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How Can High Cholesterol Be Controlled Without Lovastatin Or Crestor?
My total cholesterol is 324 I took lovastatin and could not tolerate it well with muscle pain Now, my dr wants me to take high dollar crestor tried a day or two a non statin didn t like feeling like i had heartburn don t know what to take It has always been in my family to have high cholesterol and heart attacks on one side grandparents died from heart attacks at 59 and 67 years old I don t want to take pills if I am going to have high cholesterol anyway i also have high blood pressure and take med for that, but it is totally great right now , have lost weight, am active and don t really want to take any meds I am 55 years old Any suggestions I take metamucil (it helps) and mega red, and coq10, tumeric
Thu, 25 Feb 2016
Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
First of all total cholesterol level of 324 is very high & only dietary or lifestyle changes may not be enough to bring this to normal. The reason for high cholesterol seems to be genetic & not diet or work out related according to your symptoms.
I would suggest you to take cholesterol reduction medicines or statins such as lovastatin or crestor which ever suits you the most. Following life style or dietary changes can also be done :-
1. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat, but they are also the best source of fiber, vitamins and minerals for your body
2 Use healthier cooking methods. Baking, broiling and roasting are the healthiest ways to prepare meat, poultry and other foods
3. Eat more fish. Fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which is helpful in reduction of cholesterol
4. Increase intake of fibers in diet by increasing whole grains, oats, freah vegetables & fruits in diet.
5. Regular exercise like walking or cycling should be done for minimum half an hour a day.
Refer to your physician
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
First of all total cholesterol level of 324 is very high & only dietary or lifestyle changes may not be enough to bring this to normal. The reason for high cholesterol seems to be genetic & not diet or work out related according to your symptoms.
I would suggest you to take cholesterol reduction medicines or statins such as lovastatin or crestor which ever suits you the most. Following life style or dietary changes can also be done :-
1. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat, but they are also the best source of fiber, vitamins and minerals for your body
2 Use healthier cooking methods. Baking, broiling and roasting are the healthiest ways to prepare meat, poultry and other foods
3. Eat more fish. Fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which is helpful in reduction of cholesterol
4. Increase intake of fibers in diet by increasing whole grains, oats, freah vegetables & fruits in diet.
5. Regular exercise like walking or cycling should be done for minimum half an hour a day.
Refer to your physician
Hope this information helps
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