Question 1

can low thyroid cause high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine effects: Thyroid hormone helps us with metabolism.  If your thyroid hormone is low, your body is unable to manage the lipids appropriately and this leads to high cholesterol of the 'bad types' (triglycerides, low density lipids and very low density lipids) and lowering the good cholesterol (high density lipid).  Our bodies need to be firing on all cylinders!

Question 2

could you tell me what's the best treatment for thyroid induced high cholesterol in women?

Accepted Answer

Treat the underlying: Hypothyroidism with synthroid (thyroxine) replacement. Also attention to diet and exercise.

Question 3

can overactive thyroid cause high triglycerides? and why would my cholesterol lvls be good but triglycerides high?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Overactive thyroid is not a usual cause of high triglycerides. You may try reducing your intake of carbohydrates and consult your doctor for the need to take medication, depending on the level of fasting triglycerides.

Question 4

if you are a hypothyroid and have high cholesterol due to it, does taking your thyroid replacement lower the cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Get your thyroid corrected ; reevaluate your cholesterol 3-6 months later.

Question 5

if you have a blockage in your carotid neck artery will your cholesterol be high?

Accepted Answer

Carotid block/choles: While many who have blockage in any artery (including the carotid arteries) are predisposed to it by their elevated cholesterol levels, some people with blockage may not have high cholesterol.

Question 6

could my veins get swollen from my neck if i have high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

No.: Swollen neck veins have no relationship to elevated cholesterol.  If you are concerned about your neck veins that you should see a vein specialist.  Elevated cholesterol can lead to plaque formation which occurs in arteries not veins.

Question 7

my neck area is turning yellow, why is this happening? i'm a 30 year old female, 4 kids, tubal ligation a year ago,  5'7" 180 lbs. high cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

No reason...: Hard to identify something systemic, when it is your neck area.  It may be  added fat, skin color change-since this is sun-exposed, hair coloring, etc.  Clearly not a liver issue!

Question 8

high cholesterol and pain in left neck right where carotid artery is. could it be blocked?

Accepted Answer

Very Unlikely: While artery disease typically starts ~age 7, at age 30 closed carotid is still very unlikely. Plaque rupture ; clots produce stroke with loss of brain function ; paralysis on opposite side of body, not pain. Cholesterol, in every animal cell membrane ; made by all human cells, has never been the correct issue. Get an “nmr particle test” ; go for excellence, LDL ≤700 nmol/l, large HDL ≥9 µmol/l.

Question 9

my triglycerides resulted in 455, my sugar at 149. cholesterol 139. i feel dizzy or lightheaded. three days ago i felt like someone hit me in the back of my neck and room started spinning. dr. says is because of high triglycerides. please advise. thanks.

Accepted Answer

Need more info...: To figure out the reason for your symptoms, more information is needed. For example, are you diabetic since diabetes is a common etiology for high triglycerides? Did you have pain in the back of your neck and then dizziness or just the dizziness? If your symptoms persist, perhaps you should see a neurologist to try to figure out the cause of your dizziness. Good luck!

Question 10

i am experiencing severe headaches since past two days occasionally accompanied by lumbar or neck pain alternatively. i suffer from high cholesterol, deficiency of vitamin d, and am overweight aswell. please suggest some actions?

Accepted Answer

: Consult with a dietician and modify your eating habits, as this will help cholesterol levels.  A regular aerobic exercise program will help lipids and weight.  Low vitamin D can easily be raised by Vitamin D-3 supplementation.

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Can low thyroid cause high cholesterol?

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Could you tell me what's the best treatment for thyroid induced high cholesterol in women?

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Can overactive thyroid cause high triglycerides? and why would my cholesterol lvls be good but triglycerides high?

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If you are a hypothyroid and have high cholesterol due to it, does taking your thyroid replacement lower the cholesterol?

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If you have a blockage in your carotid neck artery will your cholesterol be high?

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Could my veins get swollen from my neck if i have high cholesterol?

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My neck area is turning yellow, why is this happening? i'm a 30 year old female, 4 kids, tubal ligation a year ago, 5'7" 180 lbs. high cholesterol.

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High cholesterol and pain in left neck right where carotid artery is. could it be blocked?

A member asked:

My triglycerides resulted in 455, my sugar at 149. cholesterol 139. i feel dizzy or lightheaded. three days ago i felt like someone hit me in the back of my neck and room started spinning. dr. says is because of high triglycerides. please advise. thanks.

A member asked:

I am experiencing severe headaches since past two days occasionally accompanied by lumbar or neck pain alternatively. i suffer from high cholesterol, deficiency of vitamin d, and am overweight aswell. please suggest some actions?

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