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I've been on a statin for 27 years (currently early 50s). For the first 15 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234607/

Discussion: What would you do in my situation? Should I be worried?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 11 3:01pm

Hi @pammy6248, I've read that statins are derived from red yeast rice - so if you're...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268781/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 28 2:39pm

That reminds me I need to get back on CoQ10. My cardiologist recommended it and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170258/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

I appreciate your post. I’ve read it a several times. I’m 63. Had complimentary CAC score...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866091/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 24, 2023

Statins are not likely to prevent progression of heart disease according to Dr. Sinatra in The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636828/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 19, 2021

Hello @mikeoskokie - I see you tried sharing a journal article. There is a short period...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237007/

Discussion: Living with high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 14 4:50pm

I'm waiting for Praulent insurance authorization. May I ask your cost for Praulent? I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166946/

Discussion: diagnosed with a high calcium score of 1350

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

Hi there- I realize this is an older post, but I was wondering if you experienced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891192/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I am not a doctor. I can only tell you what my doctor did and referred...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181405/

Discussion: Coronary calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

My husband didn’t tolerate Repatha as a matter of fact he had a bad reaction to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170452/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

I have been on Repatha for 4 years. It helps. I am not seeing the tremendous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152233/

Discussion: Is anyone taking repatha

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

I read about cholesterol Particles A and Particles B. One is large “fluffy” particles, not a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954061/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

My cardiologist stated that the Eco and Stress test are option 1 to determine blood flow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843918/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 16, 2023

You need to provide information, please. Age? Weight and body fat? Lipid and advanced lipid numbers?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817977/

Discussion: Fish oil

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

@tim1028- Tim, I've been on 3 so far and my issues were more of a neuropathy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290715/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 27, 2020

As far as I know getting a repeat CT Scan for calcium is not recommended due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955138/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

I stopped taking a statin after reviewing the research on its effectiveness and side effects. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808292/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Hello @jeridenn and welcome to Connect. High cholesterol numbers are concerning because we know how they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039488/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

I am at this dilemma.. My cardiologist had prescribed a very low dosage of statin after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298591/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 11, 2020

@elio- I finally watched a you tube that I have been wanting to watch by a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102549/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2016