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Thanks for your post. Nexletol is my last resort. I’ve had bad side effects from statins...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351827/

Discussion: Any experience with Nexletol or Nexlezet?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 19 3:39pm

First time reader and responder. Me. I am 76. Feel perfectly healthy. Bike 10 miles hard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092782/

Discussion: Extremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

Are you on high doses of statins such as Lipitor? That can also cause severe muscle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320046/

Discussion: Pain in leg muscles, tendons, and knees after Bilateral PE on Eliquis

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4 9:44am

Yes to extreme side effects with statins AND, yes to extreme side effects with Repatha. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220579/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 24 11:12am

I am sorry you have this. I just found out about it myself, very similar profile...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298005/

Discussion: Just found out Lpa is extremely high — other risks OK

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 6 8:21am

Loriesco, what are your numbers on Leqvio? I've had my initial shot and the 3-month shot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321702/

Discussion: Just found out Lpa is extremely high — other risks OK

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 6 1:22pm

My story is almost exactly like yours. My score came back at 396. Mainly in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336184/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 27 8:26am

I've used it and it's helped me. Statins cause me to have muscle pain. I take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273535/

Discussion: Bergamot

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 3 3:42pm

I use Trilipix 175 mg - once daily, a blue/yellow capsule and it reduced my triglycerides...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342306/

Discussion: High Triglycerides - How can the number come down

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 6 11:59am

Oh my! Thank you for this post! It describes my experience exactly. I have tried all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328039/

Discussion: Repatha, side effects and what comes next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 15 9:23pm

I don’t believe statins can do anything to reduce Lp(a); given your low HDL, you also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688784/

Discussion: Anyone else out there with extremely high lipoprotein (a)?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 12, 2022

I think this is a tough call. If you are genuinely doing everything right and not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343803/

Discussion: My dr wants me to get a calcium score study, should I?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 8 1:46pm

Thank you for the reply. Unfortunately statins are not lowering my triglyceride number.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345590/

Discussion: High Triglycerides - How can the number come down

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 11 5:40am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142726/

Discussion: CAC score now what

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

I forgot to ask how long it took for the aches and weakness to subside, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115226/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2024