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fdixon, Which statin? What dosage? I would note that most medical professionals would disagree with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814848/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

2 or 3 days but still have a little but he wants me to try another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128531/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Aug 22 8:11am

I’ve read that this is possible: “ Evidence supports the idea that statin therapy not only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897895/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

Interesting, appreciate the reply. I believe that my CAC is from the inflammation. I am 68...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106151/

Discussion: High CAC Could it be from Covid and Treatment Drugs

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 15 3:19pm

I stopped taking a statin after reading they have negative effect on PN. I have replaced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722264/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jun 30, 2022

Test LPA is back👏 It’s down from 270 to 8 within 5 weeks after stopping statin.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089932/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 19 2:18pm

Studies - lots of them! I don't know the answer - not medical professional - but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104126/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 12 8:08am

I agree with all that has been offered. It's always a trial with every initial prescription....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075914/

Discussion: Which is the best statin for preventing further plaque growth?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 27 6:29pm

Are there any arterial blockages? What is the statin dose? Is blood pressure high? How much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213315/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 5, 2018

@csage1010 I'm glad to hear that you will be starting a statin and aspirin. Those are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/688684/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 11, 2022

FYI - "In a study published this week in the Journal of the American College of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188775/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 8, 2018

whineboy, thank you so much for reply. I understand my statin calcifies and densifies plaque. That's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695810/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 3, 2022

what statin are you on now i am trying to get off statins but my doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260431/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 19, 2020

I think you should see the Naturopathic doctor. Yeast red rise was good for me and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102538/

Discussion: Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 15, 2016

Had you been on the statin before the CAC score was done (if so how long)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879799/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2023

Wondering if you take statin, baby aspirin or anything else? What kind of diet do you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930840/

Discussion: CAC score in 95th Percentile - Next Steps?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

doddr, The statin has certainly contributed to the high CAC score - calcifying the cholesterol in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088981/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 18 8:04am

Hi, I was advised to take a statin because I had high cholesterol. But I didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801593/

Discussion: High Cardiac Calcium Score while on Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Hi, @dutchman09 - wanted to let you know I moved your post on statins and neuropathy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260389/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 9, 2019

Hello @deltron1, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear that you have neuropathy symptoms after you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752105/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

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