Help my cholesterol level is 6.6!
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Hello I am new to this forum , I am 53 years old and recently thought that I should have my cholesterol levels checked. My blood pressure has always been good and I thought that my diet generally is good (apart from weekends!) I am of a average weight for my height and I exercise by swimming a few days a week. So I was suprised that I was told I have high cholesterol! I believe it can raise in menopause (I am post two years) I did start to eat more eggs recently, could they have raised it? What about the drink I have at weekends? Or the few sasauge rolls I have on a Sunday morning? I thought that eating well in the week the odd 'sin' foods at the weekend wouldnt hurt. Any advice please would be great!
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ger pinkcatfairy
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bikergraham pinkcatfairy
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6.6 isnt that high and you shouldnt worry too much about it,i'm 65 and my cholesterol has been 6.5 for years.Itll fluctuate with your lifestyle/eating habits/stress levels/exercise etc.I think doctors are too eager to give you bad news and can worry you when evaluating health risks.Very small changes in your diet can make a difference but take everything in moderation and stop worrying.Do you know what your "bad cholesterol" is as opposed to the composite.?
pinkcatfairy bikergraham
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Thanks for your reply, no I don't know the details, I just had a letter to say it was 6.6 and to adjust my lifestyle and to get tested again in six months. Thanks it's made it abit clearer that yes it can fluctuate. I suppose after having it tested before it has been quite abit lower. I will make an appointment with the doctor to get abit more detail on the numbers.