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My Cholesterol dropped but my Triglycerides went up is that normal?

quackers57

Ok so my overall Cholestrol dropped from 181 to 167 but my Triglycerides went up from 67 to 105. All the numbers are still in range but t...

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What's your biggest challenge with diet and lifestyle changes to lower cholesterol?

Mona9617

I'm curious to know so to find ways to help me.

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How soon can side effects show up after starting a statin?

Smith1987

My mother has been put on Atorvastatin and within one week she has had extreme confusion and forgetfulness. This has been the only medica...

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High triglycerides but normal cholesterol

StephF626

Has anyone had their triglyceride level come back high but had normal HCL and LDL results? I just got my lipid panel back. Triglyceride...

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Why is my cholesterol high but everything about my cholesterol is good.

newfietravel

I have low LDL, high HDL, low triglycerides, and a good ratio. I'm 58, slim and exercise. Yet, my blood work got flagged for high chol...

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SPIKE in TOTAL mg/dL in one year from 171 mg/dL to 218 mg/dL

peterspaul

SPIKE in TOTAL mg/dL in one year from 171 mg/dL to 218 mg/dL I had cut out as much cheese and red meat as possible. Was spike caused...

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