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 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.