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bmueller New
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Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:59 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: high cholesteral, HOW???? |
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I just got done with a physical and got some of my numbers back from my blood work.
Total Cholesteral-->223
LDL------------------> 152
These numbers are horrible. I am 25, 5 foot 7 and about 157. I mean I know I could lose a little weight, but god what in the heck is going on? How is this possible? I guess I need to keep my diet to oats and grass from here on out. Any suggestions???
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racer99 100+
Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 122 Location: South
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Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:02 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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I'm sure you'll get an intelligent, well documented answer from the Doc, but the bottom line is:
blame your relatives! |
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bmueller New
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Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:22 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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haha, i like that.
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CBaron 100+
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Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:29 am GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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I had a friend who didn't follow the pre-test instructions (to the T!) and he ended up with some less than desireable numbers. He came back a few weeks later after perfectly follow said intructions and ended up being OK. |
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The Bike Doc 250+
Joined: 08 May 2003 Posts: 1398 Location: Corpus Christi and Warda, Texas
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Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:27 am GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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racer99 wrote: | I'm sure you'll get an intelligent, well documented answer from the Doc, but the bottom line is:
blame your relatives! |
Hey are you trying to steal my thunder? Inherited lipid disorders could be the culprit here.
The common causes of elevated cholesterol include:
Dietary:
Fat intake per total calories greater than 40% (lookout "Adkins" dieters!)
Saturated fat intake per total calories greater than 10% (lookout "Adkins" dieters!)
Cholesterol intake greater than 300mg per day (lookout "Adkins" dieters!) [If you wondered what I think of "Adkin's" diet, wonder no more!]
Habitual excessive alcohol use, obesity
Lifestyle:
Habitual excessive alcohol use
Obesity
Lack of exercise (not likely in your case)
Genetics
Inherited lipid disorders
Drugs:
Anabolic steroids, retinoids (Acutane, Retin-A), birth control pills, corticosteroids (oral or injected forms only), certain diuretics, protease inhibitors, and beta-blockers
Visit with your doctor and a dietician about how best to manage your cholesterol and to assess whether or not you have an inherited form of hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol) that would require treatment with medications.
Thanks, _________________ Paul K. Nolan, MD
AKA: The Bike Doc |
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racer99 100+
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Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 7:03 am GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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See, I told you! |
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bmueller New
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Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 7:27 am GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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If I end up having to take an intestinal blocker or statin to control my cholesteral, can that end up hurting my performance factor in cycling, running or whatever?
Thanks
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The Bike Doc 250+
Joined: 08 May 2003 Posts: 1398 Location: Corpus Christi and Warda, Texas
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Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:57 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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Brent:
The statins that lower the cholesterol by altering the liver synthesis of cholesterol may have side effects that rarely affect the muscles They can cause muscle aches (6%), joint aches (5%), skin rash (2%) and rarely muscle breakdown called rhabdomyolysis. Any one who is on a statin who develops severe muscle aches, cramping and or dark urine should stop the medication AND notify his or her physician immediately.
The cholestrol agents that bind the cholestrol in the gut and keeps cholesterol from being reabsorbed, for example cholestyramine, do not have systemic side effects but can cause bloating, gas and abdominal cramps.
Visit with your doctor and pharmacist about the medications you are on the possible side effects.
Thanks, _________________ Paul K. Nolan, MD
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bmueller New
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Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:46 pm GMT +0000 Post subject: |
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Man your awesome, thanks,
Brett |
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