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just got my blood test result and..cholesterol 275, triglycerides 174, HDL 70, LDL 170, Chol/Hdl ratio 3.9...i know i lack exercise..i am a student and a volunteer at my daughter s school..currently taking a blood pressure med...will my doctor start giving me cholesterol med too??
If you were my patient I will try to lower your cholesterol level with lifestyle changes and if there is no effect then I will prescribe medication. You need to exercise much, avoid fastfood, animal fat, butter, eggs.
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In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
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Hi, If you were my patient I will try to lower your cholesterol level with lifestyle changes and if there is no effect then I will prescribe medication. You need to exercise much, avoid fastfood, animal fat, butter, eggs. Hope I could help you In case of further questions don t hesitate to ask Regards,