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**von41** · 07-06-2007, 07:40

gunna pop to see Doctor in a mo..

Blood test results are Back.. will see if I've gorra go on "Cholesterol Tablets"

the last time my cholesterol level was 5.1... and was suggested i take them..

but i didn't... She not happy with me (Doctor) so i did a deal with her if it's High this time i will..

5.1 is not high though!!

**Bikerchickett** · 07-06-2007, 08:18

Good luck Von

I have to go back and see the nurse in a couple of weeks as my blood pressure was a bit high... if it still is i wll have to have my blood tested for cholesterol too, never had it done so i have not got a clue what it is !!

**von41** · 07-06-2007, 08:37

No worries Mand... is easy..

you fast the night before your Blood test

(that's nothing to eat and Drink after 6pm the night before your test)

Ho you can Drink water!!

then two weeks later you go back for your results..

Ho!! I'm now on cholesterol tablets, Blood perisher tablets, and low dose Aspirin...

apart from that I'm as fit as a fiddlers elbow...

**Bikerchickett** · 07-06-2007, 08:41

Glad you are as fit as a fiddle... just take the tablets !!!

**parapanfan** · 08-06-2007, 06:21

Bikerchickett - take a squizz at this site, it should answer your questions.
http://www.medicinenet.com/cholesterol/article.htm
High BP carries a risk of stroke, heart attack and other vascular problems which could leave you as a virtual invalid - taking meds isn't a sign of weakness ( VON! ) but a wake-up call to look at changing those things in your power to change to reduce the risk.

**Bikerchickett** · 08-06-2007, 07:49

Originally Posted by parapanfan

Bikerchickett - take a squizz at this site, it should answer your questions.
http://www.medicinenet.com/cholesterol/article.htm
High BP carries a risk of stroke, heart attack and other vascular problems which could leave you as a virtual invalid - taking meds isn't a sign of weakness ( VON! ) but a wake-up call to look at changing those things in your power to change to reduce the risk.

Thanks for that

I have bookmarked to have a read later.

**akey_uk** · 08-06-2007, 10:00

I'm another one, I have to have it tested every year as I have a family history and mine is fairly high at 4.8, I try to keep it down with diet but diet is only a part of the problem it is also hereditory (sp).