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I don't think I can post a link to an URL but I'll try. It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1384993/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 2, 2025

Well, I was just relating what a top Cardiologist told me, that's all, and it works...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188773/

Discussion: Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 5, 2018

My husband and I had the muscle pain, etc. from statin use. My husband's doctor tried...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264679/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2019

I was just diagnosed with FMD and going for first appt with Vascular Surgeon next week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502914/

Discussion: Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD): Want to connect

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 11 6:19am

I know I can't treat myself solely and I am taking the Plavix. My cardiologist has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115835/

Discussion: Recovery from LAD stent

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

Sure - These two - 100 - 300 mg a day - My great Cardiologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188799/

Discussion: Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 14, 2018

I started to feel muscle aches after I started statins. My cardiologist said that these side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353117/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 21, 2025

Very helpful. I have 3600 cac but very good stress test result. My internist agreed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905089/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Just a word of caution regarding LCHF (Keto) diet. I followed a strict LCHF grain-free diet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719517/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

@shiver My deceased husband was a Neurologist..2003-2007 I walked dogs with friends— an Endocrinologist and his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507644/

Discussion: Statins causing bowel movement motility reduction

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 16 7:14pm

Hi @emo, Mayo Clinic has a post, "Cholesterol lowering supplements may be helpful", which you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891774/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

I am reading all the comments and can relate to so many. I am 76 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459592/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

While there is certainly evidence that red yeast rice is statin-like ... this has been known...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954043/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

neirbookeik1, you say "there is no way to raise HDL", but my experience is to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758694/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 8, 2022

Amen! When my mother was 70 years old her total cholesterol was over 300. Her doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/683468/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 22, 2022

Many people can successfully take Atorvastatin and other statins with no side effects. I had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318965/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Aug 27, 2020

@lilac2025 Hu Lilac, I do handle the blood pressure and statin meds well. When my meds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444531/

Discussion: Blood Pressure Meds (ARBS). Has anyone had a POSITIVE experience?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 22, 2025

Let me focus on the last part of your resonse, @gloaming, which is the part I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100428/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

A year ago I had my first CAC CT scan with a resulting score of 1560....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130257/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 5, 2019

Triathlete/marathon runner and agree elquis destroys muscles and causes a run down feeling. Never napped in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306844/

Discussion: Pain in leg muscles, tendons, and knees after Bilateral PE on Eliquis

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 18, 2025

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