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AtDeathsDoor · 2024-10-14T21:32:05+00:00

Cholesterol level 8.26 mmol/L LDL cholesterol level 6.04 mmol/L HDL cholesterol level 1.27 mmol/L non HDL cholesterol level 6.99 mmol/L cholesterol/HDL ratio 6.5 mmol/mmol Should I be seriously worried about these values? I’m ok about dropping down dead but I don’t want to be incapacitated I’m mid fifties and obese.

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AtDeathsDoor · 14/10/2024 23:09

Orangebadger · 14/10/2024 23:04

A pharmacist will be fine to help you with this. The lifestyle changes that you can will be good, look into drinking olive oil/ Mediterranean diet. Exercise helps as well as diet. But with levels that high I would say statins will probably be needed tbh.

I had 8 snickers bars and 2 bags of crisps for dinner so I guess that isn’t helping 😳

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Orangebadger · 14/10/2024 23:04

A pharmacist will be fine to help you with this. The lifestyle changes that you can will be good, look into drinking olive oil/ Mediterranean diet. Exercise helps as well as diet. But with levels that high I would say statins will probably be needed tbh.

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AtDeathsDoor · 14/10/2024 22:56

babsnet · 14/10/2024 22:50

Clinical pharmacists are often specialists in interpreting and investigating cholesterol results so I wouldn’t think you are getting second best

Ok, thanks, that is reassuring although having to wait a month for the appointment isn’t ideal.

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babsnet · 14/10/2024 22:50

Clinical pharmacists are often specialists in interpreting and investigating cholesterol results so I wouldn’t think you are getting second best

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AtDeathsDoor · 14/10/2024 22:48

babsnet · 14/10/2024 22:47

Yes, that is high. Get looking on here for lifestyle changes you can make straightaway https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/high-cholesterol/five-top-questions-about-lowering-cholesterol
also make sure you speak to someone at your surgery (pharmacist, GP or nurse) who can help you interpret the results and decide whether a statin would be a good option for you. You may also need screening for potential causes of the raised cholesterol which could include genetic conditions.

Thanks, that’s really helpful

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babsnet · 14/10/2024 22:47

Yes, that is high. Get looking on here for lifestyle changes you can make straightaway https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/high-cholesterol/five-top-questions-about-lowering-cholesterol
also make sure you speak to someone at your surgery (pharmacist, GP or nurse) who can help you interpret the results and decide whether a statin would be a good option for you. You may also need screening for potential causes of the raised cholesterol which could include genetic conditions.

How do I lower my cholesterol? Your 5 top questions answered

How do I lower my cholesterol? our top 5 easy ways to lower cholesterol - BHF

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/high-cholesterol/five-top-questions-about-lowering-cholesterol

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AtDeathsDoor · 14/10/2024 22:47

Orangebadger · 14/10/2024 22:41

Yes that is high. Are you on statins, you should be and they work.

No. I’ve just got the results of the blood test and GP surgery has booked me an appointment with the surgery pharmacist in a months time to discuss the results.
Seems like it should be done by a GP but I guess that is the state of the NHS
I have PMI so should I arrange to see a specialist instead?

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Orangebadger · 14/10/2024 22:41

Yes that is high. Are you on statins, you should be and they work.

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AtDeathsDoor · 14/10/2024 22:38

Gettingannoyednow · 14/10/2024 22:35

I’m ok about dropping down dead

Do you have any dependents? Are you depressed?

No dependents
Yes depressed

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NeverDropYourMooncup · 14/10/2024 22:37

Do your Qrisk score.

https://www.qrisk.org/

https://www.heartuk.org.uk/cholesterol/understanding-your-cholesterol-test-results-

And then get things sorted. Disability is more likely than death - and you don't want that, do you?

QRISK3

https://www.qrisk.org

Gettingannoyednow · 14/10/2024 22:35

I’m ok about dropping down dead

Do you have any dependents? Are you depressed?