age 62 at the time, 6', 240. Limited cardio, Hi stress profession, constantly on my feet. Mayo clinic in scottsdale at about age 58 did full executive exam (I had not sought medical care for probably 15 years prior to that. Cholesterol at that time 210 and the internist there started me on Lipitor. I stopped it as I was having bad back spasms and thought the Lipitor may be the cause. No diabetes, HTN, or other illnesses. No prior history of cardiac disease. No angina, chest pain, palpitations. Nothing until the sudden heart attack. I was told a plaque came loose and 100% blockage right side. I was rushed to the cath lab and a stent was placed. I had 90-95 percent blockage on the left main coronary artery, and they stented it about 4 days later. I do cardiac nuclear stress testing and echocardiogram on a yearly basis since, and I actually have slowly gotten improved cardiac blood supply. I now take Repatha injected every two weeks, and my cholesterol is below 100. I know cholesterol is important in bodily functions, and brain function also. I have discussed this with my cardiologist and decided to leave as is.
Thanks for the detailed response. I have mixed feelings on statins, I was on them for a while. But, the research I am reading shows they only show a small % improvement when it comes to relative risk. I lost a good deal of weight over the past few years and have kept it off. I do cardio 4-5 times a week.
when you say your cholesterol is below 100 now, is that ldl? I have never heard of a total cholesterol that low.
My Mom died of Alzheimer's, so I am at a greater risk of dementia. One of my grandfather's had two strokes in his older years, so I have some risk there, by no other family risk.
Seems to be a catch 22 for me. I am going to get a cholesterol check today from a local lab. I want to see how much mine has increased since being off statins. I would like to find a doctor I trust, but this is a very difficult task. I don't know where to look, everyone I see, seems to follow the play book without doing much thinking.
Total at 92, HDL was 46 (the good stuff), LDL 26 (bad stuff). Total of all non HDL cholesterol was also 46. My dad died of Alzheimers at 94 (was on statins for 30 years). My mom died 89 with dementia, no statins. To be honest I am concerned my total cholesterol is too low, but I seem to be doing ok. Keep doing the cardio. Ask about Repatha, it is not a statin but can be synergistic with them.
My Mom died at 74 from Alzheimer's. Your parents made it a lot of years. I don't think any of my grandparents passed 85. My Dad is doing well nearing 80. I am 48, was on statins since my 30s. Will see what my cholesterol test says in the next couple of days.
I quit taking statins a few months ago, weaned off on my own. question for you
would like to know to compare risk factors
age 62 at the time, 6', 240. Limited cardio, Hi stress profession, constantly on my feet. Mayo clinic in scottsdale at about age 58 did full executive exam (I had not sought medical care for probably 15 years prior to that. Cholesterol at that time 210 and the internist there started me on Lipitor. I stopped it as I was having bad back spasms and thought the Lipitor may be the cause. No diabetes, HTN, or other illnesses. No prior history of cardiac disease. No angina, chest pain, palpitations. Nothing until the sudden heart attack. I was told a plaque came loose and 100% blockage right side. I was rushed to the cath lab and a stent was placed. I had 90-95 percent blockage on the left main coronary artery, and they stented it about 4 days later. I do cardiac nuclear stress testing and echocardiogram on a yearly basis since, and I actually have slowly gotten improved cardiac blood supply. I now take Repatha injected every two weeks, and my cholesterol is below 100. I know cholesterol is important in bodily functions, and brain function also. I have discussed this with my cardiologist and decided to leave as is.
Thanks for the detailed response. I have mixed feelings on statins, I was on them for a while. But, the research I am reading shows they only show a small % improvement when it comes to relative risk. I lost a good deal of weight over the past few years and have kept it off. I do cardio 4-5 times a week.
when you say your cholesterol is below 100 now, is that ldl? I have never heard of a total cholesterol that low.
My Mom died of Alzheimer's, so I am at a greater risk of dementia. One of my grandfather's had two strokes in his older years, so I have some risk there, by no other family risk.
Seems to be a catch 22 for me. I am going to get a cholesterol check today from a local lab. I want to see how much mine has increased since being off statins. I would like to find a doctor I trust, but this is a very difficult task. I don't know where to look, everyone I see, seems to follow the play book without doing much thinking.
Total at 92, HDL was 46 (the good stuff), LDL 26 (bad stuff). Total of all non HDL cholesterol was also 46. My dad died of Alzheimers at 94 (was on statins for 30 years). My mom died 89 with dementia, no statins. To be honest I am concerned my total cholesterol is too low, but I seem to be doing ok. Keep doing the cardio. Ask about Repatha, it is not a statin but can be synergistic with them.
My Mom died at 74 from Alzheimer's. Your parents made it a lot of years. I don't think any of my grandparents passed 85. My Dad is doing well nearing 80. I am 48, was on statins since my 30s. Will see what my cholesterol test says in the next couple of days.
Thanks again for the info.