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We've all been warned about the risks of high cholesterol, but investigators now say that a different type of blood fat is the strongest risk factor for strokes in older women. Women with the highest levels of triglycerides were almost twice as likely to experience an ischemic stroke as those with the lowest levels. The women were participants in the Women's Health Initiative study, which continued for 15 years. 972 women who had strokes were compared to 972 healthy women. Although high triglycerides pose a danger, the scientists found no differences in total and LDL cholesterol levels. The researchers point out that elevated triglycerides can be controlled with diet and lifestyle measures.
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My husband has been on statins for ten years. I have been fighting with his cardiologist, about memory problems, loss of bladder, is on catheter for urine, and was put on high doses of stroke prevention even when the problem he has is declared cured.
My husband was an active happy man, then he put him on the 80 simvastin, and that was his downfall, and he blamed everything on age. All of a sudden f d a pulled the 80 and he suddenly got concerned. Put him on crestor and lipitor. When I take him off, he sleeps well and is bright, when on he is more confused, and has insomnia and tired. Fed up. What can a person do? What is the alternative?
I know we should change doctors, but I am worried we could find one who would understand. hope you can help..
Ernestine T.
The interesting part here is "no difference in total and LDL cholesterol numbers" between those women having strokes and those women not having them. I doubt that the food police will catch on, and the drug pushers will still be wanting people to take statins, which make it more likely that you will have a hemorrhagic stroke. This would seem to be another reason to eat a low carb diet.
Mine were mildly elevated. I got all the sugar and flour/processed foods out of my diet and ate some good fish everyday and they plummeted. Fish Oil was also helpful but can raise the LDL. Just eating some salmon with all the veggies and greens daily made all the difference plus lowering the LDL. When I took just fish oil the LDL went up a bit. I feel that food is a strong medicine.
The news lately is to eat "white". We hear about eating "green" but this report said eat "white". The study found that those who ate the most white fruit like banana's and white veggies like cauliflower had reduced risk of stroke. I've added that to my diet as well. I have a lot of stroke in my family and do hope this will help.
until we know what the researchers considered high this has very little value.
I was having a lot of problems while taking statins (including muscle aches, memory lapses and worst of all insomnia). I am 54 and for the past two years have not slept more than 5hours a night if I'm lucky.
My new doctor listened to me and agreed to put me on Chlosestyramine, which is not a statin. Does anyone know if this works? I take fish oil.
Any ideas on what to do about sleep? I am Ambien which I take once a week. I'm trying to get off. I've tried melatonin, passion flower essence, lavender, yoga, chamomile and all the sleep-inducing herb teas. I am desperate and need help...please. Thx.
Eat a plant based diet with some healthy starch (sweet potato) and you will sleep! I was amazed at the difference when I tried this way of eating. You sleep like a baby and I take Crestor and am 63 years old. I also swim everyday and do pool exercise in addition to a plant based diet and I'm always ready for a good sleep.
I have had a lot of trouble in the past with sleeping. Be sure to keep the room 68 or cooler, wear socks so your feet don't get cold (if that is a problem) and try a silk pillowcase, which doesn't seem to get hot. Make sure the room is totally dark, with clocks turned face down every crack of light eliminated. Don't watch TV or work with the computer for an hour or so before bed. It may help to turn in just a bit earlier.
So what's the answer to lower triglycerides-statins do no good-they escalate stiffness in legs is it eliminate all sugars-baked goods too? all white flours? is no flush niacin any good?and how about coq10? increasing fish consumption-like more than twice a week?
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY RESPONSE: You've pretty much named all the best approaches: 1) cut all the white starches and sugars
2) try eating fish more often
3) Niacin may also help