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pretty sure hdl levels have been discredited recently. you and your cardiologist should be indicted for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807955/

Discussion: Omega 3 oils and heart conditions

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Because of my various muscle and nerve problems I refuse to go on a statin. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605776/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 30, 2021

@mfv If like to become you also to connect I've had high cholesterol for along time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605674/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 29, 2021

Do you knowvyour numbers? I was very pleased with my LDL taking Zetia for years. Late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061811/

Discussion: How to lower a LPa cholesterol number they say is set by your genes

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 4 6:11am

It sounds as if other preexisting conditions have complicated your circumstances? I am not a medical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919622/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I see what you mean. Why not ask for a Doppler ultrasound of your carotid arteries?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100417/

Discussion: Is a CAC a good place to start if lipid particles large?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 6 1:32pm

As an MD physician I would disagree with the geriatric doctor strongly! Every patient is different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815044/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

@bijouxb My cholesterol was around 300 then finally Dr found a statin that has brought my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318958/

Discussion: Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 26, 2020

I am also taking This statin. I have had headaches two weeks after I started. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134579/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 1 2:38pm

Thanks for sharing that and glad you're better, too. On the statin I couldn't sleep the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188804/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 14, 2018

You may consider taking red yeast rice which is a natural Statin, but a lower dose....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807532/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

I personally had all your symptoms with Lipitor, crestor, zocor, all of them and they barely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114537/

Discussion: What statin (if any) have you taken long term?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 30 9:52am

Welcome @donclemdds, It sounds like you have a similar plan to what I'm trying. That's really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672747/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 19, 2022

I absolutely believe that the statin caused your and my problems which are similar. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/101867/

Discussion: Any evidence to support statins and aspirin are better taken at night?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 21, 2017

I was put on a non statin drug called Nexlizet and my cholesterol is lower than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889343/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

I am going back on 5mg generic crestor after 3 weeks off. Originally started in January...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901790/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

I also can't take statins. Dr wants my ldl under 50. had calcium score score of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054636/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 21 8:51am

Lipitor or other statin have side effects -- after 10 years - guranteed to have Diabetes....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/89996/

Discussion: What are the best methods for removing plaque from the artery?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 15, 2017

I just passed my 1 year on Repatha: total cholesterol from 187 down to 74, LDL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151785/

Discussion: Repatha

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 4 10:33am

Maybe a year. They had me on statin drugs for 8 years, my legs got so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866289/

Discussion: How long did you take a statin before feeling side effects?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 25, 2023

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