Hi Everyone! I'm not looking for replacement medical advice. . .
My husband age 50, has genetically high cholesterol and triglycerides, untreated they can go as high as 440 and 700+ respectively. He has run about 8 marathons and a bunch of half's. He stopped taking statins about 4 years ago when his Dr. told him Lipitor and the Marine Corps marathon would probably kill him.
Since then he's wandered from supplement to supplement, red yeast rice, niacin, he's now a subject matter expert. His Cholesterol is still above 260. Diet is okay, getting better every year.
So, after a trip to the ER for chest pain (there was no heart event, likely gastro-intestinal), he has an appt to see a cardiologist who I know will load him up on statins. We also discovered during the ER visit that he has high blood pressure which is now very well managed with medication. The ER docs told him NO MORE DISTANCE RUNNING.
Question: Do any of you have input on marathoning and statins?
My guy is a former Marine tank officer - I can't bear the thought that he might have to give up what he enjoys so much.
PS - he isn't a barefooter (don't hold it against him) but loves the idea that I am.
My husband age 50, has genetically high cholesterol and triglycerides, untreated they can go as high as 440 and 700+ respectively. He has run about 8 marathons and a bunch of half's. He stopped taking statins about 4 years ago when his Dr. told him Lipitor and the Marine Corps marathon would probably kill him.
Since then he's wandered from supplement to supplement, red yeast rice, niacin, he's now a subject matter expert. His Cholesterol is still above 260. Diet is okay, getting better every year.
So, after a trip to the ER for chest pain (there was no heart event, likely gastro-intestinal), he has an appt to see a cardiologist who I know will load him up on statins. We also discovered during the ER visit that he has high blood pressure which is now very well managed with medication. The ER docs told him NO MORE DISTANCE RUNNING.
Question: Do any of you have input on marathoning and statins?
My guy is a former Marine tank officer - I can't bear the thought that he might have to give up what he enjoys so much.
PS - he isn't a barefooter (don't hold it against him) but loves the idea that I am.