General Chat

Roxanne, thanks for your remarks about grapefruit, from the debate about it, good job I did mention it.

Was going to give you a kiss, but you are on raw garlic so I'll pass.

Just joking xxxxxx

Kent

perhaps for once I should read the literature in the box - but then I never read instructions!!!

Hi Roxanne,

I'm the opposite of everyone else on this post. I am diabetic (up and down like a politicians trousers), have Crohns disease, am overweight, have cellulitis in both legs, high blood pressure and I even smoke (evil person!) and I love a big plate of scrambled eggs and ham, BUT.......
over the last 6 years my chloresterol level ranges from 2.7 to 3.1 and has been steady at 2.8 for the last year.
I do not know the cause of high chloresterol and I am pretty sure that the Doctors don't either ~ with me it certainly is NOT diet, lack of exercise (with Crohns and ulcerated legs, exercise is a no-no) or the dreaded smoking. I can only suggest that you take the pills the man prescribes and try not to worry about it too much. The worrying is probably doing you more harm than the chloresterol level.

Kent:-))lol
its rather nice,Honest:-))lol after you get over the Initial shock:-)lol

Hairy Hippo, I agree its just one of those things,and I too believe that doctors realy dont know the true cause.

My big vice is Cheese,I just love it,I guess I will have to stop eating it:-(((

If I eat cheese with a large glass of Red wine will that Help:-)lol

I have been on Lipex but a friend who didnt know that brought up the subject, apparently these meds can cause muscular problems. I wondered if that is why my left arm has been sore for about a year now, and the right one feels as if it is going the same way. I have now cut down the tabs to one every 2nd day and will cut them out altogether to see if my arms come right. I dont eat grapefruit at all, or drink grapefruit juice.
A suggested cure for the cholesterol problem is lots of vitamin C so I will start eating an orange a day.
Have a look at
http:www.cqs.com/lipitor.htm
Huia.

My GP gave my a list of do's, do not's and maybe's with regard to food types.
If anybody wants a copy PM me with your email address and I will scan and send.