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Your cautions about too much faith in positive side effects of statins are prudent, @pcspetpro, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235806/

Discussion: Side Benefits of Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 21, 2018

One should be aware of all the possible benefits and negative effects of statins. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235805/

Discussion: Side Benefits of Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 21, 2018

@steveny I've read your story and it's really uplifting- I am a 41 year old female...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845791/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

If you research it you will find most statins work best if taken at night due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842964/

Discussion: Any evidence to support statins and aspirin are better taken at night?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 14, 2023

Interesting, been on Atorvistatin 40 mg for 6 months, and have severe diabitic neuropathy, about 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854967/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 5, 2023

thanks. Really appreciate your input. I stopped statins about 3 years ago and now take red...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858397/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 11, 2023

I take pravastatin, and have taken statins for the past 20 years or so (lipitor, zocor,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260441/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Oct 27, 2020

Ive been on Atorvastatin about a year and a half. I havent noticed any side effects....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867304/

Discussion: How long did you take a statin before feeling side effects?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 26, 2023

Hi Seaera and jimk849. So I had a cac score of 693 last year no symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130067/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 2, 2018

Hi @jaxson123--- You are doing your homework, which I think all of us do when we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/869413/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 30, 2023

I've been taking statins for over 10 yrs. and for the most part don't notice any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872064/

Discussion: Anyone seen energy improvements after taking CoQ10?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

CQ10 did nothing for me. I tried just about all the statins over many years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872017/

Discussion: Anyone seen energy improvements after taking CoQ10?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

I’ve been on statins for 20+ years. I only got the test because it was $49,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879821/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

When it comes to supplements and complementary medicine, I always refer to NIH's National Center for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130055/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 23, 2018

By the standards used by the medical profession, yes, based on age, high blood pressure and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887860/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

@lespaulrocker Sorry to hear of your troubles with the high CAC. I am glad you say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888322/

Discussion: High CAC Score and Current Status

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

I hope that your cardiologist is doing a detailed cholesterol assessment. If you are identified as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890905/

Discussion: High Calcium Score and PCSK9

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Statins harden the soft plaque. It is the soft kind that if it loosens into the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893092/

Discussion: Really bummed out (calcium test score)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

Another person with high CAC score here despite heart healthy lifestyle. Normal lipid profile for years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895272/

Discussion: 49 yo male 1900 calcium score normal stress test and echocardiogram

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I agree as there are divided opinions and risks about taking baby aspirin with statins. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/895109/

Discussion: 49 yo male 1900 calcium score normal stress test and echocardiogram

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 13, 2023