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My HDL Is Good: 80-86 My LDL Is 136 Now,
My HDL is good: 80-86
my LDL is 136 now, some increase from 108,111, 118, 130, 136
No matter how I diet and exercise, it seems not going to come down easily. I am 66 years old now. Blood pressure is good: 117-76, 110--70
weight 137, hight 5 feet and 4 inches. AIC 5.8-6.0 I have taken Statin before but my muscle was tight, could not swim. So my doctor gave Pravastatin Sodium 10 mg daily. I am afraid of taking. any side affect? really need to take it? Can I try to diet and exercise before I have to take it. I know my body is sensitive to all non natural things like drugs, tea, coffee, caffeine...etc. I only drink water and eat natural foods. suggestions?
my LDL is 136 now, some increase from 108,111, 118, 130, 136
No matter how I diet and exercise, it seems not going to come down easily. I am 66 years old now. Blood pressure is good: 117-76, 110--70
weight 137, hight 5 feet and 4 inches. AIC 5.8-6.0 I have taken Statin before but my muscle was tight, could not swim. So my doctor gave Pravastatin Sodium 10 mg daily. I am afraid of taking. any side affect? really need to take it? Can I try to diet and exercise before I have to take it. I know my body is sensitive to all non natural things like drugs, tea, coffee, caffeine...etc. I only drink water and eat natural foods. suggestions?
Sun, 29 Jan 2017
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