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@tim1028- I loved Lipitor and it worked so well for me, for many years. Then I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318966/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 27, 2020

I can’t take statins or Repatha due to extreme side effects. I tried CoQ10. Had the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198643/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Did you take CoQ10 with the statin? My doctor recommended 200mg of the supplement when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168920/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 6, 2024

Hello, I was diagnosed with Myocardial bridging. I don’t have high cholesterol or high blood pressure....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911198/

Discussion: Has anyone been treated for Myocardial Bridging at Mayo?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

I keep a binder of all my test results plus running record of all my appointments,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867910/

Discussion: The Patient Portal—Help or Hindrance?

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: May 28, 2023

I think the calcium score is only 1 of the factors. You have a good "good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764094/

Discussion: High CAC Score for age (86th percentile)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

I too have a high CAC score. I have lost 120 lbs put the plaque will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206825/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 8 12:35pm

I’m nearly the same as your husband: 68 years old, non smoker, bmi of 24, on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076962/

Discussion: Living with high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 29, 2024

Hi, I am 64 and with high cholesterol too. I have been a vegetarian for many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749450/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

I am 66. I've been a runner for a long time. I have narrowing in one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278301/

Discussion: 48M w/High Calcium Score, Great Stress Test, and Family History

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 10 5:29am

I do mostly holistic medicine and natural supplements. About 2 years ago I went to pick...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195884/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

Reducing plaque is obviously different from reducing calcified plaque - I have read for several years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907807/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

I have neuropathy. I attribute it to statins. I took every one you can think of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333333/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 19, 2021

Have been off the statins for about 3 months. Still numbness in feet and lower legs.....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260390/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 9, 2019

I just had a CT coronary angiogram with calcium score and my score is 1608. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213292/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 15, 2018

Actually, from what I can tell, swilkins, the controversy is between 99.9% of medical professionals and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894274/

Discussion: What statin (if any) have you taken long term?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

@damecarol After I had my by pass surgery due to a lot of cholesterol in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264685/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1, 2019

@wilsopr Hi I dont know if this will help All my life I let God take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130192/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2019

Many of the articles I initially read said you could NOT lower your CAC score and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907798/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

I think the notion of not changing (improving) your diet because statins are doing their job,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115110/

Discussion: Must you change your diet if statins are doing the job?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2024