Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 , Did your friend have a fasting Cholesterol done? Sometimes, unless they are done fasting they can be incorrect. What you eat even the night before can alter the values. They always used to test my kids after I would cook them bacan, eggs, toast and butter for breakfast, and then tell me they had elevated cholesterol. I really don't know what effect menopause has on cholesterol. By the way I haven't lost an thing in a month, I'm still walking every day. I may be done. Chris MGB 10-05-00 208/114/?? >From: " on " <jwmson1@...> >Reply- > " MGB-PostOp " < > >Subject: A question..... >Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 14:28:23 -0400 > >Hi guys, > >I know there are a lot of really smart people on this list, several in >the medical profession in one way or another, and therefore I have a >question. > >I have a friend who is overweight, about 50, is hypertensive, >perimenopausal or menopausal and has otherwise been in pretty good >shape. Her cholesterol has always been normal. She is a fellow Weight >Watchers member and is following the program, losing weight slowly, and >has greatly changed her eating habits with regards to meat, fats, etc. >She just had a physical and everything was fine except her cholesterol >level went up 60 points. Does any one know of any correlation between >menopause and increased cholesterol levels. Anyinformation would be >appreciated. Thanks in advance. > > in GA >Still holding……. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 I don't know but I'll ask her --- I can only assume it was fasting since it was for a " physical " and they usually tell you not to eat. All of her other lab values (blood sugar, etc.) were fine. Will you be really unhappy if you are done? You look great! You know I am in a really strange cycle of losing - I only lose the week of or after my period and then I will go up and down a pound or so the rest of the month with the only net loss being that one week. Try not to get discouraged! Want to try to get together before the picnic or just wait until after???? A question..... >Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 14:28:23 -0400 > >Hi guys, > >I know there are a lot of really smart people on this list, several in >the medical profession in one way or another, and therefore I have a >question. > >I have a friend who is overweight, about 50, is hypertensive, >perimenopausal or menopausal and has otherwise been in pretty good >shape. Her cholesterol has always been normal. She is a fellow Weight >Watchers member and is following the program, losing weight slowly, and >has greatly changed her eating habits with regards to meat, fats, etc. >She just had a physical and everything was fine except her cholesterol >level went up 60 points. Does any one know of any correlation between >menopause and increased cholesterol levels. Anyinformation would be >appreciated. Thanks in advance. > > in GA >Still holding……. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 Sorry , no help here. Bill I. A question..... Hi guys, I know there are a lot of really smart people on this list, several in the medical profession in one way or another, and therefore I have a question. I have a friend who is overweight, about 50, is hypertensive, perimenopausal or menopausal and has otherwise been in pretty good shape. Her cholesterol has always been normal. She is a fellow Weight Watchers member and is following the program, losing weight slowly, and has greatly changed her eating habits with regards to meat, fats, etc. She just had a physical and everything was fine except her cholesterol level went up 60 points. Does any one know of any correlation between menopause and increased cholesterol levels. Anyinformation would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. in GA Still holding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 Taking estrogen lowers cholesterol usually according to my doctor, so a reduction during menopause probably would do the opposite I would think. Pat A question..... Hi guys, I know there are a lot of really smart people on this list, several in the medical profession in one way or another, and therefore I have a question. I have a friend who is overweight, about 50, is hypertensive, perimenopausal or menopausal and has otherwise been in pretty good shape. Her cholesterol has always been normal. She is a fellow Weight Watchers member and is following the program, losing weight slowly, and has greatly changed her eating habits with regards to meat, fats, etc. She just had a physical and everything was fine except her cholesterol level went up 60 points. Does any one know of any correlation between menopause and increased cholesterol levels. Anyinformation would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. in GA Still holding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 : Glad you are feeling better. I bet you got all your shopping, baking, decorating done in just a few hours. lol. Maybe we should all take a few excedrin. Phyllis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 It's the caffeine, , that has you jittery. And maybe just a touch of guilt. But not to worry. You're doing fine. Glad your headache is gone. The ban on aspirin and tylenol is valid, but once every 14 months. . .no sweat! PhillyJude MGB 11-3-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 OK – I did something earlier I am not “supposed” to do because I was desperate. I had a bear of a headache and don’t have any of my prescription medication so I resorted to two Extra Strength Excedrin (first time in 14 months). They have aspirin, acetaminophen as well as caffeine in them. I now feel like I could jump out of my skin – the caffeine maybe???? The good news is my headache is gone. I would however like to know why the “jitters”. Any ideas anyone???? in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 That's what I figured. Bet if I succumb again I will only take one! I also just called my GYN to get a refill on my pain meds! Thanks Margaret. Re: A question..... I'm pretty sure it is the caffeine. Excedrin has prety much caffeine, especially since we aren't used to it anymore. Glad your headache is gone!! <G> Margaret in St. Louis --- on <jwmson1@...> wrote: > OK – I did something earlier I am not “supposed” to > do because I was > desperate. I had a bear of a headache and don’t > have any of my > prescription medication so I resorted to two Extra > Strength Excedrin > (first time in 14 months). They have aspirin, > acetaminophen as well as > caffeine in them. I now feel like I could jump out > of my skin – the > caffeine maybe???? The good news is my headache is > gone. I would > however like to know why the “jitters”. Any ideas > anyone???? > > in GA > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 It makes you feel like those over the counter diet pills though! Re: A question..... : Glad you are feeling better. I bet you got all your shopping, baking, decorating done in just a few hours. lol. Maybe we should all take a few excedrin. Phyllis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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