Had my cholesterol rechecked yesterday. Told my new NP I wouldn't take statins. At any rate, her nurse called a few minutes ago. My total cholesterol has gone up. From 216 to 229. My triglycerides have gone down though, from 316 - 273. What does this mean???

I wonder if high cholesterol affects PN. And if so in what ways?

NP wants me to take 2 - 500 mg tablets of Niacin before bed and 30 minutes before that to take 1 - 81 mg baby aspirin as the baby aspirin works with the Niacin.

BTW, Medicaid now pays for Chantix. I have a script I couldn't afford to fill before. Now is a good time for me to quit smoking. Getting the script filled today.

ETA: I found an article at the Mayo Clinic website that stated the aspirin prevents the flushing and other side effects of the Niacin. We'll see.