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Have a high ldl of 188 and a high tsh.. otherwise a healthy lifestyle.. can ldl be high due to abnormal thyroid?.. do i need any drugs to lower my ldl
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Thyroid and lipids: A persistently high TSH would indicate long-term hypothyroidism that can lead to high cholesterol. Most clinicians would treat with thyroid hormone if TSH repeatedly > 10; restoring normal thyroid levels usually lowers LDL by modest amount. There is a direct correlation between higher TSH and higher ldl. If the LDL is then still too high, you may need other rxs based upon overall cardiac risks.
Answered 3/23/2015
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