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Old 01-31-14 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by rumrunn6
about 20 yrs ago it was 208 - told it was a little high. last week found out it is now:

Chol 257
HDL 52
Triglyceride 152
Direct LDL 181
Chol/HDL 4.9
Rel Risk Ratio 1.0

Letter from Doc says try exercise and diet but otherwise start Lipitor

suggestions? personal experiences?
4 years ago my readings were:
Chol 277
HDL 38
Triglyceride 151
Direct LDL 188.

Doctor recommended Simvastatin due to family history, 3 months later, with no change in diet or exercise the readings were:
Chol 177
HDL 38
Triglyceride 159
Direct LDL 100.

The last lab tests this past Fall were:
Chol 158
HDL 45
Triglyceride 102
Direct LDL 93.

Still no significant change in diet or exercise, only $48/year spent on Simvastatin.
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