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Sorry to hear Reaptha didn’t work for you. It took me 3 months to stop having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152646/

Discussion: Repatha

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

Hi SteveNY, Sorry the numbers have gone the wrong way. So, given all this, what could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984788/

Discussion: Extremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

@merpreb, Just found this new discussion and appreciate what you wrote and the link you provided....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318979/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Sep 23, 2020

Cardiac Cath two days ago. 40% blockage at beginning of D1 artery off of LAD. Cardiologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907133/

Discussion: 49 yo male 1900 calcium score normal stress test and echocardiogram

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

@naiviv From my cardiologist at Mayo Clinic the benefits of taking a statin if you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169856/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

My cholesterol is always just a little high, but that runs in my family, and nobody...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722975/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jul 2, 2022

I fought and fought not to be on a statin as years ago it made every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200731/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

I was taking Rosuvastatin but developed severe back pain. My physician ordered a creatinine kinase test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057432/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Please be careful when you see medical advice dispensed by casual forum users - statements like,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954346/

Discussion: Has anyone seen a reduction in their CAC score from taking vitamin K2?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Took statins at highest dose for over 20 years. Neuropathy developed slowly beginning with socks under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858644/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 12, 2023

After several unsuccessful Statin prescriptions, my PCP suggested Red Yeast Rice 600mg capsules which I purchased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260426/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 17, 2020

Great post. Are you on statins? What is the negative? I just received a scary 700...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930833/

Discussion: CAC score in 95th Percentile - Next Steps?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

Swilkins1974, thank you for your affirmation and support. I just got done talking on the phone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276481/

Discussion: Clopidogrel-extreme fatigue

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 7 1:31pm

Hi, I’m QueenKEB I believe my Doctor diagnosed me with FMD by way of CTA. But...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059448/

Discussion: Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD): Want to connect

Support Group: Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases

Posted: Apr 29, 2024

Congrats on 0 LDNCP, but what about the other non-calcified plaque? Based on your information, it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007100/

Discussion: being cleerly blocked

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

After about 9 months on a statin, I developed a weird muscle reaction. The muscles in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949706/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

I chose not to take statins for lowering my cholesterol because I already have neuropathy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260396/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 10, 2019

I ended up subscribing to The Atlantic (which I’ve always considered doing) just so I could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890479/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

I am pretty good with my eating. No overweightnor underweight. Walk min 7,000 steps a day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302120/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 11 8:35pm

I am 68 and just had a score of 1087. I am very active physically and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278431/

Discussion: Anxiety when waiting for your first calcium score test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 10 8:42am

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