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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 18 7:12pm | Replies (1907)Comment receiving replies
A blood test soon after I developed (very severe) PMR inflammation showed all my cholesterol levels were dramatically down.
Total cholesterol 260 mg/dl => 160 mg/dl
HDL 85 mg/dl => 47 mg/dl
LDL 160 mg/dl => 97 mg/dl
Triglycerides went up 60 mg'dl => 82 mg/dl
Curious if anyone had a similar experience and can speculate on why it happened. I can't find any explanation on-line.
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Hi had a similar situation (big improvement in cholesterol levels). My GP monitors every 3 mos. I had it done Nov and it was particularly bad. Then in Feb it was greatly improved. Few factors to consider I have improved my diet and exercise routines during that time. I do something called Float Therapy that is known to lower BP and cholesterol. I also was diagnosed with PMR in early Dec but noticed symptoms in Nov. I also lost about 7-8lbs since Nov which I thought was due to all my hard work, but since learned it happens with PMR (lol). I will just go with it was a combo. Anyway weight lost probably helps values, too.
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That is so interesting. I also had low cholesterol numbers when I was first diagnosed with PMR. I remember commenting to my doctor about it, but she had no explanation.