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Does Omega 3 Fatty Acid Help In Increasing Good Cholesterol?

Hi, A year ago I was prescribed statin medication, but after taking it for a couple of months, my joints began to ache badly. I stopped taking them and my joints are fine. Will Omega 3 help to increase my good Cholesterol, which was why I was prescribed the statin medication, while maintaining joint flexibility?
posted on Sat, 29 Jul 2017
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Hello, Thanks for posting your query on Healthcare Magic...
* Brief Answer: omega 3 is good for increasing high density lipoprotein, but you need to see if rest of lipid profile is fine.
*Explanation: My opinion is that statins is the best drug to enhance lipid profile to the patient. some side effects may be experienced with some patients such as muscle aches ,myositis, etc.
I suggest my patients the following stop statins if developed musculoskeletal side effects or change it with a more feasible drug.
The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion.If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about last lipid profile numbers and other comorbidities if present.
*Conclusion: I suggest you continue on omega 3 capsules and check with your physician if you need to restart statin therapy.

If you have any further questions I will be happy to help, If not, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.
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Does Omega 3 Fatty Acid Help In Increasing Good Cholesterol?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query on Healthcare Magic... * Brief Answer: omega 3 is good for increasing high density lipoprotein, but you need to see if rest of lipid profile is fine. *Explanation: My opinion is that statins is the best drug to enhance lipid profile to the patient. some side effects may be experienced with some patients such as muscle aches ,myositis, etc. I suggest my patients the following stop statins if developed musculoskeletal side effects or change it with a more feasible drug. The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion.If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about last lipid profile numbers and other comorbidities if present. *Conclusion: I suggest you continue on omega 3 capsules and check with your physician if you need to restart statin therapy. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help, If not, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.