I am only 34...I weigh around 137 and am 5'5" tall. I've never thought of myself as really overweight. I don't eat a lot of junk food (although some). I just got my bloodwork back and my cholesterol is 276 with an ldl of 197. How soon should I see my doctor?
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Q: How soon to see doctor after finding out you have high cholesterol?
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9/14/09 6:04pm
Hi Jodiandariana,
Did your physician order your lab work? If so, you will mostlikely be contacted to schedule an appointment. If not, I recommend you contact your physician now to set up an appointment.
Also, begin to make some diet and lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol levels. Here's a link to some information - http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/lifestyle.html?ic=4026.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps
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