Question 1

i am a 41 year old female. numbness on left side only. face, scalp, sometimes left flank. my side feels squeezed when numb. heart palpitations only when symptoms are severe. i have a hx of low potassium. i am normal weight, good bp and cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated.  Wish you good health!

Question 2

can the flu and low potassium cause borderline ekg? my blood work is fine. no family history of heart disease. cholesterol is good also

Accepted Answer

Can change ekg.: Hypokalemia causes sagging of the ST segment, depression of the T wave.

Question 3

was diagnosed with hypokalemia after taking florinef (fludrocortisone). same day i had blood work for nt-probnp. could low potassium cause high bnp? mine was high

Accepted Answer

Florinef (fludrocortisone): Florinef (fludrocortisone) causes salt and fluid retention. The fluid retention may cause a rise in bnp. Suggest you discuss result with your md. Lowering of the potassium is a known side effect of Florinef (fludrocortisone) use.

Question 4

what is the relationship between insulin levels and high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

ComplexSeveralIssues: Insulin+amylin secreted by beta cells & trigger liver & muscle cells to take in sugar from h20 outside cells. Levels ↑ over decades if obesity & Insulin resistance ↑es, but no diabetes mellitus until levels no longer ↑ enough. Cholesterol is a sterol fat molecule, essential to every animal cell membrane for movement. Ldl & HDL particles, not cholesterol, are the correct issue for artery disease.

Question 5

this feverish warm hot feeling for almost 2 months now,burn feeling my temp its 36.6 - 37.1have no other symptoms had my blood work done and i have elevated uric acid and high albumin levels and high cholesterol the rest are normal whats wrong?

Accepted Answer

: The abnormal labs are not the cause of your feeling warm. work on normalizing your labs with the help of your doc It is probably subjective and from some innocuous reason. Try keeping busy, music, yoga and any other social diversion and you should be OK

Question 6

what are the dangers of low bmi and high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

LDL, not Cholesterol: Cholesterol is a fat molecule manufactured by every animal cell, a building block of each cell membrane (enables membrane fluidity/movement without tearing), is fundamental to the survival of every animal cell. Lipoproteins (proteins which transport all fats in the water outside cells) is the correct issue for artery disease (e.g. Ldl ≤700 nmol/l, HDL ≥45 µmol/l). Cholesterol ↓$, but misleading.

Question 7

i have high cholesterol and high glucose levels. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with your MD: If you have diabetes and high cholesterol, you need to be under care of a competent physician.
You will need to follow your doctors advice with frequent follow ups as needed.
You will get advice about
1diet and exercise and weight loss of overweight
2meds if needed for reducing your high cholesterol and control of diabetes
3diabetic education about checking blood sugar
4follow ups
5 referals if nee.

Question 8

high cholesterol and high glucose levels, how should i treat this?

Accepted Answer

Elevated : See your doctor for treatment for the cholesterol and glucose. You'll need to learn the appropriate diet and exercise programs and likely take medications.

Question 9

a 50-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes is prescribed simvastatin to manage her high cholesterol levels. she then presents with muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, nervousness, discomfort, and unusual tiredness. is that normal? any advice

Accepted Answer

Side effect: Muscle disorder is a known side effect of Statins.  
Visit this site for more info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/statin-side-effects/art-20046013
Wish you good health!

Question 10

what are high cholesterol levels symptoms?

Accepted Answer

None, initially: High cholesterol has no symptoms.  However, high cholesterol over a long period of time can lead to heart disease, stroke and other problems.  You certainly don't want to wait for these things to be your first clue of having a cholesterol problem.  Have your cholesterol checked regularly by your physician and follow his or her advise on how to treat this condition.

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I am a 41 year old female. numbness on left side only. face, scalp, sometimes left flank. my side feels squeezed when numb. heart palpitations only when symptoms are severe. i have a hx of low potassium. i am normal weight, good bp and cholesterol.

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Can the flu and low potassium cause borderline ekg? my blood work is fine. no family history of heart disease. cholesterol is good also

A member asked:

Was diagnosed with hypokalemia after taking florinef (fludrocortisone). same day i had blood work for nt-probnp. could low potassium cause high bnp? mine was high

A member asked:

What is the relationship between insulin levels and high cholesterol?

A member asked:

This feverish warm hot feeling for almost 2 months now,burn feeling my temp its 36.6 - 37.1have no other symptoms had my blood work done and i have elevated uric acid and high albumin levels and high cholesterol the rest are normal whats wrong?

A member asked:

What are the dangers of low bmi and high cholesterol?

A member asked:

I have high cholesterol and high glucose levels. what to do?

A member asked:

High cholesterol and high glucose levels, how should i treat this?

A member asked:

A 50-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes is prescribed simvastatin to manage her high cholesterol levels. she then presents with muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, nervousness, discomfort, and unusual tiredness. is that normal? any advice

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What are high cholesterol levels symptoms?

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