Several months ago I posted that I was supplementing with fish oil and eating LOTS of fish including oily fish like sardines plus ground flaxseeds. After the first several months, my total cholesteral dropped nearly 70 points and nearly all of the drop was in the LDL. However, I just had my cholesteral re-tested after following the regime for 4 more months and was disappointed to find that my total cholesteral had RISEN back up nearly 30 points, my LDL UP 27 points! Can overdoing the omega-3 oils cause this? Also, my tsh rose to 2.35 from 1.32 which indicates that my thyroid function is slowing down. I am truly amazed. FYI -- I did not cheat at all during this time -- not even a drop of dairy whatsoever. Any thoughts or advice?