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I am male, 45 and recently have been feeling frequently dizzy. HDL=27 (down from 38); LDL=98; triglycerides=390 (up from 98) What's going on, possibly hypothyroidism?
Other risk factors should be considered, including cardiovascular, smoking, diabetes, obesity, etc. Triglycerides should be less than 150, HDL 60 or higher, LDL less than 100. Based on his or her medical and diagnostic tests, your physician should be consulted on cause of your symptoms and treatment.
Is it OK to consume alcohol while on penicillin?
Unless you are an alcoholic, alcohol in moderation should not be a problem.
I am a 26-year-old female, very active and eating healthy. Lately I have been experiencing pulsing in my ear. When I gave blood yesterday, my blood pressure was high at 150/92. Usually my pressure is normal. Can you please tell me if the pulsing is a symptom of high blood pressure or if possibly there is something else wrong?
Normal blood pressure is 130/85 or lower. Your results are high and should be evaluated by your physician to determine the cause. The pulsing may or may not be related.
I am 27 years old and have been on ortho tricycline for about 9 years. I want to go off the pill and was just wondering if, after I am done taking my last pill in the pack, I can just stop? What are the side effects of going off the pill?
After having been on the pill for 9 years without any symptoms, it should not be a problem for you to stop the pills, with your physician's approval.
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