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Suggest Ways To Manage Cholesterol Levels

Posted on Wed, 9 Mar 2016

Question: All of my cholesterol levels are very high, I am sixty, weight excellent, eat no red meats, exercise, don't smoke or drink, only use cocoanut oil, no fast foods blood pressure is actually low, ie. 105/60, what am I not doing correctly?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

After reviewing the data you provided I would like to say that you are doing all the life style and dietary changes correctly. This is why you should discuss with your doctor about starting Crestor to stabilize the cholesterol levels.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (11 minutes later)

I have been doing this things for five years, that is why I was concerned!

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Since you have done all the recommended dietary changes I would suggest to increase physical activity. This will help to stabilize cholesterol levels.

Can you upload the results of last cholesterol measurement in order to suggest the dose of Crestor?

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar