medical question?

Question

Only professionals answer please,i have high cholesterol, how can i lower it quickly while waiting for the DR visit for medication.No jokers this is serious.

Answer 1

Cholesterol, once eaten, is in your system for three weeks. The only way to get rid of it, besides medication, is insoluble fiber, like that found in oatmeal, which kind of "grabs" the cholesterol in your intestines and pulls it out with your bowel movements. Other than that, you're pretty much stuck with it...not pretty, but there it is.

Answer 2

I don't know that you can lower your cholesterol quickly, diet changes need to be made, i.e., stay away from eggs, red meat, cheese. You can take fish oil supplements, exercise, lose weight, but you will probably need medication if it is really high. I am an RN

Answer 3

there is no sudden quick way to lower cholesterol . diet plays a big part in controlling cholesterol . the doctor will tell you all you need to know to control it.

Answer 4

It's fairly easy to lower your blood cholesterol. Here are some simple daily tips:

Use up at least as many calories as you take in.
Be physically active.
Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week, if not all.
Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods.
Eat a diet rich in vegetables and fruits.
Choose whole-grain, high-fiber foods.
Eat fish at least twice a week.
Eat less of the nutrient-poor foods.
Limit how much saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol you eat.
Choose lean meats and poultry without skin and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat.
Select fat-free, 1 percent fat, and low-fat dairy products.
Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet.
Cut back on foods high in dietary cholesterol.
Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt.
If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation.
Follow the American Heart Association recommendations when you eat out.
Read the nutrition facts label and ingredients list.
Getting Started on an Exercise Program


Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers or flat shoes with laces.
Start slowly. Gradually build up to 30 minutes of activity on most or all days of the week (or whatever your doctor recommends). If you don't have a 30-minute block of time, try two 15-minute sessions to meet your goal.
Exercise at the same time of day so it becomes a regular part of your lifestyle. For example, you might walk every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Drink a cup of water before, during and after exercising (but check with the doctor, because some people need to limit their fluid intake).
Ask family and friends to join you. You'll be more likely to stick with it.
Note your activities on a calendar or in a logbook. Write down the distance or length of time of your activity and how you feel after each session. If you miss a day, plan a make-up day or add 10–15 minutes to your next session.
Use variety to keep your interest up. Walk one day, swim the next time, then go for a bike ride on the weekend.
Join an exercise group, health club or the YMCA. Many churches and senior centers offer exercise programs too. (Remember to get your doctor's permission first.)
Look for chances to be more active during the day. Walk the mall before shopping, choose a flight of stairs over an escalator, or take 10–15 minute walking breaks while watching TV or sitting for some other activity.
Don't get discouraged if you stop for a while. Get started again gradually and work up to your old pace.
Don't exercise right after meals, when it's very hot or humid, or when you just don't feel up to it.
Making Lifestyle Changes

Ask your physician or healthcare professional to help you with nutrition and physical activity advice.
Learn to read food labels so you'll be able to tell how much (and what kind) of fat, sodium and other ingredients are in your diet.
Keep a diary of all your nutrition and physical activity efforts. Seeing your successes written down will encourage you to continue your good habits.
If you don't feel like you're making progress, talk to your physician and ask why your progress is slow.
If you're having trouble quitting smoking, ask your doctor if you can take a smoking cessation drug to help.
Be active in making treatment decisions and solving problems that keep you from following the doctor's orders.

Answer 5

Try Niacin vitamin supplements. Niacin (nicotinic acid) is a Vitamin B3. Its side effects are severe flushing so take it with food or Aspirin (if you don't have any contraindications to taking Aspirin).

Follow up with your Family doctor though.

Answer 6

Easily enough done.
Cut back on the saturated fats.
eat more whole grains and walk for 20 minutes a day.

Answer 7

Excersise, water and eat high fiber foods like oatmeal or shredded wheat. They taste great and they're great for you until you get your Lipitor.

Answer 8

Exercise, lots of water

Answer 9

Try going to
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/cholesterol.html

It lists natural remedies.

Answer 10

try exercise,it's a proven way to lower your ldl