From: Madeline Brosius (spider-tp031.proxy.aol.com)
Subject: High HDL
Date: January 15, 2002 at 8:08 am PST

My total cholesterol is over 200, however my HDL is 104 and my LDL is 108 and trigs are 73. I am a female, 5'7", 120lbs and 54 yrs old. I have had this high HDL since the 1st time I ever had it checked which was about 15 years ago. All the info I can find suggests that a high HDL protects against strokes and is a good thing. Should I be worried that it is too high and should I be trying to lower either my HDL or my LDL? I am confused since I don't seem to fit into a usual catagory. All my doctor says is that my total is over 200 so I should go on "The Diet" to lower cholesterol. Thanks for any help.