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I have not had any success using natural supplements to lower cholesterol. I am on Repatha...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1558384/

Discussion: Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 24 9:49am

I hope you are well. I am not an expert but a newbie in this matter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872687/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Also know that many studies have shown that once on a statin, your calcium score will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232730/

Discussion: First time on CHOLESTEROL medication

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 9, 2025

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

Mine said it definitely can. I stopped statin and switched to Repatha. I also am doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487398/

Discussion: Do taking Statins cause shortness of breath?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 20 1:22pm

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

@dee53 I go to Mayo Jacksonville. I do take a statin which was prescribed back in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1414877/

Discussion: Repatha, side effects and what comes next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 13, 2025

@jimadman55 You asked good questions and MCC is the place to come but does not take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087119/

Discussion: CHF and supplements

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

I think you need to have a discussion with your doctor. I was on statin many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298578/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 8, 2020

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

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

Thank you for information and link. My legs and forearms started hurting when they upped my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452963/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 4, 2025

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

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 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

I take leqvio. It is not a statin.. I take one shot the one three months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387064/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 5, 2025

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

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