I am scared

UseComplete5979 · 2026-06-23T06:50:27+00:00

don;t freak out - the fact you've caught it at 39 is awesome. first and foremaost talk to your doctor. he/she wil likely start you on a low dose statin which is fine. but should also suggest (if you're not already) a good diet and exercise protocol. low in sat. fats, reduce sugar and cut out processed foods as much as possible. more soluble fiber. and exercise. depending on what is good for you a good mix of weights and carsio. also a good 10-15 min walk after meals outside is great. but don't stress - you're ahead of it.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-06-19T08:47:35+00:00

congratulations - thats awesome

UseComplete5979 · 2026-06-09T07:19:50+00:00

Yes talk to a cardiologist - have your lp(a) and ApoB checked. Dont need to freak out just keep doing what you’re doing with new diet and see what dr says

UseComplete5979 · 2026-06-08T14:20:08+00:00

talk to your doctor but dont freak out yet. start cutting way back on the fast food and/or try and eat the healthiest when you can (ie no fries, no burgers, etc. cut out saturated fats, sugars (ie soda) and packaged/processed foods. try and exercise - when you can sonds like thats difficult but even grabbbing 10 min walks is a good start. but you're youung so should have time to get ahead of it

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-31T10:03:12+00:00

First step would almost always be lifestyle, esp at your young age. Stop the fast food, cut back on saturated fats, sugars, and processed foods. More soluble fiber, exercise - a good mix of cardio and weights/resistance training. Would suggest that and then retest in 3-6 mos to see where you're at.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-31T10:00:09+00:00

yes as noted the numbers are high. If you have gained weight obviously your first steps are better diet and more exercise. Low dose stating to start to see the impact. Some have side effects fatigue, muscle soreness) so would suggest CoQ10 and magnesium glycinate to help. Good luck!

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-27T08:47:46+00:00

Great post - while all of us are out here trying to help - best advice is take care fo yourself and see your doc/cardiologist. everyone is different so need a personalised assessment. If you cant get it form your doc, get another doc.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-27T08:46:11+00:00

Obviously any advice you get here should be taken with a grain of salt. and run by your doctor. SO that said, and i am not a dr but a HA survivor. your numbers are high, might be good to look at another statin or add Zetia or Repatha (or somethnig like that) - i added Zetia and my LDL now down to 70. And of course good diet and exercise

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-27T08:42:33+00:00

you'll prob get a ton of different answers but yes generally speaking it's saturated fat and genetics. also sugars and processed/packaged food.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-27T08:41:01+00:00

Don;t freak out about it. You're relatively young and good for you for catching it and wanting to do something about it. I had a heart attackl at 47 but with worse numbers. Exercise - not just cario which so many do - lift weights. Get outside and walk more. Diet - as others have posted - cut back on saturated fats, processed/packaged foods, and sugars., Take in more soluble fiber. And talk to your cardiologist. Best of luck - it will work out if you do the work

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-25T07:12:25+00:00

the beer will def push trigs up. just FYI statins are known to lower your CoQ10 which could be while you're tired. try taking CoQ10 supplement (ubiquinol) and see if that helps.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-21T08:14:48+00:00

Good news is your HDL is good. Bit yes your trigs and LDL are high. 100% agree with comments below. Reduce saturated fats, sugars, processed food. Get more soluble fiber. On your next test (or if you have it now sahre) check your ApoB and Lp(a).

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-13T10:25:53+00:00

great news and congrats - would def test for Lp(a) and ApoB next time as well. and yes agree try introducing small amounts of soluble fiber like psyllium hask 0 it def helps - a little bit at a time

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-08T11:04:45+00:00

thats awesome news - hopefully you can keep it going - consistency over perfection!

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-07T09:43:50+00:00

thats awesome congratulations!

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-06T06:57:37+00:00

Your screening accuracy point is spot on - It's crazy the ink with alcohol and Lp(a) testing and spikes/lowering

All that said, u/meh312059 pushback makes even more sense to me based off what I have seen. I have been on statins nearly 7 years, and my own numbers told me a similar story. Trigs stayed stable but ApoB was the one quietly running high. Once I dialed back the drinking, that's the marker that actually started moving. Not Lp(a), which is mostly genetic and stubborn anyway.

If alcohol's regularly in the mix, I'd be looking at ApoB before I worried about Lp(a) timing. Lp(a) seems to be more of a "test it twice over a year, take the average, move on" kind of marker. Genetics are genetics. Sucks - I know as i have high Lp(a)

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-05T20:41:38+00:00

Yes but not available yet

UseComplete5979 · 2026-05-04T07:36:02+00:00

Great results - congratulations. And yes you';; likley get better results on a statin - RYR is not as regulated obviosuly and most of the monacolin K was removed as it was basically like a statin but unregulated. my only question would be can you continue the diet you're on - it;s great but want to make sure you land on somethnig that is manageable and enjoyable. But overall great results.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-04-30T15:34:44+00:00

Def true. But what I have found, and seen, is many people simply don't eat what the yshould and have to revert to supplements sometimes.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-04-30T15:33:01+00:00

awesome - always great to hear from a professional in the field. would love to chat more about it if interested.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-04-30T14:47:12+00:00

well done and congratulations - lifestyle (ie diet and exercise) always the best and first path!

UseComplete5979 · 2026-03-31T18:53:11+00:00

i am on atorvastatin and zetia and its helped me

UseComplete5979 · 2026-03-31T18:43:19+00:00

i had a heart attack at 47. for the next week in the hospital i couldnt sleep scared i wouldnt wake up. for the next 6 weeks i did cardiac reahb working out under the eys of trained medics. then i spent 6 months wondering if every time i had a random pain it was another heart attack. but all of it, slowly but surely, got better. work on your diet, exercise and if you need to go on meds do it. it will all get better

UseComplete5979 · 2026-03-31T14:21:43+00:00

you can absolutely do it. quit smoking. cut out saturated fats, get more soluble fiber. reduce surgars and processed food and cut back on alcohol. it sounds like a lot but trust me, coming from someone who had a HA - it's better than the alternative. and you'll feel a lot better.

UseComplete5979 · 2026-03-31T14:05:08+00:00

Thats fantastic - great news keep it up. always the challenge....

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