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I have experienced similar test results and am 63 years old. I tried taking statin drugs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130635/

Discussion: Familial hypercholesterolemia

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 16, 2019

Yes I feel exactly like you. I am 53 and at 1000 already . On statin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823155/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

@elio- Great to hear about your success with your recent lipid numbers! Way to go! I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102542/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 22, 2016

@nukhan my doctor wanted me to take a statin to lower my cholesterol but I decided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290705/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jan 19, 2020

In recent weeks I have had frequent attacks of what I figure to be Reynaud's disease:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057543/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 26 9:19am

If you have a decent diet, AND IF you are NOT on statin therapy, you probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086985/

Discussion: CHF and supplements

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 14 4:33pm

floppingsets, Here's what I did - without symptoms (this is key - if you have ANY...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807427/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

My deficiencies were: Vitamin D, Zinc, Magnesium, and Thiamine. The worst by far is Vitamin D,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/199002/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 4, 2018

I'm trying to get Leqvio and have checked all the side effects. Nothing comes up for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168213/

Discussion: Is anyone on Levqio

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 4 6:48pm

@colleenyoung I have shared my story but with new people on board I will share .Back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674598/

Discussion: Women and Heart Health: Have you got a story to share?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 24, 2022

my doctor wants me on crestor with a cholesterol of 215. I am recovering from base...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260382/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 9, 2019

I decided to “just say no” and gave up the Atorvastatin. I feel great and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752402/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

I have a calcium score of 131.45. Presently taking blood pressure med, and just started med...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213341/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2019

Hello @kishanvasekar, Thank you for taking the time to share your story, and for your participation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/199006/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 9, 2018

hi @keithl56 - my score was 2316 so my cardiologist gave me lipitor 20 mg and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130050/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 23, 2018

jkluv7, my second visit to my cardiologist resulted in nothing. Stay on 40mg statin. My particle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697065/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 8, 2022

So I have the echo report but I don’t know what the key metrics are, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731726/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 28, 2022

Hello Sue, You can watch an excellent and revealing documentary on cholesterol on line but only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298586/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 9, 2020

I should add that I have a disagreement with Amgen re recommended LDL levels. Amgen has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261295/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 22, 2020

My first Calcium score was in 2004 at the age of 47 and it was high,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130021/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 18, 2018

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