i think my cholesterol is up
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
December 1, 2012 2:04am CST
Just today, I feel dizzy. I also feel a slight headache, though I am not hungry.
When I called the doctor’s clinic, so I could have a check-up and ultimately have a referral for laboratory exams , I was told they don’t have work today, but on Monday.
Thus, I just bought simvastatin tablets , because I suspect that my cholesterol is up. I will take it before bedtime tonight . My BP is normal just as it is always, as the nurse here in the office have checked .
I hope this will be okay until I will have my check-up and lab exams on Monday.
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9 responses
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
2 Dec 12
Well dear Dina
Get a complete blood profile done, check the hdl/ldl ratio too; it helps, take medicine as advised regularly, good to know bp is normal, though i have not seen you, i just guess you are gaining weight too, send me a recent picture of your in my email..
take adequate rest
Get a complete blood profile done, check the hdl/ldl ratio too; it helps, take medicine as advised regularly, good to know bp is normal, though i have not seen you, i just guess you are gaining weight too, send me a recent picture of your in my email..
take adequate rest
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
3 Dec 12
Well you can take 'chapati'; it is like what you call tortila , made from wheat flour, no oil/ghee added
I will wait for your picture
@miadsoriano (884)
• Philippines
7 Dec 12
I know that you have posted this discussion for almost a week now. But I do hope that you are doing and feeling fine now. Be well! 
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Dec 12
Actually mia, my suspicion was already confirmed by the doctor last Wednesday. She even increased the simvastatin 20mg i am taking to 40mg, that i have initially taken the past days.
She told me to take it for a month then comeback to her to check if my cholesterol has already lowered or back to normal.
At least, i am now at peace that i am taking the medication.
@miadsoriano (884)
• Philippines
7 Dec 12
Oh wow! Yeah, it's good that you are now taking the medication. Now, I really believe that people should really trust their instincts about things. I hope your cholesterol levels lower down and stabilize. Godspeed! 
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Dec 12
Thanks MIa!
I am now watchful of what i eat. I avoid meat already. In fact, my lunch was kocido.
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
2 Dec 12
Sorry to hear this, what for this tablets are, did some doctor prescribed it?
these days high cholesterol is so common, but the ratio of high density lipid and low density lipid should be with in safe range.
very recently i got a compete blood profile done, it costs 3500/- in a package, includes several tests, if done individually it might cost almost double
thanks for sharing
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
3 Dec 12
The tablet is to block the cholesterol, professor.
Today, i went to the doctor and she gave me a referral for a laboratory check-up.
Oh, i have to call the hospital now, if it is already approved.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
1 Dec 12
you must always examine it and keep it in check or else you will end up in unbounded range
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
1 Dec 12
Yes i always every now and then have a check-up. However, our company changed health provider so it has been a while that i haven't checked them.
But now that we already have it , i will surely go there on Monday.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
2 Dec 12
for sure that content and regular checks can help you be good and very soon cholestrol level will come down,just stay calm always
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
2 Dec 12
One thing that never fails is drinking a chilled pure pineapple juice. it took away my headache that time and my dizziness also.
@ardoy0731 (7308)
• Philippines
2 Dec 12
Well better fo for check up on Monday to make sure about. Its quite hard to assume so better see the one who is expert on it. I hope you'll be okay. If the BP is okay maybe sure suspicion is right but still seeing a doctor on it is recommended. Good luck and be safe.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
2 Dec 12
Thanks ardoy. I already filed a half day leave on Monday.
So on Monday, i will proceed to the hospital where the clinic of the doctor is. Then, i will report to the office after that, and by the next day will take the lab exams because i am sure i will have to fast for 8 hours (overnight) .
So on Monday, i will proceed to the hospital where the clinic of the doctor is. Then, i will report to the office after that, and by the next day will take the lab exams because i am sure i will have to fast for 8 hours (overnight) .
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Dec 12
Well, the other day, i had my laboratory exams interpreted by the doctor. And my suspicion was confirmed my bad cholesterol (LDL) is up, but my good cholesterol (HDL) is fine.
I told her that i have taken for the past days the medicine for it. ANS she told me to continue it for a month, but with a higher dose. Then, i will be back after a month to check if it has lowered already.
I am now very vigilant of what i eat.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
1 Dec 12
Since it's weekend, take time to rest and have your examination first time on Monday.
Hope you are feeling well 
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
2 Dec 12
Yes, i rested that night early.Husband reminded me to take simvastatin, which i already did before he reminded me.
I am okay now. I don't feel dizzy anymore. But still i will have my check-up on Monday so the lab exam can be done already.
I am happy we have our health card.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
2 Dec 12
I know for the past weeks i have aaten fatty foods. It started specially when we ate lechon at the town fiesta at my boss' parents' house.
I ate a lot of their lechon paksiw. It was delicious, i wasn't able to control my appetite.
@passion4fassion (996)
• Philippines
1 Dec 12
yeah you need to get check up and if its true that your cholesterol is up your not allowed to eat salty food and food with lots of cholesterol like meat well you can eat a little but not all the time and also prawns in not good even the crabs and fat of meat, vegetable is good for you like broccoli,coli flower,cucumber,tomato salmon and tuna is good also just dont eat salty and fatty food i hope you will be ok soon
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
2 Dec 12
I kept drinking chilled pineapple juice and lots of ripe Indian mangoes, because it is bountiful at home. Our tree has lots of it so our helper took from fruits from the tree.
I am much okay now. I don't feel dizzy anymore, my friend.
