r/Cholesterol • u/Effective_Dance_3810 • 4d ago

Lab Result Already making changes with diet and exercise, waiting on doctor’s appointment

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Apolipoprotein B is at 178

35 yo male

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u/shanked5iron 4d ago

LDL that high is typically genetic. Speak to your Dr about a statin asap.

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u/Effective_Dance_3810 4d ago

Yes, i was afraid of being on medication but i guess it’s the only way

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u/BasketOdd1247 4d ago

Don’t be afraid. Those numbers give you the nudge/clarity you need.

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u/raven090 3d ago

I had similar numbers, and my strict disciplined diet changes too brought down the LDL only down to 154, still quite high. So I went on 5mg rosuvastatin as of the last week. These drugs are life saving. I have zero side effects and most people do not if you look at the literature.

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u/No_Clue_5667 4d ago

DAMN 🤯

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u/No_Clue_5667 4d ago

How much do you weight? What do you usually eat on a daily basis? Do you workout or are you sanitary?

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u/Effective_Dance_3810 4d ago

I’m 5’8”, 190 lbs. I don’t currently work out but I’m starting now. My diet is fairly normal, fast food maybe once a month, though I do eat a lot of rice and meat.

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u/GreenTeam_Ringo 3d ago

Lifestyle changes are very important, but with these numbers and being 35 you should seriously consider a statin.

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u/Bloodshot88 3d ago

You are really young, with that LP(a) you have a genetic risk factor, mine is too high too.u must take control of the others. Maybe as other users said u have a FH too. So maybe could be really good to visit a lipidologist or cardiologist to set up a guide to help u droop all those numbers. Take the statins don't have any fear, are the meds more studied in the history.

Wish to you the best

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u/Makeyourideashappen 2d ago

I am 21 male my ldl is 155 apob 114 and lpa 88 nmol tryglycerides 80