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my cardiologist doubled my statins also from 20 to 40 but my stomach couldn't tolerate it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936159/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

Way back in 2014 when my PCP was concerned about an elevated Cholesterol he prescribed Lipitor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734624/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 6, 2022

jkluv7, thanks so much for reply. Exactly what you said in your post is where I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695815/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 3, 2022

@debwellmadebeh, here is information about red rice yeast from Mayo Clinic: - Red yeast rice https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-red-yeast-rice/art-20363074...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955903/

Discussion: Worrying about my heart: tests normal, but I'm anxious

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

I was surprised that Nexletol worked for me. Every statin gave me trouble…it was a bit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127356/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20 10:10am

My Cardiologists suggested that the increase in statin may also have increased the density of calcium...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792227/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

Wonderful recommendations. This is on my lifestyle but I am trying to move that direction. Habits...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/200652/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 20, 2018

Statins are very effective for lowering cholesterol, but you’re right and some people do experience side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080976/

Discussion: Crestor

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4 9:28pm

Cynaburst, Although each of us have a tough story to tell and because we are still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/99947/

Discussion: Staying healthy physically (and mentally) post heart attack

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 4, 2016

Newbie here. I'm, for better or worse, an MD (ex ER, now hospitalist), been a health...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130103/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 27, 2018

jkluv7, I've been feeding this thread with replies to everyone. In summary, when got CAC=1,328 five...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695811/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 3, 2022

@debwellmadebeh I can't really say if the K2 and D3 have done anything because I haven't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954815/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

I was statin intolerant. I tried different statins in different doses and still had completely debilitating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039285/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 24 8:17am

decopainter, While it nice of you to share your thoughts, most of what you shared doesn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823081/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

That all sounds very positive - congratulations on the encouraging result. I had the stress/echo as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750861/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 17, 2022

I’m not sure how this forum works as to protocol so.. apologies in advance .. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130038/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2018

I got a 2996 score on the Agatston test. I got scared, and I successfully pleaded...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193141/

Discussion: Coronary Artery Ectasia (CAE): Want to hear from others

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2018

@cantbelievethis I was as bummed out as you. 70 with a score of 642. I thought...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893047/

Discussion: Really bummed out (calcium test score)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Hey Bluesdoc. I have read that your CAC score will naturally increase average of 20% per...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130278/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 6, 2020

I may be reading wrong, but you say statin started in 2008, then you say 2016...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020929/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 23 7:57am