Cholesterol of 264?

Question

I was shocked when my latest blood work came back w/my cholesterol at 264. The DR prescribed Vytorin. I am in my 40's, don't drink or smoke. Don't eat red meat or anything fried. Very healthy lifestyle. My DR said it can very well be heredity. This is scaring me to death! Has anyone had choleserol higher than 264?

Answer 1

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YOU WILL SEE YOU HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT

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IT HAS NO BASIS IN SCIENCE



WORRY ABOUT

YOUR FASTING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
HOMOCYSTEINE


SEVERE STRESS





THESE TWO THINGS ACTUALLY CAUSE CHD



DAMN THAT DOCTOR FOR SCARING YOU WITH THAT NONSENSE

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Discussions of 'cholesterol' are out of date - the correct terminology is lipids. These include VLDL (triglycerides or fats in the blood), LDL (the 'bad' cholesterol), and HDL (the 'good' cholesterol). If a patient has adverse VLDL, LDL, or HDL I do not initiate treatment. Instead - I do more sophisticated laboratory analysis. Direct measurement of LDL rather than the out-of-date Friedewald calculation) and determination of LDL and HDL particle sub-type. Dense (small) is LDL is 'worse' while dense HDL is not as protective. Total cholesterol levels of 264 mg/dL (multiply by 0.02586 to convert to International Units of mmol/L) are certainly high but not unusually so for the United States and yes genetics does play a significant role in lipid levels. If you send me the triglyceride, LDL, and HDL numbers I will offer you much more specific advice. The use of Vytorin - a combination of ezetimibe and simvastatin - is a good choice as the drugs work by different mechanisms. A typical starting dose would be Vytorin 10/10. The advantage of combination drugs rather than higher doses of single agents has not been adequately studied as the combination agents are relatively new but on theoretical grounds they should offer demonstrable advantages over time.

Answer 4

Yes, it is most likely due to heredity. In my case, it was caused by part heredity and part medications I am currently taking. 18 years ago, I underwent a successful kidney transplant and the anti rejection drugs I presently take caused me to have a whopping cholestrol of over 385 back in 1996. I have been taking lipitor for treatment and within the first 3 months of starting lipitor, my cholestrol dropped to 285 then after 6 months it was 220. Now, it is currently about 180. If memory serves me correct the ideal number it should be is anything under 200. Obviously, I am very happy. You may want to talk to your doctor about having regularly scheduled blood tests to check for liver problems while you are on Vytorin.

good luck

Answer 5

Hello, I am a Cardiology Nurse. It sounds like you have Hereditary High Cholesterol. Vytorin will work to decrease your numbers along with diet and exercise. You need to be your own advocate and keep great records of your lab results and the medications that you are on, and a diet record. Check out the American Heart Website.

Answer 6

WHY have scores of studies found a COMPLETE LACK OF CORRELATION BETWEEN LDL or total cholesterol levels and extent of atherosclerosis


WHY have numerous clinical dietary intervention cholesterol - lowering trials using saturated fat restriction COMPLETELY FAILED to lower CHD mortality DESPITE the cholesterol levels INDEED being lower in the treatment group


The Lipid Hypothesis is B U L L S H I T of the first order


I TIS UNFAIR THE PUBLIC IS BEING BRAINWASHED FOR DRUG COMPANIES FINANCIAL INTERESTS


IT HAS EVEN INCULCATED MEDICAL JOURNALS

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Answer 7

The important thing is that you have been diagnosed and are starting treatment. 264 is high but not unusual.
Starting an aerobic exercise program would be helpful

Answer 8

YES - I am basically the same in description as you. Last year my cholesterol wa 485! I am also on Vytorin, and it's now 210. It has to be hereditary for us.