204 Cholesterol Level - High Cholesterol Message Board

aims831 · 08-06-2008, 10:01 PM

I am 28 years old and have recently found out my cholesterol is high. My LDL and tri's were extremely high. I have been freaking out since. They did find some nodguls on my thyroid which were benign. I have been exercising and dieting for 2 months now and have lost only 5lbs. I am overweight - not obese but I am trying everything in my power to fix this. My sister suggested flax seed but I am scared it will not mix with birth control pills and zoloft. Anyone know if the flaxseed will effect these medications....help me!!!

rudiraven · 08-07-2008, 02:51 PM

Don't freak out! You'll be ok. Cut back on your carbs to help lower your tri's and do some exercise. I don't think the flaxseed with interact with the meds you are taking. Zoloft can make it difficult to lose weight for some people.

LauraBow · 08-07-2008, 03:37 PM

Is the 204 your total cholesterol? It would help if you would post your results--LDL, HDL, Trigs so we could have a better idea of what your situation actually is.

aims831 · 08-07-2008, 08:56 PM

Tri 210
HDL 50
LDL 112

My sister is a nurse and suggested the flax seeds and fiber bars. The only thing I am concerned about is the saturated fat in the fiber bars. I do not eat a lot of carbs at all. I have been eating very healthy the past month and working out 5-7/days a week for a month and half- mostly cardio, I am trying to stay away from the weights since I want to lose right now and not build muscle. Any other suggestions!

Thanks everyone!

LauraBow · 08-07-2008, 11:00 PM

Those numbers are not bad at all. Your LDL and HDL are within the recommended range. Your triglycerides are a bit high but certainly not extremely high. You can
reduce that number by cutting out carbs. Your exercise routine sounds great.