My first lipid panel showed: TC=195, HDL=35,LDL=95, Triglycerides=325. At this same time abnormal liver function due to anti-biotics was shown. Two months later lipid panel showed:TC=206, HDL=33, LDL=136, Tri's=185. One year later: TC=224, HDL=33, LDL=164, Tri's=137.
Other facts: non-smoker, regular vigorous exercise, diet low in saturated fats (<20 mg / day) and cholesterol (<100 mg / day), avg blood pressure: 122/71.
My interest lies in the 43% rise in LDL experienced in just 2 months and the 72% rise in one year. This seems like very significant rise in such a short period. How common is such a large rise for LDL in such a short time period? Might the abnormal liver function have affected (lowered) the LDL levels? What about the decrease in triglycerides over the same period?
Hello ramarzo, thanks so much for your post and welcome to our community. i am the moderator for the site and though not medically trained will do my best to help find answers to your questions.
It's important you speak with your doctor about your concerns. Open communication is crucial to the doctor -patient relationship and only he or she can give you a professional medical opinion.diagnosis.
In the meatime, I searched our site and thought some of these areas might have what you are looking for - though I was not able to find a reference specific to the liver question. First the Symptoms of High Cholesterol might help as well as the Drug Information area (not sure what you are taking).
Hope this helps - let us know what your doctor says.
All the best, sue