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Perhaps, but much has been studied relating to statin use. I don't recall reading of that....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963430/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

Here's some Mayo Clinic information on statins and side effects that may be useful to read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260440/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 21, 2020

No idea about arterial blockages. BP is good (low 120's/low 70's) Statin dose: Ezetimibe/Simvast 10/40 1x...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213318/

Discussion: I have a very high calcium score. What next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 5, 2018

Thanks so much for this information @jlharsh! I will give this current drug combo a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306999/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced depression after taking praluent?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 18 2:04pm

I think this means to change diet and take a statin. I am planning on doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807770/

Discussion: I have a very high calcium score. What next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

Don't take the statin! Not worth the risk. Not yet. Some countries have much higher cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260411/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 10, 2019

I'm going to buy CO Q 10 but once I stopped the statin and changed eating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188823/

Discussion: Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 27, 2018

My nurse daughter encouraged me to get a CAC screening last year. It was a shocking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324723/

Discussion: CCTA after 1,000+ CAC score - warranted?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 11 6:50am

I was intolerant to every statin I tried…..then I was put on Repatha….lowered my cholesterol in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011024/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

I have to love you, but your one of those people that mainstream medicine has all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130054/

Discussion: High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 23, 2018

so i read that it’s not good to take fish oil and aspirin. i am also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720459/

Discussion: heart issues

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

I've been on a statin since forever and since last October, added Repatha. Zero side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061283/

Discussion: Living with high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 3, 2024

Has anyone here been diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy caused exclusively from orally ingesting a statin medication...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260383/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 8, 2019

I haven’t helped my care management a lot by moving 2 times in 4 years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867507/

Discussion: The Patient Portal—Help or Hindrance?

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: May 27, 2023

I have been on a moderately high dose statin, 40 mg of Atorvastatin and 81 mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130151/

Discussion: High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 8, 2019

@rois4richo I think this may be the article on statins and neuropathy back in 2002 that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333335/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 19, 2021

@kallettla When you were first prescribed a statin did they advise you that a common side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311604/

Discussion: Statins & Praluent my experience and a NEW GENERIC STATIN

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 24 7:02am

mayofeb2020 give the statin a try. Sometimes the best diet, and exercise won't be enough. Red...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298579/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

I started the conversation due to having to stop statin therapy. My cardiologist gave me a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200078/

Discussion: How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

I took only one injection and 3 days later, I woke up with major congestion and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328872/

Discussion: Repatha, side effects and what comes next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 17 6:40am