Guest guest Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I think I am borderline CR. I have never weighed less since the age of 17. At 54 I still have blood pressure and cholesterol problems. I do not really have the discipline or confidence to push the calorie restriction further. I am not sure about my cholesterol. I was taking a statin drug but did not feel well. I felt weak and stopped and felt better. However my blood work suggests that maybe that was a mistake. With statins my total cholesterol was 4 now 6.6. My doctor was especially concerned with my ldl, from 2.2 to 4.7. My high density after leaving statins went from 1.35 to 1.34, almost the same. The ratio deteriorated from 3 to 4.9. My tryglycerides might have improved from 1.35 to 1.3 after leaving statins, not too significant. I am confused because I do not know the measures of the numbers, it's a different system than the measuring units in the United States. Also I am left with 3 questions, is it better to be measured as healthy even if you feel lousy, are there a lot of people who do not feel good with statins? What are the measuring units that the doctor gave me? and is my cholesterol borderline or worse? If I pushed the calorie restriction in a disciplined way would I probably get normal cholesterol? In any case I have no doubt that I am healthier at this lower weight. Feel free to call! Free PC-to-PC calls. Low rates on PC-to-Phone. Get Messenger with Voice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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