Yes, meds do complicate. I went in to see my primary today at her request to review my labs. Vitamin D came in at 28 (23 D3, 5 D2). She prescribed a supplement.

What really disturbed me in my Lipid panel:

Cholesterol 385 (125-200)
Triglicerides 171 (<150)
HDL 75 (>46)
LDL 276 (0-100)
Chol/HDL 5.1 (0.0-5.0)

The numbers have been fairly consistent for at least a year. My HDL has increased on this round, which is good, maybe because I am fairly disciplined about cardio exercise when I am able to do it.

She thinks most of this is hereditary. I am 48, I eat pretty well and I am not overweight. Don't smoke and only drink once and a while.

She prescribed Crestor and said she does not care for statins but that she feels it might be beneficial for me. I was afraid this would be the case. I hurt every day so I am weary of taking this med. I am just sick and tired of medications and having my health issues force the need for medications...