Hypothyroid and Cholesterol Testing

Hatter · 12-09-2009, 01:43 AM

Hi everyone! Well my doc has been putting me through some thyroid and cholesterol testing. Now he wants me to up my dose of Armor Thyroid and start taking Zocor!

I have really been fighting them about taking cholesterol meds. Actually my cholesterol is better than last time it was checked but not quite as low as the doctors want it. It was a total of 232.

jforbes · 12-09-2009, 02:22 AM

I'm not a doctor but I recall that as long as you have a two to one ratio of good (HDL) to total then you're fine. My doctor was just looking at the total number and not taking into account my HDL. Then I hear that the triglycerides are just as important. Maybe someone else will pop on and give us some more information.

annlouisegittleman · 12-09-2009, 03:18 AM

Are you talking about total cholesterol or LDL cholesterol? I would definitely suggesting getting a copy of Fat Flush for LIfe which has specific protocols for thyroid management built into the protocols

Hatter · 12-09-2009, 04:07 AM

Yes I would love to have a copy of that book! I have your Fat Flush book and I read everything I can get my hands on that you have written! My mother and two sisters have hasimoto, I think that is what they call it and have been on Thyroid meds and cholesterol meds for some time. The more I learn of the harmful effects the less I want to take prescription meds. My total cholesterol is 232 with LDL at 141 and HDL at 75 and triglycerides at 81. This is even better than my last results a year ago.

I think I could have problems whether I take zocor or not and at 65 I don't want to start. Some people are amazed at my strength and ablilty to get around, and I have read about some bad side effects with Zocor.

OK I saw why you were asking about the total and have fixed it. LOL

Hatter · 12-09-2009, 01:56 PM

I am reading Fast Track now and will try to follow the protocals in the book. Thanks for your reply Janine. I found an article with the outline of what our ratios should be and my ratios were very good!

12-09-2009, 01:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hatter User Title: Super-Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 282	Hypothyroid and Cholesterol Testing Hi everyone! Well my doc has been putting me through some thyroid and cholesterol testing. Now he wants me to up my dose of Armor Thyroid and start taking Zocor! I have really been fighting them about taking cholesterol meds. Actually my cholesterol is better than last time it was checked but not quite as low as the doctors want it. It was a total of 232. __________________ The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have. Start weight 147/116/125 Final Weight Goal 125 Total Cholesterol down 42 points, LDL down 49 points, Triglycerides down 20 HDL up 11 points Last edited by Hatter; 12-09-2009 at 04:08 AM.

12-09-2009, 02:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
jforbes User Title: Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belize, Central America Posts: 2,781	I'm not a doctor but I recall that as long as you have a two to one ratio of good (HDL) to total then you're fine. My doctor was just looking at the total number and not taking into account my HDL. Then I hear that the triglycerides are just as important. Maybe someone else will pop on and give us some more information. __________________ Take Care, Janine, Moderator Since May 22, 2007 Fat FLush For Life available NOW! Forum members get a 10% discount at Uni Key Health by using the code "FORUM" at checkout. My Picture Trail

12-09-2009, 03:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
annlouisegittleman User Title: The First Lady of Nutrition Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: , USA. Posts: 3,417	Are you talking about total cholesterol or LDL cholesterol? I would definitely suggesting getting a copy of Fat Flush for LIfe which has specific protocols for thyroid management built into the protocols __________________ Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. THE FIRST LADY OF NUTRITION Join me on Twitter, and Facebook!

12-09-2009, 04:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hatter User Title: Super-Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 282	Yes I would love to have a copy of that book! I have your Fat Flush book and I read everything I can get my hands on that you have written! My mother and two sisters have hasimoto, I think that is what they call it and have been on Thyroid meds and cholesterol meds for some time. The more I learn of the harmful effects the less I want to take prescription meds. My total cholesterol is 232 with LDL at 141 and HDL at 75 and triglycerides at 81. This is even better than my last results a year ago. I think I could have problems whether I take zocor or not and at 65 I don't want to start. Some people are amazed at my strength and ablilty to get around, and I have read about some bad side effects with Zocor. OK I saw why you were asking about the total and have fixed it. LOL __________________ The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have. Start weight 147/116/125 Final Weight Goal 125 Total Cholesterol down 42 points, LDL down 49 points, Triglycerides down 20 HDL up 11 points Last edited by Hatter; 12-09-2009 at 04:10 AM.

12-09-2009, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hatter User Title: Super-Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 282	I am reading Fast Track now and will try to follow the protocals in the book. Thanks for your reply Janine. I found an article with the outline of what our ratios should be and my ratios were very good! __________________ The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have. Start weight 147/116/125 Final Weight Goal 125 Total Cholesterol down 42 points, LDL down 49 points, Triglycerides down 20 HDL up 11 points

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