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Lesley wrote:I wish she would accept the same things of cholesterol, of which mine is still too high, though better.
I'm sure that you've seen the research references that I've posted in the past showing that as we age, higher cholesterol levels are associated with increased longevity. One of my main concerns now is that ever since part of my terminal ileum was removed, my cholesterol level is down (because bile fatty acids are recycled in the terminal ileum). Of course my naive doctors are happy with my cholesterol level, but I'm very concerned about it because I haven't figured out a way to raise it.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I had heard they were adjusting the guidelines on BP. Mine averages about 130/90. I used to take a mild diuretic and reduce my salt intake, after MC I stopped the diuretic, still use lite salt, but don't worry about how much salt is already in my food.
Theresa
MC and UC 2014
in remission since June 1, 2014
We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. ~Jim Rohn
Unfortunately, eating cholesterol does not significantly raise one's blood cholesterol level. That's a myth that has survived for ages. I eat 2 extra large eggs every morning, and 4 large, thick slices of greasy bacon, but contrary to the advice of most confused health "experts", that's actually a very healthy breakfast.
Thanks though, I do appreciate your suggestions.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I've had three since my dx in 2007. I'm on the three year plan since I've had polyps removed the past two times. I've never been awake for any of mine even though they say it's a twilight state. In fact, I will sleep for the entire day. I've always been sensitive to the sedation and never remember the GIs after visit or the ride home. Gas hasn't been a problem, some discomfort but never any pain. I still have D but have not found the procedure has made me any worse than when I started. The prep has always been the least amount of fun. I did well with the Myralax/Dulcolax/gatorade prep and stopped when everything was consistantly clear/yellowish. I don't look forward to them but given tbe issues with polyps it is worth not giving them chance to become cancerous.
Deb
"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead, where there is no path, and leave a trail.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
2007 CC
2013 thyroid cancer- total thyroidectomy
2013 Hashimoto's - numbers always "normal"
2017 Lyme's Disease
It is a very healthy breakfast, Tex, especially if the eggs are free range, and the bacon from pastured pigs.
Was joking. But one duck egg is the size of 2 medium chicken eggs. They are delicious BTW. Shells and whites a bit tougher than chicken eggs, but very, very tasty. If you like yolks there is a lot per egg. I have since read that many French pastry chefs prefer duck eggs for making pastry.
Thanks. I'll look for some the next time I go to one of the larger grocery stores, but I doubt that the small town stores around here will have them.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Apparently tuberous adenomas in the colon occur in 10% of people over 70, which I am. Of those 10 %, only 10% become cancerous. It takes a few years for them to become cancerous. In 2011 they found one polyp in my colon and removed it. I figure that my chances of having another polyp which has become cancerous four years later, 2015, are pretty low. I am more likely to die of something else, or die from the prep or the colonoscopy. My blood pressure went up to over 200 just before the procedure and I don't even have high blood pressure. Last week my GP said it was around 120/70.
One of my friends had a cardiac arrest during his colonoscopy and had to be resuscitated.
I did well with the Myralax/Dulcolax/gatorade prep and stopped when everything was consistantly clear/yellowish. I don't look forward to them but given tbe issues with polyps it is worth not giving them chance to become cancerous.