rise in tryglicerides - High Cholesterol Message Board

larry2000 · 08-14-2006, 10:14 AM

am taking colestipol and have lowered ldl by 20 per cent.
however my tryglicerides have risen from 99 to 170.
anyone have any thoughts on why the increase?
any tips for lowering the trygs.?
i dont take fish oils due to a recent bleeding problem.

larry

LauraBow · 08-14-2006, 12:12 PM

Cutting back on carbohydrates will lower your triglycerides.

Mark1e · 08-14-2006, 04:21 PM

Triglycerides tend to bump up and down a lot, and your next test will probably be a lot lower. 170 isn't that high anyway, so I wouldn't be too concerned. Having said that, carbs and alcohol consumption increase triglycerides, so avoiding them should keep you tri's down.

Cheers,

Mark

midgirl · 08-17-2006, 07:01 AM

also I would double check your HGBA1C and blood sugar random... Sometimes that will be high and cause your tri's to go up as well...

livinTX · 08-17-2006, 11:41 AM

My husband has high cholesterol. Taking Crestor lowered his cholesterol, but like you, then his triglycerides went up. Sorry you can't take fish oil, that really helped him get his trigylcerides back to normal.