Got My Blood Lab Results Today… Not the Best News
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@pitsipeahie (5010)
August 15, 2024 8:54am CST
Just got my blood lab results back, and it turns out I have high cholesterol and high uric acid. On top of that, my urinalysis shows many mucus threads. Definitely not what I was hoping for! Looks like it’s time to make some changes. I’m going to consult a doctor next week, but in the meantime, has anyone else dealt with similar issues? Any tips on food or lifestyle changes that actually helped you manage it or has worked for you?
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@moffittjc (121731)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Aug
Sorry to hear the news wasn't as good as you had hoped. But on the bright side, it could have been worse. High cholesterol and high uric acid are things that can be treated with simple diet changes and medication. I have not had issues with either, but I have to keep watching my glucose levels because I am pre-diabetic.
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@moffittjc (121731)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Aug
@pitsipeahie My glucose levels have been pretty steady for over a decade (pre-diabetic, but not getting worse). My doctor put me on several different medications to try and bring my glucose levels back to safer levels, but none of them worked. My levels stayed the same even on the medications. So he took me off, and my numbers are still at the same level they were. So at this point I just monitor them by getting lab work done every 6 months.
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@pitsipeahie (5010)
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18 Aug
@moffittjc Sounds like you've got a good handle on it. Monitoring every 6 months and staying steady is a win in itself! On my side, I'd be scheduling a doctor's appointment hopefully next week. I need to show my lab results. I just found out also that my TSH levels are high, so I really need to see an endocrinologist-internist for this.
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@pitsipeahie (5010)
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16 Aug
Thanks for the support. It's a good reminder that things could always be worse. Keeping an eye on glucose is so important—hope you're managing well with that.
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@grenery8 (11164)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
17 Aug
almost every urinalysis test i took, i did have some mucus and i think that's normal for us women; when we have periods or have some hormonal issues. and high colesterol isn't harmless but i had it once although i lead a healthy lifestyle; you just have to eat better, walk more and things will be okay. don't stress too much.
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@pitsipeahie (5010)
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18 Aug
A small amount is okay but mine is many. And I also found out later my TSH (Thyroid Secreting Hormone) is high. Thanks for the reassurance. Trying not to stress too much! 
Hopefully next week I'd be able to schedule an appointment with my doctor and I'll try my best to work on my diet and get more active.
Hopefully next week I'd be able to schedule an appointment with my doctor and I'll try my best to work on my diet and get more active.1 person likes this
@pitsipeahie (5010)
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16 Aug
That’s encouraging to hear! I’ll definitely be more mindful of my activity and consider talking to my doctor about Niacin. Glad to know it’s working out for you.
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@RebeccasFarm (90477)
• Arvada, Colorado
20 Aug
Aw sorry about that..Chicaa is right..cherry juice.
I hope you will detoxify and be well my friend.
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@pitsipeahie (5010)
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21 Aug
Appreciate it! I'll try that out and focus on getting better.
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@pitsipeahie (5010)
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16 Aug
I’ve heard about cherry juice too. Might give it a try—thanks for the tip! 
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