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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: May 20 7:56am

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

@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 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

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

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

I've been on 10mg Zetia and 20 mg statin, now they doubled the stain to 40mg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130012/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2018

This is a follow-up post. I have been formulating some questions to ask a cardiologist on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130124/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 14, 2018

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

I understand completely. I had an emergency angioplasty on July 17th and then was thrust into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115259/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

I, too, have struggled with statins. I was first put on Lipitor about 30 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011103/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

My Lp(a is 559.9 nmol/l. Yeah, I’m very concerned.😟 Tried to get into a clinical trial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144102/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

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

I have been on my statin break almost 7 weeks, and within the first month, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148252/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

I am a 59-year-old female with atrial fibrillation who just had a CAC score of 815!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008104/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

Hi @afrobin, There is no denying that a number of statin trials are funded by pharmaceutical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298590/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 11, 2020

Omega-3 oils, whatever the source, apparently do cause a rise in LDL but I haven't seen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102554/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 10, 2016

I've been on this cholesterol journey for more than 40 years now, having worked with multiple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089675/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

Upcoming visit with a new cardiologist on May 26th. with a Calcium score of 1500 +....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857553/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 10, 2023