Cholesterol Support Group

Whether you've been diagnosed with high cholesterol or are trying to keep your levels in check, members of our cholesterol group can provide the support and tips that you need.


Newest Group Members

Lori62000
have bad numbers and have to take 40 mg of Lipitor.

Recent Discussions

Re: Cholesterol
Do you have high cholesterol? Do you know your numbers? I'm worried that mine may be too high I just had a yearly exam with all of my bloodwork.  Please reach out!!   Read more...
Posted by HaleyKnowsSome82 on Mon Jul 7

My Throat feels and looks small?
not sure   Read more...
Posted by danny on Sat Dec 26

LaVerne
I just found out my cholesterol is over 300, so I'm not going to worry about it, just start trying to do something about it!  Like eating better & walking more & lifting 3lb. weight to start with.  I am new to OH.  I have enjoyed your blogs.Thanks   Read more...
Posted by LaVerne on Thu Aug 14

Re: testing for cholesterol
The US Preventive Task Force issued new recommendations in June for high cholesterol screening to begin at 35 in men and 45 for womes, although they say to start as eary as 20 if one is at risk for heart disease. Luckily, cholesterol test are easily avai   Read more...
Posted by PharmacistMike on Thu Sep 25

Re: Cholesterol
Yeah, I do that occasionally.  I also love making this Strawberry-Peach Crumble they have on their website, CoolWhip.com    Read more...
Posted by rockinrocker on Fri Jul 11

Seafood and cholesterol
Does seafood increase or decrease cholesterol. I remember hearing that shrimp can raise cholesterol. Can anyone tell me if  this is in fact the case?    Read more...
Posted by Migrainesufferer on Mon Jun 23

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