Yeah I was delivered this news about 2 years ago. I made some pretty substantial changes to my diet at that time. In terms of foods you can eat to help lower your number:
- Almonds
- Orange Juice with plant sterols (easy to find)
- Yogurt with plant sterols (used to be easy to find - can't find them now)
- Cereal with whole grains
Exercise can also help of course
Now all that being said, I did all that and more, lost about 15 pounds and when I had my bloodwork done - my number hadn't changed AT ALL.
At that point my doctor said that most likely I was dealing with genetics - and that while I should continue the dietary steps - he also prescribed Crestor.
It has got my number to normal levels with no side effects.
Make some changes, but if it isn't working - as you doctor about Crestor (that sounds like an ad). The name drug is expensive but you have two choices there if you don't have enough coverage
- Ask your doc for a card that you give the pharmacist but basically gives you Crestor at the generic drug price
- Just get the generic drug - there is no difference.
Most important - keep calm - it sucks to hear news like this but it is completely manageable and probably gives you a necessary kick in the rump.
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