why would triglycerides spike after years of normal?

Posted by vestor @vestor, 3 days ago

what would cause spike in triglycerides to abnormal after years of normal testing?
dr watches all my fat indicators every four months

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gently | @gently | 3 days ago

sugar

vestor | @vestor | 3 days ago

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I will review. Thanks!!

gently | @gently | 3 days ago

Hi, vestor. Folic acid might help. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34002661/

covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | 3 days ago

Vestor, Simple Carbs such as sugar and foods with white flour & high fructose. Gaining weight.

Blessings & Prayers.....

projfan | @projfan | 3 days ago

You might consider asking for a second test, just in case something went wrong in the treatment or analysis of the sample. Or just wait until the next regularly-scheduled test to confirm. Unless your doctor says otherwise, I'm not sure it's worth making a significant lifestyle change based on a single read.

minnesota10 | @minnesota10 | 3 days ago

My doctor just tested me and it was very high. But it is fall dates are in black plums are in and a watermelon and so on I’ve been enjoying the fruits of fall and it spiked my sugar
My daughter told me mother in the Bible it states you have to have a nuts with your dates
I guess I taught her well

vestor | @vestor | 3 days ago

In reply to @covidstinks2023 "Vestor, Simple Carbs such as sugar and foods with white flour & high fructose. Gaining weight...." + (show)

So appreciate!!!

Good to have support!!!!

Thanx!!!!

vestor | @vestor | 3 days ago

In reply to @gently "Hi, vestor. Folic acid might help. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34002661/" + (show)

Much appreciated!!

gloaming | @gloaming | 3 days ago

https://www.everydayhealth.com/high-cholesterol/whats-causing-your-high-triglycerides-culprits-that-may-surprise-you/
https://www.eurekahealth.com/resources/what-causes-high-triglycerides-en

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | 2 days ago

Hello @vestor and welcome to Connect!

I can understand your confusion about the triglyceride numbers. The same thing happened to me a couple of years ago. My cardiologist ran my lipid numbers, which for years had been within the normal range (with a low-dose statin), and for some unknown reason, my triglycerides jumped up over 300. I mentioned to him that my lifestyle had not changed (no major changes in diet, weight, or physical activity, and no change in stress levels).

So, he added a prescription-strength Omega-3 medication (https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-92326/omega-3-acid-ethyl-esters-oral/details) and after one month, my triglycerides had dropped 200 points. We were both surprised.

This med was not covered by my Medicare Prescription Plan D (I believe it is now), but I used GoodRx and was able to get an affordable price. I certainly can't guarantee that it would give you similar results, but it might be worth a try.