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Got a Physical - Nurse Said My Cholesterol was High - Numbers Say Different
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:32 pm
I got a physical last week, and the nurse called and said that my cholesterol levels were elevated. She said I should switch to a low cholesterol diet and then come back in six months for a test.
I just pulled up my actual numbers and they are as follows:
Triglyceride: 53 mg/dL
HDL: 49 mg/dL
Chol/HDL: 4.35
According to the chart provided on their website, it says these are normal numbers for me. 5'8 165 pounds. 30 years old.
So who do I believe? The nurse or the chart?
I just pulled up my actual numbers and they are as follows:
Triglyceride: 53 mg/dL
HDL: 49 mg/dL
Chol/HDL: 4.35
According to the chart provided on their website, it says these are normal numbers for me. 5'8 165 pounds. 30 years old.
So who do I believe? The nurse or the chart?
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Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:33 pm to StringedInstruments
quote:The doctor
So who do I believe? The nurse or the chart?
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:33 pm to StringedInstruments
What about your LDL's? Those are the ones to worry about
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:34 pm to StringedInstruments
Did you fast before for 24 hours?
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:35 pm to StringedInstruments
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She said I should switch to a low cholesterol diet and then come back in six months for a test.
She doesnt know what in the hell she's talking about.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:35 pm to StringedInstruments
Is this a physical for life insurance? They set their normal figures much lower for some areas so they can screw you with higher premiums.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:35 pm to StringedInstruments
Need to know LDL and Total cholesterol.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:35 pm to BRgetthenet
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Did you fast before for 24 hours?
10-1 he ate a sausage egg and cheese biscuit on his way. Dummy.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:36 pm to BRgetthenet
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Did you fast before for 24 hours?
No. 14 hours. They said don't eat anything that morning, so I didn't eat anything after dinner the night before. Physical was at 9.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:37 pm to G Vice
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Need to know LDL and Total cholesterol.
It doesn't say. Just has triglycerides, HDL, and Chol/HDL.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:37 pm to GRTiger
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Is this a physical for life insurance? They set their normal figures much lower for some areas so they can screw you with higher premiums.
It is, actually. What the frick.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:38 pm to Artie Rome
What's wrong with you dude? You have called everyone a "dummy" today. Are you insecure?
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:40 pm to StringedInstruments
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It is, actually. What the frick.
Lol. My numbers have always been way up for the para.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:40 pm to StringedInstruments
Yep. My glucose was around 92 for my physical, which is within the normal range. I still got dinged because the insurance company requires less than 90. It's bullshite.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:41 pm to G Vice
quote:
Need to know LDL and Total cholesterol.
This. Your numbers don't mean anything.
But also cholesterol doesn't cause heart disease. You need LDL to avoid plaque buildup.
This post was edited on 6/10/15 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:42 pm to LSUGUMBO
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What about your LDL's? Those are the ones to worry about
Specifically, your LDL particle number. Your LDL particle number is really the relevant number you want to focus on. <1000 is ideal.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:42 pm to StringedInstruments
quote:
I got a physical last week, and the nurse called and said that my cholesterol levels were elevated. She said I should switch to a low cholesterol diet and then come back in six months for a test.
I just pulled up my actual numbers and they are as follows:
Triglyceride: 53 mg/dL
HDL: 49 mg/dL
Chol/HDL: 4.35
According to the chart provided on their website, it says these are normal numbers for me. 5'8 165 pounds. 30 years old.
So who do I believe? The nurse or the chart?
Call the doctor and ask. It ain't that hard.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:43 pm to StringedInstruments
quote:
nurse
quote:Pics?
She
Or was she more like this-
Or this-
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:43 pm to torrey225
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What's wrong with you dude? You have called everyone a "dummy" today. Are you insecure?
A little bit.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:43 pm to StringedInstruments
That's odd that HDL and Total chol aren't on that report.
HDL higher than 35 is preferable. Yours is 49. Good, but could be better.
They look at the ratio of LDL to HDL also.
Ask them again for more complete info.
HDL higher than 35 is preferable. Yours is 49. Good, but could be better.
They look at the ratio of LDL to HDL also.
Ask them again for more complete info.
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