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gracerules2007 · #1 (**permalink**) 21-05-08, 10:53 AM

I recently got my cholestorel checked. It was 232. My HDL was 35. My LDL was 172. From time to time I feel pain in my chest or in my knees. I'm 27. Can cholestorel in the arteries lead to this pain from time to time?

vashti · #2 (**permalink**) 21-05-08, 11:54 AM

High cholesterol leads to atherosclerosis, which occludes the blood vessels and could eventually prevent blood from flowing through them. If this happens in the heart, you end up with angina (chest pain) or a heart attack. If the occlusion happens in the brain, you end up with a stroke.

I don't know that this is what is happening to you, but I can tell you this: you need to change your eating habits before it does. Your HDL should be up over 40, and your LDL is very high. (I think ideal is under 100.)

And see your doctor about that chest pain. No one here can diagnose you.

Illusional · #3 (**permalink**) 22-05-08, 10:27 AM

yup... and this pain is a sign that tells you two things. you're probably too fat from all the mcdonalds that you've been consuming and 2... if you don't stop and change your ways, you'll end up 6 feet under.

exercise and diet are the first and probably most beneficial steps to change yourself onto a better YOU.

raverboy

IndiReloaded · #4 (**permalink**) 22-05-08, 01:12 PM

A total cholesterol >200 needs addressing. I'm surprised your doc hasn't recommended meds after getting your test results back.

Just a general FYI. While changing diet has a small effect, most cholesterol production is genetic, via your liver. So very few ppl experience success through diet modification alone.

Go see your doc asap. High cholesterol is one of the Big Three for causes for heart attack.

Illusional · #5 (**permalink**) 22-05-08, 03:04 PM

haha diet alone wouldn't work if your cholesterol was past 200.

raverboy

vashti · #6 (**permalink**) 22-05-08, 09:05 PM

Diet can pay a major role, but of course, one would have to make a complete lifestyle change, probably with the help of a nutritionist.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/459022

IndiReloaded · #7 (**permalink**) 23-05-08, 06:55 AM

About 60% of the measurable cholesterol levels is directly due to genetics, and more is suspected. Here's a link to one of the pivotal studies:

http://content.nejm.org/cgi/medline/...urcetype=HWCIT

vashti · #8 (**permalink**) 23-05-08, 07:25 AM

No doubt, and most people lack the willingnes to make radical changes in their diet, so medication is usually necessary.

clearskies · #9 (**permalink**) 23-05-08, 11:36 AM

Hi guys,
Mine is 241, the LDL is 147.6 and HDl is 82, AHDL risk factor is 2.9. what do u think of that? dr wont give me medication, another one advised i will be on medication. ???!!