I take four Welchol a day to help control my colitis. It's usually used as a cholesterol medicine. My cholesterol has been so low in the past that I was forced to eat high cholesterol foods.

To my absolute shock yesterday I learned that my cholesterol is so high I am at risk for heart attack and stroke. Apparently, cholesterol can be very high due to hereditary factors.

I go tomorrow to have another fasting blood test and then she said she'd start me on another kind of medicine. I have to change my entire life style. I can't tolerate fruits and vegetables because of the colitis, so it's not like I can run out and start eating apples or broccoli.

I went to the store and bought some Cheerios and lactose free milk. Other than that, I don't know what to do. No wonder I'm so tired all the time; I have sludge in my veins.

Thanks to all who read this. I just needed to talk to someone about this.

Jan