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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

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

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

@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 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

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 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 cannot take Repatha because I am allergic to Latex (Hypersensitive stage 4) and it can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182898/

Discussion: Muscle "pulls" due to statin?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

In 2021, I was 63 years old and had a calcium score of 0 in 2015....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127472/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

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, 2024

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

Truth. My score was 65 and the doctor put me on a statin. I am not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277563/

Discussion: Anxiety when waiting for your first calcium score test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 9 6:53am

I'm sure you are aware of Astorvastin and the fact it can cause dementia. Was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090290/

Discussion: Crazy high calcium score of 3,000+

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

CAC 662 back in July/August (don't remember) but on statin now. Lots of OTC supp's including...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130268/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 31, 2019