Any thoughts on these cholesterol numbers?

MichelleM · 02-17-2014, 05:39 AM

Just got my bloodwork done.
Doc called saying I need to go on "Crestor' and to watch my overall fat intake.

Any thoughts on this?

TOTAL cholesterol 280
HDL 51
LDL 171
TRIGLICERIDES 259

Leo41 · 02-17-2014, 05:44 AM

I would ignore the Crestor--and check out the blog of Dr. Michael Eades on the uselessness of statins--especially for women.

However, your trigs are really high. Do you eat low carb? I ask because the usual lab range for triglycerides is <100 as 'good.' Eating low carb, my trigs are generally around 50.

MichelleM · 02-17-2014, 06:00 AM

I've been eating mostly low carb but a lot of beef. I do cheat and go totally off low carb. I am also menopausal.

snowmop · 02-17-2014, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo41

I would ignore the Crestor--and check out the blog of Dr. Michael Eades on the uselessness of statins--especially for women.

However, your trigs are really high. Do you eat low carb? I ask because the usual lab range for triglycerides is <100 as 'good.' Eating low carb, my trigs are generally around 50.

This^^^!!
I would never take a statin, no matter what. And that IS a high trig count if you're eating low carb; I would try to figure out why.

MichelleM · 02-17-2014, 06:07 AM

Soooo... Just starting to eat low carb strictly again can lower these numbers without the creator, eh??

ravenrose · 02-17-2014, 06:17 AM

yes, Michelle, PROBABLY. some people are just genetically prone to high lipids though and have much less luck controlling with diet.

that triglyceride number either means you are REALLY not eating low carb or else you have this genetic problem or both. you are not new to low carbing. it takes real consistency to get that triglyceride number down. if you can't keep your carbs low enough to really count as low carb, even keeping them under 100 a day will almost certainly help a LOT. but this is every day. and every day.

since you do have a hard time staying at an Atkins level of carbs, maybe you should try this. then you have a standard to shoot for that is not either "perfection" or "eat anything because I am cheating." every carb gram counts. so eating at a level like 100 would let you pick a couple of servings of carbs a day so you don't build up such a need to cheat.

good luck in any case. this is important. *hug*

snowmop · 02-17-2014, 06:17 AM

Well, the trigs, anyway.....!

clackley · 02-17-2014, 06:54 AM

With a strict low carb diet (below 50g total and maybe even much lower), you trigs will come down dramatically. No Statin! You are a woman and have not had a heart attack. There is no reason to take it and it may damage your health. Look to the many very well educated people who are speaking out against their use. Maybe try the Weston A. Price Foundation to starters.

snowangel9 · 02-17-2014, 10:42 AM

I fifth the NO statins!! You couldn't pay me enough to get on the medical establishments bandwagon of life time drugs. You could try what's been suggested for three months and have them retested. Good luck. Stay strong

MichelleM · 02-17-2014, 11:19 AM

ahhh THANX GUYS!! Im already on an anti anxiety benzo drug 'bandwagon' and TRUST ME I dont want to be dependent on other meds. I WILL do the 'under 50 carb' super clean eating and get retested!! ThankYOU all sooo much.

clackley · 02-18-2014, 01:31 AM

It would probably be really good to totally restrict all grains as well.

MichelleM · 02-18-2014, 05:31 AM

thanx clackley. YES Im doing that. Back to induction now actually.WOuld anyone be willing to be my online' buddy' to help me? I know this is a lot to ask but Id sure love to feel like a friend is in my corner.

02-17-2014, 05:39 AM	#1
MichelleM Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 227 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: no ideaaa what I weigh:) WOE: atkins Start Date: did Atkins successfully in 2010.Got to goal.	Any thoughts on these cholesterol numbers? Just got my bloodwork done. Doc called saying I need to go on "Crestor' and to watch my overall fat intake. Any thoughts on this? TOTAL cholesterol 280 HDL 51 LDL 171 TRIGLICERIDES 259

02-17-2014, 06:17 AM	#6
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,566 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	yes, Michelle, PROBABLY. some people are just genetically prone to high lipids though and have much less luck controlling with diet. that triglyceride number either means you are REALLY not eating low carb or else you have this genetic problem or both. you are not new to low carbing. it takes real consistency to get that triglyceride number down. if you can't keep your carbs low enough to really count as low carb, even keeping them under 100 a day will almost certainly help a LOT. but this is every day. and every day. since you do have a hard time staying at an Atkins level of carbs, maybe you should try this. then you have a standard to shoot for that is not either "perfection" or "eat anything because I am cheating." every carb gram counts. so eating at a level like 100 would let you pick a couple of servings of carbs a day so you don't build up such a need to cheat. good luck in any case. this is important. hug __________________ Often I don't come back to read threads where I've posted. If you want me to see something, please send me a private message. Thanks!

02-17-2014, 06:17 AM	#7
snowmop Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: florida Posts: 1,323 Gallery: snowmop Stats: 113/89/90 4' 10" 71 yrs old WOE: atkins Start Date: Long, long ago!	Well, the trigs, anyway.....! __________________ If you rob Peter to pay Paul, you can always count on Paul's vote. My avatar is my bunny Chubbers!

02-17-2014, 06:54 AM	#8
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 14,146 Gallery: clackley WOE: N.K.=vlc/moderate protein/high fat Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	With a strict low carb diet (below 50g total and maybe even much lower), you trigs will come down dramatically. No Statin! You are a woman and have not had a heart attack. There is no reason to take it and it may damage your health. Look to the many very well educated people who are speaking out against their use. Maybe try the Weston A. Price Foundation to starters. __________________ Cathy Original start - Feb. 2000 180/125 "The energy content of food (calories) matters, but it is less important than the metabolic effect of food on our body." Dr. P. Attia “Eat animals. Mostly fat. Enjoy! "I resist insulin" Hyperlipid We are butter together! Last edited by clackley; 02-17-2014 at 06:56 AM..

02-17-2014, 10:42 AM	#9
snowangel9 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boise Posts: 3,082 Gallery: snowangel9 WOE: Atkins Start Date: which time?	I fifth the NO statins!! You couldn't pay me enough to get on the medical establishments bandwagon of life time drugs. You could try what's been suggested for three months and have them retested. Good luck. Stay strong __________________ Freedom isn't free ..stop thinking of it as "starting over". It's life, we don't get do-overs. You can only move forward from this point. ~~ pepperanne

02-17-2014, 05:44 AM	#2
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,115 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	I would ignore the Crestor--and check out the blog of Dr. Michael Eades on the uselessness of statins--especially for women. However, your trigs are really high. Do you eat low carb? I ask because the usual lab range for triglycerides is <100 as 'good.' Eating low carb, my trigs are generally around 50.

02-17-2014, 06:00 AM	#3
MichelleM Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 227 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: no ideaaa what I weigh:) WOE: atkins Start Date: did Atkins successfully in 2010.Got to goal.	I've been eating mostly low carb but a lot of beef. I do cheat and go totally off low carb. I am also menopausal.

02-17-2014, 06:07 AM	#5
MichelleM Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 227 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: no ideaaa what I weigh:) WOE: atkins Start Date: did Atkins successfully in 2010.Got to goal.	Soooo... Just starting to eat low carb strictly again can lower these numbers without the creator, eh??

02-17-2014, 11:19 AM	#10
MichelleM Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 227 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: no ideaaa what I weigh:) WOE: atkins Start Date: did Atkins successfully in 2010.Got to goal.	ahhh THANX GUYS!! Im already on an anti anxiety benzo drug 'bandwagon' and TRUST ME I dont want to be dependent on other meds. I WILL do the 'under 50 carb' super clean eating and get retested!! ThankYOU all sooo much.

02-18-2014, 01:31 AM	#11
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 14,146 Gallery: clackley WOE: N.K.=vlc/moderate protein/high fat Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	It would probably be really good to totally restrict all grains as well. __________________ Cathy Original start - Feb. 2000 180/125 "The energy content of food (calories) matters, but it is less important than the metabolic effect of food on our body." Dr. P. Attia “Eat animals. Mostly fat. Enjoy! "I resist insulin" Hyperlipid We are butter together!

02-18-2014, 05:31 AM	#12
MichelleM Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 227 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: no ideaaa what I weigh:) WOE: atkins Start Date: did Atkins successfully in 2010.Got to goal.	thanx clackley. YES Im doing that. Back to induction now actually.WOuld anyone be willing to be my online' buddy' to help me? I know this is a lot to ask but Id sure love to feel like a friend is in my corner.

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