C-reactive protein

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In a message dated 3/5/2004 11:41:37 PM Central Standard Time,

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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

THANKS! I am working on the lifestyle changes. I just started researching

this and haven't spoken to my doctor about this specifically yet. I am working

out. I have a recumbent bike. I was lifting weights (10-15 pounds) but the

psoriatic arthritis in my hands stopped that. I stopped a few months ago and

tried 8 pounds last week and it hurt for days. I am trying ankle weights on my

wrist and forearms. I can do 6 pounds but feel I could increase it, just not

hold it in my hands. I am on a lot of meds and would like to not add any if

I can help it. Thanks for the links. I am starting up a file of links and

articles to have it on hand when I talk to my doctor.

Peace,

Nedra 2 of 5, ADHD, arthritis,+ migraine

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