Circulatory disease or illnesses - e.g., arterialsclerosis

[BurningBridges]

... or something spelt like that. I'm not even 50 yet but it looks like I have cholesterol deposits in veins, I understand its incurable and I am scared its getting worse, have pain in calves and thighs, also worried it has spread to arms. My daughter was 10 yesterday and I thought god if I am like this now, how will I be when she is 20?

GP reluctant to prescribe statins or refer to specialist. Has anyone had this experience? I think its relatively rare in under 50s so am not expecting a floor of replies!

I think you're talking about atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis (both variations on the theme of vascular deposits).

They're fairly common, and although you're young for it you aren't going to be alone.

Most people would be managed, initially, at least by their G.P. so don't sweat the lack of referral and check the NHS website, it really is good.

just been diagnosed with systemic sclerosis and one of the problems is heaviness of arms and legs. i hav a higher than normal cholesterol and wonder if it will help to get it down to 4. it is currently 5.9

burning it is not rare for cholesterol deposits under 50.
you can reduce your cholesterol by eating a better quality diet with less of the saturated fats.

gp will be reluctant to prescribe statins as you have pain in calves and thighs and one of the side eects of statins is pain in calves and ligamnets. so i can undersatnd his judgement.

I wouldn't panic (easy to say, I know). Where has your info about the deposits come from? IMVHO most health conditions can be ameliorated or reversed by adopting some really good health habits, eg better diet, exercise, etc.

Thanks for replies, sorry I haven't logged in for a while and was pleased and surprised to see this. My GP is really playing it down, she's always a look on the bright side type of person, and I am a god I have everything I've just looked up on the internet type of person!! But you all seem pretty positive about it as well. I have an appointment on Tuesday, hoping to get some tests TBH as don't want to spend months thinking I am going to have a stroke at any moment. Thanks to all.