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A genetic anomaly; Hyperlipidemia do I share?

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  • RAC56
    RAC56 Posts: 432 Member
    miltbrophy2463 wrote: »
    Right On RAC56!
    Thank You! I'll Keto On even though I've been stalled for 4 Months. The alternative for me is not negotiable. ✌️

    I also meant to ask if you had tried vitamin B3 (niacin) too? I know several people who took that (and still take that) to get great cholesterol numbers
  • fatblatta
    fatblatta Posts: 333 Member
    My numbers were like yours. I was 100 pounds overweight, though. My doctor used the word,"impressive", about my bloodwork. So being morbidly obese will give you those numbers. If you are a few vanity pounds overweight, then it would be concerning. When you get skinny these numbers can go back to reasonable.
  • RAC56
    RAC56 Posts: 432 Member
    Ugh……to finish my uncompleted sentence above, my friends got their cholesterol numbers DOWN using the niacin. Don't let that doc discourage you! You've done a fantastic job!! :)
  • miltbrophy2463
    miltbrophy2463 Posts: 30 Member
    Finally a reply, sorry for the wait and Thank You! Yes, I've tried niacin as prescribed by my doctor but found it to be not as effective as Lovaza prescription fish pills( 4grams pet day) . Yes, coconut oil helps HDL but remains to be fat in the blood. Currently taking a generic of Lipitor 20mg, hate it! I may reduce my fat intake and up my protein to combat my 4 month stall as I am fat adapted but not sure what works anymore? Thank You again for your guidance and support! Your Feedback is greatly appreciated ✌️
  • RalfLott
    RalfLott Posts: 5,036 Member
    miltbrophy2463 wrote: »
    Finally a reply, sorry for the wait and Thank You! Yes, I've tried niacin as prescribed by my doctor but found it to be not as effective as Lovaza prescription fish pills( 4grams pet day) . Yes, coconut oil helps HDL but remains to be fat in the blood. Currently taking a generic of Lipitor 20mg, hate it! I may reduce my fat intake and up my protein to combat my 4 month stall as I am fat adapted but not sure what works anymore? Thank You again for your guidance and support! Your Feedback is greatly appreciated ✌️

    Yipes. Can you ask for genetic Crestor instead of that *kitten* Lipitor?

    I'm darned if I know what to suggest that you haven't already thought of. A couple Qs... How much weight do you want to lose yet? Are you measuring blood ketones?

    Keep us posted!
  • miltbrophy2463
    miltbrophy2463 Posts: 30 Member
    Yipes is correct RalfLott! My water weight came off in the first five months of Keto but nothing since, starting weight 265, current weight 240 and holding. I am trying to achieve a goal weight of 190lbs. I've used the sticks to measure ketones, my results are always 5-15 no matter how much exertion I perform in a fasted state. I'll be changing my macros to 65% fat 30% protein and 5% carbs for a couple of weeks as I may have been eating to much fat. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated!
  • RalfLott
    RalfLott Posts: 5,036 Member
    edited March 2017
    I finally got in to see a LC/keto oriented diabetes specialist this week, and his thoughts on statins were pretty interesting.

    He has great qualifications, a lot of knowledge, and thorough disrespect for the conflicts of interest that litter the health-care landscape. (He has 3 eggs and strip of bacon for breakfast, if that adds credibility.) But he shot down my idea of dropping statins before it even got above tree level.

    YMMV - His advice was tailored to my high CV-risk situation....

    In brief, he said a "mature" :D male with diabetes, a family history of CVD, and a positive score on a coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan should take statins to aggressively target LDL levels, provided that the dose can be lowered if
    • the ApoB/ApoA-1 ratio turns sufficiently favorable; or
    • a follow-up CAC study shows improvement from having been on LCHF for 2-3 years.
    • muscle cramps bubble up.

    He also inquired about my diet, blood tests, and supplements when I took Lipitor and experienced leg cramps.:

    "You've overhauled your diet, changed your body chemistry, probably gotten rid of NAFLD, and increased your CoQ10 and Vitamin D. Bottom line - You're a different person now than you were then. Keep an open mind!"

    Whew.
  • RalfLott
    RalfLott Posts: 5,036 Member
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  • miltbrophy2463
    miltbrophy2463 Posts: 30 Member
    RalfLott,
    Come on Man! We are disease/metabolic losers. I am more than happy to refresh anything at 54yo. Lol!
  • RalfLott
    RalfLott Posts: 5,036 Member
    miltbrophy2463 wrote: »
    RalfLott,
    Come on Man! We are disease/metabolic losers. I am more than happy to refresh anything at 54yo. Lol!

    Ah, youth! E'er squandered on the young.
  • miltbrophy2463
    miltbrophy2463 Posts: 30 Member
    Lol! I'll be sliding into home plate mangled with Kerrygold in my veins. Keto On Brother!
  • Alaplum
    Alaplum Posts: 169 Member
    Sounds like you're doing fantastic!
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