10-02-2006, 07:09 PM
Mine was borderline high for about 4 years but only about 5 points high. This time it was HIGH so I need to get back on my excercise plan and watch my diet. However, he was concerned and put me on Lipitor for 6 weeks. If everything goes good, I'm suppose to stay on it until I get my exercise plan and diet together. I haven't started yet (Got the news last Thursday) because I had a upper respiratory problem and a touch of a cold which made my asthma act up (which NEVER bothers me) and my muscles ache. One of the side effects of Lipitor is "SORE MUSCLES" so I was waiting for my muscles to feel back to normal.
Now that being said, seeing you've been on Lipitor will I have any issues? Should I call my doctor and PLEAD with him that I will watch my diet for 3 months and exercise 3-4 times a week (Cardiovascular) to see if it goes down. If it doesn't, then it's time to medicate? Or is he mainly concerned about getting it under control and lower it quickly?
I would love some guidance.
Thanks!
Bill
Now that being said, seeing you've been on Lipitor will I have any issues? Should I call my doctor and PLEAD with him that I will watch my diet for 3 months and exercise 3-4 times a week (Cardiovascular) to see if it goes down. If it doesn't, then it's time to medicate? Or is he mainly concerned about getting it under control and lower it quickly?
I would love some guidance.
Thanks!
Bill