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Triglycerides
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Triglycerides
by AmySurber, Sep 30, 2003 12:00AM
Can you tell me about triglycerides....I am 31 years old and this is the 3rd year mine have gone up from the year before. Chloresterol is 190, Hdl is 50 and Triglycerides is 375.
What am I really at risk for and what can I do? The Dr told me to go on a low carb diet, but I wa already doing atkins (low carb diet) for 2 months before the blood work. The dr. did not want to start medication because I have high blood pressure I assume. It was 140/110 and this is usually where it stays - can go up if really stressed by rarely bottom number goes below 100.
I was very healthy until 3 children came along - each one brought new problems to me - like a little overweightness and the high blood pressure. The last child was born 5 years ago and I have not felt well since.
Can the triglycerides make me so tired and moody all of the time - it seems I run out of energy but mid afternoon - I was a stay at home home and my youngest started school this year.
How ofter should I check my triglycerides since I know there is a problem and how should I change my diet from the Atkins low carb?
Thanks!
What am I really at risk for and what can I do? The Dr told me to go on a low carb diet, but I wa already doing atkins (low carb diet) for 2 months before the blood work. The dr. did not want to start medication because I have high blood pressure I assume. It was 140/110 and this is usually where it stays - can go up if really stressed by rarely bottom number goes below 100.
I was very healthy until 3 children came along - each one brought new problems to me - like a little overweightness and the high blood pressure. The last child was born 5 years ago and I have not felt well since.
Can the triglycerides make me so tired and moody all of the time - it seems I run out of energy but mid afternoon - I was a stay at home home and my youngest started school this year.
How ofter should I check my triglycerides since I know there is a problem and how should I change my diet from the Atkins low carb?
Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS, Sep 30, 2003 12:00AM
Unfortunately, I think you have contacted the wrong forum. I would recommend you ask this question in the family practice forum. This is not an area in which I remain current. In general though trigylcerides typically are linked to the foods we eat. However, there are genetic predispositions ( meaning you may have inherited a trait) for having elevated triglycerides. A family practice or internal medicine doctor can instruct you on dietary, lifestyle, and possibly drug therapies. Good luck.
Member Comments (2)
by AmySurber, Sep 30, 2003 12:00AM
SORRY - WRONG FORUM.....I WILL REPOST.....
