Guest guest Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 HI, I have a question. My rhuemo labs are all normal except for c-reactive protein. He is treating me for psoriatic arthritis with Celebrex and Salfazine. I am overweight and have high blood pressure. Cholesterol is fair to good. My dad didn't eat red meat for 20 years and had fantastically low cholesterol. Last year, out of the blue he needed a quadruple bypass. I am 45. Should I be on a statin? Is anyone else in a similar situation and what has your doctor told you? Peace, Nedra 2 of 5, ADHD, arthritis,+ migraine Borg Mom Resistance is Futile in finding what works for my kids Nick, 18, AS, ADHD, + CAPD Ben, 15, AS + ADHD Matt, 12, very AS, ADHD,+Complex Partial Seizures of the Temporo- Limbic region God knew there would be children with Autism - and in honor of them He made the planets in the solar system spin round and round, round and round..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 Nedra, you've asked some complicated questions. Hereditary factors should most definitely be taken into account when considering your risk for heart disease. C-reactive protein (CRP) is linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, inflammation, and other lifestyle choices and conditions. I believe you should try to modify any negative lifestyle choices you can before considering a statin. If you can attempt to lose weight, make healthy dietary changes (cut down on sodium intake for sure), and exercise more, that would be a good start. I am uncomfortable recommending a statin above non-drug solutions. What does your doctor advise? Harvard University Gazette " C-reactive protein ,high blood pressure linked " http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2004/01.08/11-hyper.html IntelliHealth " Should you be taking statins? " http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2004/01.08/11-hyper.html I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] C-Reactive Protien. > HI, > I have a question. My rhuemo labs are all normal except for c-reactive > protein. He is treating me for psoriatic arthritis with Celebrex and Salfazine. I > am overweight and have high blood pressure. Cholesterol is fair to good. My > dad didn't eat red meat for 20 years and had fantastically low cholesterol. > Last year, out of the blue he needed a quadruple bypass. I am 45. Should I be > on a statin? Is anyone else in a similar situation and what has your doctor > told you? > > > Peace, > Nedra 2 of 5, ADHD, arthritis,+ migraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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