Got My Blood Work Back
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
May 2, 2016 4:01pm CST
Last Thursday I went to the lab to have my blood drawn. Since I am on a statin my doctor likes to monitor my numbers and also my liver function. I am happy to say that all of numbers are normal which is a very good thing.
I am on the lowest possible dose of Crestor which is 5mg and it keeps my cholesterol at an acceptable level. I have a doctors appointment coming up soon to talk to my doctor and then I should be good for another year.
I do take a 200mg CoQ 10 tablet everyday to counteract the achy muscles that are one of the side effects of taking statins. Anyone else taking a statin and dealing with the side effects?
The picture is my arm with thee wrap to stop the bleeding, I can't use tape it rips my skin right off!!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 May 16
Yes me too, this time I knew the next day which was very fast.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 May 16
Well glad I am good for something lol
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
4 May 16
@BelleStarr
You are very lucky to be able to control it.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 May 16
High cholesterol is a genetic problem in my family so I am lucky to be able to control it.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49016)
• United States
17 May 16
I am glad that the medication works for you.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
3 May 16
I take statins when my cholesterol is up . Last January my blood chem showed normal levels. 
But today , when the result came out from last Satruday's blood chem , my cholesterol is up . The doctor prescribed atorvastatin for a month . It's the first time i will be taking it . The last time i had an elevated cholesterol , November of last year the other doctor prescribed pravastatin .
Oh well , they all have statin on their names anyway . 
But today , when the result came out from last Satruday's blood chem , my cholesterol is up . The doctor prescribed atorvastatin for a month . It's the first time i will be taking it . The last time i had an elevated cholesterol , November of last year the other doctor prescribed pravastatin .
Oh well , they all have statin on their names anyway . 
@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
3 May 16
I am happy for your results of blood test being normal .Happily I have no problem with cholesterol .
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
2 May 16
that's great news, hon :) i always dread gettin' blood work done. my primary doc's somewhat clueless when't comes to the long term effects'f the short stint i was doin' that remicade brings.
can't use tape neither, actually carry my own roll 'f that schtuff with me, jest'n case. big hugs!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 May 16
I don't look forward to it either but they were at the point of not renewing my prescriptions if I didn't get it done so I had too lol sending hu
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
4 May 16
@BelleStarr , I am glad all your numbers are normal! No, I am not on much medication, just an antihistamine and something for digestive problems,sorry you can't use tape, ouch!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
4 May 16
It is much less painful with the green wrap, it just comes right off!!
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
3 May 16
Nope, I just eliminated any food that contains cholesterol @BelleStarr . Particularly cheese.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
3 May 16
I'm very fortunate health wise... and I'm glad you got a good report. ... 
@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 16
I'm not on any medication thank goodness. Doesn't skin get very fragile when you get older?
@pinkCardigangirl (587)
• United States
3 May 16
I'm not on statin, but I'm happy that your numbers came back normal. That's always good news!
