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CAC score now what

Posted by conorder @conorder, Aug 23 10:18am

54 year old very active male. I exercise 20 plus hours a week. Mountain bike and lift weights. My diet is clean for the most part. I relax some on the weekend and enjoy wine and IPAs. I had a cardiac ct scan done due to some chest pains and my CAC score came back as 195. My cholesterol was always right around 200 or lower. I had a ldl of 111 but an Hdl of 75. I was always told that was good. I don’t like the idea of going on statins and I am not sure how to clean up my diet more than it already is, I really enjoy going out to eat but I only do it on weekends and am really strict during the week. This is really hitting me hard and am unsure what my life will be like after this diagnosis. Should I just go on statins and nothing changes? Looking for information from anyone with a similar situation.

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missey | @missey | Sep 16 11:32pm

I take Zetia and Repatha - tolerate it very well. Couldn't tolerate the pain of muscle and bone pain with statins. Awful

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missey | @missey | Sep 16 11:37pm
In reply to @cattknap "I am in the 82nd percentile for CAC which is calcium on the outside of the..." + (show)
@cattknap

I am in the 82nd percentile for CAC which is calcium on the outside of the heart. I wore a heart monitor for 3 weeks and my heart doctor said that my heart was in good condition. I have had high blood calcium for years. Daily I eat 1/2 cup of organic whole fat A2-A2 plain grass fed yogurt and take no calcium supplement. My daily vitamin supplies 5% of the daily requirement. I have Celiac disease so I need those probiotics.
I hike up and down hills 4 times a week 2.5 to 3.5 miles each time. I have severe osteoporosis and because of my heart calcium I cannot take the bone building drugs that I should be on.
I am in line to see a specialist for my osteoporosis. They tested my para-thyroid and it was normal. My blood work is all perfect as is my blood pressure. I have normal blood sugar (85). I am 73, 5’8” and weigh 148. I eat a perfect diet, lots of greens, protein, no sweets, etc.
Anyone else have high blood calcium or words of wisdom for me?

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Are you taking K2-MK4, vitamin D and magnesium also? The K2 moves the calcium out of the blood stream and binds it to your bones. My doc primary care "forgot" to tell me to take the K2 and told me to take calcium supplement to help my osteoporosis...duh...now I have non stemi coronary artery disease due to high calcium plaques. On Repatha and Zetia now...

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cattknap | @cattknap | Sep 17 12:04am
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@missey

Are you taking K2-MK4, vitamin D and magnesium also? The K2 moves the calcium out of the blood stream and binds it to your bones. My doc primary care "forgot" to tell me to take the K2 and told me to take calcium supplement to help my osteoporosis...duh...now I have non stemi coronary artery disease due to high calcium plaques. On Repatha and Zetia now...

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I am now seeing an endocrinologist and undergoing lots of tests. I get my diagnosis this week but the doctor feels I have hyperparathyroidism. One or more of my parathyroid glands are causing the overproduction of calcium. My exhaustion, osteoporosis, frequent urination, and aching joints are all symptoms of hyperparathyroidism. So far the test results are positive but I have several other test results coming this week. I will need to have the faulty parathyroid removed and that should take care of the problems I am having. Thank you for your suggestions.

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missey | @missey | Sep 28 4:10pm
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@cattknap

I am now seeing an endocrinologist and undergoing lots of tests. I get my diagnosis this week but the doctor feels I have hyperparathyroidism. One or more of my parathyroid glands are causing the overproduction of calcium. My exhaustion, osteoporosis, frequent urination, and aching joints are all symptoms of hyperparathyroidism. So far the test results are positive but I have several other test results coming this week. I will need to have the faulty parathyroid removed and that should take care of the problems I am having. Thank you for your suggestions.

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Best wishes to you. I just spoke with my cardiologist Yesterday, and he is now saying that the K2 is not helpful, lol. I am going on the Mayo site and doing some research on it yet. There are so many doctors that are saying to take it.

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