from 306 to 127 in 4 weeks - High Cholesterol Message Board

Omani · 01-05-2005, 01:29 AM

6 weeks back, I have done a libid profile test. I was not complaining of any health issues, just as I thought it is a good idea to know as high cholesterol is running in the family.
The results were shocking
Total Cholesterol was 306
LDL 260
HDL 27
Triglyceride 98

I am 172 Cm tall and use to weight 81.5 Kg (179 lb) 37 year old male

Doctor told me that life style change is a must but defiantly can not bring my numbers down alone as current numbers are very high and my risk is very high
He put me on lipitor 20mg and requested another test in 4 weeks time

I started the lipitor , but at the same time I also started major life style.

During the 4 weeks period, I manage to drop my weight to 76.5 KG (168 lb). That is 11 Lbs drop.
I changed my diet to exclude fat and red meet. Sitched to skimmed milk
I eat fish 5 times a week
Lots of salads , and boiled vegetables
Lots of fruits
Less carbs
Multi vitamins with 100mg Vitamin C
Fresh garlic daily
Morning breakfast with oats and fresh squeezed Orange juice
Exercise daily by fast walk 1 mile and running 1.5 mile daily
Cold Turkey quit smoking - Use to smoke 20 cigs a day

After 4 weeks I done another set of tests and results came today. My doctor was shocked with the results
TC 127
LDL 85
HDL 31
Triglyceride 56

Liver and kidney function are excellent

He told me to drop the dose of libitor to 10mg. And continue with what I am doing diet and exercise. He told me to run another set of tests in 3 months time to see if I cn drop the lipitor completely.

Did any one ever see immediate results like these in 4 weeks?

Lenin · 01-05-2005, 06:49 AM

That's a remarkable drop Omani, I hope the 10 mg. gives you something comparable.
I got 100 points TC drop with Lipitor and thought THAT was great, yours gets the record!

Moxie75 · 01-05-2005, 08:08 AM

Omani,

I think your lifestyle change was enough Why bother going on any meds at this point? Try everything before you take any meds. You are lucky I have been excercising and eating this way for years and still have high cholesterol. For me it is hereditary all the way..Lisa

happybunny · 01-05-2005, 09:16 AM

That is a brilliant effort - you should be so proud of yourself. Apart from the benefits for your heart, the better lifestyle will really make you feel good and healthy in the long term. You are so very wise to tackle this early and keep any potential problems away.

My total came down from 525 to 273 after a month on 40mg lipitor in late summer. If I hadn't already had a healthy lifestyle God knows what level it would have got up to. (Genetic!) Now I've been on the rather large dose of 80mg for a month. Next cholesterol test in 2 days to see what that much lipitor has done to me - apart from turning my face purple....kidding!

I reckon your doctor will soon enough get you onto the lowest dose of statin, or even off it altogether if possible, as long as you keep up the good work. I hope you enjoy the new diet, one can still have wonderful meals without the heavy stodge. And as long as red wine is recommended ......who cares?

JacquelineL · 01-05-2005, 01:14 PM

That's great. Your doctor is looking out for you by getting you on the lowest dose necessary. Too many doctors seem to be prescribing doses that are much higher than needed.