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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

My heart issue experience started just like this a little over 1 year ago and included...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214931/

Discussion: Cac 2017

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 17 11:42am

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, 2024

I took Simvastatin 20mg for 14 years until last November when my doc switched me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163100/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

ask for the high sensitivity (sometimes called cardiac) CRP test. It's more sensitive at lower numbers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204996/

Discussion: 58 year old healthy, active female with high coronary artery calcium

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 6 7:23am

I haven't looked to see what Zeria is, but the statin is buying you time. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235260/

Discussion: CCTA after 1,000+ CAC score - warranted?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 12 11:50am

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

@jlharsh If you are asking why statins: When you have high cholestrol (the LDL type), triglycrides...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152730/

Discussion: Anyone else experiencing allergic reactions to heart medications?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

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, 2024

@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

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

Hello: I am a 74 year old very active woman with familial high cholesterol. I’ve been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284906/

Discussion: High cholesterol: What have you done to lower your cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 18 4:44pm

I am on Repatha and Nexletol. Nexletol is not a statin and does not give me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127294/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

Sorry, I'm not stupid, I hope, nor joking, but your answer still doesn't really make sense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100348/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

wagbert1, Lots of us out there! So, for you to have been on atorvastatin for so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033819/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

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, 2024

@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 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

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