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I had the same experience. I developed terrible aches in my joints and they thought I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188803/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 14, 2018

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, 2024

Jim--I've been taking 5 mg rosuvastatin, 3 times weekly for 3 months. I definitely get side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290716/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 4, 2020

Any links on those studies which show correlation between statins and raised CAC? I had 770...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990784/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

Not sure this all relates to this thread, but I am considering all options. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127220/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

I'm a bit confused ... at one point you immediately took the advice and direction of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038227/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

I believe it is critical to keep LDL low after a stent as the stent itself...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003970/

Discussion: Medication after having a stent 13 months ago?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

Hi, Just found this discussion. I was diagnosed with CAE October 2022. I have it in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/995595/

Discussion: Coronary Artery Ectasia (CAE): Want to hear from others

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 11, 2024

don't be discouraged. Calcium scores are becoming less and less relevant. I'm assuming you are on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817893/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 27, 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

@pcspetpro I had a triple by pass in 1996 Im still on a statin my cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/226349/

Discussion: STATINS - The Good the Bad and the Ugly.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 19, 2018

Here is what Mayo Clinic recently reported: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/bempedoic-acid-oral-route/description/drg-20484223 It seems like it is usually used as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099918/

Discussion: Bempedoic acid to lower LDL (non statin)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

After my atrial valve replacement and subsequent a-fib starting, they put me on a statin to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/212738/

Discussion: Premature atrial contractions: Anyone have any helpful info on this?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 3, 2018

In mid- to long-term follow-up, statin therapy increases the CAC score as documented by serial non-contrast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072016/

Discussion: Living with high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 21, 2024

I think you may have something else going wrong causing your leg pain and lethargy as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846068/

Discussion: Eliquis side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

I'm less anxious about my high CAC Score from about two years ago. I'm taking a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130299/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 1, 2020

I've added Repatha to my mix for a bit over a year. Lowered my Lp(a) from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169925/

Discussion: Is anyone taking repatha

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

UPDATE: I just spoke with cardiology yesterday, and they will not retest. They said, "they are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774186/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

My cardiologist prescribed it due to statin intolerance. I deferred starting it due to chronic sinusitis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305124/

Discussion: Has anyone had severe nasal congestion taking Repatha?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 16 4:52am

I just started taking a 5 mg statin a few weeks ago, and I haven't noticed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169850/

Discussion: Side-effects of statins: Have you experienced changes in blood sugar?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

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