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Confused about cholesterol

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robbo123
robbo123

I was told today by a nurse I have the heart of an 80year old according to the computer I have superventicular tachycardia and take bisopermol Controls it well Blood pressure 119 over 65 cholesterol of 4 .5 don't smoke or drink walk a mile a day Eat oily fish 5 times a week loads of veg and fruit It has devastated me and I am told I should consider statins I am not over weight very confused Any advise please

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  • amkoffee
    amkoffee robbo123

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    I suggest you have your Dr check your thyroid levels. An underactive thyroid or an overactive thyroid can cause your cholesterol level to go up.
  • robbo123
    robbo123

    Posted

    is 4.2 high then I thought over 5 was a problem

     

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