Cholesterol Tryglycerides 390 LDL175 HDl 29 - High Cholesterol Message Board

cindeerella29 · 07-30-2003, 05:22 PM

I just got some lab work back and my total cholesterol is 204, but my HDL is 29 and my LDL says 175, and my triglycerides are 390, so how can my total be 204? And also what conditions would cause my cholesterol to SKY ROCKET in 8 1/2 months?

ARIZONA73 · 07-30-2003, 06:33 PM

If your HDL, LDL, and triglycerides are correct, then your total cholesterol would be 282. I don't know what your numbers were before, but I am assuming things were not anywhere near what they are now. You could have the test repeated to verify that these numbers are correct. One possible reason for such marked elevations is an underactive thyroid, so you may want to investigate that possibility.

cindeerella29 · 07-30-2003, 09:15 PM

Well prior to this my LDL was 34 my HDL was 104 and my tryglycerides were 123...so there is a SIGNIFICANT rise, I don't really work out but I'm kinda freaked that if I do I will fall over and die, I am not taking any medications for my cholesterol, and my blood pressure spikes to 170's systolic, and 92 diastolic...so any more suggestions is appreciated.

Also, I have NO medical coverage ne more, can't afford it and there is no free programs I can go to

CobaltBlue · 07-31-2003, 04:33 AM

Cindeerella:

When I was in my non-exercise portion of my life, my cholesterol profile was much worse than yours (lower HDL than 34), and slightly higher LDL than 104, plus my triglycerides were up in the 400s prior to medication.

With a little exercise (even walking) daily, it will more than likely lower your triglycerides, raise HDL a bit and probably lower HDL a little. At a slow pace you won't fall over and die, true?

Of course, this is assuming that you don't change your current diet in a negative direction. You can also obtain additional benefit if you have any excess weight to lose. As Arizona explained in a recent post, the less excess poundage you carry, combined with the more you exercise translates to more rapid use of carbs, and a lower triglyceride reading.

zip2play · 07-31-2003, 05:29 AM

cindeerella,

Usually what comes back is something like: "LDL value is not calculated when triglycerides are over 300"

In this case it looks like somebody did the calculation anyway and improperly ignored the triglycerides completely.

Best get the test redone, and make sure it's a completely fasted sample. Don't go overboard with sweets the night before (unless you do every night- then go with it to get a true reading).

Do try to get the HDL's up with some fish oils and lower the saturated fats (and ELIMINATE the trans fats as closely as you can.) Those low HDL's are the worst part of your picture (I'm assuming the HDL and LDL are reversed in your second post.)

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