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Posted 11/11/2023 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
Saw my GI. He went through all my complaints especially those of constipation, nausea, vomiting and reflux and addressed all the issues. He informed me that my cholesterol levels were high and I would take a med forever. I inquired whether that was caused by Rinvoq and he confirmed it.
Posted 11/12/2023 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
Did he give you any numbers for your total cholesterol Minnie?

Fortunately, if you do require statins, they are very well received. Many take them without side effects, and for many it's long term or even life long.
Posted 11/12/2023 11:20 AM (GMT 0)
Total cholesterol was 211, Tom. The normal range is up to 200. Yes, he mentioned it will be a life long med.
Posted 11/15/2023 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
You should try phytosterol supplements if you want to go the natural route. It lowered my cholesterol from 211 to 166. Take it twice a day with a meal.
Posted 11/17/2023 10:29 PM (GMT 0)
Isaachadzovic, what are phytosterol supplements?
Posted 11/17/2023 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
Minnie,

They are plant sterols. A plant based supplement. They may in fact work, I have no experience with them, but some of the evidence is anecdotal. I would ask you Dr. before trying them.
Posted 11/18/2023 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
I had high cholesterol for years which was not medication induced. I could clean up my diet & it would go down to an acceptable level.

My level a year ago was 220,my cardiologist did not feel it warranted being put on medication, instead look at diet. I have a visit coming up soon so I will be tested again.

Personally, with a number a little over, I would not have started medication, instead I would finish my loading doses. I would wait 2 months after being on the maintenance dose to see if things level out. We are seeing more UC patients drs doing this with a lower end number.

Your dr has no way of knowing that this will be a life long issue, he was remiss making a comment like that.
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