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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

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

I'm a little confused as what you said is what the study supports. They are talking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897386/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

Taking low dose of BP med. 40 mg statin . I had to have an angiogram-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213316/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 5, 2018

@bluesdoc, I'm sure that I'm one of hundreds who are glad to welcome you to Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130104/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 27, 2018

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

@lazarian Statin drugs have been around a long time now. Brand types have now gone to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075458/

Discussion: Which is the best statin for preventing further plaque growth?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 27, 2024

@paul63 I think everyone is different---also probably depends on the type of statin and dose. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879795/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

Excellent info in link. Due to my t1 diabetes and family history, I assume that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186715/

Discussion: Heart scan

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

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

Don't worry about it. My score is 205 and I'm on a statin. I'm 66. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271666/

Discussion: Anxiety when waiting for your first calcium score test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 1 10:42am

Maybe try a different statin? I’ve been taking Atorvastatin for twenty years, with Coq10 200mg to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745761/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

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

My lipid numbers are similar to yours due to Lp(a) 106 and APOE 3/4 (the 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205361/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 6 1:16pm

I would like to start a discussion about all of the positive effects of statins. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196104/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

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, 2024

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

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