Cholesterol question. Should I be concerned? - High Cholesterol Message Board

Summer Girl · 08-13-2004, 06:13 AM

Hi everyone

I had a physical about a week ago. I called the other day to get the results of the blood test. The nurse told me everything looked good. When I asked her what my cholesterol was, she told me that it is 229 and that it is a little high. I haven't been to a doctor in years, but the last time I went to one (different doctor), I remember them telling me my cholesterol was a little high back then too.
Should I be concerned or just ignore it? Anyone who I spoke to about this told me that it is too high and I should go to another doctor.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

NineLives · 08-13-2004, 06:35 AM

I would want to know more about the breakdown of your total cholesterol. Do you know what the HDL and LDL were and how about triglycerides? That would tell more about whether you need to be concerned than just the total.

Summer Girl · 08-13-2004, 07:22 AM

Thank you for your reply. I called them and asked them to fax me a copy of the results yesterday before they closed. I was told I should get a copy faxed today at some point.
I am hoping they will remember to do this. If not, I will have to call them on Monday. But I will post the numbers when I get the fax.

Thank you again!!

georgiehopper · 08-13-2004, 07:59 AM

my cholesterol was 235 and the doctor wanted to put me on meds immediately. My breakdown was good though and that has a big impact on your risk.

I am trying to first lower my cholesterol with a stricter diet and lifestyle change.

If I were you, thats the way I would do it too.

I have already lost weight and now weigh 117 with 7 more pounds to go. I also see a dietician for this and she recommended low fat-high soluble fiber.

I think there's alot one can do before they take the drug avenue.

ThickBlood · 08-13-2004, 08:38 AM

Though only a little high, any effort to lower your bad cholesterol will save you grief in the end. Eating less and exercising improves a person's health in so many ways -- including mental health. I'm a recent converted couch-potato with no choice in the matter. With a combined count of 9 diet and exercise won't lower my cholesterol enough, so I've been put on lipitor to bring it down further (the target being 4.5 or lower). So far there are no side effects to speak of and its been a month. Average eating, drinking and Drinking are not affecting the drug's performance (and vise-versa). All in all a satisfactory start to a major life-overhaul! Good luck with your numbers!