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I have read that the current recommendations are the ratio, but my Dr still wants me to take a statin. My LDL-C is 96, but ratio is 1.3, well within the healthy range.

May 9, 2025
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A myHIVteam Member

My triglycerides are through the roof. The doctor just put me on a McStatin.

May 15, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I refuse to take a McStain. I'll give up eating first (not really)

May 18, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

My hdl ldl Cholestorol were within acceptable levels, however my overall Cholestorol went slightly above recommended levels. I then told my HIV Consultant to instigate a suitable Statin to prevent future possible Heart Disease. He agreed to my request and I started Rosuvastatin last January.. I tend to tell my Consultant what to do, rather than waiting for him to offer something. He doesnt mind me telling him what I want, and he never refuses any reasonable requests that I have. Sometimes he likes to have a Cigarette between seeing difficult Patients. And I have joined him outside the Hospital entrance a few times. He tells me I'm his Star Patient,so we have a very good relationship🙂

May 9, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

My cholestorol is sky high. My Dr is focusing on my LDL. But my HDL is increasing. I've decided to waive the statins for now.... I have to know if it's my intermittent fasting. I'ma stop fasting a week prior to my next test. They don't tell you, but loosing weight can increase your cholesterol since your body is burning body fat.

May 9, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

My doctor focuses on Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides.

May 9, 2025

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