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I am not sure how common high CAC without blockage is, but anecdotally, a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112663/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

Hmmm ... couple of things. The CT process used for the CAC test is likely different...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106705/

Discussion: High CAC Could it be from Covid and Treatment Drugs

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Thanks, bluesdoc. I'm glad I had the CAC scoring done two years ago. I am already...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130327/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 1, 2021

I also developed neuropathy... slowly.. starting with "sock under toes" feeling. Now in feet and lower...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290707/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 20, 2020

I took Praluent for about 3 months and then took a statin break when I ruptured...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225154/

Discussion: VERY HIGH Coronary Artery Calcium Score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 30 6:51am

I'm extremely sorry for what happened to you. On the other hand, from everything I've read,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886880/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

We, my doctor and I, experimented with stopping simulvastin (zoccor) for several months and tried zetia,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752129/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

I think you might be using an older understanding of arachidonic acid. First, it does not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101850/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

HomeAgain: I'm betting that your lifestyle is far different from that of your dad. My mother...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188973/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 12, 2024

I actually like whole foods, like vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats. To me,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099819/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

Yes it is quite a shock, lipo(a) especially with a very high number. Mine is 531....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031420/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I was taking stains and ezetimibe. I would take breaks from the statin, then go back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1308325/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced depression after taking praluent?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: 21 hours ago

Thanks for your comment. I had the same experience! I was on a fairly low dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295917/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 3 4:09pm

Red yeast rice contains the same chemical as lovastatin. You are essentially taking a statin if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268934/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 28 6:40pm

according to the guidelines in germany/europe a statin therapy is a MUST in your case, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111611/

Discussion: Statin alternatives for coronary artery blockage

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 25, 2016

Thousands of people have complained of muscle pain, muscle weakness, neuropathy, fatigue and more subsequent to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963053/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

I hope someone who’s had experience with this test will chime in. I am intrigued and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205691/

Discussion: Cardiac calcium score is 140 - Should I panic?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 7 3:29am

After a year of being alright on rosuvastatin, it suddenly started wreaking havoc on my body....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1137300/

Discussion: Recovery from LAD stent

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 6, 2024

Is Wegovy a replacement for taking Repatha? I did notice, since I've been on Repatha since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102503/

Discussion: Is anyone else talking Wegovy for heart disease?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 9, 2024

Thanks for the discussion, reply’s and suggestions. I’ve had such poor care overall which is another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723177/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jul 3, 2022