Arimidex and high cholesterol
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A few months after that I was diagnosed with high cholesterol. For that I now take Lipitor, which has lowered the total cholesterol quite a bit. Now my blood pressure seems to be increasing to the point, where my primary care doctor is considering a bp prescription. There is a family history of Cushing's, and I am thinking this is beginning to sound like that. I know there are other aromatase inhibitors.
the most common side effects seen with ARIMIDEX include hot flashes, joint symptoms, weakness, mood changes, pain, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, depression, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, swelling of arms/legs, and headache. Fractures (including fractures of the spine, hip, and wrist) occurred more frequently with ARIMIDEX than with tamoxifen (10% vs 7%).
As for the burning...I,personally,have never been able to use anything but Ivory. Allergies.
My current medication is Arimidex for 5 years, caltrate for my bones and glucosamine for joints. I do not have high blood pressure or high colesterol. I am 61 yrs. and although my Mother didn't have gallstone problems, my Grandmother, Aunt and female cousin all did.
I do not see my Oncologist until June for a checkup and hope there is a simple solution to this persistant problem.
Please help.
I have been on Arimidex for 3 years and I have the exact same problem with the weight gain in my stomach. I don't know if it will ever come off but all I can do is hope. I am cancer free since my surgery and the pills and hope to remain so. My oncologist seems to think every thing is going very well at this time. After all this is the most important part of it, remaining cancer free.
I wish all well and hope you continue to remain cancer free.
//www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/cholesterol-lowering-supplements/art-20050980
We have another member on a similar journey. I'm going to direct them to this post. Might be nice to chat.
Let us know how it is going!
My total cholesterol was 548 2 months ago increased synthroid from 50 to 100 now cholesterol is 240 and we have increased synthroid to 125.No cholesterol pills just synthrois increase. Good Luck.My blood pressure is high as well. I have hypo with hashimoto's.
My onco score came back 30. I was very upset about this and feel like it's not "if" the cancer shows up elsewhere, it is "when". I had a 1.1 cm of IDC, negative nodes, Grade 3, poorly differentiated, no lymphatic invasion. I am going to take chemo x4 doses followed by Arimidex, had a bilateral mastectomy and will have a hysterectomy/oopherectomy.
I hate to tell you but I am on Arimidex and I have joint pain in my hips and knees and my fingers are stiff and swollen -- It started two weeks after I started the Arimidex --- It may be gentler than Femara but for me it hasn't been a walk in the part either -- Sorry your mom is feeling so poorly -- I hope they help her quickly -- maybe she should be taking Calcium with Vitamin D in the meantime
d put the worry of the statin on the shelf, and save the worry for the cholesterol numbers. Your LDL is pretty high and your HDL is so-so, doctors like to see a 3-1 ratio of bad-good cholesterol readings. Both Ed and I have zippers in our chests from open heart surgery to prove high cholesterol numbers can lead to serious heart problems. I agree with Ed that inflammation of the arteries is a big issue.
Being overweight does not mean that that is a cause of high cholesterol. I am very overweight at the moment and my bad cholesterol levels have never been high. I do eat a lot of fresh fruit, salads and vegetables. I do not eat a lot of red meat (but do love beef which we have as a special treat - mainly because beef is more expensive that other meat products).
Best wishes.
I just my physical done two weeks ago and my doctor called me back telling me that my cholesterol is very high and that she needed to increased my synthroid (thyroid replacement medicine) from 150 mcg to 175 mcg. The reason for the increase she says was because my thyroid is "sluggish"? So I asked her if my thyroid being sluggish has anything to do with my high cholesterol and her answer was no. Could this be related? Isn't part of the thyroid function to control your metabolism?
QUIT smoking or vaping. This causes a myriad of issues and is linked to high ldl cholesterol. For triglycerides, alcohol is a big culprit. Also true . . . drinking alcohol raises blood pressure. Eat whole grains and avoid sugar.
Niacin (*** check with doctor first before taking!!) and B vitamins (okay to take on your own) are also said to help.
https://www.webmd.
My cholesterol was 328 up from 230 in one year. My triglycerides are 97 and HDL 54. My VLDL Calculation 19 and LDL 255. My doctor was concerned and put me on 10mg of Crestor. That was a month ago and I am due for another blood work up in a few weeks. Reccently (twice) my hearing got fuzzy and I got a little dizzy. It cleared up after a few hours. Should I be concerned. I feel like a walking heart or stroke candidate.
I just found out I have extremely high cholesterol and fatty liver....
High cholesterol has been linked to the development of coronary artery disease and heart attack. With family history of high cholesterol, it is very unlikely that dietary modification and life style adjustment (exercise, stress reduction, avoiding tobacco) are going to play a substantial role. You have not provided me with your LDL, triglycerides, and HDL levels which are more important in deciding further care.
My doctor informed me yesterday that my total cholesterol is up to 238, and suggested I begin following a low cholesterol diet, and get 1 hour of aerobic exercise 3 x/week.
Is there an effective diet plan including low cholesterol foods, that you could recommend?
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