High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

Posted by mcphee @mcphee, Dec 14, 2016

I have a calcium score of 1,950 which is extremely high which means I am at a very high risk for a cardiac event,heart attack,stroke or sudden death.

I take a statin and baby aspirin. I have never been sick, have excellent cholesterol, low blood pressure and I am not overweight. I have no other health problems and I have never been sick. But I feel like a walking time bomb which has caused me a lot of stress. I am 70 yrs old.

I wonder how others with this condition feel emotionally?

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perry1 | @perry1 | Nov 22, 2021

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @perry1 I appreciate your reply. I was not familiar with ARSA so I did a..." + (show)

No actually it is retro esophageal subclavian Artery not many Doctor discuss this conditions felt it was really not very important birth defect. Found during ultrasound and MRI of my heart. Thank you

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 20, 2021

In reply to @perry1 "Yes I have symptoms ..having ultrasound soon. my real concern is that I also have ARSA..." + (show)

Hello @perry1

I appreciate your reply. I was not familiar with ARSA so I did a search, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/410, and it appears that this involves neurological problems, perhaps on the order of MS. Is that the case?

As this seems rather rare, how was it discovered? Please share only as you feel comfortable.

perry1 | @perry1 | Nov 20, 2021

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @perry1, Hyperparathyroidism can affect many systems in your body. There is a description from Mayo..." + (show)

Yes I have symptoms ..having ultrasound soon. my real concern is that I also have ARSA and would be unsure of surgery. thank you.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 19, 2021

In reply to @perry1 "How does hyperparathyroidism affect your health?" + (show)

Hello @perry1,

Hyperparathyroidism can affect many systems in your body. There is a description from Mayo Clinic's website. Here is the link, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperparathyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20356194

Perry, are you currently having symptoms that relate to this disorder?

perry1 | @perry1 | Nov 19, 2021

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@mcphee I agree with @predictable I also have high calcium caused by hyperparathyroidism. It can affect..." + (show)

How does hyperparathyroidism affect your health?

maladerie27 | @maladerie27 | Nov 1, 2021

Had parathyroid operation and voice is weak and raspy.

markdeegan | @markdeegan | Sep 17, 2021

In reply to @markdeegan "Crestor 20mg qd. And 10 mg Zetia" + (show)

Get a CT-A done

markdeegan | @markdeegan | Sep 17, 2021

In reply to @mumblespbc70 "I am 70 and just received score of 501 on cardio scan. I am also in..." + (show)

Crestor 20mg qd. And 10 mg Zetia

mumblespbc70 | @mumblespbc70 | Sep 16, 2021

I am 70 and just received score of 501 on cardio scan. I am also in wonderful shape, do aerobic exercises and am 6' tall and weigh 165 pounds. What might be paths for treatment? Thanks. Mumbles

tim1028 | @tim1028 | Jun 23, 2021

In reply to @janwright74 "So sorry. Is your calcium high? Is there something you can do diet and supplement wise?..." + (show)

Calcified coronary arteries are not connected with dietary calcium or blood levels of clcium.

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