11.17.2009

There is definitely a misnomer about Cholesterol. For decades high cholesterol readings have grown immediate immense concern. Doctors have put fear in patients and their loved ones over a silly numerical reading. Pharmaceutical companies and ignorant Doctors have made over priced cholesterol medicines the quick fix. I learned today that this shouldn't be the case. With a simple IMT scan, one can find out if they are in danger of arteriosclerosis, which is the damaging/clogging of the arteries which of course leads to heart attacks. I have had a 2 year battle to try and keep my cholesterol under 200. It has been as high as 280 and as low as 153 (with the help of 10mg of Crestor). I eat very very well and am an above average exerciser in my age group. By finally getting referred to a Dr. that knows what the fuck he's talking about, I was told the facts about cholesterol. Without boring you, I was introduced to an IMT scan. It is basically an ultra sound-like scan of your carotid arteries around your neck. At my age, it is a preventative scan to see if there is clogging or even the start of clogging in my arteries. If so, cholesterol is a concern, if not, the Dr said, and I quote, "I could give a fuck about your cholesterol". Amen to that! If you have high cholesterol, get an IMT scan and find out the facts!! Cheers

BTW...The Dr. said my arteries are PERFECT! So, to celebrate, we had a shot of Honduran Moonshine!! I shit you not!! Giddy up!