Raised triglyceride levels

Dercum's Disease
#1

Does anyone else have raised triglyceride levels in connection with Dercums? i know that DD can raise overall cholesterol count but my Tri levels are high as well despite being on statin medication. My GP seems to think either I have been cheating on my low fat diet or that it is another side effect of DD flare ups.

Also after having been diagnosed for teo years my docs have finally decided to do a biopsy of one of the lumps just to check it is a lipoma and to confirm the diagnosis. What i want to know is whether taking just a part of the lump whether it will cause a flare up?
Susan x

#2

I just started on the meds but mine are high also…I believe that is one of the symptoms…

#3

Hi, all of my basic blood tests were normal last time I was checked. From my experience having surgery in general caused me to have flare ups, and more lipomas. Hugs, linda

#4

Hi, I also have raised triglyceride levels, as well as high cholestrol in general. I have tried crestor for this, but my liver function test immediately went up when on this medication, so I am at the time no on any medications for this. I am taking Fish Oil on my own to see if this helps.
I haven’t had any blood test done yet, to see if this is helping, but will let you know when I do.

#5

Susig,
Hmm… Is 980 high? Tri’s under under control now. I did:

A. Gave up beef. I can’t believe I even admitted. It’s been 8 mo., 7 days, 11 hr., 16min., 23secs. I want a nice, juicy steak!!

B. Started eating ~1/2 cup oat based granola EVERY morning. I like Trader Joes Triple Berry. I even use 2% milk with 3 tsp HEAVY cream for flavor!

C. Take 600mg Gemfribrozil daily. 1/2 the recommended dose.

My tri’s dropped to 148! My tot chol from 342 to 265…still working on this one. Darn, maybe the cream goes… Boo!