cholesterol Results

[Malty1590]

Hello,

I have recently had a routine blood check from my GP as a result of suffering with fatigue. Turns out I have glandular fever and low folate.

I was told by the receptionist that I also have “high Cholesterol” and despite being given a copy of my results, they don’t really mean anything to me.

Are these results concerning? I’m a 28 year old male and high cholesterol runs in the family unfortunately on both sides of my parents family.

I am more concerned about the fact that both my father and my grandfather (on his side) died from a heart attack when they were in their 60s.

Cholesterol level: 6.5nmol/L

tringlyceride level 1.75nmol/L

HDL level 1.2nmol/L

non high density lipoprotein 5.3nmol/L

LDL level 4.5nmol/L

HDL Ratio 5.4

Thanks

Malty

[xsevenx]

A receptionist should not be telling you their diagnosis after looking at your results. This should really come from the doctor.

I was started on a statin after a blood test revealed my cholesterol to be 7.1 (Normal range 0-4). The ratios are important too, but I don't know much about that. Best wishes.

I definitely think you need to discuss your cardiac risk with your doctor.

[Omniscient1 in reply to xsevenx]

What X7X said.... Plus I'll add there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. The body makes its own regardless of (say) what you eat, so that might be a factor,but absolutely you should check in with a doctor.

[userotc]

Quite likely if you see a doctor, he will put you on statins which themselves can cause problems as the FDA itself readily admits. So another option is to see a qualified Nutritional Therapist that specialises in cardio. I can send links, if you wish.

PS Was your father/grandfather on statins?

[Malty1590 in reply to userotc]

Thanks everyone for the advice. I’ve booked to go and see my gp in the next few weeks.

My father and grandfather weren’t on statins and both died from heart attacks in their 60s.

All other relatives have high cholesterol and are on statins

[userotc in reply to Malty1590]

In my opinion, hypercholesterolemia is still a grey area regarding statins and may be an exception to advice against taking them. That's one reason why I suggested consulting a qualified NT to get a 2nd opinion to the GP who will almost certainly prescribe statins.

If you go down the latter route, try to ensure that ongoing tests are done re serious side effects and risks eg T2D, fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-a...

[spoons2]

Mines about the same. I'm 55. Doc told me to try to get it down......so I'm trying.I don't think yours is excessively high. Mine used to be worse when I was in my 40's.

[Nugger]

The relative risk reduction for those taking statins compared with those who did not was 9% for deaths, 29% for heart attacks and 14% for strokes. Yet the absolute risk reduction of dying, having a heart attack or stroke was 0.8%, 1.3% and 0.4% respectively.14 Mar 2022Yet the absolute risk reduction of dying, having a heart attack or stroke was 0.8%, 1.3% and 0.4% respectively

Benefits of statins may have been over stated 😆

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