jamesey Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 My nurse at work has said for me to get myself to the docs as its high, 2 months ago it was 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilypiglet Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Normal healthy level for male is 5.5 mmol...if you smoke or are overweight have high blood pressure it's wise to keep it to that level..go to your G.P for a check up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinz Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 My nurse at work has said for me to get myself to the docs as its high, 2 months ago it was 6 See a doc. Quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesey Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 im 36 im 13 1/2 stones im 5ft 9 high , i dont smoke i do like chips and nice things like choclate and crisps ect , i eat vegatables and eat fruit , ill have wheat based cerials for breakfast so id say im not too un heathy , i walk a lot at work aswell why see a doc quick?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Yes it's high. I have high cholesterol as an inherited condition, it was as high as 9 once. I take statins which brought my level down to a very safe 4. I'd advise you to see your doctor who may also put you on statins if there is any history of heart disease in your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesey Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 No family history I don't think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 James, - You're dead! If you'd like to discuss your funeral (or a couple of ways you might defer it for a few years) Pmail me. Your cholesterol levels are silly - and bloody dangerous! I can fix them. If you will do what I say. It doesn't cost money (well, no more than 20 p a day) It doesn't hurt (well, I lie - but you'll learn to like it) Your doctor will like it. - Talk to her (I hope you've got a 'her'- I really do. (If it's a bloke, make him do what I say. Please pmail me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'm not sure what the criteria for prescribing statins are now, but when I was first prescribed them you had to have two indicators of possibly developing a heart condition in the future. In my case it was the high cholesterol and family history. I think they may have relaxed the rules as they realise statins are generally a good thing. There's even been a suggestion that everyone over a certain age should take them. I suggest you discuss this with your doctor rather than with random people on an internet forum like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavydog Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 My nurse at work has said for me to get myself to the docs as its high, 2 months ago it was 6 go see your doc about diet and meds. current level is recommended 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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