“High cholesterol after thyroidectomy and unusual test levels.”
My last two blood tests came back as .43 and also high cholesterol. I know that .43 is still within normal range but it is not for me. My doctor did drop my intake to 6 days a week so that could also account for the lower numbers too I suppose.
My question is: Is it possible this dip in numbers could be related to my cholesterol? I have a farm and eat what we grow. No processed foods. Lots of fish and very little red meat. I'm struggling with how it could be diet related.
Female | 48 years old
Complaint duration: 9 months
Medications: Zophran, Synthroid
Conditions: Endometriosis
1 Answer
In general, insufficient thyroid medication dose (not excess) can cause cholesterol to get elevated. However, since this is a new thing for you, I think repeating cholesterol, fasting in 2-3 months will be a good idea.
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