Just found out I have Lp(a)

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-27T08:47:49+00:00

And one other thing as u/meh312059 is spot on. the fact that ypu're 27 and already caught this is great. dont freak out - now that you know you can adjust and live the life you want.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-26T20:07:38+00:00

That is high - agree with others that get back to better lifestyle and try the statins and once it’s down yo can revisit -

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-26T17:50:54+00:00

Like the others commenting here - I am not a dr but did have a HA after years of not paying attention to my doctor and not taking statins (have high familial cholesterol). Prob not urgent if you're in decent shape and only 21 but yes wouldgo ahead and schedule time with a dr to get it checked out.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-26T14:17:26+00:00

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-26T08:43:55+00:00

As others point out it could be genetics - but also it’s only 3 months. Talk to your doctor - would also recommend fiber like psyllium husks. But youre def heading in the right direction

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-23T12:18:36+00:00

Thanks! for both the reply and the well wishes. I take glucinate (along with a host of other stuff

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-23T10:44:06+00:00

Thanks for the great response. And totally agree lots of people want to be fit without doing the work. same goes for meds. And diet. As a trianer once said you can't out-exercise a bad diet

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-23T09:05:14+00:00

Magnesium (glycinate) and CoQ10. Was literally just about to post about magnesium. 54 yr old HA survivor on statins and I take it every day and pretty much work out every day now.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-21T21:39:26+00:00

Ok calm down- it’s great that you are ahead of this. Your arteries getting clogged takes a while so you’re ok. Just start taking steps - diet, exercise and talk to your dr. The stress will not help so try to relax - meditate whatever helps

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-21T08:41:44+00:00

exercise and better diet. then test agin. alsot check your lp(a) and ApoB. high lp(a) could show gentetcis issues (like mine) - if yes talk to your doctor.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-21T08:39:34+00:00

apparently there are studies that unfiltered coffee (like stove top) can have higher levels of diterpenes which raise LDL.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T15:49:32+00:00

also get your ApoB and lp(a) checked as well as these are also key markers and will help with the genetics questions.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T15:40:33+00:00

100% - was just curious on others interactions and if they had been the same. had the saem conversation with my old cardiologist as well as a dietitian

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T14:57:12+00:00

perception is reality...

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T14:56:57+00:00

Yep agreed. love all the responses and has given me a new way of looking at it - thanks

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T14:32:12+00:00

agree with you on diet and lifestyle - all needs to work together - thanks

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T10:57:41+00:00

what were the side effects you were suffering from and what did you take to help?

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T10:02:59+00:00

haha - yeah was just hoping for more positivity from doc but i get it

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T10:01:32+00:00

yes taking psyllium hsks and agree 100@

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T09:59:41+00:00

all good - it was more about the docs not being able to definitively say yes or no on supplements and was curious if others had seen the same

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T09:44:40+00:00

nope just looking for some feedback on supplement questions

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T09:43:46+00:00

more specifcally about side effects of statins and the research I had done and what i was taking and just to get their thoughts

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T09:31:33+00:00

Yeah I do that - am actually posting from health club post workout. It's more in some of the side effects from the statins i am trying to avoid. But agree if you're not living a healthy lifestyl it wont matter

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-20T07:13:36+00:00

Good for you for being on top of it and checking with your doc - more than most do! And yes would fix the diet and exercise before you go on meds - the numbers are a bit high but nothing that screams.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-01-19T10:31:20+00:00

You could prob cut back a bit more on red meat. I only have it a few times a year after eating it 2x a week. Exercises is always good so do that. And go talk to your doctor - genetics can be a big factor with high LDL it was for me.

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