Fish Oil

[J.T.]

Thanks for all the good info. The VA won't provide me the name brand meds Dr says I need so I pay for them and the fish oil, CQ10 and aspirin, etc. I'll check on the Nordic brand. Dr. wants me taking fish oil high in omega 3 EPA and DHA.

[sharon]

http://www.puritan.com/fish-oils-056?searchterm=fish%20oil&rdcnt=1&sortorder=2&Page=1

They are having a great sale.

[chr49]

Chr49

What is your total cholesterol level?

Hi John999.

Sorry it took me so long to get back. I spend the day at the VA yesterday. Here's my last lab results: Total Cholesterol 152 - HDL 35 (low) - LDL 92 - Triglycerides 126 and Ratio 4.0

The Crestor has done a good job lowering my Total & LDL's. My PCP took me off Crestor last Sept, putting me on the fish oil, because I was having sudden muscular weakness & joint pain. My HDL was also dropping more than she liked. When she discontinued the Crestor she said that my vascular specialists would most likely put me back on it but she wanted to see if it was causing the problem. Since I’m not able to take the full amount of Fish Oil that was ordered, I’ve been told to slowly re-start the Crestor and watch for increased joint pain & muscular issues.

Edited February 18, 2012 by chr49

[chr49]

I am currently taking Fish Oil prescribed and provided by the VA. Fish Oil Ultra with Natural Omega-3 1000 mg softgels made by AVKare. NDC# 42291-402-01

Just received 6 more bottles about 2 weeks ago. Also currently taking generic Crestor prescribed and provided by VA. Also taking an iron supplement prescribed and provided by VA.

Was going to Orlando VAMC until 8/2011 where a Doctor of Osteopathy at VA prescribed to get my "bad" cholesterol down. Now I am going to Lawrenceville GA VA clinic. It may have something to do with your particular facility although logically it should all be the same.

If they say the VA doesn't issue, that is an untruth. My best advice is to go see the Advocate at your facility if they won't voluntarily provide.

As for the bad aftertaste if you keep the fish oil bottle sealed in a quart jar in the refrigerator it will help. Occasionally I do get the belches about 30 minutes after

taking and it is not the most pleasant taste.

At present I am not SC for anything but receive free meds due to low income. At 50% they should provide all your meds for SC or NSC without cost.

Interesting! All of my meds have been provided without problems, including my aspirin and liquid tears, until the Fish Oil was ordered. I have a new PCP now so I'll check this out next time I go in. Thanks for the tip on refrigerating the fish oil....I'll try it.

[chr49]

Could you share your HDL/LDL? Also, have you had any issues with triglycerides? Mine were 640, and the doc said I should be taking fish oil plus niaspan (prescription niacin).

Are you diabetic? Diabetics tend to have high triglycerides.