Reason for 40% rise in LDL?
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?
Managing Your Triglycerides
Steps to manage these numbers while on a statin drug.
