... I have hereditary high cholesterol and triglycerides. I have been on medication for the past 5 years. ... (2 replies)
... If that combo doesn't work, your condition is hereditary and then there's no alternative to drugs. ... (2 replies)
... heart surgery was an ablation for an electrical problem, PSVT. not for clogging. I saw the doc this morning and put me on Crestor, 5mg to start out and build up to 20mg in about a week. He also gave me a referal for physical therapy to start an exercise program under observation, since I still have heart palps and strange arrhythmias, which are the reason that I don't... (10 replies)
... is quite common based on the postings on this board. I wouldn't assume that your high triglycerides are hereditary as this is extremely rare. ... (1 replies)
... and then suddenly it shot up to 210 overall, triglycerides at 239, not sure about HDL and LDL but my doctor at the time wasn't happy about it. ... (26 replies)
... The Doc prescribed me 80mg Zocor. Its hereditary I have concluded. COnsider yourself lucky. ... (10 replies)
... rtainly happy that you are one of the people that found out that your bad numbers were due to your diet. But there are others of us out there who have this as a hereditary thing. ... (23 replies)
... The numbers do need to be treated. The triglycerides can be lowered with 2 or 3 grams of fish oil supplements a day. The LDL can be lowered by diet. ... (3 replies)
... Triglycerides remain your problem and there is a strong hereditary component to how we handle them. ... (8 replies)
... and around the same time I quit drinking. I shouldn't say I quit drinking but haven't drank in two years. With medication, my cholesterol numbers are down but my triglycerides are still up and I drink a ton of soda! ... (7 replies)
... My HDL is 4.86 mmol/l or 187.94 mg/d
My ratio is 3.69
Triglycerides is .79 mmol/l or 30.55 mg/d (5 replies)
... for many high cholesterol is hereditary and may be hard to manage with diet and excercise alone. ... (16 replies)
... and its more of a hereditary thing. ... (26 replies)
... also does anyone know if there is a way to test for hereditary high cholesterol or do they just go by the numbers. how can you tell the difference? ... (2 replies)
... well I have a family hx of hi cholesterol and hi triglycerides its hereditary I thought the dr would go thru the roof when my cholesteral was over 500 and the triglycerides were 2000 but i told him its been higher than that in 93 so he put me on lopid as before havent yet gone back to get the blood re tested before it didnt bring it down much incidently my grandfather lived to... (20 replies)
... I have hereditary high cholesterol and a family history of heart problems also. I'm a few years older than you, but otherwise our situations sound similar. ... (12 replies)
... n these drugs when unnecessary. If you will read through the posts here you will see that this is often the case. I, and many others, have had high levels due to hereditary factors. ... (2 replies)
... rebounder. Just got routine bloodwork. Total cholesterol 223, HDL 79, LDL 120, Triglycerides 118. I know I can do better with my diet, but anything else I can do? ... (2 replies)
... My high LDL's are up there 'I THINK' because I have been snacking A LOT lately on plenty of junk food. If it wasn't for surfing as much as I do, I think I would be in very bad shape. I do use olive oil when I do cook....but as I said, I snack alot because I am lazy :nono: . My weight fluctuates some times, but maintains at a range I prefer-170-175. As for my parents, I... (4 replies)
... About 15yrs ago, I first tested and found high Cholest & Trigly. By adjusting my diet, with moderate exercise, my Cholesterol came to border line (190 - 216).
I am in late 40s, male, vegetarian and take 3000mg fish oil increased from 1200mg (stopped Salmon after the Japan earthquake). I am 5' 7" and about 150lb. No dairy stuff other than cream for tea, ice cream. Take... (0 replies)
