Tryglicerides symptoms and conditions

In Feb 2005 I was prescribed biaxin for an ear infection. It was a 14 day supply. I started to take it and with in 24 hrs I felt worst than I did before I went to the dr.
Over the next 14 days I called the Dr. 4 times and each time I was told that if I just take the biaxin I will get better. I did as I was told.
In 30 days I lost 31 pounds from vomiting. Over 60 days I lost 51 pounds. My Dr. finally did blood work and my triglycerides were at 7700. No that is not a miss print. My sugar went to 395. My blood pressure was off the scale.
My Dr. got the results of my blood test and told me I was a diabetic and put me on Metformin and set an appointment for 30 days later. This was the same day I was told my triglycerides were 7700. I was not hospitalized. I was not even to be seen again for 30 days.
I now know what that meant. I was within minutes of dying and my Dr. tried to hide it. He could not have cared wheither I died or got better as long as no one else found out what happened.
Now, after 3 yrs of living a life similar to what I think hell would be like and after seeing specialist and different Dr. they tell me I have pancreas damage and I will be on prescriptions for the rest of my life.
The Dr.'s know what Biaxin does to your body. They don't care! I was ignored for 2 weeks when I called them. Now I will pay for the rest of My life. THANK YOU FAMILY PRACTICE.

No side effects yet - coz I haven't taken it!!! I recently had my blood work done, it had been 2 years slightly elevated cholesterol so, in those 2 years leading up to latest bloodwork, I've eaten oatmeal every morning, taken Flax/Omega 3, B-complex, olive oil for all cooking, I have a glider, 20mins. 5 days wk. but had to watch myself, lost too much weight, I'm only 105lbs now, etc. etc....so, shock and horror my latest results: 232 Total Chol. 157LDL 57HDL-good number really, and best thing, 91 triglycerides, glucose 87 - so I guess some of the above improved some numbers. Dr. suggested a doppler/carotid.....a note received yesterday "some build up" and enclosed prescript. for 40mg. of this poison which seems kind of a high dose to me? So, is he not telling me the extent of "some build up?" what's "some"....I need to find that out first - but I really don't think I'm gonna be taking this stuff - there is so much info out there debunking this cholesterol thing....I'm 58, would there be natural build up in arteries, I mean your plumbing pipes don't stay pristine forever - there's bound to be build up, surely? Or am I kidding myself. Any suggestions out there, people!????

Yes, I have been taking Vytorin 10/40 for about 10 months, and it did reduce my cholesterol and triglycerides to 'normal', however, I slowly developed (initially) some 3 months back, problems in my left solder, diagnosed eventually as 'rotator cuff' ligament damage, however, it came on slowly and progressively worsened. I had not done anything strenuous to develop such a condition. It became so bad that I was basically redd to using my right arm. On top of this, the muscles in my lower arms became sore and felt strained even lifting a glass of water was painful. My Doctor was informed of increasing on-going muscle problems, did an emzine muscle test, which turned out to be 'clear'. And I also lost my sexual drive gradually.
I went off taking Vytorin a week ago on my own gut feeling, and my arm muscles and left shoulder have improved. I am also hoping no permanent damage. I am moving to a much higher exercise regime to 'burn' cholesterol and reduce triglycerides, and in the mean time look for 'natural' solutions as well.
I am not impressed with the medical responses I got, along with miss-diagnosed muscle / tendon supposed 'rotator cuff' serious problem that developed in my left shoulder, which I suspect may never be the same functionally. I recommend looking at other alternatives and natural remedies, this is my course of action. MM

I am 61 years old and have always exercise and watched my weight. exercise and diet was not enough and the doctor put me on 10mg of Zocor for the last 5 years.
For the passed 3 years I have experienced severe pain, mostly on my knees and ankles that prevents me from walking, at times the pain is so bad that my wife had to take me to the emergency room. This year the pain is occuring more often, almost every week. I had several blood test and MRI's and the doctors can not find the reason for the pain. My cardiologist tells me that the pain is not related to Zocor because it should had happen at the begginig of using the medication. I know that I need to lower my cholesterol and tryglicerides, but after reading this page, I will be affraid to take this medicine.
Does anyone know any other method to lower Cholesterol and tryglicerides??????.

Hi I have read the posts here with interest. I have been trying to get family and friends off of all meds! I firmly feel that doctors push pills too quickly when there are other methods to control cholesterol etc. My cholesterol was rather high a couple of years ago, and my doctor wanted to put me on lipitor. I asked for 6 months of dieting first and he agreed. When I ate less meat and more soy protein, no trans fat and less than 10 grams of saturated fat per day, my cholesterol lowered. My ldl was still high at 160 but my hdl was high at 60 and my tryglicerides lowered to 89, my doctor was so pleased that he said keep on doing what ever it is your doing! The real measurement is the ratio. My ratio is 4 (trying to get that lower now) a 4 is good and lower is much better. It's the hdl that makes the difference. I hope everyone can make the switch to a healhier approach to managing your cholesterol and bp. I am 53 by the way, and have never taken a bp or cholesterol med. Increase your soy intake and the #s will drop.
peace and love to all
christine