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High Cholsterol
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on August 26, 2008
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I have my cholesterol levels check yearly because both my parents must take cholesterol lowering medication because their bodies produce too much. Every year mine has...
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- Hi Carolyn...I don't have problems with High Cholesterol, but a couple of friends of mine did. They used the following and got their levels down and saw results after ...
- A great breakfast that helps lower cholesterol consists of hot oatmeal with crushed walnuts mixed in. Walnuts do have fat, but it is good fat. Sometimes a lowfat die...
- Hi Carolyn, I highly recommend that you try adaptogens! My husband and I ordered an incredible book off Amazon titled Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and S...
Hypothyroidism After Pregnancy
Asked by A.R. from Cincinnati
on September 29, 2006
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Hello,
My daughter just turned 13 months and I went to my doctor for an annual checkup and they did a blood test. I went to the doctor yesterday for the results an...
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- Hello, I have had hypothyroidism since I was 13 (I am now 42). To me, it's really not a big deal. I am always careful to do just a few things: 1: I take my Synthr...
- Hypothyroidism does not have to be life long. It can be due to a hormonal imbalance in your system, ex.....pregnancy, menopause... I have had hypothyroidism since I w...
- i went thur the same thing when my daughter was born and it lasted for about a year in a half for me then it seamed to clear up and go back to normal my doctor said it...
Does My 3 Year Old Weigh Too Much?
Asked by S.R. from Pittsburgh
on December 9, 2006
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I just wanted some opnions. I have a 3 year old ,turned three 10-25-06, She weighs 37 pounds and is 38 1/2 inches tall. Should I be concerned about her weight and shou...
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- My daughter was born in March of 2003 and weighed in at 6lbs 13oz. My son was born in October of 2005 and weighed 7lbs 4oz. My daughter is 40lbs and 42in. She wears ...
- Glad they said not to worry about this. I have been told all along to not worry about my son's weight. He turned 3 in May and now weighs 42 lbs. The important thing ...
- My son was three on October 1st he weighed 9 lbs. 15 oz. at birth. He is 38.5 inches and 32 pounds. My four year old is 39 inches and 43 pounds. Half an inch and eleve...
Any Young Moms with High Cholesterol...???
Asked by A.B. from Stockton
on May 19, 2007
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Im 26 years old and I went in for my physical...got all the blood work done and was so nervous to hear the results...turns out I have high cholesterol...at first I was...
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- Dear A., Remember that exercise is an important part of weight loss. It doesn't have to be at a gym. You can plan your day so that you walk early in the a.m. befo...
- Hi! I just had to take the time to write and tell you that contrary to what everyone has conventionally believed, cholesterol is not primarily caused by fat intak...
- I'm so sorry you are going through this, but I have to say that it makes me feel better that I'm not alone! I am 27 and I just found out I have high cholesterol too. ...
If You Have Hypothyroidism...
Asked by T.B. from Chicago
on March 1, 2008
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I was just told my TSH is 54! Has anyone else had this high of a TSH level, and if so, do you also have high cholesterol? I don't, but I hear they can tend to be rel...
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- I am hypothroid. You will need to take medication every day for the rest of your life. I thought I would ignore my Dr.'s ruling, and stopped taking it, and believe me,...
- Hi T.: My Mom and I both have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. (Auto immune disease where anitbodies attack the thyroid leading to hypothyroidism.) She has been on synth...
- I have had hypothyroidism for 20 years. I have been on synthroid for most of that, but 2 years ago switched to the generic levothyroxine and I've had no problems with ...
New Health Issue with 10Yr Old Daughter
Asked by H.D. from Boston
on July 5, 2008
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Hello,
My 10 yr old daughter has an existing heart condition known as Left aortic arch with aberrant right subclavian artery with no symptoms - this was diagnosed as...
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- I'm afraid that I have nothing to offer but words of encouragement. Another responder talked about prayer, and I couldn't agree more. God has a wonderful way of answ...
- Hi H., I am not sure if this is the same, has a condition called nuerocardiogenic syncope which is basically a vasal vagal response. When he is passed out, it does a...
- I work in Cardiology and the best advice I have to give you is to ask all of these questions to your doctors, and don't be afraid of asking too many. It is their job ...
Does Anybody Else's Toddler Have High Cholesterol???
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on April 6, 2007
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At my 2 year old daughter's 2 year appointment they suggested that she have a blood screen for her cholesterol since high cholesterol runs in our family (it's a heredi...
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- Check out pure coconut oil and how it helps with lowering cholesterol. C.
- Was her first blood test for cholesterol a fasting test? They sent my 2 year old for the same test since he was a big boy and it came back high and they freaked us out...
- I am a registered dietitian. Diet and exercise are definitely important in cholesterol control. I like the suggestion of adding flax seed oil and fish oil to the diet....
High Cholesterol While Pregnant
Asked by S.N. from Chicago
on January 20, 2009
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I am expecting my second baby and recently had my annual physical and was told my cholesterol was on the high range of normal , I found this to be very surprising sinc...
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- I do agree that cholesterol levels can be higher during pregnancy, but please do not assume that they will go back to normal after the baby is born. My cholesterol was...
- I agree that it is a normal physiological response to pregnancy, it will return to normal after pregnancy without any intervention. No need for concern, but maintaini...
- I'm surprised anyone checked your cholesterol while pregnant. It's SUPPOSED to be high. Cholesterol is an important building block of the fetus. Statins (cholestero...
I Got My Test Results Back from the Doctor And...
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on August 9, 2008
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I got my test results back from the doctor yesterday and I still have thyroid which has not changed in three months. The new issue is that I have high cholesterol and...
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- I take 500 mg of" no flush", sometimes called "sustained release" Niacin for cholesterol, it is a vitamin so you have to take it a month or so to see results and then ...
- Hi Khristina, My husband and I ordered an incredible book off Amazon titled Adaptogens, Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief by Winston and Maimes. It is ...
- Eat oatmeal....regular, old fashioned oatmeal will do the trick, or at least help. Mine went from 220 down to 140 and I did nothing but add oatmeal to my diet. I als...
High Cholesterol
Asked by J.D. from New York
on June 19, 2009
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Hi ladies,
I'm writing this for avery good friend of mine who is trying to get preggers for the first time (sooooo excited). She has very high cholesterol & wants to ...
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- Hi J.; Good for you for being concerned about medication and pregnancy. As someone in the wellness industry, I can tell you it's so important to be in the best pos...
- I'm on Lipitor now for very high cholesterol (due to genetics and not diet). I didn't begin Lipitor until I was finished having my 4 children. There are warnings on ...
- Dear MOM, Perhaps you can help her get her cholesterol under control VIA DIET and excersize. I Don't know of anyone whom was taking lipitor while pregnant. M
