Got My Blood Lab Results Today… Not the Best News
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@pitsipeahie (5396)
August 15, 2024 8:54am CST
Just got my blood lab results back, and it turns out I have high cholesterol and high uric acid. On top of that, my urinalysis shows many mucus threads. Definitely not what I was hoping for! Looks like it’s time to make some changes. I’m going to consult a doctor next week, but in the meantime, has anyone else dealt with similar issues? Any tips on food or lifestyle changes that actually helped you manage it or has worked for you?
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@moffittjc (125345)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Aug 24
Sorry to hear the news wasn't as good as you had hoped. But on the bright side, it could have been worse. High cholesterol and high uric acid are things that can be treated with simple diet changes and medication. I have not had issues with either, but I have to keep watching my glucose levels because I am pre-diabetic.
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@moffittjc (125345)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Aug 24
@pitsipeahie My glucose levels have been pretty steady for over a decade (pre-diabetic, but not getting worse). My doctor put me on several different medications to try and bring my glucose levels back to safer levels, but none of them worked. My levels stayed the same even on the medications. So he took me off, and my numbers are still at the same level they were. So at this point I just monitor them by getting lab work done every 6 months.
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@pitsipeahie (5396)
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18 Aug 24
@moffittjc Sounds like you've got a good handle on it. Monitoring every 6 months and staying steady is a win in itself! On my side, I'd be scheduling a doctor's appointment hopefully next week. I need to show my lab results. I just found out also that my TSH levels are high, so I really need to see an endocrinologist-internist for this.
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@pitsipeahie (5396)
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16 Aug 24
Thanks for the support. It's a good reminder that things could always be worse. Keeping an eye on glucose is so important—hope you're managing well with that.
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@RebeccasFarm (95568)
• Arvada, Colorado
20 Aug 24
Aw sorry about that..Chicaa is right..cherry juice.
I hope you will detoxify and be well my friend.
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@pitsipeahie (5396)
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21 Aug
Appreciate it! I'll try that out and focus on getting better.
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@AmbiePam (101843)
• United States
15 Aug 24
I have high cholesterol. I didn’t eat a high cholesterol diet at all, but my doctor said as we age our metabolism changes. He said to get my heart rate up, and he also put me on medication, and over the counter Niacin. It’s perfect now.
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@pitsipeahie (5396)
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16 Aug 24
That’s encouraging to hear! I’ll definitely be more mindful of my activity and consider talking to my doctor about Niacin. Glad to know it’s working out for you.
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@pitsipeahie (5396)
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16 Aug 24
I’ve heard about cherry juice too. Might give it a try—thanks for the tip! 
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