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My PCP prescribed Pioglitazone several years ago while at the same time referring me to an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677594/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

I just got my results the other day, my CAC score is not as high as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799475/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Mark--Thanks for sharing your concerns over your high CAC score. I, too, have a high CAC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130202/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 15, 2019

Red yeast rice extract was recommended by my gerontologist some years ago as a substitute for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687978/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 9, 2022

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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260391/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 9, 2019

Sue225.. Thank you so much for your advice. My cholesterol was all within range until I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298584/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 9, 2020

Hi, I wasn't 'old' before this medical incident but now I feel it! Problem with calf,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877832/

Discussion: Anyone here have peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

The statins are like DOACs...Direct-acting Oral Anti-Coagulants. The DOACs don't prevent clotting, they merely retard the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099939/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 5 6:00pm

I did exercise for many years and did not help me to reduce my cholesterolat all....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102536/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 13, 2016

I understand your concern. First who is your doctor? To interpret your cholesterol values against your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075635/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 27 10:16am

I have high-ish cholesterol and the genetic marker for heart disease and cannot tolerate any statin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723616/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

@proteusx Have you considered Repatha or Vascepa? The cardiologist put me on both of those as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012099/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 8 6:07pm

Unfortunately low density lipids are the fats that are sticky and. clumps in our arteries. And...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039115/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 23 5:41pm

I understand where you're coming from. I trust my doctor. It's just that when I read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835913/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

I cannot take any statin because it has adverse reactions to another condition I have. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261286/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 1, 2019

Exaclty what I had- check out my post today2 hours ago · Coronary artery Ectasia (CAE)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213296/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 17, 2018

After years of being told to take them, I finally gave in when my Total Cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128589/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Aug 22 9:13am

@mayofeb2020 Has the pravastatin lowered /not lowered your cholesterol? (Have you been on it long enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298585/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 9, 2020

I initially asked wondering if there is a reason for the specific statin you are taking,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152865/

Discussion: Anyone else experiencing allergic reactions to heart medications?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 6 10:05am

It’s interesting your doctor prescribed Zetia (Ezetimibe) only. It’s normally used in conjunction with a statin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083199/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 8 6:17pm