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Interesting about the minuscule amount of statin in RYR. I had read studies that showed how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338332/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 30 8:37am

And, therein is the problem. Unqualified folks questioning medical professionals, anti-statin, anti-medicine comments are common on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721099/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 26, 2022

I HAVE HAD A TEST BY CATHERIZAION. ARTIE'S ARE FULL OF PLAQUE AND BECAUSE OF THE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/89987/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 27, 2016

My reading indicates statins are first line meds, then if intolerance other options are considered -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166062/

Discussion: diagnosed with a high calcium score of 1350

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

I never meant to suggest that Apple Cider Vinegar has any connection to PN. I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260395/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 10, 2019

A low dose statin to lower your LDL, exercise for overall health benefits, a healthy diet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086855/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

I was on Crestor about 9 months due to extremely high cholesterol. I was 59 at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821945/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

I've spent the last year learning about functional medicine and food as medicine and knew I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647872/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Oct 24, 2021

Cardiologists… BTDT, been there done that. If you are otherwise a healthy individual with no symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927698/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

My father was in a similar situation—low cholesterol and triglycerides, but did have plaques and he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080556/

Discussion: coronary plaque findings

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

Did your doctor tell you to take CoQ10 when you got on statins? He/she should have....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169936/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

It does come down to diet, been heavy on the carbs lately and sedentary due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191222/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

Understood. If I don’t perform well on the nuc and stress test then he will increase...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843923/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 16, 2023

One of the side effects (thought to be good) from taking a statin is that it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226257/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 31 11:50am

I feel your pain @llynch17056. You have to be so frustrated. It feels like a “spray...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323946/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 9 8:31pm

I’m on 10mg of Rosuvastatin once a day. My GP put me on it a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196815/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

I am in a study testing whether taking a statin can help prevent dementia. Each day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693846/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 28, 2022

Sorry. Reply went off early. To continue.. ( with blood work until Sept/October !! Perhaps he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/606749/

Discussion: First Calcium Heart Scan - 50 Years Old and Frightened!

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2021

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

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

Discussion: Is anyone taking repatha

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

Hi @gator123 I see you are having issues with statin medication just like several other members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677380/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

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