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Originally Posted by ivnslady2004 My husband and I both had blood work done last week and his total cholesterol was 336 and bad was 268. They said his CDL to HDL ratio was 6 which was very bad...what does that mean? The nurse says he will need treatment?? Please explain. Also my total number was 204 and bad is 70 but my platelets are high (I think that's what she said) and I need to take an aspirin a day. Are those numbers high? Thank you for any help. We don't see the Dr. until April. |
ivnslady2004,
Your hubbly definitely needs help with his cholesterol - it is too high... Your's is only borderline high - and if your LDL is only 70, that is very good news... You should be able to get by with diet modifications and perhaps exercise.
As for Hubby, with a level that high, he should try to change his diet (less saturated fats, no trans fats, less alcohol, sweets, more fruits and vegetables and whole grains)... But I don't think he will reduce his numbers sufficiently with diet alone. The 'treatment' the nurse refers to is medication. Probably a statin.
Once he starts on the drug, just have him be aware of any sudden, unexplained muscle pains or weakness - because it could be a side-effect of the drug. The chances of this happening are low, but you should be aware of it so he can stop the med if he runs into this... He should be fine on the drug.
Some people like to spin anyone who warns others of statin side-effects as 'detractors' - I prefer to think we are helping others from running into complications that we personally experienced. Often doctors tell you nothing of potential side-effects, and you don't make the association when you have them and so continue with the meds. Continuing on the meds after side-effects begin is how you can run into problems...
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