Cholesterol

[Droff]

Dr prescribed it to me. I asked about why, numbers, goals, effects, ??????

LDL should be under 120, you are good.


Take an Omega-3 fish oil. Red Krill is my go to. Been taking it for 8 years.
Dr hasn't mentioned cholesterol since.

Not a fan of Lipitor.

Do a bit of research, fish oil is better, IMHO.

I started fish oil several months ago, before this issue was known, along with several other supplements. I plan on sticking with it unless something changes. My diet isn't real clean but it isn't terrible, although I'm fatter than I've ever been, even at 170. I workout once per week (lifting), likely will pick up another day unless I go back to Krav Maga training.

Optimally, your HDL number should be higher and your LDL lower.

So what are optimal numbers?
From what I've been told, HDL should be between 40-59 (41) and LDL under 130 (109).

 

[John6185]

I was prescribed Lipitor and the /doctor noted my enzymes to be elevated so he cut it in half and I've been on half dosage probably for six years without any ill effects and as far as I know I'm still alive...

 

[HiredHand]

I started fish oil several months ago, before this issue was known, along with several other supplements. I plan on sticking with it unless something changes. My diet isn't real clean but it isn't terrible, although I'm fatter than I've ever been, even at 170. I workout once per week (lifting), likely will pick up another day unless I go back to Krav Maga training.




So what are optimal numbers?
From what I've been told, HDL should be between 40-59 (41) and LDL under 130 (109).

An HDL of 40 is borderline low and LDL of 100 is borderline high. Ideally, you’d want an HDL of 60 or higher and an LDL well under 100. Understanding Cholesterol Levels and Numbers

The chart below shows normal cholesterol levels. Healthcare providers consider these numbers healthy for most people. If you have heart disease or many risk factors, your LDL target may be different. Your healthcare provider may want your LDL level to be below 70 mg/dL. So, it’s important to talk with your provider about your test results and what they mean for you.

As you review your results, remember that you want your LDL to be low and your HDL to be high. Ideally, your HDL should be above 60. It’s the helpful cholesterol. An HDL above 60 offers you protection against heart disease.

 

[HiredHand]

Here’s a heart disease and stroke risk calculator.

https://tools.acc.org/ascvd-risk-es...1-1360079557.1661456941#!/calculate/estimate/

 

[Profreedomokie]

I had very bad reactions from Lipitor, heart racing and then slowing, rashes and severe muscle cramps. I hear what happened to me is pretty though so I'm hoping you don't experience any of what I did.

A friend had the same side effects.

 

[Gunbuffer]

I’m on atorvastatin, been for probably over 10 years. No issues.
Went off it for 6 month to try and go super healthy, no eggs red meat barely, fish oil etc lots of cardio and exercise. -did nothing.
I’m back in it and I felt no difference at any point.

 

[Gadsden]

A friend had the same side effects.

It hit me in the middle of the night, scared the crap out of me. I thought I was gonna have a heart attack.

 

[Mr.Glock]

Lipitor caused leg pain and sleep issues says the wife when she tried it. She did change her diet and stopped all pills. Working out and good diet does wonders!

 

[TerryMiller]

I’m on atorvastatin, been for probably over 10 years. No issues.
Went off it for 6 month to try and go super healthy, no eggs red meat barely, fish oil etc lots of cardio and exercise. -did nothing.
I’m back in it and I felt no difference at any point.

I've been on Atorvastatin for years myself, although I couldn't tell you how many years. No real issues that I can relate to the drug. However, every year when I do labs and my annual physical, all the "numbers" seem to be right in line with where they are supposed to be.

 

[TedKennedy]

Lipitor caused leg pain and sleep issues says the wife when she tried it. She did change her diet and stopped all pills. Working out and good diet does wonders!

Yep. We aren't designed to need medication.