Re: Quick Cholesterol question

September 1, 2004

Dear Celia,

I just read an article that there is a compound in blueberies that will

lower cholesterol, and it is known that oats will. This summer I have

eaten blueberries frequently and have had Cheerios each morning. I see

my endo in 2 weeks and will be interested to see if my cholesterol is

down.

When I saw a cardiologist last year he had me have an ultrafast cardiac

CT-scan ($500., and ins. does not cover this exam), and I have zero

blockages. Very unusual for someone with diabetes for 20 years and

elevated cholesterol. The angina I get is from muscle spasms

(Prinzmetal's). Sounds like a mito thing to me. Also, I have not eaten

any mammals in 20+ years, because of my love for animals.

Good luck as you keep seeking answers.

PA

September 1, 2004

I haven't been diagnosed with Mito yet, but am unable to tolerate

ANY of the statin drugs (horrible cramping etc) so my doc just

prescribed Colestid (non statin). She did warn me, however, of

possible severe constipation. Havent'started it yet, but she's at a

loss of what else to try!!

Good luck and lets us know what your doc recommends.

~Kathy~

> Dear Groupies, I have been having problems with my cholesterol (and

> BP) for some time. In the spring my doc wanted to put me on

lipidor,

> but I didn't want to, knowing it is bad for mito (or, even if I

don't

> have mito- it's bad for heart and muscle, which I have problems

with)

> I convinced the doc to put me on questrin ( a suggestion from

Alice)

> and it has made a bit of a dent in my cholesterol levels. However,

i

> just got a call to come in on Friday to discuss the situation with

> her, so I know my most recent test level wasn't down enough, Does

> anyone have any suggestions of something I could combind with the

> questrin to help with the cholesterol, not bad for mito and not a

> statin drug. The doc is rather skeptical of my whole condition,

> particularly the mito idea (dispite what she hears from the other

> specialists) so I have to dread very carefully here. Any

suggestions

> appreciated. Thanks in advance, Celia

September 1, 2004

Omega-3's are a natural way to lower cholesterol. I have not had high

cholesterol levels, but have taken the omega-3's for a few years now. I

just had my levels done and my cholesterol is only 139, and I wasn't

even fasting at the time. I know they have lowered my Laurie's as well.

jstkathy52004 wrote:

>I haven't been diagnosed with Mito yet, but am unable to tolerate

>ANY of the statin drugs (horrible cramping etc) so my doc just

>prescribed Colestid (non statin). She did warn me, however, of

>possible severe constipation. Havent'started it yet, but she's at a

>loss of what else to try!!

>

>Good luck and lets us know what your doc recommends.

>

>~Kathy~

>

>>Dear Groupies, I have been having problems with my cholesterol (and

>>BP) for some time. In the spring my doc wanted to put me on

>>

>lipidor,

>

>>but I didn't want to, knowing it is bad for mito (or, even if I

>>

>don't

>

>>have mito- it's bad for heart and muscle, which I have problems

>>

>with)

>

>>I convinced the doc to put me on questrin ( a suggestion from

>>

>Alice)

>

>>and it has made a bit of a dent in my cholesterol levels. However,

>>

>i

>

>>just got a call to come in on Friday to discuss the situation with

>>her, so I know my most recent test level wasn't down enough, Does

>>anyone have any suggestions of something I could combind with the

>>questrin to help with the cholesterol, not bad for mito and not a

>>statin drug. The doc is rather skeptical of my whole condition,

>>particularly the mito idea (dispite what she hears from the other

>>specialists) so I have to dread very carefully here. Any

>>

>suggestions

>

>>appreciated. Thanks in advance, Celia

>>

>

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September 1, 2004

Laurie is not mine, but she is my (sister).

wrote:

>Omega-3's are a natural way to lower cholesterol. I have not had high

>cholesterol levels, but have taken the omega-3's for a few years now. I

>just had my levels done and my cholesterol is only 139, and I wasn't

>even fasting at the time. I know they have lowered my Laurie's as well.

>

>jstkathy52004 wrote:

>

>>I haven't been diagnosed with Mito yet, but am unable to tolerate

>>ANY of the statin drugs (horrible cramping etc) so my doc just

>>prescribed Colestid (non statin). She did warn me, however, of

>>possible severe constipation. Havent'started it yet, but she's at a

>>loss of what else to try!!

>>

>>Good luck and lets us know what your doc recommends.

>>

>>~Kathy~

>>

>>>Dear Groupies, I have been having problems with my cholesterol (and

>>>BP) for some time. In the spring my doc wanted to put me on

>>>

>>lipidor,

>>

>>>but I didn't want to, knowing it is bad for mito (or, even if I

>>>

>>don't

>>

>>>have mito- it's bad for heart and muscle, which I have problems

>>>

>>with)

>>

>>>I convinced the doc to put me on questrin ( a suggestion from

>>>

>>Alice)

>>

>>>and it has made a bit of a dent in my cholesterol levels. However,

>>>

>>i

>>

>>>just got a call to come in on Friday to discuss the situation with

>>>her, so I know my most recent test level wasn't down enough, Does

>>>anyone have any suggestions of something I could combind with the

>>>questrin to help with the cholesterol, not bad for mito and not a

>>>statin drug. The doc is rather skeptical of my whole condition,

>>>particularly the mito idea (dispite what she hears from the other

>>>specialists) so I have to dread very carefully here. Any

>>>

>>suggestions

>>

>>>appreciated. Thanks in advance, Celia

>>>

>>

>>Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein

are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is

entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their

physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>>

>>Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

>>

September 1, 2004

This is an excellent suggestion. Additionally, eating fish (broiled is best)

and using olive oil are another ways to get Omega 3. There are more and I'll

see if I can find them unless someone else beats me to it.

Here is a quick summary of some of the benefits of Omega 3 besides lowering

Cholesterol.

a.. Improve rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Raynaud's disease, and other autoimmune

diseases. Diets high in omega-3 fatty acids (such as fish oils) have been shown

to increase survival in people with autoimmune diseases. This is probably

because the omega-3s help the arteries--as well as many other parts of the

body--stay inflammation free. EPA and DHA are successful at this because they

can be converted into natural anti-inflammatory substances called

prostaglandinshttp://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/glossary_popup/1,1528,86,00\

..html> and leukotrienes, compounds that help decrease inflammation and pain.

In numerous studies over the years, participants with inflammatory diseases have

reported less joint stiffness, swelling, tenderness, and overall fatigue when

taking omega-3s.

In 1998, an exciting review of well-designed, randomized clinical trials

reported that omega-3 fatty acids were more successful than a placebo ( " dummy

drug " ) in improving the condition of people with rheumatoid arthritis. The

research also showed that getting more omega-3 fatty acids enabled some

participants to reduce their use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

(NSAIDs).

a.. Improve depression and symptoms of other mental health problems. The brain

is remarkably fatty: In fact, this organ is 60% fat and needs omega-3s to

function properly. Now researchers have discovered a link between mood disorders

and the presence of low concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids in the body.

Apparently, omega-3s help regulate mental health problems because they enhance

the ability of brain-cell receptors to comprehend mood-related signals from

other neurons in the brain. In other words, the omega-3s are believed to help

keep the brain's entire traffic pattern of thoughts, reactions, and reflexes

running smoothly and efficiently.

Clinical trials are underway to further investigate whether supplementing the

diet with omega-3s will reduce the severity of such psychiatric problems as mild

to moderate depression, dementia, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Interestingly, the oil used to help the child with a degenerative nerve disorder

in the popular film Lorenzo's Oil was an omega-3 fatty acid.

a.. Aid cancer prevention and cancer support. Preliminary research from the

University of California, Los Angeles, suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may

help maintain healthy breast tissue and prevent breast cancer. Also, in a recent

study, participants who supplemented their diet with fish oils produced fewer

quantities of a carcinogen associated with colon cancer than did a placebo

group. More research into this exciting use for omega-3s is underway.

Alice

Omega-3's are a natural way to lower cholesterol. I have not had high

cholesterol levels, but have taken the omega-3's for a few years now. I

just had my levels done and my cholesterol is only 139, and I wasn't

even fasting at the time. I know they have lowered my Laurie's as well.

jstkathy52004 wrote:

>I haven't been diagnosed with Mito yet, but am unable to tolerate

>ANY of the statin drugs (horrible cramping etc) so my doc just

>prescribed Colestid (non statin). She did warn me, however, of

>possible severe constipation. Havent'started it yet, but she's at a

>loss of what else to try!!

>

>Good luck and lets us know what your doc recommends.

>

>~Kathy~

>

September 1, 2004

Celia

already mentioned the Omega 3 oils. I had been on Lipitor and Zocor

for 3 years with only a small drop. After 6 months on the Omega 3, both my

cholesterol and triglycerides were in the med. normal range. Qestrin is

primary for the triglycerides, not cholesterol. It can also be very

constipating. They put our mother on it to firm up her bowels.

laurie

>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2004 19:07:02 -0000

> To:

> Subject: Quick Cholesterol question

>

> Dear Groupies, I have been having problems with my cholesterol (and

> BP) for some time. In the spring my doc wanted to put me on lipidor,

> but I didn't want to, knowing it is bad for mito (or, even if I don't

> have mito- it's bad for heart and muscle, which I have problems with)

> I convinced the doc to put me on questrin ( a suggestion from Alice)

> and it has made a bit of a dent in my cholesterol levels. However, i

> just got a call to come in on Friday to discuss the situation with

> her, so I know my most recent test level wasn't down enough, Does

> anyone have any suggestions of something I could combind with the

> questrin to help with the cholesterol, not bad for mito and not a

> statin drug. The doc is rather skeptical of my whole condition,

> particularly the mito idea (dispite what she hears from the other

> specialists) so I have to dread very carefully here. Any suggestions

> appreciated. Thanks in advance, Celia

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein

> are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is

> entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

> responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their

> physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>

> Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

> automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

>

September 1, 2004

Sis,

I believe it is spelled Questran

http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/QUE1366.HTM>.

Laureta Fitzgerald wrote:

>Celia

>

> already mentioned the Omega 3 oils. I had been on Lipitor and Zocor

>for 3 years with only a small drop. After 6 months on the Omega 3, both my

>cholesterol and triglycerides were in the med. normal range. Qestrin is

>primary for the triglycerides, not cholesterol. It can also be very

>constipating. They put our mother on it to firm up her bowels.

>

>laurie

>

>>

>>Reply-To:

>>Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2004 19:07:02 -0000

>>To:

>>Subject: Quick Cholesterol question

>>

>>Dear Groupies, I have been having problems with my cholesterol (and

>>BP) for some time. In the spring my doc wanted to put me on lipidor,

>>but I didn't want to, knowing it is bad for mito (or, even if I don't

>>have mito- it's bad for heart and muscle, which I have problems with)

>>I convinced the doc to put me on questrin ( a suggestion from Alice)

>>and it has made a bit of a dent in my cholesterol levels. However, i

>>just got a call to come in on Friday to discuss the situation with

>>her, so I know my most recent test level wasn't down enough, Does

>>anyone have any suggestions of something I could combind with the

>>questrin to help with the cholesterol, not bad for mito and not a

>>statin drug. The doc is rather skeptical of my whole condition,

>>particularly the mito idea (dispite what she hears from the other

>>specialists) so I have to dread very carefully here. Any suggestions

>>appreciated. Thanks in advance, Celia

>>

>>Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein

>>are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is

>>entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

>>responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their

>>physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>>

>>Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

>>automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

>>

September 1, 2004

I just knew it was wrong, I had to look it up to get the correct

spelling.

Laureta Fitzgerald wrote:

>You are right - you know I can't spell.

>

>>

>>Reply-To:

>>Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2004 15:11:40 -0700

>>To:

>>Subject: Re: Quick Cholesterol question

>>

>>Sis,

>>

>>I believe it is spelled Questran

>>http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/QUE1366.HTM>.

>>

>>Laureta Fitzgerald wrote:

>>

>>>Celia

>>>

>>> already mentioned the Omega 3 oils. I had been on Lipitor and Zocor

>>>for 3 years with only a small drop. After 6 months on the Omega 3, both my

>>>cholesterol and triglycerides were in the med. normal range. Qestrin is

>>>primary for the triglycerides, not cholesterol. It can also be very

>>>constipating. They put our mother on it to firm up her bowels.

>>>

>>>laurie

>>>

>>>>

>>>>Reply-To:

>>>>Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2004 19:07:02 -0000

>>>>To:

>>>>Subject: Quick Cholesterol question

>>>>

>>>>Dear Groupies, I have been having problems with my cholesterol (and

>>>>BP) for some time. In the spring my doc wanted to put me on lipidor,

>>>>but I didn't want to, knowing it is bad for mito (or, even if I don't

>>>>have mito- it's bad for heart and muscle, which I have problems with)

>>>>I convinced the doc to put me on questrin ( a suggestion from Alice)

>>>>and it has made a bit of a dent in my cholesterol levels. However, i

>>>>just got a call to come in on Friday to discuss the situation with

>>>>her, so I know my most recent test level wasn't down enough, Does

>>>>anyone have any suggestions of something I could combind with the

>>>>questrin to help with the cholesterol, not bad for mito and not a

>>>>statin drug. The doc is rather skeptical of my whole condition,

>>>>particularly the mito idea (dispite what she hears from the other

>>>>specialists) so I have to dread very carefully here. Any suggestions

>>>>appreciated. Thanks in advance, Celia

>>>>

>>>>Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein

>>>>are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail

>>>>is

>>>>entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

>>>>responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with

>>>>their

>>>>physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>>>>

>>>>Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

>>>>automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

>>>>

September 1, 2004