient instructions


      Congratulations, you have met your blood pressure target.  It is very important that you maintain your target blood pressure of 139/89 or less.  If you have diabetes, heart failure, or kidney disease your target blood pressure is 129/79 or less.  Keeping your blood pressure at or below target levels will decrease your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and other serious complications.

       These important steps will help keep your blood pressure at target:

1.   Take your medication as prescribed every day unless you are told to change or stop by a health care professional.
2.   Reduce fat and salt in your diet and eat more fruit and vegetables.
3.   Take a brisk walk (or bike, swim, etc.) for 30 minutes or more five or more days a week.
4.   If you smoke – Stop.  Call the Kaiser Permanente Smoker’s Helpline at 888-883-7867 for more information.